Linda, this post resonated tremendously with me. I believe it was God that helped me find you very early on in my Substack journey and that gave me such a positive impression of this place.
I love what you share from your heart, so much I can agree with! I will be sharing your wisdom with my readers. You, my dear, are a gift!
"The deeper my faith in Jesus Christ goes, the less inclined I am to play judge and jury." Amen, and amen! I appreciate the thoughtful, peaceful space you have created here, Linda. xo
I love when you share your heart with us. You have touched my life so over the past several years. Wishing you a refreshing, restful and quiet faith filled break.
Thank You for sharing your heart with Sweet Tea & Friend's July link-up.
Paula, how blessed we are to be in community that specializes in building each other up, applauding each other, and championing each other's work. God is so good.
I'm so glad, Linda, that our online paths crossed . . .what . . .several years ago? You never fail to encourage me, delight me, and push my thinking. May this time away offer you rest, pleasure, laughter, and renewal. With MANY others, I'll look forward to your return!
Such precious encouragement today listening to your voice reading these impactful, calming words. I feel the same exact way and found myself agreeing with all you said. I quote Acts 17:28 so often! And I am caring less and less about so many things that used to completely wreck me. I pray you have wonderful travels and look forward to hearing from you when you are back online. I will miss you! God be with you!
You've said this so powerfully, friend, 'I am caring less and less about so many things that used to completely wreck me.'
Makes me wonder what the cost has been to our emotional and physical health when we allowed those people/places/things to impact us to such a great extent.
"More than ever, ‘in Him I live and move and have my being’ (Acts 17:28). I’m unencumbered by woulda, shoulda, coulda’s. It’s an awesome place to be." Yes, Linda! Thank you for this encouraging reminder. I always find encouragement here. :) Have a wonderful time making precious memories at your granddaughter's wedding! Love and blessings!
The short time I have been here on Substack, you have blessed me and my walk with Jesus. Go in peace, rest, recharge. Looking forward to hearing from you when you get back online.
We bless each other, we point each other to Jesus. Iron sharpens iron, especially when it's bathed in loving kindness. So glad you're a part of this community, Deb.
I absolutely agree with you, Michele. Gosh, I wasted a whole lot of energy and it'd be fair to say that my ranting and raving didn't do much to help any of those situations. I love what you said about learning by living. Ain't that the truth.
More often than not, I sit quietly on the sidelines. Cheering, rejoicing, contemplating all the comments. But what a blessing it is to gather here with you - and the lovely group of ladies that join you. This space is such a joy - thank you. I am joining with in letting go of much....as I look at life in view of eternity. This change of perspective and maturing faith is wonderful. I hope you have a wonderful time with all your travels and the packing the goes with it!! Soak it all in! Blessings to you -
Jennifer, you've brought so much encouragement to us all this evening. I'm with you on the joy of contemplating and appreciating the follow-up dialogue because this is the heart and soul of Grace & Space. So thank you so much for the kindness and generosity of your words. It's brought me joy to chat with you.
Linda, this post resonated tremendously with me. I believe it was God that helped me find you very early on in my Substack journey and that gave me such a positive impression of this place.
I love what you share from your heart, so much I can agree with! I will be sharing your wisdom with my readers. You, my dear, are a gift!
You're a born and bred encourager, Brooke. I am grateful that we get to run in the same circle here on Substack. God is so very good!
"The deeper my faith in Jesus Christ goes, the less inclined I am to play judge and jury." Amen, and amen! I appreciate the thoughtful, peaceful space you have created here, Linda. xo
Linda, I am so happy to see you again! I hope you're doing well. Thanks for jumping into the conversation. It means so much.
I love when you share your heart with us. You have touched my life so over the past several years. Wishing you a refreshing, restful and quiet faith filled break.
Thank You for sharing your heart with Sweet Tea & Friend's July link-up.
Paula, how blessed we are to be in community that specializes in building each other up, applauding each other, and championing each other's work. God is so good.
I'm so glad, Linda, that our online paths crossed . . .what . . .several years ago? You never fail to encourage me, delight me, and push my thinking. May this time away offer you rest, pleasure, laughter, and renewal. With MANY others, I'll look forward to your return!
You're such a sweetie!
Aw, thank you, Linda!
you always make me feel welcomed and part of your life!
Oh Jean, I'm so glad that comes across. I hope July has been kind to you ...
Ah, Linda ...your last few paragraphs spoke life to my weary heart (and body). Amen to every word, dear friend.
I'm sorry today finds you weary, dear Lois. May He whisper comfort and hope to you this evening.
ox
So good Linda, I like your slow and go style. keeping options open, no hard and fast rules and sharp edges. What a way to do life!
It sure was a long time coming, ya' know?
Such precious encouragement today listening to your voice reading these impactful, calming words. I feel the same exact way and found myself agreeing with all you said. I quote Acts 17:28 so often! And I am caring less and less about so many things that used to completely wreck me. I pray you have wonderful travels and look forward to hearing from you when you are back online. I will miss you! God be with you!
You've said this so powerfully, friend, 'I am caring less and less about so many things that used to completely wreck me.'
Makes me wonder what the cost has been to our emotional and physical health when we allowed those people/places/things to impact us to such a great extent.
Your words humble me.
"More than ever, ‘in Him I live and move and have my being’ (Acts 17:28). I’m unencumbered by woulda, shoulda, coulda’s. It’s an awesome place to be." Yes, Linda! Thank you for this encouraging reminder. I always find encouragement here. :) Have a wonderful time making precious memories at your granddaughter's wedding! Love and blessings!
I can't begin to tell you how excited I am about the wedding, friend. Trusting God for all the details and moving parts!
Enjoy your time away, my friend. May you be blessed and refreshed!
June, thanks!
You always encourage and bless me, Linda. May you have a restful break and I truly look forward to when you share again! Blessings!
Joanne, thank you. I usually have mixed feelings when it comes to taking a break, but when all is said and done it's always for the best.
Loved reading ❤️
Deborah, thank you! Have a restful night ...
The short time I have been here on Substack, you have blessed me and my walk with Jesus. Go in peace, rest, recharge. Looking forward to hearing from you when you get back online.
We bless each other, we point each other to Jesus. Iron sharpens iron, especially when it's bathed in loving kindness. So glad you're a part of this community, Deb.
I remember when everything was worth getting all worked up about! Oh, how I wish I had sent that energy somewhere else!
We’re learning by living…
Enjoy every minute with your people!
(We have 25 coming for supper on Saturday night and I am thrilled !)😁
I absolutely agree with you, Michele. Gosh, I wasted a whole lot of energy and it'd be fair to say that my ranting and raving didn't do much to help any of those situations. I love what you said about learning by living. Ain't that the truth.
25 for supper. Wow. Whatcha cooking, girl?
Cheeseburgers on the grill and a bunch of summer stuff. Whoopie pies for dessert
And I bet those whoopie pies are homemade, aren't they! I'd have one in each hand.
😂
More often than not, I sit quietly on the sidelines. Cheering, rejoicing, contemplating all the comments. But what a blessing it is to gather here with you - and the lovely group of ladies that join you. This space is such a joy - thank you. I am joining with in letting go of much....as I look at life in view of eternity. This change of perspective and maturing faith is wonderful. I hope you have a wonderful time with all your travels and the packing the goes with it!! Soak it all in! Blessings to you -
Jennifer, you've brought so much encouragement to us all this evening. I'm with you on the joy of contemplating and appreciating the follow-up dialogue because this is the heart and soul of Grace & Space. So thank you so much for the kindness and generosity of your words. It's brought me joy to chat with you.
“I’m unencumbered by woulda, shoulda, coulda’s. It’s an awesome place to be. “
You nailed it!
Cathy, thanks.