tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465187683655699662.post963584755557743151..comments2024-03-19T03:19:56.803-07:00Comments on It's a Pink Life: WorryFrancishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06686188008302653352noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465187683655699662.post-35421709195396287152012-02-29T13:51:03.843-08:002012-02-29T13:51:03.843-08:00I am actually a convert Christian just last year. ...I am actually a convert Christian just last year. I was Catholic before then, grew up and was raised Catholic. I always had this connection with Him but I've drifted away and was quick to blame and question Him when things didn't go the way I want them to. It was early last year when tragedy strike my family, one after another. I was left very anxious about what else was going to go wrong. I read books about anxiety and depression only to give those up and somehow realized what I really needed was this closeness with God. I searched for a church and found one, a Christian one. I took beginner Christian classes and meanwhile working on getting comfortable that I could be accepted and welcomed back into His arms just like that. As a former Catholic, it felt like I somehow needed to first say a litany of Hail Mary's and other prayers. But I did feel it's where He wanted me to be. And I felt home, and I found peace. I learned to trust that He was still in control of my life, no matter how chaotic it seemed at the time. I now realize the chaos from last year was God calling me back to return to Him. HE is truly amazing! Now that things are comfortable in my life again, I feel like I am slacking on being a good Christian. Thanks for this post. It's a good reminder. I hope you find that closeness and peace that you are looking for. <br />Thanks for sharing the passage. It hits home for me. Sometimes it's easy to get caught up on material things. <br /><br />Michelle (Nestie: Turtle143)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01431340981634458568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465187683655699662.post-76905640781098958352012-02-17T05:25:55.351-08:002012-02-17T05:25:55.351-08:00I need God in my life more too. Everyday is a con...I need God in my life more too. Everyday is a constant struggle to avoid gossiping and cattiness. I need to be the best examples for my kids!!<br /><br />Love your passage:)Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02812695464391846702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465187683655699662.post-32682482909134154902012-02-16T11:15:45.941-08:002012-02-16T11:15:45.941-08:00What an awesome passage! There are times when I wa...What an awesome passage! There are times when I wasn't a very Christian either, but I know God is always there for me! :)Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447245810379596124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465187683655699662.post-5408913960187054462012-02-16T09:50:14.930-08:002012-02-16T09:50:14.930-08:00That passage is one of my favorites :) I have rea...That passage is one of my favorites :) I have read it (along with Psalm 34:18 - "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.") many times when I have been overcome with worry. I truly think God does it to remind us that he's still there and to bring us a little closer. I sometimes think to myself about the many don't even have food, water, or shelter and realize I'm complaining about staying late at work and realize how ridiculously lucky I am. I hope you feel better soon and I'm positive you're doing a great job with your girls!Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02753965515167613408noreply@blogger.com