tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006877034360892497.post624937767973121388..comments2023-09-29T02:54:36.953-07:00Comments on Words of Joy: Decisions, decisions...Joy Lentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03486637586238798088noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006877034360892497.post-91047088265924912492013-02-15T14:06:27.577-08:002013-02-15T14:06:27.577-08:00You never know, Mandy, we are sisters in the faith...You never know, Mandy, we are sisters in the faith anyway! Tension can creep up on us so easily and be hard to deal with. But we gradually learn what helps and what hinders. Praying that you will have patience and be at peace as you institute measures to help you rest and relax. He will strengthen you to do it, my friend. :)xxJoy Lentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486637586238798088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006877034360892497.post-73601105073699545222013-02-15T13:07:52.662-08:002013-02-15T13:07:52.662-08:00Have empathy with so much of what you've writt...Have empathy with so much of what you've written, similar personality types? I'm trying to rest more and also be disciplined over meds/physio etc. Mandynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006877034360892497.post-6559184845781384252013-02-13T06:55:34.474-08:002013-02-13T06:55:34.474-08:00Hi Wendy. Thank you for your kind comment. I'm...Hi Wendy. Thank you for your kind comment. I'm so pleased this resonated with you. Sometimes we can feel so alone with our problems. I share my struggles in the hope that others may be helped as they hear how God is helping me live as an Overcomer. Blessings as you rest in God's loving embrace :) xxJoy Lentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486637586238798088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006877034360892497.post-56607692851964931542013-02-13T06:52:36.309-08:002013-02-13T06:52:36.309-08:00Hi Deborah. I am awed and humbled by your lovely c...Hi Deborah. I am awed and humbled by your lovely comments and by the fact that you understand and know what this is like for yourself. You may be that one person I was praying would be touched by this post. God is so good! Sorry to hear of your physical struggles. It makes a huge difference if we can have peace and an awareness of God's healing Presence. I'm so glad we have connected too and I pray that you will continue to be blessed by peace and ease. In your weakness may He be strong and give you hope to carry on when things are painful. Love and blessings :)xxJoy Lentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486637586238798088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006877034360892497.post-31414765310259691972013-02-13T06:46:14.542-08:002013-02-13T06:46:14.542-08:00Thank you, Tami. That is so kind of you. A needful...Thank you, Tami. That is so kind of you. A needful prayer I really appreciate right now! Bless you :)xxJoy Lentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486637586238798088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006877034360892497.post-50551315965605757102013-02-13T06:45:06.741-08:002013-02-13T06:45:06.741-08:00Yes, they are the areas I mainly feel it too. The ...Yes, they are the areas I mainly feel it too. The M.E and Fibromyalgia started with neck and shoulder pains. Meditation tapes/CDs are a brilliant resource. Although I have a Liz Babbs one as well, I rarely remember to use it. So pleased you have reminded me! Our 'decrease' or 'give up' choices are best when suited to our own needs. Your idea sounds eminently sensible, though my OH plays computer games for the purpose of stress relief! Each to their own. Thank you, Lynda, for the sympathy, suggestions and support. I appreciate your lovely comments :)xxJoy Lentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486637586238798088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006877034360892497.post-33301967882274888852013-02-13T02:21:20.087-08:002013-02-13T02:21:20.087-08:00Thanks for this post Joy - really needed it today,...Thanks for this post Joy - really needed it today, particularly as God has been speaking to me about resting more!Wendy Sparkeshttp://www.wendysparkes.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006877034360892497.post-68407424052372771352013-02-12T07:53:25.482-08:002013-02-12T07:53:25.482-08:00Joy, what a beautiful person and writer you are! ...Joy, what a beautiful person and writer you are! Thank you for sharing your heart. As I read your post I felt like I was reading about me -- "I am a natural peacemaker, conciliator, arbitrator. But it has left me with an unwanted legacy. I'm also a permanently coiled spring and an adrenaline-saturated junkie by default. My whole frame sinks under the weight of unrelieved, deep-seated tension from many years spent waiting with wearied expectation for the next disappointment, problem or disaster to strike, as it inevitably did and still does - such is life." Even when we don't consciously wait for disaster to strike, our bodies don't seem to know it. It seemed I used to do "everything", but now, my body becomes overwhelmed if I am around too many people too long or if I try to do even 5 minutes over what my body says is too much. And then, it never fully recovers. However, I can now feel God's peace again in my life, which seemed to elude me for a time. God bless you. We can continue to seek His peace and direction in this journey together. I'm so glad I met you.Deborah Boltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16010919623550536062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006877034360892497.post-3159421312200626742013-02-12T03:07:22.186-08:002013-02-12T03:07:22.186-08:00Praying you find rest in Him!Praying you find rest in Him!Tami Grandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05253171903148431270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006877034360892497.post-82034872724812143912013-02-12T02:28:04.345-08:002013-02-12T02:28:04.345-08:00Great post. I also carry tension etc. I carry most...Great post. I also carry tension etc. I carry most of it in my shoulders and my muscles there are totally knotted. <br /><br />Yesterday I remembered the meditation tapes I have. One of my favourites is by Liz Babbs(www.lizbabbs.com) and is called 'A quiet place'. I find it really helpful in letting go and allow Jesus to fill me with His love. Now if I did that more often I would be a much less stressed person! <br /><br />I was wondering what to give up for Lent. Maybe I will give up computer games (bad habit) and spend time meditating on God's Word instead? Lynda Alsfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12260944221255162533noreply@blogger.com