Due to the squeezy type things that have been going on lately, my confidence has totally taken a dive. I'm finding myself questioning my appearance, my abilities, and can I just get any vaguer than that?
But last night in church I just gave myself a much needed shaking and said HEY MRS LEMON! "They" don't determine your identity in God! Quit acting like you're a quitter. You are not a quitter. Or a failure.
So there. ::blows raspberry at the naysayers::
I feel better now that I told the internet that I talk to myself in church.
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I'm sorry 'they' were getting to you. Good for you for not letting them get the best of you for long!
HUGS!
and its ok to talk to yourself in church... its just NOT ok to talk to others! ;)
You know, Liz, I went through something similar when I first went back to doing the music after having Daniel. I remember the first choir practice I had was terrible and it was because of a lack of confidence on my part. I talked to my pastor, his wife and my doctor and they all said it was probably a hormonal fluxation, adjustment attached to my body changing after giving birth. It took a little while, but I finally got back to normal.(Well, at least "I" felt it was normal. Some say I've NEVAH been normal! LOL)I just stepped back a little, delegated as much as I could, before getting all involved in the ministries I was a part of. Sometimes I think our society has a tendency to think that having a baby is no big deal. You have the baby, then go back to life as usual, being the super woman. But, good heavens, a woman's body goes through tremendous changes when pregnant and those same changes are happening in reverse after the baby. So take care of you, do what is best for you and your family and that's that! *smile* ((HUGS)) AND would you believe that a "FRIEND" at work had the nerve to bring in a picture of me before I had Daniel, when I was pretty slim, thinking that it would compel me to lose the weight I had gained while pregnant? AND she showed it around to everybody. Unbelievable. Needless to say, that really boosted my confidence and made me feel better. :-/ But I am now so passed all of that! Thank you, Jesus!!! :-)
Mrs. Lemon...(I almost said your name! ha! Is that permitted?) Anyway, wanted to say that you are one of the most talented people I know. I know you didn't blog this to hear that, but it was the first thing that came to mind. I would give money (if I had any, that is:) to have your ear for music. God has a plan for you and your sweet family. Don't forget that, even when you can't see it clearly. You're AWESOME! Do you know the song, "I know who I am! I know who I am. I know who I am, I am YOURS, I am YOURS." (Isreal and New Breed I think.) Sing it!!
Love ya. Sorry to hijack your comments!
"Man looketh on the outward appearance, but God looketh on the heart." That's one of my favorites.
And it's always good to remember that people who spend a lot of time putting other people down are trying to make themselves feel better. Which means they're mostly bugged by you because they feel like they don't measure UP! So there.
You are awesome and loving and witty and everything good - to HIM and to lots of others. Chin up. :)
I have never given birth, and I never will, but after the accident, I was told by a lot of people what I "couldn't" do, or what I will "never" do again. Now I am getting ready for my black belt test. The only person who can set your limits is YOU, and God knows where those limits are better than you do. Get back on your feet, and start marching soldier!
((BIG HUGS)) Baby Girl!!!
and David encouraged himself in Lord.....see two things....he encouraged himself and he was in church so he talked in church too.
so yes, AMEN. s.s.
Sometimes a good self shakin' is good.
You are a good mom, a good music director and a sweet person.
I can say you are a good mom because. well I just know you are. You are a fabulous musician because I saw that at Gateway and you have always been a sweetie. "They" can say all they want but the truth is what it is!
If we listened to the "they" we would probably never be or do anything.
Keep up the good work!!!!
Well, I haven't commented for a while but I will give a HUGE shout out to my awesome wife! She is definitely all these things you guys have already said. She IS a great musician,music director,mom,wife and just an all around great apostolic lady. I am truly thankful for God sending us to each other the way He did. In His time. He does most definitely have a plan. I will never forget something our Pastor said a few months ago. "The road to God's perfect will is never going to be easy." How true that is but it is still the only road we want to take. God bless you all.
I think you FABooolus, dahling. Simply mahvalous. Too believe anything less of yourself is scandalous.
Sometimes its very hard to think logically when so much confusion seems to be surrounding yourself. But if you can just remember, It's not WHO you are, but rather WHOSE you are! ;-) Much love and prayers...
Mrs. Lemon, I emailed you to get the new blog, but for some reason it didn't get through. But I miraculously stumbled upon you. Is it okay for me to blogroll you now?
Chantell - yay! Sorry I didn't get that email, must be all the traveling abroad.
That's the positive self-talk I like to hear!! :) Lift that chin up!! Nobody, and I mean NOBODY, and NOTHING can ever determine your worth!! That was decided on Calvary!! :)
And I see that someone has already quoted David when he encouraged himself in the Lord. You are handling life's bumps very well. I'm proud of ya! Consider that positive self talk a seatbelt! Keep it on! "Seatbelts" will save your sanity! :)
Love ya!
Right here with you on this one, Lemonhead! (my kids LOVE those things!)...lol... I just gave myself a swift kick too. Painful, but SOOO necessary! Keep on keepin' on!
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