As I went to bed last night lost in a sea of self doubt I thought for sure I would remain adrift for many more days.
I had made a decision last night, in a moment of sheer panic, to stop writing for Take Root and Write and Praising My Savior.
I emailed Noelle (the awesome woman behind the website Take Root and Write) the news last night before going to bed. I was going to email Amydeanne (the beautiful and generous heart behind the website Praising My Savior) this morning.
I turned on my computer this morning with the express purpose of sending Amydeanne the news of my decision. Before I hit ‘Write’ I clicked on my inbox and found a deeply encouraging note from Noelle and this recent comment on my post Do You Have An Approval Addiction that I wrote for PMS from Twinkle Mom:
Wow…I’m so floored by this
and it’s totally how I’ve been feeling this week
and going through this past few weeks..
Thank you so much for sharing this!
And God’s Thumbprints did not stop there. Rather than start on my morning post, I went over to Take Root and Write to see what new columns were posted overnight. I did not have to read long before this jumped off the computer screen and right into my boat that was anxiously adrift on the sea of self doubt:
We will live no better than we believe. Shannon Heiden
There are no words of my own that I can find to express how much I needed, not only the kind words from Noelle and Twinkle Mom, but also this post written by Shannon over at Take Root and Write.
I am not ‘just saying this’ because I write at these websites, I am saying this because I read what is written over at these websites…there are some awesome writers at Praising My Savior and Take Root and Write that will bless you daily and guide you and inspire you in all the areas of your life.
Take the time to go over to both sites and soak up the blessings!! I did today. And today I found what I so badly needed ~ a guiding light ~ to get my boat of self doubt safely to shore.
Thanks.
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Please never stop writing for these blogs, there are those of us that need you.
God Bless you…
colleen
Oh, thank you for this post…and for the links!
It never ceases to amaze me how He knows just what we need when we need it. I like the title of the post, it’s an eternal pattern.
Hugs,
Holly
I am encouraged today with your strength and trust in Him. I am encouraged because Christ’s love shines through you. When I/we read your words, I feel like I have stepped into your heart. I love that about you Danielle. You are You! And No one else can be that. You have God’s thumb print! Love to you woman!
oh Danielle. I know how you feel. Most days I wonder if doing the pms club is making a difference, ore ven my own blog.. if I should stop… I have a hard time wondering if i’m pushing myself for my own reasons and I often get overwhelmed. I’m always teetering on the edge if ykwim.. I think i’m finding God is using “me” to learn more about myself, even if i help others along the way!
I really appreciate your honesty and help with the pms club and your posts on this blog. You’ve given me insight into issues that I need help with while you’ve been venting or sharing your knowledge. It does make a difference, but remember it’s where God is leading you and we — I understand that.
Blessings to you. God knows your heart, even if you feel like you aren’t sure where you are!
love ya!
You know I wondered if this would happen when you were so excited with your new venture. I am happy that you have met it head on and dealt with the self doubt.
Just because you have a problem with mood swings does not mean that you have not got a great deal to offer. The enemy will use any means to get us to agree with his strategies against us so that we will be ineffective. By sharing your weaknesses you have exhibited warfare towards him he cannot understand because it takes humility to do that. Be encouraged you will not fail.
Danielle,
I was in tears when I read your post this morning and I praise God for leading me here today.
Your posts are very encouraging and inspiring and I know I’m not as faithful as I should be getting over to “The PMS Club” as I should be, but your words do have such a positive impact.
I can even begin how much your “Do You have an Approval Addiction” meant to me and I was led to it at the right time in the right place and just reading your words today, has meant so much.
Keep strong and God is faithful and will lead you.
There are many of us, either publicly or privately who feel like they are the only ones and it helps to have bright, shining beacons of hope, like you.
I have been feeling very rejected and hurt this week and even had a moment today and to be honest…remembering your words pulled me through…
I apologize for the awesome sense of responsibility that must make you feel and I deeply apologize for that. If anything, look at it like this…there are many who feel alone and are afraid to say something for fear of being rejected; You help open the door for many like me, to feel like we can express ourselves honestly without putting on a mask.
We serve an awesome God who knows how and when to step in when we NEED Him most and it shows He is a living, loving God who isn’t silent but truly is there for all of us.
And you, you are a blessing of God; You are a strong, talented and richly worded woman of God and you are so blessed with gifts from Him.
Thank you Danielle, Thank You.
You, dear friend, are right where you need to be for this moment in time. I am 100% certain that your words will minister to someone who’s having their own moment of self-doubt. And when they see that this time you let the LIFE SAVIOR get you out of the sea, I believe they will choose to do exactly the same.
Praising God for the many ways HE’S going to use you in all the places you are in cyberspace.
Hugs,
Susan
I have found so much comfort and support from friends I have met through blogging. I only wish I had more time to devote to visiting more.