Comments on: blue monday

By: Cydney

Cydney — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:41:58 +0000

Amen, Amen! This was encouraging to read. I am a Christian and I agree with everything you said. I have things get me down all the time but I rest in know my God is King and that all will get better. I have friends that I am afraid don’t always get that. This has been a somewhat tough week but I have tried to rally in the fact, of knowing God is in control and here with me through it all.

Thank you for this wonderful post of encouragment.

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:50:01 +0000

1. I would say that as I get older, the winter seems to last longer and I need some sunshine and warmth. I think that since my job laid off 10 people in Dec (including one of my best friends), I have continuous uncertainty. Constant marriage struggles and distance is disheartening. Attitude challenges with the kids is exhausting. So……..with all that said…..

2. These days, I’m clinging to Eph. 4:23 (NLT) “Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes.” Good word, indeed!

By: mary

mary — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:29:35 +0000

So sorry for all the typos above!

By: mary

mary — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:28:51 +0000

Here is what makes me blue right now. My darlign grandbabies who have always been right here and usually spend every friday night and saturday with me are moving across the country next week.And there’s much more to that sotry that adds to the bluness.
here is what God has been teaching me.Life is not ours to hold or control.Letting go allows us to truly feel and experiance the joy of each breathtaking moment. Bittnerness is a feeling we get when things don’t go how we wanted them to.When we can let go of all those expectations it becomes easier to be grateful for and joyful in the gifts He gives us. Not sure that all makes sense, but maybe it will help someone else find joy during a hard time.

By: Justamom

Justamom — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:00:49 +0000

Love your new website!

I love this winter season and don’t really feel the depressing nature of it – at least yet! I do get down about the economy – but I think that might have to do with the fact that my husband works in the financial end of it. Things are starting to get a bit worrisome. We know God is in control, though and He will always provide!! We just have our bad days and tend to forget.

I want to thank you for providing encouragement on your blog!

By: Jamie Nygaard

Jamie Nygaard — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 03:48:14 +0000

Ugh….what’s been getting me down? I know this is only temporary, but my aching back! I can’t do a darn thing anymore and I just really want these next 4 weeks to fly by. I am in a lot of physical pain and am happy to know that it will be gone soon unlike some other people who deal with chronic pain…so i really shouldn’t complain. But….you asked.

Encouragement: This too shall pass.

By: Amber

Amber — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 02:18:18 +0000

school has really been getting me down… one the one had, I love it. On the other, it’s consuming my life. I literally leave for school at 7 AM and don’t get home until 4-5 and then I spend the rest of the evening studying and doing homework. It’s really overwhelming at times when I have 2 projects due, 3 tests, 3 workbook assignments, 2 papers, etc etc. But then I remember that God has called me into dentistry and if He called me to it, He’ll get me through it. It also helps to know girls who have done the accelerated track that I am doing and they survived (with less discipline and studying) and are now out making money. I keep telling myself, “Only 10 more months!”

By: Shannah

Shannah — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:11:26 +0000

1. Seven-week-old twins are my world right. Of course, I’m not really blue, but definitely tired.

2. Ps. 103:1-5

By: Kelly

Kelly — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:30:10 +0000

I’m blue about my hubby working 24/7 and us never getting time to spend together. . .I know we need the money so I don’t blame him at all. . .I just miss him!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:29:05 +0000

Hey! I just wanted to say that today is a very not depressing day for me–it’s me and Steve’s 3 year anniversary! And we’ve been married 8 months today, too.

While this is happy for me, I have been stressed about grad schools and figuring out the rest of my life. But, I also have a strong sense that everything will–and always does–work out for the best.