Express Yourself
what makes you tick?
We would be thrilled at the chance to get to know YOU and what makes you tick! This is the place where you can do just that. You will notice at the bottom of each {inspirational entry} there is a short, interesting description of the writer — we call it the “tagline.” Here is the place to put your tagline! Give us a 10-20 word description of who you are, what you love, what you don’t love or anything that tells us about you. Make it fun and interesting or make it deep and thoughtful — that is up to you. Also, you can include your name — or not — you decide.
Example: {your name — or not} is a sucker for reality t.v., loves rocky road ice cream, and is just trying to figure out life.
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Taking a break from college to figure out what’s next. Working at a diner and supporting the troops. Very artistic and want to be a missionary. In love with my best friend, a deployed soldier who my mom doesn’t approve of. Family’s falling apart and don’t have a lot of close friends. Seeing God’s work through it all, but needing fellowship with Him and with godly women. So thankful for this site already.
Noelle,
i have felt that God is directing me to go into full time missions.
Friends of mine have shared with me you should read some missionary books. You can learn from there experiences. If you know of any missionaries contact them they will give you encouragement.
i am praying for you and know that God has a plan for your life.
i encourage also going on the she seeks team people’s websites they are encouraging as well.
Remember trust and obey. God is in control.
Dear Heavenly Father, I lift up Noelle to you. Surround her with your angels and bless her with your peace that surpasses all understanding. I pray she would seek you with all her heart and that as she looks to you, you will give her clarity, discernment, and hope for the path you have for her. In Jesus Name, Amen
Isaiah 30:19 and 21 “…you will weep no more. How gracious he will be when you cry for help! As soon as he hears, he will answer you. …Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”
The Lord sees the whole puzzle of life and we only see our small piece. He answers all prayers, and sometimes in ways we don’t understand right away. Keep your eyes on him and he will not fail you. He can’t…he’s God!
Confession, I’m so nervous about this. I’m usually not one to write on walls or forums but I’m thinking the Holy Spirit is wanting me to write whats going on in my heart. I’ve spent a good part of the day looking at various aritcles on different websites (Lifeway.com, P-31, Focus on the Family…) looking for answers and I’ve ended up here (which I’m really thankful for ’cause I’m a fan of the site already). For the past 5 years or so I’ve been happily involved with the women of my church. Super excited about them, promise. I’ve come to a point where I realize that Gods got to have a chance to work on me and I’m scared to death; like for serious scared. A few years ago I began a relationship that I thought was on the up and up. We’d prayed about it for 6 months (he’d prayed for a year and half!), we’d gone to our pastor about it, we’d submitted ourselves to our small group leader, we did all the “right” things we thought. Shortly after we started “courting” we began to let our purity standards slide and it wasn’t long till they were all but a set of rules on a piece of paper dangling from only a few unbroken vows. The relationship ended with lots of drama (ofcourse) and since then I’ve had a lot of guilt that I havn’t actually dealt with. Guilt because the whole time this was going on I was leading a bible study and trying to disciple girls. I feel like a phoney and I feel ashamed and I’m worried about having to tell the man God does have for me that I didnt save a lot of things for him. So yeah, its guilt and forgiveness and I’m not a fan. Any thoughts?
Getting ready for 40 days of thought reflection and prayer. Hoping that this time will also help with my classes as I have taken a career change, from teacher to nutritionist. Being back in college is scary but will be worth it in the end. God led me to this path and HE will get me through it.
Also getting married in May and am super excited about it, and can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with someone whom has been my friend for seven years.
daughter of the King of Kings. Attending college in the fall. Serious boyfriend of about 3 years..marriage soon. So many big decisions it’s mind boggling. I feel so blessed to receive God’s grace and mercy continuously even when I mess up.
College student. I lost my dad since coming to college, but I know my Heavenly Father and am re-learning the importance of that relationship above all others. I want so much to meet the man I’ll marry, but I do want God’s best for me, it is just harder than I thought it would be to wait. I have been hurt recently by my best guy friend, and now realize I perhaps found too much security in that relationship. I have a crazy family life, and often feel distant from them. I am realizing too that I need Godly women in my life to learn from and by encouraged by because I can’t figure it out on my own.
To Elisa above:
I will pray for you. Remember — and believe — God makes all things new. He is full of forgiveness and loves you very much. Continue to hand your life and your heart over to Him. Place them in His gentle and willing hands. He is so incredibly faithful.
I lost my way in my mid twenties, but I made a decision @ 30 to do whatever it takes to find my way again. I find it more & more everyday! I seek the Lord everyday & I surrender it all to Him! I pray to develope friendships & find support & guidance.
Am trying to hold on to the truth in my life so that I can make good decisions when I am tempted…
Lucinda was once lost but finding her way. I love learning about the Lord, eating Italian food, watching a romantic movie that has a beautiful ending. I am a widow of 3 years and have learned about the true meaning of “victory in Jesus” through this trial in my life. I’m blessed with the love of 4 beautiful children, they are my joy in life and 8 going on 9 grandbabies. Its amazing being a grandma, nobody could have prepared me for such love. I love watching them grow.
I’m 48 and I just want to have the desire to seek God in everything and every aspect of my life. I want my husband to be right there with me in this, and we’ve talked about it and he wants to be there too. We both struggle and are going to counseling. I have 3 children and a grandchild. I feel I’ve let God down due to the way I’ve raised them…not in church, not all the time. I’m divorced and remarried and feel like a failure in many ways.
I lost my job in Dec 09 (as many people have) and I feel so lost, I’m scared, and I’m trying to enjoy the time I have off as I was fortunate in getting a small package from my employer which I’m very thankful for.
Is it too late to become the person I’ve longed to become? I see how women and men desire God so much, and I want that! I attend a satelite church and love our preacher, but often find myself feeling like I’m a fake. I just don’t feel what everyone is talking about. I do pray and I do BELIEVE in Christ and that he is the only way to heaven. My children have all accepted Christ as their personal savior at younger ages. I just didn’t follow through like I should have after that time. They are all adults, my daughters and I often talk about God and prayer and how he can do all. My son on the other hand has different views these days. It’s very hard to talk to him about it now. He’s 28 yrs old married and has a 3 yr old son. I know what to do, but I don’t do it. I need to pray for him everyday and I don’t. I feel lost myself.
I am 56 years old. I am seeking god. I believe with all my heart that he is real.
I appreciate this website. I just found it
this morning, It help to relieve some of my
pain.
To Sandy Lewis~
My advice to you, my sister, is to stop beating yourself up for past failures. God has forgiven you and you need to take that to heart and begin fresh and anew. Look forward instead of looking back. It took me a long time myself to realize I was not a horrible person for the sin that had caused me to stray from my walk with Christ and I had to take care of my relationship with my Savior Jesus Christ and all else would fall into place in my life. It’s not easy when you have been out of step with the Lord. None of us are perfect and never will be, just accept that and accept the forgiveness and grace the Lord provides. I pray that you embrace that Grace and take it to heart. Your desire is there, you just need to be still and listen and tap into it. Once it happens it will be like a light bulb turned on and you will be filled. I will pray for your marriage and your children and grandchild. One thing is, the Lord has given you another child, in your grandchild, to spread the love of God on to and that you must do. Our children are our future and will be the ones to minister to us, so we have to show them the love of our Father and they may stray away and that is not for our control but for God to be in control because He is always there although we may not recognize it. “The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.” James 5:16b (NLT) I encourage you to read the Encouragement For Today from Proverbs 31 Ministries entitled Wandering Children. I also encourage you to read a verse of Scripture a day and apply it to your life. I have struggles in my marriage and with my 17 year old son and prayer and my relationship with Christ is what holds me up and presses me on. I hope this has been an encouragement to you and I will be praying for you daily.
I am a beleiver in Christ, a Wife, and a Mother. Things have been rought this past year, but that has caused me to cling to my Heavenly Father for comfort, peace and understanding. Things can get very complicated but no matter what, God seems to just put scripture, and websites like this in front of me to all make sense again. My husband has been out of a job for over a year, I know now that it happened for a reason. My husband and I both fell at the foot of the Cross, and found God’s grace awaiting. In the same sense this year has been completly blessed, we sought to be like Christ and started our journey together.
Is waiting on God to provide me a job in Washington DC. I know he has a purpose for me there and I am preparing the fields for rain. I am stressed out with work and school but I know that God is caring me through. I am so thankful for my God and his unending kindness, understanding, and mercy.
Hi, My name is Eve and I neva really post anything online ever BUT i figured it cant hurt to say this cause I am desperate to scream out my feelings rite now. I am a nice , friendly, outgoing person…who is and has always been the christian gurl- the one you want to take to your mama. I teach sunday school and I go to church three times a week. I am 23 turning 24 on march 6th and i am very scared. Lately I have been so tired of that. I find myself not so friendly, not so joyous and so ready for NEW. I want something new for God. I have reached this point where I am tired of waiting but I know I have to so therefore I am stuck . I have been praying to get married for years and nothing. I have never met the rite one and never had a serious boyfriend. I have been waiting on God for the Boaz but he apparently is real busy. Waiting on my adam but some how it feels like he does not want his rib back. I feel lost, tired and confused. I know its the enemy but I cant help how I feel . I miss the old me. But I dont think I can go back to the old me cause all I do now is wait …..wait on what god has in store. I am not happy nor am i miserable just numb. I just want him to take me out of my misory. So if anyone is feeling how I am or been there please tell me how you made it. My biggest fear is not dying but making the wrong decision and not letting God decide for me. Thanks for listening
Looking for support in my efforts to become closer with God. While googling the internet came across this website… love it. I feel like everytime I try to become closer to God the devil steps in and pushes me back… I’ve not a found a church yet… been to a few… Recently, feel the need to read the bible and no more, hoping that this will help keep me influenced. First time online seeking assistance and praying that things don’t fall through as they have before. I will soon be getting married and want to have a strong and godly relationship and praying that my fiance will find God and seek him out as well.
Hey Eve,
I feel like we’re going through the same thing, I’d love to get in touch with you. If the moderators could pass my email along to Eve that would be great!
Hi its Eve,
If you want to contact me Esther feel free to. I am at yvesjeanpierre@yahoo.com.
Having a hard time right now, but realizes God is there and always will be to see me through it. Loves her family and puppy, Maggie.
im 34 soon to be 35, not particularly excited about that. But thankful i’m still here. i’m an artist, not married, would like to be, but probably wont get married. I love having cultural experiences and crafting and doing business and traveling. Oh and God that should’ve been first.
Need encouragement god will see me through this dark time in my life!
Let’s see, been dealing again with vertigo, migraines, & the inability of a full nights rest. This is due to inner ear issues & reoccuring since last July. Went to doctors & put me on more meds again. I’m thinking positive since that’s all I can do & need prayer for complete recovery. Going to Florida at end of March & ill be flyin (non refundable tix) should just be a matter of meds gettin in my system! Its challenging to work & continue college on a daily basis & I DO NOT want the DEVIL to win in this particular area of my life!!! My workout has even been placed on standstill! Your prayers for encouragement & strength would be greatful at this present time! Also, my hearing aides didn’t work yet I had a dream this morning that they did, it was nice to hear even if it was in a dream & it made me more optimistic as a result. Thanks for letting me share & to vent! Have a wonderful & blessed Saturday my Sisters in Christ. <3
To Jillian…
When I read your post I felt compelled to write to you what someone told me just yesterday. I had spent the day crying about where I am in life..which is certainly not where I had seen myself or planned to be a year ago…but what my friend told me is sometimes we end up where we hadn’t planned to go, at a difficult place in life that seems harder every day. She told me that I am right where God wants me to be..because it is now more than ever that I am seeking him with my whole heart and need him more than ever… remember friend, the sun is always shining above the clouds…
I am a lover and seeker of God, 42 years young, expat, living in the wonderful, and at times challenging and mysterious plan He has for me in Patagonia, Argentina!!! I am reminding myself that HE IS ALWAYS SPEAKING TO ME BUT ITS UP TO ME TO LISTEN! God really loves each one of us. I am praying for us gals all to just be present to that Love- LET GOD LOVE ON YOU (surrender) and you will feel His forgiveness- and be able to forgive yourself. Jesus went to the cross so we can all HAVE VICTORY!! victory in joy, victory in love- but we must step into that joy no matter how we feel or what our situation looks like. This is the day that the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it!!!!! There is great strength in praising the Lord to break out of the ruts we get ourselves in. These are things I am learning now, through trials I have been through recently, and the only way I survived: keep your eyes on Jesus and worship Him- literally- dance, sing, play music, love on him and you will see breakthrough!!! Seek Him in his Word and You will hear Him speak to you-that is so exciting and encouraging!!! Prayers and love to all of you!!
Lauren, the 26 year old pastor’s wife, could you please email me? I have so many questions. I have been dating a preacher for 8 months now and I need some advice. My email address is mirandabruins81@yahoo.com
This is a first for me, I’ve never tried speaking to strangers, never felt the need, really. I am 50 years old, can’t really believe that I am. I have three incredible sons, the last of which is fast approaching college. I quit working after 30 years and suddenly I find myself feeling quite sad about the end of this phase of my life. My life is so full of blessings and I am truly seeking God’s will for the next part of my journey but most days I can’t hear his direction…
Definitely can relate to Eve. Just turned 23 and most of my friends are married, or into a relationship. I got involved into one relationship before when I was 17 which I must say was one of the most painful and difficult part of my life. I took over, felt I was in control, But NO. I’ve grown into a Christian family and that time was a rebellious period of my life. But God was by my side along the way. But now, I’m having on and off feelings again. I mean, I love my life, but wishing it could be better. I wanna hear MORE from God. That He will reveal His plan and purposes for me. Same as Eve, I am afraid that I end up not letting God decide for my life. Lately, I was distracted. I thought I finally found the right man. Turned out to be he’s married. I took all his friendly gestures wrongly. I was dissapointed of my heart. My heart needs more guarding. But then, even though I’ve struggled on that, proud of myself that somehow I got through it standing. But then, what’s next? I want to meet the right man for me someday. Hopefully soon, before I make a mistake and crush my heart again…
I am a wife, mother of three and a military member. Getting ready to deploy and it is so very hard but I pray daily that my faith will make the time go by quickly and safely.
I am a Mother who has two boys left at home aged 17 and 12. I believe God has led me to stay home from working and finish raising them without the distractions of a job. I am receiving tremendous pressure regarding this situation because my husband does not earn enough to support our family. He can either pay rent or the bills but not both. I am willing to work part-time while the boys are in school but I feel God has made it clear to me that I need to be available to them and my home the rest of the time. I need encouragement and welcome your thoughts. Thank you.
to renee, DO it. I have been in this situation(similar) you have NO idea the blessing that will come. there are influences that God doesn’t want in your sons life. You must be obedient. You husband’s issue is really inconsequential, if God has spoken to you He will provide, if there is animosity(as with me) ask God for counselors that are HEARING from God. Many people in the church nowadays will tell you the ‘easy’ way out because they are not willing to suffer for Christ sake in the american church. God led me to do this with an nephew to homeschool and money was a big issue, some didn’t have the FAITh, or others simply didn’t want to give up a cherished lifstyle…it was the spirit of JUDAS. and the love of money. I had lots of hostility and I simply had to trust God and pray. It says bless those who persecute you and pray for those who despitefully use you. But God knows your husbands issue. this is why it is important to be ‘equally yoked” You should be on the same page!! you have to be a team….but you must know what God says and is saying to you. so trust if God is speaking to you He will to your husband as well, unless thier is pride, stubborness or other in his heart, even that God will deal with in His way, your job is to trust Him and be obedient to your husband, unless he asks you to sin, and His word. God could possibly change his heart through your obedience. Or not, but it helps to work together.I would not say rebel against your husband u must be in order, However, do all GOd tells you to do and seek GODLY counsel,perferably with your husband.. but watch the counselors personal walk with the Lord, ‘he who walks with the wise becomes wise’ PRAY! ASK GOD.
Elise,
There is now no condemnation to those who are in Christ, this scripture verse is in the book of Romans, shich I suggest you read. God knew where you would be before the creation of the world was called forth. Jesus loves you and died just for you in the state that you are in. You are God’s workmanship. Don’t let your heart condemn you. Ask God’s forgiveness in the name of Jesus, and move on. Chalk it up as ministry for the future. You can now help someone who may be entering that tunnel you just came out of. (the young girls you are leading in Bible Study) Cheer up, I pray that you be released and delivered from guilt and condemning yourself. Read that Bible you are helping others to study. ALL HAVE SINNED AND COME SHORT OF THE GLORY OF GOD. SMILE, JESUS LOVES YOU AS HE DID DAVID.
LOVE CHRYSTAL
THE BAHAMAS
Pray for me and 14 ladies going to women of faith conference in des moines this weekend that i will learn a lot.
Also be praying for me because i have felt that God is directing me to go to a one week event in florida with wycliffe bible translations and get clear direction on if supposed to go
Thanks
Hey Ladies,
Just wanted to check in and be sure that you know that we hear your Express Yourself comments and that you are all prayed for. Thanks for reaching out and sharing your heart and thanks for reaching out to others on this site. What a blessing.
love,
Sarah Martin
She Seeks Team
Jennifer, thank you so much for your service, and I encourage you to check out Soldiers’ Angels (www.soldiersangels.org). They do all kinds of things for troops, vets, and families. You can sign up to be “adopted” while you are deployed. I’ve been a member for a few years and I love it. Also here is my email if you need anything: noelle.girasol@gmail.com. Love & prayers!
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