tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post519708782214200528..comments2023-11-20T00:39:08.642-08:00Comments on Love Inspired: A Story for Every Reader: On Battling Fear - by Sara K. ParkerPamela Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-17364120107669072392019-03-16T21:58:38.588-07:002019-03-16T21:58:38.588-07:00I love that idea! A friend of mine told me about A...I love that idea! A friend of mine told me about Ann Voskamp's 1000 Gifts, and I tried to keep a journal of gifts and reach 1000, but I only made it to around 100 before I fizzled out. My friend made it to 1000 and started over again! #goals :)Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667332044650823508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-1188536371962480292019-03-16T21:57:31.592-07:002019-03-16T21:57:31.592-07:00Yes, I love the verse in Hebrews about how our hop...Yes, I love the verse in Hebrews about how our hope in Jesus is our anchor. I don't like darkness or deep water either!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667332044650823508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-62489164716310445252019-03-16T09:28:04.711-07:002019-03-16T09:28:04.711-07:00Several years ago I accepted the challenge of keep...Several years ago I accepted the challenge of keeping a Blessings Jar. The idea was to fill it with slips of paper listing each blessing you noticed, then read them all at the end of a year. I had a jar full, but hadn't been specific enough to recall them in detail. Valerie Hansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03915924902222644458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-71950998271605301972019-03-16T08:48:38.146-07:002019-03-16T08:48:38.146-07:00Great post Sara. I never had much fear growing up ...Great post Sara. I never had much fear growing up but I’ve never liked darkness or deep water. Not much i can do about that since they both exist all around me! As I get older, I have more fears now but God has held me with his anchor and this post helps reinforce the calm. You have an amazing family! We love you!Lenorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18201614257423264316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-30605441635648302962019-03-15T12:57:02.271-07:002019-03-15T12:57:02.271-07:00Hi Vanessa! Thank you for listing some of the love...Hi Vanessa! Thank you for listing some of the lovely things you are thankful for. Love you, friend. <3Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667332044650823508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-46946543217564524222019-03-15T12:55:46.899-07:002019-03-15T12:55:46.899-07:00I just prayed for you and for your upcoming trip! ...I just prayed for you and for your upcoming trip! I hope it's incredible and that you are somehow able to capture those thoughts that lure you toward fear and replace them with God's promises and also thoughts of all of the amazing things you and your family are about to experience! Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667332044650823508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-19506696218802328842019-03-15T09:19:31.109-07:002019-03-15T09:19:31.109-07:00I am grateful for the mission trip experience half...I am grateful for the mission trip experience half my family is having.<br />I am grateful for the time with good friends my boys are getting this week.<br />Thankful for getting appointments taken care of and the money for them.<br />Grateful for healthy relationships with birthfamily.<br />I'm so thankful that as I begin to list each thing, I am reminded of so many parts of each thing that I cannot even begin to write it all here.<br />With a big family, sometimes the sorrows seem overwhelming but I gladly proclaim that the joy, good things, good gifts can be even more overwhelming and so abundant that it takes my breath at times.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11157343490633970973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-73968600626300106882019-03-14T20:50:38.098-07:002019-03-14T20:50:38.098-07:00Sara!! I love love love this post. I deal with fe...Sara!! I love love love this post. I deal with fear a lot as well. I'm leaving on Sunday for a dream vacation with my family (London and Paris) and I deal a lot with fear of flying and travel anxiety. I"m so glad you've been able to tackle fear and embrace life. <br />I am thankful for a husband who loves me flaws and all.<br /><br />I am thankful for two wonderful daughters.<br />I am thankful for a writing career.<br />I am thankful for this beautiful journey we are about to embark on.<br />I am thankful for my two faithful dogs who only want to love and be loved.BelleChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053178413674411382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-10238799078882330872019-03-14T20:33:33.552-07:002019-03-14T20:33:33.552-07:00Thank you, Marie! Everyone should have a fuzzy bla...Thank you, Marie! Everyone should have a fuzzy blanket! :)Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667332044650823508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-45530229926576864442019-03-14T18:36:30.042-07:002019-03-14T18:36:30.042-07:00Wow, Sara, thank you for sharing. You may not know...Wow, Sara, thank you for sharing. You may not know it, but you are very brave. And I like the idea of the fuzzy blanket. Blessings.Marie Basthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16264903868795317895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-4629395697862647592019-03-14T09:06:09.539-07:002019-03-14T09:06:09.539-07:00Your family sounds super sweet - especially your m...Your family sounds super sweet - especially your mom with the ironing!! Wow!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667332044650823508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-36184360638635352652019-03-14T09:05:26.402-07:002019-03-14T09:05:26.402-07:00Those are heart-filling, fear-fighting gifts, for ...Those are heart-filling, fear-fighting gifts, for sure. Thank you, Laurie.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667332044650823508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-36909517812121830342019-03-14T09:04:30.469-07:002019-03-14T09:04:30.469-07:00Beautiful! Thank you for sharing this, Kate!Beautiful! Thank you for sharing this, Kate!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667332044650823508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-76414684063673059232019-03-14T09:03:56.558-07:002019-03-14T09:03:56.558-07:00I love those, Christine! I have started actively j...I love those, Christine! I have started actively journaling my gratitude lately, and it has definitely helped.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667332044650823508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-84826305824566899932019-03-14T06:55:03.903-07:002019-03-14T06:55:03.903-07:00Thank you for sharing your story! ��
-Hearing my y...Thank you for sharing your story! ��<br />-Hearing my youngest giggle while playing video games<br />-Hugs from my stinky college boy late at night<br />-My mom delivering my ironing to my closet when I’m at work<br />- My husband asking if he can get me anything while I’m watching my showsRouthcrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07985691909204382984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-33646697981507658492019-03-14T06:33:01.421-07:002019-03-14T06:33:01.421-07:00God bless you for sharing so completely from your ...God bless you for sharing so completely from your heart! Not many people are willing to do that but your story is one that touches so many of us. Things I'm grateful for:<br />-God's gift of two beautiful children even after tragedy<br />-the gift of animals with their unconditional love and ability to heal anxiety & ptsd<br />-the gift of friends and strangers who come alongside us at God-appointed times when we need them.Laurie Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14068922193439757745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-14164979687118601302019-03-14T06:01:27.338-07:002019-03-14T06:01:27.338-07:00-A bed so comfortable I can only describe it as lu...-A bed so comfortable I can only describe it as luscious<br />-Pistachios<br />-Unexpected gifts - not for the gift, but for knowing that someone was thinking of you<br />-God’s guiding hand leading me full circleKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01563710181712162581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-2585696393101068812019-03-14T05:56:20.227-07:002019-03-14T05:56:20.227-07:00Maintaining a gratitude journal is a lifeline for ...Maintaining a gratitude journal is a lifeline for me to overcome fear. Praising God for the countless blessings instantly changes our perspective. This very moment, I'm grateful for...<br />- People willing to share their experiences, like you did, so we all might benefit. <br />- The glorious sunshine brightening the day<br />- The amazing intricacy of God's Creation that never ceases to awe me<br />Christine Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037185957390220266noreply@blogger.com