Comments on: Five-Minute Friday: Afraid

By: Mel

Mel — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 21:25:32 +0000

Thank you for sharing, Erin, and for your prayers. What you said is so true…sometimes we just have to push past those fears and go forward completely on faith. Praying God’s peace for you, too. Blessings!

By: Mel

Mel — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:32:24 +0000

Oh, thank you sweet friend. You are such an encouragement to me. And just so you know, I cried to my hubby for the hour between when I wrote the post and when I hit publish. Sometimes it’s scary to hit that button! Praying for you, too, friend!

By: Erin

Erin — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:06:07 +0000

I so admire your honesty, Mel. It’s scary to put these fears into words. I’ve been married for 5 years and don’t have children (yet). Having both experienced less-than-ideal childhoods and families of origin, my husband and I struggle with what often feels like an overwrought and weighty decision of when (and if!) to start a family. But I know that acting in faith sometimes requires us to face the unknown and take the leap despite our worst fears. Praying for God’s peace to cover you as you put your trust in Him.

By: Cathy

Cathy — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 23:24:18 +0000

Love your honesty. Love your courage. I took one look at the topic ‘afraid’ and didn’t even have the courage to face my fears this week and participate. But you did…you honestly gave them to God, and there is so much beauty in that. Thank you for sharing and I will be praying for you as you ‘trust’!

By: Mel

Mel — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 20:14:39 +0000

Thank you for your sweet encouragement, Lisa. And for the song, too. WOW. I don’t think I’d ever heard it before, and it could just be one of my new favorites. Blessings, friend…and thank you for sharing your heart. You are a blessing to me.

By: Mel

Mel — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 20:08:02 +0000

I guess God must be trying to make a point, huh?! Thank you, friend.

By: Mel

Mel — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 20:06:59 +0000

You’re welcome! And thanks for your encouragement today, too.

By: Mel

Mel — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 18:08:55 +0000

Thank you, Mia! I love the excuse to be honest at FMF, and yet, I’m terrified of it, too. (How ironic.) 😉 It’s just about trusting Him…and like you said, knowing we can leave those fears with Him. Blessings!

By: Mel

Mel — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 17:49:01 +0000

Thank you for your sweet encouragement, Jacque.

By: Mel

Mel — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 17:05:35 +0000

Thank you so much for your kind words, Sara. I can’t believe how many times God has brought that verse to my mind…so I’m thinkin’ He wants me to learn something. Or many somethings. 😉 Thanks so much for stopping by…blessings!