tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034031375420004525.post4838884584644861073..comments2017-03-09T16:21:26.118-06:00Comments on Daughter Redeemed: Allow me to introduce my (true) self...Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15287549636485257048noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034031375420004525.post-40418882611832332842016-07-20T08:19:06.008-05:002016-07-20T08:19:06.008-05:00Love all of this!Love all of this!Larahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12730154079683216544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034031375420004525.post-53006701456081133772015-03-20T14:49:54.653-05:002015-03-20T14:49:54.653-05:00Thank you, my beautiful friend! I bet that one wi...Thank you, my beautiful friend! I bet that one will resonate even MORE by the end of this sermon series!Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15287549636485257048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034031375420004525.post-27765495608580328322015-03-20T14:00:13.062-05:002015-03-20T14:00:13.062-05:00You are beautiful inside and out, Chelsea! I love ...You are beautiful inside and out, Chelsea! I love hearing your heart through your gifted writing. It is such an encouragement to me. "I am being sustained to the end" really resonates with me lately! :)Katie @ JK Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17705412186367803843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034031375420004525.post-55319927551285865412015-03-20T11:16:35.203-05:002015-03-20T11:16:35.203-05:00Thanks for being so vulnerable, Marti. You're...Thanks for being so vulnerable, Marti. You're right...sometimes it's the people we least expect who struggle with this. The idea that I am HIS daughter has always been such an encouragement to me. There's so much tenderness and security in that truth. I appreciate you sharing your experience.Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15287549636485257048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034031375420004525.post-8294899047298686222015-03-20T10:09:40.951-05:002015-03-20T10:09:40.951-05:00What encourages me is the thought that I am a CHIL...What encourages me is the thought that I am a CHILD OF THE KING. No matter how I feel about myself, the fact that I am His child, puts me in a position of being right with Christ and as an imperfect human being, He can still work in me and use me.<br /><br />I was a stay-at-home Mom with a great life, great husband, relationship with Christ, and great friends. I had no real reason to feel insecure, yet I did.<br /><br />I have always struggled with the issues of lack of self confidence and low self esteem.<br />Years back, because some problems came to a “head”, I had to deal with how those things affected me, my family and my life, and how I functioned. I read some good books, received some counseling, shared with some close friends. And through that and much prayer, I got better in my thinking. After all, I am a child of the King and there is no better place to be. Not that I never struggle, even now, turning 56 years of age soon, with these issues, but when I think of who I belong to, it makes that struggle seem so much lighter. Funny thing is, that when I share that I feel insecure or lack in confidence, people are shocked. They don’t notice it in me and think I come across as confidence.<br /><br />Recently, I thought that there were things I wanted to do in life that I never tried because of fear of failure. I really would like to start doing some things I have not done before, and see how they would turn out. I’m not sure what I’ll do first. I’d like to think of at least one thing I want to do this calendar year, and do it, in His strength and His blessing.<br /> <br />I love Isaiah 40:31 – “They that wait upon the LORD, shall renew their strength……….” With His help and strength, we shall mount up with wings as eagles!”<br /><br />Marti<br />PatriotMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16540657516399688218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034031375420004525.post-87228436838774564962015-03-19T20:18:33.874-05:002015-03-19T20:18:33.874-05:00That one gives me such hope, Lauren!That one gives me such hope, Lauren!Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15287549636485257048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034031375420004525.post-31377136226868355642015-03-19T19:42:24.328-05:002015-03-19T19:42:24.328-05:00I am a new creationI am a new creationAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08799273409919349366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034031375420004525.post-85362752377843524702015-03-19T19:38:36.380-05:002015-03-19T19:38:36.380-05:00Welcome, Rebecca! I'm actually just finishing...Welcome, Rebecca! I'm actually just finishing up "Treasuring Christ" and "Glimpses" is on my reading list. I have been so encouraged (and challenged) by her writing. Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15287549636485257048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034031375420004525.post-30701133049953707562015-03-19T17:55:39.679-05:002015-03-19T17:55:39.679-05:00Wow! What a refreshing find! I am so looking forwa...Wow! What a refreshing find! I am so looking forward to reading your future blog posts. It is so important to be good stewards of God's grace and to be loyal ambassadors of Christ. You might be interested in reading ' Glimpses of Grace ' and ' Treasuring Christ when Your Hands Are Full ', both by Gloria Furman. Such a good reminder that even the most mundane tasks in our lives are opportunities to display God's grace as he has so freely displayed it to us. God bless you and your new blogging adventure :)Rebecca.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01900464567528225231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034031375420004525.post-28583064390975446922015-03-19T16:09:30.891-05:002015-03-19T16:09:30.891-05:00I'm with you there. I'm sure you find you...I'm with you there. I'm sure you find yourself resting in this truth caring for three little ones on your own right now!Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15287549636485257048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034031375420004525.post-5717653509382350542015-03-19T16:08:30.800-05:002015-03-19T16:08:30.800-05:00Amen, sister!Amen, sister!Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15287549636485257048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034031375420004525.post-44217104831382029042015-03-19T15:44:00.803-05:002015-03-19T15:44:00.803-05:00"I am being sustained to the end." Oh wh..."I am being sustained to the end." Oh what comfort that brings. Even in my hardship and struggle, the Lord sustains me. He brings me through and strengthens me in the process. Angie Arthurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06762889597452513639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034031375420004525.post-8617524398525550102015-03-18T21:57:27.942-05:002015-03-18T21:57:27.942-05:00"I am equipped to do His will.""I am equipped to do His will."Kendalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00524069956707046748noreply@blogger.com