tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post7316829138519138383..comments2024-03-28T16:52:31.923-04:00Comments on The Write Conversation: the Writer & the Green-eyed MonsterEdie Melsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-27529220832800439812015-09-24T13:56:35.190-04:002015-09-24T13:56:35.190-04:00Amen to that, Andrea. Thank you for sharing.Amen to that, Andrea. Thank you for sharing.Henry McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02636211246051854954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-76001099772049082032015-09-24T13:43:29.519-04:002015-09-24T13:43:29.519-04:00Such a good reminder, Henry. That's why the Bi...Such a good reminder, Henry. That's why the Bible tells us to use Jesus as our standard and not compare ourselves with others. :)Andrea Merrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07886398056031430593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-46511073677530016792015-09-24T12:45:48.823-04:002015-09-24T12:45:48.823-04:00I know exactly what you mean, Carole. I sometimes ...I know exactly what you mean, Carole. I sometimes find my self asking the same questions. I guess that's why God inspired the blog. To have me talk to myself about it.<br />Thanks for sharing.Henry McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02636211246051854954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-80602292080755958072015-09-24T10:48:45.771-04:002015-09-24T10:48:45.771-04:00I don't know it's that I get envious when ...I don't know it's that I get envious when something like that occurs. I do get hurt, because I'm extremely sensitive; but then the feeling of inferiority kick in. Why wasn't I asked? Am I not good enough? Do people think my work is not good? So-on and so-on. ;-}<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Carole McKeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07762101455312002359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-34087393752377161962015-09-24T10:23:44.364-04:002015-09-24T10:23:44.364-04:00You're absolutely right, Michelle. Your commen...You're absolutely right, Michelle. Your comment reminds me of John 21:19-22 (NLT) where Peter wanted to know how John was going to die and Jesus told him, essentially, "What business is it of yours? Your job is to follow me." To me, Jesus is telling me to keep my eyes on Him in all I do. (By the way, I think this Scripture is one of the funniest scenes in the Bible.)<br />Blessings.Henry McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02636211246051854954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-86690715284370533872015-09-24T10:17:34.194-04:002015-09-24T10:17:34.194-04:00Thank you, Sandra.Thank you, Sandra.Henry McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02636211246051854954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-83542669961547015382015-09-24T10:17:15.847-04:002015-09-24T10:17:15.847-04:00Thank you, June. Staying focused on what He has ca...Thank you, June. Staying focused on what He has called me to do can be hard when I see others have "more success" than me. I have to remind myself He defines my success, not me. Some of what I thought were my stinkiest moments I later found out blessed others.Henry McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02636211246051854954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-6760382651516881612015-09-24T10:13:58.666-04:002015-09-24T10:13:58.666-04:00You're right, Cherrilynn. We need to focus on ...You're right, Cherrilynn. We need to focus on where He has us right now, on the place He's put us, on the assignment He's given us. Until we get to heaven, we will never know how many lives we've touched in our obedient service.<br />Jealousy is one of Satan's tools to get us out of relationship with God. Henry McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02636211246051854954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-21828880927887359302015-09-24T09:56:17.349-04:002015-09-24T09:56:17.349-04:00Sometimes it is difficult not to compare. I have t...Sometimes it is difficult not to compare. I have to keep reminding myself that my success or failure does not hinge upon theirs. God has a special timing for my journey that is perfect for me. Anything different would not be good.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02555114982961724400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-80695687394984409042015-09-24T08:11:35.625-04:002015-09-24T08:11:35.625-04:00Beautiful, Henry! Beautiful, Henry! Sandra Ardoinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09007790799568055828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-87066600370793987932015-09-24T07:40:58.106-04:002015-09-24T07:40:58.106-04:00Henry, this is spot on. It is only God's Plan ...Henry, this is spot on. It is only God's Plan for us that matters at all. Fulfilling His Plan pleases Him, fulfills us, advances His Kingdom purposes, matters for eternity, and ensures that we will hear, "Well done!" Most of my friends are in ministry and accomplishing far more for the Kingdom than I am right now. I constantly have to pace myself and stay focused on what God has ME doing.Thank you for one more, well-done, reminder!June E. Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03184765748976752031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-58324069792940414672015-09-24T07:18:29.953-04:002015-09-24T07:18:29.953-04:00Henry, Thank you for being honest. The green mons...Henry, Thank you for being honest. The green monster rears its ugly head in my heart too. You and others are doing what I want to do. Teach at conferences. I desire a bigger speaking platform. Just like you, when this sinful feeling tries to consume me I run to my Abba. He reminds me that I am His servant. To quote you, "My peace comes from trusting Him. I am where He wants me to be, doing what He wants me to do, serving those He wants me to serve." I have the honor and privilege of being used by the King of the Universe, no matter what task He has for me. truthtoshine.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911184699045569514noreply@blogger.com