tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042413869472011551.post3266343581686857279..comments2023-09-17T00:52:27.888+10:00Comments on Girl With a Satchel: Faith Talk: Once I was a list makerErica Bartle (nee Holburn)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03115131016810116605noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042413869472011551.post-87475888753057390852011-07-24T13:46:53.831+10:002011-07-24T13:46:53.831+10:00Thankyou Erica, this post has really helped me tod...Thankyou Erica, this post has really helped me today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042413869472011551.post-65483196442929679732011-07-23T18:29:53.412+10:002011-07-23T18:29:53.412+10:00Thanks for this post. I too, make lists of things ...Thanks for this post. I too, make lists of things that need to be done, in order to increase productivity, to have goals and checklists for each day. But yes, there are those times where it all is too much and we have to rescind control to God. It sure is reassuring at those times to know that God has that bigger plan than any of my lists could even capture!glady_4https://www.blogger.com/profile/17111725173794867341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042413869472011551.post-43461950507760364772011-07-21T14:04:41.188+10:002011-07-21T14:04:41.188+10:00Thank you so much for this honest post, Erica. I p...Thank you so much for this honest post, Erica. I particularly liked how you quoted Ecclesiastes.<br /><br />Although I struggled with something different altogether, Ecclesiastes really helped me through some dark times when I struggled with life and its lack of meaning to me. I could really relate to the author of Ecclesiastes because to him, everything was meaningless. I felt relieved knowing that even as a Christian, we can sometimes lose our way and even authors of the Bible have also felt that way from time to time. <br /><br />In the end though, God reminded me how life is indeed meaningless -- but only when we do not have Him in our hearts. Thank God for God, really. He is the one who brings purpose to our lives, and that is a blessing. <br /><br />Your post has reminded me that truly, we can plan and make lists, but ultimately, it is God who saves and makes everything worthwhile.<br /><br />julia xjulialowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05507261229921109552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042413869472011551.post-18511982386264390172011-07-21T13:15:23.701+10:002011-07-21T13:15:23.701+10:00What in inspiring, humble, relateable piece. My da...What in inspiring, humble, relateable piece. My day has been blessed by reading this! So important to get such topics out into the light (of christ), where he can reveal his beautiful TRUTH on the lies of the enemy. I'm reminded of the scripture, 'what the enemy intended for our destruction, the Lord will use for His and our glory' ... i believe the story of your struggles are being transformed into something that will glorify Him and help many many girls (young and old) with their own struggles. Keep up the great, beautiful work that you're doing! You're blessed. Jo xoJo Hayesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042413869472011551.post-45821044699232042402011-07-20T23:54:08.148+10:002011-07-20T23:54:08.148+10:00Argh! Lists! I too, used to be a gigantic list mak...Argh! Lists! I too, used to be a gigantic list maker, mapping out my meal times, alotted calorie allowance, when to exercise, yadda-yadda. You know the drill. I ended up having a nervous breakdown and moving to the other side of the country. Such is life!<br />So good to have more brave girls opening a dialogue about EDs though. Gold stars and high fives for you! xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com