tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post3261083832421648941..comments2024-02-17T17:59:25.010+10:00Comments on Christian Writers Downunder: It's not about meJeanette O'Haganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-13499190219534501292018-11-12T20:12:30.046+10:002018-11-12T20:12:30.046+10:00Hi again sweet Jo'Anne I heartily agree. Yep! ...Hi again sweet Jo'Anne I heartily agree. Yep! Sometimes it is indeed about us. Today it IS about you. I wish I were closer and could drive you to your church event. I hope and pray someone volunteers to pick you up. It does sound a wonderful event and yes, you should be there. Praying for a way to get you there dear friend. <br /><br />"Father God. I bring my beautiful friend Jo'Anne to you. She needs a ride to church Lord as You know. Holy Spirit, please nudge someone's heart and make them offer to pick Jo'Anne for tonight's event. Lord I know You want to bless her. You know how important this is Jesus. So I ask fervently for an answer. I also ask for healing of her body as she battles this bug. May Your healing power be over her today. And Lord, we await your answers with hope and expectation because You told us to ask, seek and knock. Thank you for your answers. In the precious Name of Jesus I pray. Amen.<br /><br />Will be praying you can attend tonight sweet friend. FBH's (Feel Better Hugs), love and prayers. xoxoAnusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-1898757063356867452018-11-12T16:43:19.250+10:002018-11-12T16:43:19.250+10:00Hi sweet Jo'Anne. I heartily agree. Sometimes ...Hi sweet Jo'Anne. I heartily agree. Sometimes it IS all about us. We do have needs and God does supply those needs through others. I am so sorry that you have had no response especially considering that you have been getting others to church through your loving kindness. I am praying that someone would volunteer to pick you up. I can understand you wanting to go. "Father God, I ask earnestly that You would provide Jo'Anne with a ride today. I do believe You desire her to be there at church today. Holy Spirit, please nudge someone's heart so they put their hand up. I pray you would take Jo'Anne and bless her abundantly as she desires to walk close to you. Touch her body and make her well Lord Jesus. I ask all these things boldly knowing You desire for us good health and a close walk with You. Thank you in advance for Your answers. In your mighty Name I pray. Amen." <br /><br />Praying God will answer sweet friend. Praying also that you would recover from your bug asap. FBH's (Feel Better Hugs) my love and prayers. xoxoAnushahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533678301837905086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-13896301976798374752018-11-12T15:14:24.462+10:002018-11-12T15:14:24.462+10:00Thank you dear Kayleen for responding. It has unfo...Thank you dear Kayleen for responding. It has unfortunately taken me 5 years to respond. :) Just saw your comment. You are right that to a certain extent it's important to care what people think - so we live an unselfish life. On the other hand, if our focus is on God and His kingdom, then automatically all of that will fall into place. Living to an Audience of One is what it's all about. Blessings and thanks so much for reading and responding. Much blessing to you in your writing and illustration journey.Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-90761203081685199142018-11-12T15:12:31.110+10:002018-11-12T15:12:31.110+10:00Thanks so much sweet Jo'Anne for taking the ti...Thanks so much sweet Jo'Anne for taking the time to read and respond. Yes, it's easy to forget that it's all about Him and His Kingdom - and instead focus on my own little world sometimes. I love it when God reminds me that it's all about Him. Thank you for your blessings and much blessing to you too dear friend. Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-52233635828134255602018-11-12T10:27:57.414+10:002018-11-12T10:27:57.414+10:00Lovely post Anusha! It’s good to be reminded that’...Lovely post Anusha! It’s good to be reminded that’s not about me! I laugh at myself all the time for forgetting. Came in to the church today with my laptop to get some work done and i’ve left the charger at home! I have about 30% charge left which will probably not be enough. thank you Lord for USB’s so I can work on one of the church computers!Lesley Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03813827759486341613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-9007517823896644982013-06-13T12:22:59.620+10:002013-06-13T12:22:59.620+10:00Great post Anusha,
I think we can assume incorrec...Great post Anusha,<br /><br />I think we can assume incorrectly for a start. I am just responding to your post almost a month after it was written, why? Because life is hectic and reading blogs is a luxury at certain times. I want to get around to all the good writing but there is a flood of blogging (unfortunately also being a primary marketing tool expected these days!)<br /><br />It is a trap to get too concerned about what people think but to some degree we need feedback and others to bounce ideas and growth off. It is great that you are checking your motivation. That is something we all need to check now and then I am sure.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Kayleen<br />Kayleen West - Children Author/Illustratorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18102357041523253163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-91240886005142522442013-05-23T17:15:22.981+10:002013-05-23T17:15:22.981+10:00Thanks Carol. So easy to have those 'me-though...Thanks Carol. So easy to have those 'me-thoughts' swimming around our heads I agree. :)<br />Blessings,<br />AnushaAnusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-21167456100207356112013-05-23T17:14:37.690+10:002013-05-23T17:14:37.690+10:00Hi Adam,
Good to hear that even young people have ...Hi Adam,<br />Good to hear that even young people have forgetful moments. :) And you are right - we need reminders all the time don't we?<br />Blessings,<br />AnushaAnusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-87952793250448047792013-05-23T17:13:53.712+10:002013-05-23T17:13:53.712+10:00Thanks Jenny. Yep! Yep! Yep! Let me not forget! :)...Thanks Jenny. Yep! Yep! Yep! Let me not forget! :)Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-91475253159041748902013-05-23T12:37:38.754+10:002013-05-23T12:37:38.754+10:00Ah, yes, how often I forget things and find I'...Ah, yes, how often I forget things and find I'm running from one end of the house to the other. I think I try to keep too many things in my head all at once, and yes, they're often 'me' things. Good to be reminded to keep in mind the big picture - the plans of God, of which I am a small part. Carol Preston https://www.blogger.com/profile/00306981583283008014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-62634253616893271702013-05-23T08:08:02.921+10:002013-05-23T08:08:02.921+10:00Haha. I have forgetful moments just like those and...Haha. I have forgetful moments just like those and I'm only 35.<br />Thanks for the great reminder that its not about us. I think this is a lesson I'll need constant reminding of.Adam David Collingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18072000680990534407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-88025018342255470382013-05-22T21:39:06.638+10:002013-05-22T21:39:06.638+10:00A great reminder Anusha "It is all about God....A great reminder Anusha "It is all about God. And His kingdom." Thanks.Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-70669849317626162192013-05-22T15:33:55.769+10:002013-05-22T15:33:55.769+10:00Hi Nola,
You made me smile. So you do the forgetti...Hi Nola,<br />You made me smile. So you do the forgetting thing too? He too isan Academic like you (he was a Uni lecturer for 14 years) - so perhaps you both have too many important things up there to remember the day to day stuff! :) Thanks so much for all your encouragement Nola. And I fully understand you not reading my blog - I don't have time to read many blogs myself. So I totally understand. But appreciate you cheering me on. Thank you.<br />Blessings,<br />AnushaAnusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-60153841928505630132013-05-22T15:31:46.025+10:002013-05-22T15:31:46.025+10:00Thanks Paula. I do agree that we spend a lot of ti...Thanks Paula. I do agree that we spend a lot of time on our blogs so it is rather disappointing when there is little feedback. I reckon we will know only in heaven how many lives we have touched both through our writing and by our day to day lives for Jesus. A challenge I often give myself is to live to an audience of One - God Himself. If I am pleasing Him - then the results are not mine to worry about I know.<br /><br />Thanks for your encouragement Paula.<br />Blessings,<br />AnushaAnusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-29603216117157689032013-05-22T15:29:01.291+10:002013-05-22T15:29:01.291+10:00Glad to hear that there are others like me Tracey!...Glad to hear that there are others like me Tracey! :) Yes, keeping the main thing the main thing is so important for as Disciples of Jesus, isn't it?<br />Thanks Tracey.<br />AnushaAnusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-18833575483208369772013-05-22T14:09:23.123+10:002013-05-22T14:09:23.123+10:00Hi Anusha - I think your husband and I must be twi...Hi Anusha - I think your husband and I must be twins. I'm the one who usually says goodbye to my hubby only to return three times! And I can relate to what you say about getting those "likes" on blog posts and Facebook. It's too easy to judge the worth of something we do by the number of "likes" or comments rather than seeing it as God does. Thanks for the reminder. And I do love your blog - I'm in the category of people who don't always get to read it, but you're doing a great job :) Love Nola xxNola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-20482183020779110172013-05-22T13:35:35.113+10:002013-05-22T13:35:35.113+10:00Good thoughts, Anusha. Yeah, we do that forgetting...Good thoughts, Anusha. Yeah, we do that forgetting thing all the time too. And I know exactly what you mean about your blog. It's so great when we get comments or feedback, we feel like we're making a difference and walking on air. Then, after spending a lot of time on the next, 0 comments makes us unnecessarily sad. I know just what you mean.Paula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-5702452290688757412013-05-22T13:33:08.084+10:002013-05-22T13:33:08.084+10:00I have to admit that there have been many a times ...I have to admit that there have been many a times when I've had to get out of the car because I've forgotten something. A good remaindered to take my eyes off me and keep the main thing the main thing. Thanks Anusha.Tracey Hoffmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12228597379311747708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-60682300487241853332013-05-22T12:32:50.466+10:002013-05-22T12:32:50.466+10:00Thanks so much Dale. Yes, it's so easy to get ...Thanks so much Dale. Yes, it's so easy to get consumed by the world's standards and expectations if we are not careful isn't it? Bless you for your encouragement.<br />Anusha Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-48039725145801267292013-05-22T12:32:12.446+10:002013-05-22T12:32:12.446+10:00Thanks so much Butterfly. Thank you also for takin...Thanks so much Butterfly. Thank you also for taking the time to check out my blog. Yes, will certainly keep trusting Him. He is Lord! And He reigns! :)<br />Blessings,<br />AnushaAnusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-5788411423556980092013-05-22T12:30:58.422+10:002013-05-22T12:30:58.422+10:00Thanks Jo-Anne. Do appreciate your encouraging wor...Thanks Jo-Anne. Do appreciate your encouraging words. Too easy to lose sight of the main motivation behind what we write sometimes! :)<br />Blessings,<br />AnushaAnusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-82113146855984765512013-05-22T12:29:42.880+10:002013-05-22T12:29:42.880+10:00Thanks Amanda. You are right. It is only too easy ...Thanks Amanda. You are right. It is only too easy to forget isn't it?<br />Blessings,<br />Anusha Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-61269280113523514702013-05-22T11:07:24.426+10:002013-05-22T11:07:24.426+10:00Lovely post Anusha. Such contrast to the world vie...Lovely post Anusha. Such contrast to the world view which tells us the opposite.ThanksDalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217918666756258037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-48436577404639773982013-05-22T09:12:56.295+10:002013-05-22T09:12:56.295+10:00Your blog, Dancing in the Rain, is beautiful Anush...Your blog, Dancing in the Rain, is beautiful Anusha ... humble, personal, sweet and honouring the Lord. Keep trusting in Him.Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04696049648997719529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-19112151779409725602013-05-22T09:03:32.081+10:002013-05-22T09:03:32.081+10:00Well said, Anusha ... I'm going to check out y...Well said, Anusha ... I'm going to check out your blog :)Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04696049648997719529noreply@blogger.com