tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post8634572441635930994..comments2024-02-17T17:59:25.010+10:00Comments on Christian Writers Downunder: Looking but Letting GoJeanette O'Haganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-80755828093927240602017-09-21T09:12:21.121+10:002017-09-21T09:12:21.121+10:00Thanks Adele for your feedback. Yes, it's so e...Thanks Adele for your feedback. Yes, it's so easy to be side tracked isn't it and go far from what God desires from us. Always a struggle to keep the main thing as the main thing especially in an easily distracted world! :) Bless you.Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-75637025460932485082017-09-19T21:40:28.252+10:002017-09-19T21:40:28.252+10:00Thanks for sharing your experience, Anusha. How ea...Thanks for sharing your experience, Anusha. How easily (and often) tangents and unwarranted distractions can take us away from the task or person we ought to be focused on. A valuable lesson.Adele Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15413445554710215786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-37077059873689061372017-09-14T09:14:01.558+10:002017-09-14T09:14:01.558+10:00Hi dear Wendy. Thank you. :) A few years ago, God ...Hi dear Wendy. Thank you. :) A few years ago, God tapped me on the shoulder and told me to curb my spending. And so the lessons began. I have no trouble with the large items. It's the little ones - like the 10 dollars here and there that have me looking. I too have a problem because my weight's been soaring alas despite all attempts to curb it. I like it how God answered you about losing weight. All the best with it Wendy. You can do it! :) Blessings my friend and all the best with your painting and your writing. xoxAnusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-14901867574838107842017-09-13T11:43:33.843+10:002017-09-13T11:43:33.843+10:00WOW, Anusha, you are certainly stronger than me! I...WOW, Anusha, you are certainly stronger than me! I was so happy to read about this as Ive been challenged recently. Ive been tapped on my shoulder also about spending lately. Things are tight as you can imagine, and I received, do you need it also, LOL. Oh dont you just love how Daddy God is always there to answer and you really cant get away with it. Must admit I did find it amusing when He didnt answer the last question. I have enough clothing for now, but I was complaining that its now spring and I am having trouble fitting into my old clothes. After complaining, our dear Father said, lose weight! LOL Sigh! Honestly, He had been talking to me about my diet for some time now ,so we are trying hard. Oh ,toohave beeen born with a sweet tooth. The worst part is that I actually attempted to suck the life out of a toffee lollie LOL, but with no teeth and sore gums, the lollie won! xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07141898731984300049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-4076334119761820502017-09-12T18:15:40.619+10:002017-09-12T18:15:40.619+10:00Thank you Emily. Yes, that has been one of the big...Thank you Emily. Yes, that has been one of the biggest challenges for me personally - the modern day writer's world is crammed full of 'have to be done' stuff. How do we choose? Not easy I know. So glad you were challenged - as I am too. Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-67045319103840866062017-09-12T18:14:33.217+10:002017-09-12T18:14:33.217+10:00Thank YOU Jenny. I'm so blessed to hear that y...Thank YOU Jenny. I'm so blessed to hear that you've printed them out. Bless you. Yes, it's so easy to write what I wish to write - all the best with that word count and chopping it down. I'm sure you have very small pockets of writing time due to having a young family. You are doing really well to be living on both worlds my friend. Well done for persevering and all the best with your latest book. I know it will be fabulous! Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-30384987807608161512017-09-12T13:53:32.751+10:002017-09-12T13:53:32.751+10:00"Choosing only essentials from a writer’s tas..."Choosing only essentials from a writer’s tasks to live a God-breathed life" - such a challenge, because there are always more 'good' or 'helpful' things that could be done!Emily J M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07049206235290512284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-37273683226118799052017-09-12T13:40:32.919+10:002017-09-12T13:40:32.919+10:00This comment has been removed by the author.Emily J M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07049206235290512284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-68631941070095332362017-09-11T19:22:37.139+10:002017-09-11T19:22:37.139+10:00Thanks so much, Anusha. Very timely for me. I love...Thanks so much, Anusha. Very timely for me. I love those points and have printed them out to keep by my computer. Your point about writing not what I want but what God wants becomes very relevant when I have to cut my word count drastically! I was also challenged by the point about being willing to give up my writing time for the good of others. I have found it very hard these last few days to live in two worlds - the world of my book and the real world. I know my husband and children suffer as everyday tasks are left undone and I'm a bit absent-minded. Thanks again for your Godly wisdom!Jenny Glazebrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09709461499025091397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-81839094967791967062017-09-11T17:09:55.983+10:002017-09-11T17:09:55.983+10:00You are most welcome Susan. And as for that remind...You are most welcome Susan. And as for that reminder - yes - I too tend to forget sometimes! :) May He teach us total dependance on the Writer and Author of our lives. xoxAnusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-16910459003601399402017-09-11T16:45:32.748+10:002017-09-11T16:45:32.748+10:00Thanks for your post and this reminder, Anusha.
...Thanks for your post and this reminder, Anusha. <br /><br /><i>Remembering to ask His help when I write that which comes effortlessly </i>.Susan Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673626395112361592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-42206232737516407462017-09-11T15:47:06.707+10:002017-09-11T15:47:06.707+10:00Thanks for the encouragement dear Rita. Yes, we ar...Thanks for the encouragement dear Rita. Yes, we are indeed blessed to have the Holy Spirit not only live within us but also point us in the way to live. Yes, trusting God with our deadlines is not easy is it? May God continue to use your writing to bless many. xoAnusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-9363274435361437032017-09-11T14:47:25.465+10:002017-09-11T14:47:25.465+10:00Lovely thought provoking post and printable list t...Lovely thought provoking post and printable list there, Anusha!<br />Aren't we blessed the way His Holy Spirit prompts us in so many different ways? I can easily become stressed if I don't meet the deadlines I set myself. Must keep on learning to trust God time wise ... everything in its time especially God's time, not mine.Rita Galiehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586506137798711397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-28196957274530610042017-09-11T14:01:18.295+10:002017-09-11T14:01:18.295+10:00Yes, you are right Jo-Anne. God's leading is s...Yes, you are right Jo-Anne. God's leading is so crucial and often the temptation is to do good things at the expense of doing what He requires of us. Thanks for reading and responding Jo-Anne.Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-37376884695446486402017-09-11T14:00:24.374+10:002017-09-11T14:00:24.374+10:00Yes, it's easy to commit to too much isn't...Yes, it's easy to commit to too much isn't it? After all, Jesus did say we need to count the cost before we follow Him and that applies to all areas of our lives. So sorry to hear that you were badly burned. Can happen easily because sometimes it's so hard to say 'No'. Thanks Paula. <br />Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-30976028793641079692017-09-11T13:58:54.144+10:002017-09-11T13:58:54.144+10:00That's great that you remind those you teach o...That's great that you remind those you teach of the importance of keeping our life priorities in order. It's a constant challenge I find. And yes, the sabbath perspectives are crucial all life long and easy to put away in this busy world of ours. All the best to you as you carve out time for your writing and say 'No' to other good things in the doing of it. Blessings on your journey, Shane.Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-44061158162786430112017-09-11T11:30:13.747+10:002017-09-11T11:30:13.747+10:00So important just to move ahead (or not) as God le...So important just to move ahead (or not) as God leads, although that does require careful listening at times and the strength to say no, as you did, Anusha.Jo-Anne Berthelsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09775045057529728396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-53820857804812350332017-09-11T11:18:26.865+10:002017-09-11T11:18:26.865+10:00Hi Anusha, yes, it's a good point to be sure w...Hi Anusha, yes, it's a good point to be sure we can follow through on a commitment before instantly committing ourselves. I've been badly burned that way and learned a hard lesson, which was my own fault :( And for sure, when we have little niggles about purchases like the red jumper, it's good to listen. Good on you for recognising them.Paula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-41461497061541469492017-09-11T09:55:11.863+10:002017-09-11T09:55:11.863+10:00Thankyou Anusha. I am often reminding those I teac...Thankyou Anusha. I am often reminding those I teach in college of the necessity of getting our life priorities in correct order. This usually means highlighting sabbath perspectives. Particularly time, rest, peace and focus. Thanks for the reminder again that for me to get down to the call to write means that other elements of my life need to be let go of :) Shane Brigghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17697277411190167984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-61055242255869036402017-09-11T09:11:55.901+10:002017-09-11T09:11:55.901+10:00Hi dear Jo. I'm really sorry to hear that even...Hi dear Jo. I'm really sorry to hear that even your writing has been laid down for the moment. That must be hard? I do agree that obedience is better than sacrifice. I will be asking Him to bless you in a special way during this season of waiting - I know waiting is never easy and I do feel for you, Jo. May He bring beauty out of whatever it is you are facing and may His love and comfort shine brightly within your heart, dear, faithful woman of God. xoxAnusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-32207487095868091662017-09-11T09:08:15.511+10:002017-09-11T09:08:15.511+10:00Thanks Jenny. I like the sound of that well done! ...Thanks Jenny. I like the sound of that well done! A few years ago, I felt God speaking to my heart about my spending and since then I've been learning to be more careful. I do agree that sometimes it's really hard to know that which God requires in contrast to what we think is needed. Yes, do agree. We are greatly blessed by an amazing all-encompassing God who creates beauty even out of our mistakes. So grateful to Him and for our calling as Christian writers. We are blessed indeed. :)Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-78149679792056385042017-09-11T09:07:21.243+10:002017-09-11T09:07:21.243+10:00Thanks Anusha for sharing the importance of stayin...Thanks Anusha for sharing the importance of staying focused on God's plan. At the moment even my writing has been laid down. But obedience is better than sacrifice so I wait for Him. Blessings my friend. XxJo Wanmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08601438922741057908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-60784669644272170632017-09-11T09:03:25.757+10:002017-09-11T09:03:25.757+10:00Well done Anusha in letting the red jumper go 😊 ...Well done Anusha in letting the red jumper go 😊 I like your list & the contrast between saying 'no' when needed, but 'yes' to what God plans, though sometimes it can be hard to hear which is which. I'm also glad we have a God who heals the broken hearted and takes our mistakes and brings beauty out of the ashes. Loved your post. Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.com