Comments on: Control-Issues http://www.sarahmarkley.com/2010/07/control-issues/ The Best Days of My Life Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:17:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Van Martin http://www.sarahmarkley.com/2010/07/control-issues/comment-page-1/#comment-25666 Van Martin Mon, 13 Dec 2010 19:17:45 +0000 http://www.sarahmarkley.com/?p=3348#comment-25666 I found your site looking for the Best Casino Reviews online and ended up reading more than I expected. You have a pretty good site here and some great posts. Check out my site if ou are looking for honest casino reviews http://777casinonline.com and thanks for letting me post! I found your site looking for the Best Casino Reviews online and ended up reading more than I expected. You have a pretty good site here and some great posts. Check out my site if ou are looking for honest casino reviews http://777casinonline.com and thanks for letting me post!

]]> By: Tammy http://www.sarahmarkley.com/2010/07/control-issues/comment-page-1/#comment-20164 Tammy Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:43:11 +0000 http://www.sarahmarkley.com/?p=3348#comment-20164 Hi Sarah, I've read alot of your posts but never have commented. Sometimes its like reading my own story. I have 3 girls and 1 son. I was very fearful when they were little and then again when they became teenagers and were learning to drive. I dont think that I will ever fully get over being worried for them but God has shown me that he walks beside me each and everyday and reminds me that my children are His first and He has loaned them to me for a time and that He cares for them more than I possibly could. With that said, two years ago my second daughter which was 17 at the time was raped by someone she did not know. When my husband and I found out we we're a mix of many emotions...one of the biggest things we struggled with is "we didnt protect her". Its probably one of the hardest things we have had to deal with but through it all God showed Himself faithful time and time again. Theres alot more to that story and how God revealed Himself to us through the last two years but it would be to long to write. So I just want to say thank you for your openness and also want to encourage others by saying God is Faithful no matter what we are going through, what we went through and what we will be faced with. Hi Sarah, I’ve read alot of your posts but never have commented. Sometimes its like reading my own story. I have 3 girls and 1 son. I was very fearful when they were little and then again when they became teenagers and were learning to drive. I dont think that I will ever fully get over being worried for them but God has shown me that he walks beside me each and everyday and reminds me that my children are His first and He has loaned them to me for a time and that He cares for them more than I possibly could. With that said, two years ago my second daughter which was 17 at the time was raped by someone she did not know. When my husband and I found out we we’re a mix of many emotions…one of the biggest things we struggled with is “we didnt protect her”. Its probably one of the hardest things we have had to deal with but through it all God showed Himself faithful time and time again. Theres alot more to that story and how God revealed Himself to us through the last two years but it would be to long to write. So I just want to say thank you for your openness and also want to encourage others by saying God is Faithful no matter what we are going through, what we went through and what we will be faced with.

]]> By: patricia http://www.sarahmarkley.com/2010/07/control-issues/comment-page-1/#comment-19217 patricia Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:53:10 +0000 http://www.sarahmarkley.com/?p=3348#comment-19217 thank you for your prayers my friends. i have learned to let go and am continuing to... it's funny how we think we're okay in one area...then God brings up a situation that makes all the junk in your trunk resurface huh? the healing for this trauma has been such a long process (literally takes YEAAARS) and i'm really believing for complete freedom in this area. your prayers are much appreciated. =] thank you for your prayers my friends. i have learned to let go and am continuing to… it’s funny how we think we’re okay in one area…then God brings up a situation that makes all the junk in your trunk resurface huh?

the healing for this trauma has been such a long process (literally takes YEAAARS) and i’m really believing for complete freedom in this area. your prayers are much appreciated. =]

]]> By: Elizabeth http://www.sarahmarkley.com/2010/07/control-issues/comment-page-1/#comment-19147 Elizabeth Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:40:58 +0000 http://www.sarahmarkley.com/?p=3348#comment-19147 Nikki, Never thought this sort of pain as sexual abuse could affect me. I'd always skip over articles in the paper or tune it out on the news. it didn't except one time over 2 dcades ago and then was a victom of sexual abuse 2 yrs ago. It isn't be identity. There's confidence in stating that! I will always sing about the power of prayer I experienced during the initial shock and the watererfall of blessings that God provided a few months after the initial trauma. He was with & carried me through that valley. He never lets go. But since I was a victom, I see Christ differently- in a new and good way and see the world differently. I'm overwhelmed in the grace He gives all of us- even the abusers. After yrs in therapy I can attest to what Nikki said, He can HEAL (yes, there will be a scar), He will RESTORE, He will USE IT FOR HIS GLORY. B/c of the rape that happened to me, the Lord began to peel back other areas of my heart and work on it. I can always testify to the work He's done. Nikki,
Never thought this sort of pain as sexual abuse could affect me. I’d always skip over articles in the paper or tune it out on the news. it didn’t except one time over 2 dcades ago and then was a victom of sexual abuse 2 yrs ago. It isn’t be identity. There’s confidence in stating that! I will always sing about the power of prayer I experienced during the initial shock and the watererfall of blessings that God provided a few months after the initial trauma. He was with & carried me through that valley. He never lets go. But since I was a victom, I see Christ differently- in a new and good way and see the world differently. I’m overwhelmed in the grace He gives all of us- even the abusers. After yrs in therapy I can attest to what Nikki said, He can HEAL (yes, there will be a scar), He will RESTORE, He will USE IT FOR HIS GLORY. B/c of the rape that happened to me, the Lord began to peel back other areas of my heart and work on it. I can always testify to the work He’s done.

]]> By: Debbie Feller http://www.sarahmarkley.com/2010/07/control-issues/comment-page-1/#comment-19146 Debbie Feller Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:26:49 +0000 http://www.sarahmarkley.com/?p=3348#comment-19146 Thank you dear Sarah, and wonderful women and guys, who share your concerns and your stores of abuse as well. I love how it always comes down to trusting God...and how He trusts us with these precious little ones, and trusts we'll trust Him as well. I,like Jason, have a child with autism, so pray with him for God's special care of these kids who are so easily targets for abuse. So thankful He helps us because we can't do it on our own! love, deb Thank you dear Sarah, and wonderful women and guys, who share your concerns and your stores of abuse as well. I love how it always comes down to trusting God…and how He trusts us with these precious little ones, and trusts we’ll trust Him as well.
I,like Jason, have a child with autism, so pray with him for God’s special care of these kids who are so easily targets for abuse. So thankful He helps us because we can’t do it on our own! love, deb

]]> By: nikkie http://www.sarahmarkley.com/2010/07/control-issues/comment-page-1/#comment-19145 nikkie Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:37:48 +0000 http://www.sarahmarkley.com/?p=3348#comment-19145 i'm so sorry, leah. you are very brave. i’m so sorry, leah.

you are very brave.

]]> By: Heather http://www.sarahmarkley.com/2010/07/control-issues/comment-page-1/#comment-19144 Heather Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:28:56 +0000 http://www.sarahmarkley.com/?p=3348#comment-19144 I am so thankful for your post Sarah and these comments. I come from a background that was very healthy and sheltered so at times I think I am naive, or I can have a tendency to be. I am praying that God will give us all wisdom with our little boys and girls. They are truly HIS and we must steward these precious gifts. I am so thankful for your post Sarah and these comments. I come from a background that was very healthy and sheltered so at times I think I am naive, or I can have a tendency to be. I am praying that God will give us all wisdom with our little boys and girls. They are truly HIS and we must steward these precious gifts.

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.sarahmarkley.com/2010/07/control-issues/comment-page-1/#comment-19142 Stephanie Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:44:35 +0000 http://www.sarahmarkley.com/?p=3348#comment-19142 Hi Sarah My heart goes out to everyone on this blog and in the whole world that ever experienced any kind of abuse. Like you Sarah, I too trust God with my children. (Daniel 24, Justin 21) I can tell you that the concern for their well being actually intensified for me during this year due to their ages. Dan is away at college (and I can't control if he's eating from the 4 food groups or putting fabric softner in his clothes or choosing "bad friends") and lets just say I hope Justin chooses to never drink alcohol even if his friends are doing it every weekend. But that's where we have to trust God... and He promises to meet us and calm our fears and protect our kids because they belong to Him first and foremost. Blessings Stephanie Hi Sarah

My heart goes out to everyone on this blog and in the whole world that ever experienced any kind of abuse. Like you Sarah, I too trust God with my children. (Daniel 24, Justin 21) I can tell you that the concern for their well being actually intensified for me during this year due to their ages. Dan is away at college (and I can’t control if he’s eating from the 4 food groups or putting fabric softner in his clothes or choosing “bad friends”) and lets just say I hope Justin chooses to never drink alcohol even if his friends are doing it every weekend. But that’s where we have to trust God… and He promises to meet us and calm our fears and protect our kids because they belong to Him first and foremost.

Blessings
Stephanie

]]> By: blessedmom4 http://www.sarahmarkley.com/2010/07/control-issues/comment-page-1/#comment-19141 blessedmom4 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:43:17 +0000 http://www.sarahmarkley.com/?p=3348#comment-19141 I can so relate to this post. We have 3 daughters and one young son. I have such fear letting them ride their bikes even in our neighborhood, without us. But, this summer we have a 13 1/2 yr. old, who LOVES to ride her bike around our neighborhood with two of her best girlfriends (twins). It is so hard for me, but I do let them, and they have a cell and stay within our neighborhood. All three are homeschooled and very sweet innocent girls, but know the danger that potentially lies in the outside world (unfortunately we had to teach them about such ugly stuff that exists) But, I love what you said about trusting God no matter what. He made them and He will always be with them. I just need to let go now that they are growing and know that He is Lord. :) Thanks for sharing. It's good to know I'm not the only one that struggles with fear. I can so relate to this post. We have 3 daughters and one young son. I have such fear letting them ride their bikes even in our neighborhood, without us. But, this summer we have a 13 1/2 yr. old, who LOVES to ride her bike around our neighborhood with two of her best girlfriends (twins). It is so hard for me, but I do let them, and they have a cell and stay within our neighborhood. All three are homeschooled and very sweet innocent girls, but know the danger that potentially lies in the outside world (unfortunately we had to teach them about such ugly stuff that exists) But, I love what you said about trusting God no matter what. He made them and He will always be with them. I just need to let go now that they are growing and know that He is Lord. :) Thanks for sharing. It’s good to know I’m not the only one that struggles with fear.

]]> By: Judy http://www.sarahmarkley.com/2010/07/control-issues/comment-page-1/#comment-19138 Judy Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:51:41 +0000 http://www.sarahmarkley.com/?p=3348#comment-19138 My prayers are with you Patricia. I truly believe that God mends even the worst blisters of our lives. It was not your fault that those terrible things happened to you when you were a child, so please Let Go! It is encouraging that you are taking a huge leap of faith and completely trusting in God to deliver you. Keep the faith and I know as Christian that our God will come through for you, he will heal you completely and even give you a lifetime partner, and above all a lifetime of peace. Just Let Go! Prayers from Kenya. My prayers are with you Patricia. I truly believe that God mends even the worst blisters of our lives. It was not your fault that those terrible things happened to you when you were a child, so please Let Go! It is encouraging that you are taking a huge leap of faith and completely trusting in God to deliver you. Keep the faith and I know as Christian that our God will come through for you, he will heal you completely and even give you a lifetime partner, and above all a lifetime of peace.
Just Let Go!

Prayers from Kenya.

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