On Being Strong

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Sitting here in my airplane seat, 30,000 feet above the earth, I don’t know if it’s the actual closer proximity to God, or the thinning of oxygen in the air, but for the first time in a week, I am able to breathe. Able to think. Able to remove myself from the whirlpool of emotion and chaos at home and literally take a look from the outside in.

And for the first time all week, I have just been able to let the tears flow. Not caring about the onlookers, or the corner-of-their-eye-peekers. Now is the first time when I’ve been able to slouch my spine and not be strong.

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There’s a surge that comes over your body during times of distress. My mind is remembering the verse about the Holy Spirit interceding for us when we don’t know how to pray with wordless groans – and forgive me, I’m too exhausted to scour the online bibles to get the exact verse, but just trust me on this one.

Because not only do I know it’s in there…but I’ve lived it.

I’ve experienced it. First hand.

I think if we’re all being honest with ourselves…I mean, really, painfully honest…our faith life can ebb and flow. We can be really on fire, or sometimes just lukewarm. Maybe that makes me a bad Christian. But hey, coming from the young woman unabashedly crying right now in public (and in front of a cute guy, I might add)…I clearly have no shame right now. No dignity to lose.

All it takes is one life altering event, and there you are, face down in the dust, grasping for the coattails of Jesus’ robe.

Something happens. And I don’t know how to describe it, but over the past few difficult days here, I have never felt so close to God. Have I been scared? Yes…shitless. Have I been sad? Angry? Confused? Discouraged? Exhausted? Panicked? Shocked? Heart broken? Yes…all of the above.

But somehow, someway, I have gotten through it. I have been strong. I have done the next right thing, said what needs to be said, offered support and comfort and love. All while I’m falling apart on the inside.

But I’ve been upheld.

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And in fact, I’ve been drawn closer to the Father.

By none of my doing, I might add.

I think you all know by now the struggle I’ve battled with feeling worthy. After my anorexia, believing and claiming my self worth has been a constant battle. And sometimes, that even extends to my faith – I often don’t feel worthy to lift my face to Jesus and pray. I go to church, but I’ll feel as though I don’t deserve to even be in His presence. That I’m a phony. A hypocrite.

This week, though I still feel that in my mind, it’s like Jesus is working the master command and has done a manual override on those thoughts and feelings. He has just been carrying me through this time, without my asking, without my awareness. He’s getting me through, minute to minute.

For the first time in a long time, I felt that freedom of prayer from an unstained heart. I prayed, and I wasn’t being suppressed by the internal dialogue of conviction and unworthiness.

I was whispering directly into the ear of the Father.

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I don’t know, this post is now pretty….well, it’s out there. I blame Delta for slipping me a roofie in my club soda.

There are times in life when we are strong. And times in life when we need someone to be strong for us. And then, there are those rare occasions where being strong is the only option, regardless of how we may be. And it is in those rare moments that if we take a second to recognize, we realize that our strength is coming entirely from an outside entity. And maybe, if we concentrate hard enough, we’d realize that we’re actually not standing at all…but being held.

Everyone’s had that experience of caring for an intoxicated friend. You get them dressed for bed, help them brush their teeth/take off makeup/wash their face/get them a glass of water and a trash can by their nightstand…you literally do everything for them. And then leave. And they wake up in the morning, not knowing how they got all safe and sound in their bed, completely taken care of. Well, that’s what God’s done with me.

He doesn’t ask. He just does. Steps in.

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Going forward, things will be challenging. New. Uncharted territory. But I’m grateful to have wonderful friends like you along for every step of the way.

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330 thoughts on “On Being Strong”

  2. Thank you for sharing your heart. I immediately think of God’s word in 2 Corinthians 12:9 that says: it is in our weakness that he is made strong. Continue to allow for the Lord to carry you and pour out his love upon you. You are loved by him and he will never leave you nor forsake you. You are worthy! Always combat The enemies lies with God’s truth. Pray your heart continue to be encouraged.

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  3. Life will always bring, ‘new uncharted territory’ but you are ready, just keep holding on to the hand of the one that said he will never leave us or forsake us, I pray that his presence will give your heart a real touch of his love and peace. God Bless BB.

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  4. This is an incredible message. I loved reading it ❤ I’m sending you wonderful thoughts and prayers. Take care of yourself xxxx

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  8. Thank you for this! It helped me see I’m not alone in these feelings! It’s motivation to keep going and keep praying (I always do anyway). Sending hugs and prayers your way! Love and blessings too!

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      1. You are strong.
        You are brave.
        You are beautiful.
        You are loved.
        (Things I have to remind myself…some times daily… Thought maybe you could use this reminder too.) 💜💜💜💜💜😘 hope you have a bleesed day!

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  10. I immediately had to think of the song ‘Just be held’ by Casting Crowns when reading your blog. Thank you so much for sharing, and I pray God will keep holding you up and give you strength.

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  12. We have an anchor that keeps the soul
    Stedfast and sure while the billows roll,
    Fastened to the Rock which cannot move,
    Grounded firm and deep in the Savior’s love.

    I pray God continues to give you strength. Anytime i’m down Travis Greene’s song “Made a way” lights my spirit.

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  13. This is a wonderful post. God bless you as He upholds you in the storms of life. We are nearing Port, so keep the faith!

    Also, have you experienced the weekly Sabbath as the Father wants us to in His 10 Commandments? It is a weekly time to breathe that was designed for all humanity, even in Eden, before the Fall of Mankind. I am a Sabbath keeper myself, and it is wonderful. 🙂 It’s a weekly vacay so I don’t go cray cray.

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    1. oh, thank you so much. I really appreciate your kind words. That’s so awesome. I do go to church every Sunday, so I guess I am a Sabbath keeper 🙂 but you’re right, that weekly time is really powerful. thanks for stopping by! hugs xox

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  14. Good Morning. I don’t have any deep, insightful words to say here, but then again I don’t really think they are necessary because you have come to a wonderful realization on your own. 🙂 May Jesus continue to be the hand that carries you. I’m not sure exactly what is going on in your life, but it’s likely most of us have felt the same way, so please reach out. Hugs and love. God Bless.

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    1. Thank you Julee. I really appreciate the encouragement and prayers. Thanks, yeah I will share more when I am given the green light. It’s not really my story to tell. But I will share more when I can 🙂 have a great weekend. Hugs and love xox

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  17. Wonderful, encouraging words on this post. I just started getting your blog, but I can see you are beautiful inside and out. God bless you through 2017 so that each day you feel Him close to you.

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  18. Great post! You always remind me of what is truly important and sacred in life. Purpose really doesn’t come in the grandiose, but in the things that live in our hearts. One of my truths in life is that when I turn over my pains, my weaknesses, my heart to Heavenly Father, it then allows Him to heal my hurts and strengthen my weaknesses. To turn all of my “baggage” over to God is one of the greatest expressions of faith I can make.

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  19. God Bless and Strengthen you Caralyn. My guess is you have no idea how many people you help with your writing. Sharing your feelings, good and bad, when you are dancing around, or when you sit with a box of tissue nearby.
    The best part of your vulnerability then, is sharing how Jesus is always with you, helping you.
    I believe sincerely, today you touched many as you were whispering into your Father’s ear. To whisper into His ear, you are sitting on our Heavenly Father’s lap, and He is holding you near and dear with Love, as only He can. Many do not know of that close relationship they can have with God, and now they know. If you can have that, we all can, Praise Jesus.
    Thank you Dear Sister in Christ, you are a tremendous blessing. May our Father Bless you Abundantly with Strength, Wisdom, Discernment, Peace and Joy, also empowering you with His Spirit, as you serve Jesus Christ, and all whom you encounter, in His Name.

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    1. Thank you so much George. Wow, you are such an encourager. Thank you. I am seriously so touched and humbled by your kind words.And thanks again for the prayers. God is good, and I pray that these words resonate with even one person, that they may not feel alone in this world. hugs and much much love to you xox

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  20. A really great post and honestly it is somewhere we all reach in our faith walk and you are not a bad Christian for going through it, it is something that all Christians go through.
    We all go through periods where a heavy situation or situations can start to wear us down and sometime we really don’t know what to pray and what to say to God but it is amazing when you just come into his presence without the right words how clearly He can hear you crying out to him and knows exactly where you are and what you are seeking.
    I have always believed that these are the defining moments in our faith. It is easy to be a Christian during the high moments where we feel so on fire and passionate for God but the low moments show us that we are incapable of making it in our own strength and we have to draw close to God to make it through the situation. These tough time strengthen and refine our faith and in the end draw us into a closer relationship with God.

    Like the Casting Crowns song says, sometimes we need to stop holding on and just be held.
    Prayers for you! Keep striving forward because you are doing amazing job and inspiring so many people and you have so many people following the story of your life and are rallying behind you.

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    1. Thank you so much! what a kind and encouraging note. You’re right, He always know exactly where our hearts are and what we need. God is so incredibly good. thanks for the prayers. greatly appreciated, my friend. massive hugs xox

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  21. Thank you for your honesty and transparency in this post. That our God is at work in you is clearly evident. Sharing that work is encouraging to many of us. Stay focused on your God, and walk in communion with Him today.

    Timothy Denney

    Be careful the environment you choose for it will shape you; be careful the friends you choose for you will become like them. – W. Clement Stone

    Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant – Robert Louis Stevenson.

    On Thu, Jan 5, 2017 at 5:59 PM, BeautyBeyondBones wrote:

    > beautybeyondbones posted: “Sitting here in my airplane seat, 30,000 feet > above the earth, I don’t know if it’s the actual closer proximity to God, > or the thinning of oxygen in the air, but for the first time in a week, I > am able to breathe. Able to think. Able to remove myself from” >

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  22. Praying for you, my beautiful friend. I recognise the place you are in, and the beauty of the truth you have found of just being held by Him.

    When my Dad was unexpectedly ill I remember driving the 70 mile round trip to visit him in hospital day after day. Every trip I was praying as I drove. Declaring God’s promises over the situation. When the doctors told us he was terminal and had just days to live – quite a shock when up until 4 weeks previously we didn’t even know there was something wrong – I made that same drive in tears. But still praying. Some friends couldn’t understand why that didn’t shake my faith. Why I wasn’t angry at God.

    At the end of the day all good things come from God, all bad from our enemy. God was the only good in those times. He held me. He made me strong (just like you said) when I needed to be the rock for my Mum. He helped me be strong in front of my children. He was strong for me when there was no one else looking. He held me and never let me go.

    That time, and others since, I’ve learned the truth of trust – and therefore of peace.

    I recently came across a new (to me) singer, Lauren Daigle, and a beautiful song she wrote after her beloved Grandfather passed. The lyrics are uplifting and confirming. I hope it blesses you as it has me this week xx

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    1. Oh thank you so much for the encouragement and prayers. That truly means so so much. Wow, what love you were able to show your father. that is beautiful. I’m so sorry you had to go through that, but you’re right – God gets us through even the most difficult of situations. sending you a big hug. and I”ll definitely check out this singer! sounds like a powerful song 🙂 much love to you xox

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  24. Bless you Caralyn, I hope you are OK given everything that’s happened I saw your featured photo and I felt so heartbroken 😢 You look so beautiful in it but you also looked so sad x. I wish we could talk more often x. I hope you have had lots of BNS Ice Cream to cheer yourself up & the word so spoke about in my NLT Bible is (& I actually read this verse in bible study on Wednesday!)
    “And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don’t know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words.”
    Romans 8:26 NLT

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    1. Hey Benjamin, thank you so much 🙂 You are such a great friend. haha i actually just finished a bowl of BNS ice cream for lunch 🙂 What a comforting verse…thanks for looking that up 🙂 funny how that timing worked out! big hugs to you, Benjamin. I will share more when I get the green light to. big big hugs xox

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      1. I know you will lovely just breaks my heart to see sadness in your eyes x. I am so proud of you, I wish and pray that one day we will meet, & I mean before we are called home 😜 x. You are such a rock for me over the past year x. Love you loads my best friend 💜

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  25. Romans 8:26-39 (KJV)
    26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
    27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
    28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
    29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
    30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.
    31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
    32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?
    33 Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God’s elect? It is God that justifieth.
    34 Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
    35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
    36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.
    37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
    38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
    39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

    Hey! I’m one of an eight person full time missionary team living on the Navajo Reservation and I felt drawn to tell you that You’ve got a fan club here. We read your every blog and spend time in prayer for you. I don’t know your name so I call you “our favorite NY Blogger” 😉 I don’t know what your going through but I’m so proud to know that you draw closer to God in the midst of it and are always growing in the Lord. But just know that we love you and are praying for you always. In all things, to God be the glory. ❤ He holds your heart.

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    1. Hi there! oh my gosh, I cannot begin to express how much this note touched my heart! I am so humbled that you and your team read my blog, and I am just…wow, this made my day. thank you so much. I will definitely keep you and your team and community in my prayers. it sounds like you’re doing important work 🙂 thank you for the prayers and support. sending massive hugs and love from NYC! love, Caralyn

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    1. Thanks Samantha. I really appreciate your prayers. it means the world. I will share more when I get the green light. It’s not really my story to tell at the moment. So i promise I will fill ya in when i can 🙂 but know that your kind words and prayers mean the world. hugs ox

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  28. Clearly you spoke to many many bloggers’ experiences. Well done. We need to share the times when “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Faith in the United States still seems to stress self-reliance too often. But it’s the weak, little and burdened that really know the Lord.

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  29. Not does the Holy Spirit intercede for us, so does Jesus. “Also there were many priests, because they were prevented by death from continuing. But He, because He continues forever, has an unchangeable priesthood. Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them. Hebrews 7:23-25. Doesn’t get any better than that! Praying for you the prayer of Jabez!

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  32. I love not only the words that God has spoken through you…but all the many words of those who share their strength & weakness, trust& doubt, pain & joy as a result. One. Holy. Apostolic. Faith. God alone restores us and yet he invites us to be partakers in it all. May you allow those around you, united in faith, to be the hand of God when you can’t quite feel his embrace. Hugs dear one, for being so brave to share your heart with all of us!

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  33. We feel your pain Caralyn but at the same time you teach us so much about honesty and being real as we face up to our own shortcomings. I suspect that one of the biggest lies of Satan is that we are not worthy – and sometimes it takes us a long while to truly understand God’s grace. You are shining a light into the darkness and you will never know in this life the difference you are making to so many of us.

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    1. Thank you so much 🙂 I am so touched by your kind words of encouragement. Gosh. I don’t know what I did to deserve a friend like you, but I sure am grateful:) hope you have a beautiful weekend. Hugs and love xox

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  34. Your vulnerability is true inspiration!! It shows your courage, even if you feel weak in that moment. And the recognition that God is carrying you through each moment is so true. Never doubt who you are: a daughter of the King, much-loved, a treasured one. Your picture is on his fridge. He delights over you and sings songs over you at night. You are so.loved. And your courage and vulnerability is incredible. Virtual {hug}.

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    1. Thanks so much Krekker. You are so kind to say that. Yes, God is strong when we are weak. Haha I love that image of my photo on His heavenly fridge:) that made me smile. Thanks for stopping by. Hugs and love xox

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  35. Lord, You are our Rock in times of trouble, a strong fortress against the enemy. You are completely in control of everything in our lives and in this world. Nothing at all is outside Your hand. Father, You hold Caralyn and have engraved her name in the palm of Your hand. Your thoughts and concerns towards her are constant, covering and limning her in Your presence. Be her wisdom at this time, her heart, and strengthen her hands and feet, so that she may run and not grow weary, walk and not grow faint. You have every outcome in Your hand, we trust that Your will is for good, and that You will draw forth blessing, grace and good things out from this situation for the sake that you love Caralyn, and she is the apple of Your eye. We commit her to Your care, guidance and protection.

    Here is a passage that has brought me comfort. I hope it will to you as well. It’s from my favourite New Covenant version – J.B.Philips.

    2 Corinthians 4:7-18
    7-13 This priceless treasure we hold, so to speak, in a common earthenware jar—to show that the splendid power of it belongs to God and not to us. We are handicapped on all sides, but we are never frustrated; we are puzzled, but never in despair. We are persecuted, but we never have to stand it alone: we may be knocked down but we are never knocked out! Every day we experience something of the death of the Lord Jesus, so that we may also know the power of the life of Jesus in these bodies of ours. Yes, we who are living are always being exposed to death for Jesus’ sake, so that the life of Jesus may be plainly seen in our mortal lives. We are always facing death, but this means that you know more and more of life. Our faith is like that mentioned in the scripture: ‘I believed and therefore I spoke’. 14 For we too speak because we believe, and we know for certain that he who raised the Lord Jesus from death shall also by him raise us. We shall all stand together before him.

    15-18 We wish you could see how all this is working out for your benefit, and how the more grace God gives, the more thanksgiving will redound to his glory. This is the reason why we never collapse. The outward man does indeed suffer wear and tear, but every day the inward man receives fresh strength. These little troubles (which are really so transitory) are winning for us a permanent, glorious and solid reward out of all proportion to our pain. For we are looking all the time not at the visible things but at the invisible. The visible things are transitory: it is the invisible things that are really permanent.

    Caralyn, none of this is wasted. It WILL bring blessing in due course to many, many people through you, and glory to Him.

    Many blessings and prayers,
    Indi, Lydia and Hannah

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    1. Wow, you are such a great friend. Thank you so much for this beautiful prayer. It’s for me all choked up! I am incredibly touched bY your words of kindness and encouragement. I do believe that — nothing is ever wasted. God will work all these things together for good. You and your family are a blessing to me. Sending massive hugs. Thanks again for brightening my morning 🙂

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  36. Well written. Been there…pensive at 30,000 feet. I appreciate the openness of your journey. “Footsteps” comes to mind. No need to apologize for not having the “Holy Spirit groans” scripture link. Too often we get so caught up in the academics of verifying or justifying our use of the word that we undermine its personal impact. I was struck that you grasped the power of the Spirit in the moment, and that that power was Scriptural not philosophical. Footnotes can always be added later. That’s why we have rewrite. I have friends who will benefit from your words. Eager to share. Thank you. Keep your seat belt of truth fastened for unexpected turbulence.

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  37. One misconception about entering a relationship with Christ is that life will be perfect! Not the case ! But God has equipped us with the tools to survive the hardest situations! You are a living testament of this ! I too sometimes struggle with the ebb and flow of faith . But if we remember never to become comfortable in our complacency we will always strive for more! Prayers to you my friend!

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  38. Dear Caralyn:

    Most of us first meet God in the situation of our lives, often as an asset that either aligns us with other people or helps us survive difficulty. But that situation is a filter through which we perceive God.

    And then there are those sacred and rare experiences, often described only by saints, when we cast ourselves down on the ground and surrender our being to the presence of the Eternal. We go “out there.” We are confronted with a choice between the world of struggle against sin that birthed us and a withdrawal into the cocoon of perfect love.

    I only ask you to consider that, in my experience, the Human purpose is served best at the interface between those two realms. We go up on the cross with Jesus, and to survive we must be ineffable.

    Yours in Christ,

    Brian

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      1. I felt a need to expand on “ineffable,” but had to go out and update my web site. You may find the topics under Philosophical Concepts to be meaningful, with the final topic (That Other Mess) being particularly relevant.

        The navigation isn’t the best. It’s really a book, so you’ll need to use the “‘prev” and “next” links under the text to move around.

        The material is pretty dense. The take-home message is that the love is the only emotion that is philosophically consequential, and thus ultimately the only significant emotion to the self-aware individual..

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  39. some people think that crying is weakness, the contrary is true. only the weak ones fear their emotions to the point they suppress them. those who suppress will eventually opress. – and no-one is helped by it. to Me tears are a precious gift shared by the strong ones. as it is written: “God counts the tears of women”. Similarly to that old saying big girls or boys dont cry I answer : but Men and Women do. be strong, and one with your emotions. they are a gift not to be turned down #StrictMotivation PS: thank you for your strength and beauty to share such a touching, moving, and intimate moment of your journey, with the world, to inspire

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  40. Hi friend…you are loved, you are treasured and your willingness to share your honest feelings and emotions is a rare gift. 🙂 Some thoughts that come to mind from readings and music…He is making you a diamond in the dust…He will raise you up and lift you on eagles wings…He will always be there to hold you in the palm of His hand. I pray for peace and comfort for you Caralyn.

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  42. I volunteer for a Christian youth weekend called Shine UK. Last year’s weekend was all Esther. I tell myself every day especially when times are challenging. I am a warrior princess. 100 plus girls were on this weekend away. The weekend focused on 4:14. Xx

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    1. Thanks so much, Peri. You are so kind. Thank you for the prayers. They’re doing better every day. I will update you all and share when I am given the green light. It’s not really my story to tell. But I will fill you in when I can 🙂 thanks for your continued support and friendship 🙂 Hugs and love xox

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      1. Hey no details necessary; I just feel we’re a community here, and if prayers and support can help, then we should offer them. Just wanted to know you were still being held in prayerful thoughts, for however much that buoys your weary worried self : ) Stay strong.

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  45. This post reminds me so much of what my husband is going through right now. He is super strong and I am the person losing it every second… but he keeps it together. A look though someone else’s eyes. Thank you.

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  46. That verse is one of my absolute favorites. And, I’ve lived through horrible times when all I had was Holy Spirit interceding for me. I am praying for you and your journey tonight.

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  47. I have posted at my desk, “if you’re hanging by a thread, let that thread be the hem of His robe” – a reminder of the power and strength that comes from Christ when we are at our lowest.
    I love your revelation about your strength coming from the Lord and not standing under your power but rather, being held; beautiful and full of selfless faith and surrender!
    Thank you for being so transparent, so real! You are blessed, and you are a blessing! (Never doubt that! 🙂)

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  48. Caralyn,
    Where do I begin?
    I am so thankful to God that we have met, well, in the world wide web. Your posts are not only genuine and relatable, but at times very powerful and encouraging. Inspirational and empowering.
    There have been so many times where I have desired, yearned to clutch Jesus’s robes, his hands. Laid my head on the bed or tub and imagined that I was laying my head on his lap like a little child.
    Many times not feeling worthy or good enough to be in church, in his presence or worthy of his love. Feel at times like a fraud and a hypocrite for the way I have ignored God or turned away from him and allowed myself to be sucked into the world and its ignorance and desensitizing nature.
    With that said, I again deeply appreciate knowing you and what you share here in this social media world.
    May God continue to bless and guide you.
    Tiffany

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    1. Hey Tiffany! Oh my gosh I am so incredibly touched by your comment. Thank you so much. I am so glad that we met too! You are always so encouraging and supportive. I am grateful for your friendship 🙂 I so feel you – I have done the same, envisioning my head resting on His shoulders. God is good. Thanks again for being so great. Much love to you sister:) xox

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  49. I swear, if you don’t stop making me tear up, I’m going to start questioning my masculinity. Seriously, though, I’m amazed how you can open yourself up and show what’s going on in your heart – the good, the bad, the ugly – and through it all expose God’s grace to us through your scars. God bless you, SiC (Sister in Christ)

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    1. Awww thank you so much David! You are seriously so kind. Thank you, my friend. Haha you made me chuckle with this one. But in all seriousness, I’m grateful for you, friend. Your comments are always so uplifting and brighten my day! Have a great night:) big hugs to ya xox

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  50. I’ve never met you and I just started following you, but I think I would love you the moment I sat down next to you on a plane.

    How you can throw “Delta slipping me a roofie in my club soda” into a post about one’s deepest sorrows and struggles, and an absolute certainty in the faithfulness of God’s love while being so transparent & straightforward… well, you have fan in me. Bless you for all of the above!

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    1. Hey Christine! What a kind thing to say! Aw thank you so much! Hahaha glad you get my slightly off-kilter sense of humor 😍😂🤠 but seriously, thank you for being so wonderful! Big big hugs to ya! Xox

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