tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3229893110659808723.post8519696849110842325..comments2023-09-05T02:56:27.590-05:00Comments on Selah ~ Pause. Ponder. Praise.: MasqueradeLauraLee Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06092672958394657296noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3229893110659808723.post-56928039487423610022009-02-09T18:34:00.000-06:002009-02-09T18:34:00.000-06:00Wow. I can't count the number of times that I have...Wow. I can't count the number of times that I have felt like Jessica. And God also spoke to me just as He did her. How beautiful our Savior is! I love the part about Him not wanting us to wear masks. He wants us to stand out and be different. We are a peculiar people called to stand strong in our beliefs so that we can save a lost and dying generation. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing Jessica's beautiful writing with us, Laura.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04675826203911377585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3229893110659808723.post-52248076733088155322009-02-08T20:02:00.000-06:002009-02-08T20:02:00.000-06:00Wow! What an awesome teen she is!Wow! What an awesome teen she is!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3229893110659808723.post-43263326555917525262009-02-08T15:34:00.000-06:002009-02-08T15:34:00.000-06:00In my youth, I too felt this way. It wasn't until ...In my youth, I too felt this way. It wasn't until I turned 40 that I grew into my real skin and experienced an awakening from God assuring me that I am never alone and I am always loved. It was monumental to the person I am today. It does not bother me not to fit in. Because I know my place in God's world. And I am totally content being there. I pray for the young people of our world. And hope, they hear the message of God and are able to apply it to their lives.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3229893110659808723.post-44828327812341779212009-02-07T20:17:00.000-06:002009-02-07T20:17:00.000-06:00WOWZER....I need to share this with my oldest Madd...WOWZER....I need to share this with my oldest Maddie..she's 14 and often feels like the "odd girl out" because of her passion and convictions...the anti-conformity! It's a tough go for these girls of God..<BR/><BR/>check Maddie out...http://sweetteame.blogspot.com<BR/><BR/>These two could be friends!<BR/>Thanks for sharing this!<BR/>Girlfriend...you ROCK!<BR/><BR/>lorilorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17533409277703652869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3229893110659808723.post-86425198613944234422009-02-07T18:53:00.000-06:002009-02-07T18:53:00.000-06:00Jessica articulated this so well. I recently read...Jessica articulated this so well. I recently read a similar (but not nearly as powerful) piece to the seventh grade girls I teach. When the article asked, "am I the only one who feels this way?" Several of the girls openly shook their heads. I love the response the Lord gave Jessica so much that I think I'll share it with my girls.Sharlyn Guthriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01879828989850465268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3229893110659808723.post-6036299673540239922009-02-07T18:26:00.000-06:002009-02-07T18:26:00.000-06:00This is absolutely POWERFUL!! May she be encourage...This is absolutely POWERFUL!! May she be encouraged in her generation and may others be drawn to the Lord and his heart as she is. <BR/><BR/>Ahh the refreshing we find when our hearts cry out and then...<BR/><BR/>the LORD hears and answers. Beautiful.LisaShawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01847564334928464883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3229893110659808723.post-16400146384302302392009-02-07T16:43:00.000-06:002009-02-07T16:43:00.000-06:00Powerful! Without a single doubt, the Lord will u...Powerful! Without a single doubt, the Lord will use Jessica (and already is using her!) to reach those who feel as she has expressed, who need the love and kindness of a Saviour. Many blessings for Jessica, and for all that Christ is doing in her life!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3229893110659808723.post-23960454472515249632009-02-07T11:26:00.000-06:002009-02-07T11:26:00.000-06:00You're right, it doesn't get much better than that...You're right, it doesn't get much better than that!<BR/><BR/>From your comment on Elaine's peace for the journey... I think you'll enjoy my carnival on Tuesday called What's on Your Mind. I'll love to hear your thoughts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3229893110659808723.post-34851128580497481062009-02-07T10:56:00.000-06:002009-02-07T10:56:00.000-06:00Lalee,No it doesn't get any more powerful than tha...Lalee,<BR/><BR/>No it doesn't get any more powerful than that, you are right, my friend! <BR/><BR/>How I love the way God met her in her hour of need! Praising Him for that! <BR/><BR/>Hugs to you today, Lalee.Debra Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07000047547485337865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3229893110659808723.post-16171325958811279102009-02-07T08:56:00.000-06:002009-02-07T08:56:00.000-06:00Yes, no doubt adults have a lot to learn from this...Yes, no doubt adults have a lot to learn from this as well. Often we walk around with our masks of "togetherness," self-sufficiency or success on, all the while dying inside.<BR/><BR/>I've also no doubt that Jessica has felt this way at times, but knowing her like I do, she has succumbed less to this way of thinking than most girls. I'm thinking she chose to write this in the first person so that those she could minister to could insert themselves as they were reading it. If I'm not mistaken, I believe she even made it into a sketch for the college or youth group at her church. <BR/><BR/>Writing a dramatic piece in the first person, making it believable for anyone who reads it is the marks of a great writer. I'm so thankful she let me share it.LauraLee Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06092672958394657296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3229893110659808723.post-40255056039801070532009-02-07T08:02:00.000-06:002009-02-07T08:02:00.000-06:00Yes, I remember feeling this way. Still do some d...Yes, I remember feeling this way. Still do some days, but age and hard living have freed me from some of these chains. All of "this"--her words and her struggles--are part of her becoming the woman God intended for her to be. The wrestling is paramount; it's no mistake she's landed in your lap for such a time as this. <BR/><BR/>Tell her that I love her and would consider it an honor to pray for her and to be her friend, albeit from a distance. <BR/><BR/>Thank God for young adults who are willing to put voice and deep thought into their becoming, and this is what she must realize...<BR/><BR/>She's becoming. This is her gradual and perfectly timed awakening into the life and witness that God has called her to.<BR/><BR/>God's got some mighty things in store for Jessica.<BR/><BR/>peace~elaineelaine @ peace for the journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675745465728814736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3229893110659808723.post-83964472954415008152009-02-06T16:39:00.000-06:002009-02-06T16:39:00.000-06:00That is awesome! I remember feeling like that. W...That is awesome! I remember feeling like that. What a difficult age.<BR/><BR/>I pray her note reaches many young people! <BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing!<BR/>BethBeth in NChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17492590083823556624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3229893110659808723.post-32520997034354963922009-02-06T16:27:00.000-06:002009-02-06T16:27:00.000-06:00Wowzer is right. Isn't God the awesomest? Only...Wowzer is right. Isn't God the awesomest? Only God can wrap us so completely in His love.<BR/>I loved this.Patty Wysonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01689649950598288481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3229893110659808723.post-35867237323108882072009-02-06T15:55:00.000-06:002009-02-06T15:55:00.000-06:00Beautiful, honest, real - what an amazing post. An...Beautiful, honest, real - what an amazing post. And what an amazing God to respond to His girl in such a real and profound way. Thanks for sharing - it was a blessing to read.<BR/><BR/>FYI - I've finally gotten around to creating a button collection for my blog, and I've added your button to it! <BR/><BR/>Blessings, my friend!Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17118658154554731805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3229893110659808723.post-78447223838295159792009-02-06T14:30:00.000-06:002009-02-06T14:30:00.000-06:00I remember being the oddball, and it did hurt some...I remember being the oddball, and it did hurt some. But it's so freeing to care more about what Christ thinks of you than what your peers think of you! I'm glad this young lady is looking to the Lord for her comfort.Betsy Markmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13600148899348868100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3229893110659808723.post-23670502469657996982009-02-06T13:08:00.000-06:002009-02-06T13:08:00.000-06:00That is so awesomely powerful, God bless this dear...That is so awesomely powerful, God bless this dear one. May we all rise up, and fight for this generation, we are needed.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3229893110659808723.post-62436225086045243622009-02-06T12:41:00.000-06:002009-02-06T12:41:00.000-06:00Laura,Wowzers is right! Young and old alike, we ar...Laura,<BR/><BR/>Wowzers is right! Young and old alike, we are all crying out to be rescued from this masquerade the world wants us to live. And we need not to be afraid of the youth, but to come alongside them. <BR/><BR/>So many parents I know are afraid of their young adult children, afraid that if they actually enforce standards for them, rather than just be their friends, that they will lose them. In reality, what this young lady is telling us is that they have enough "friends," that they really need purpose and meaning in their lives, adults who will help them sort through the mess that's out there. <BR/><BR/>I'd like to repost this on my blog, Glass House Ministries. Please let me know if it's okay.<BR/><BR/>God bless you,<BR/>CheriAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12298890660755610835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3229893110659808723.post-40709790428595061362009-02-06T11:51:00.000-06:002009-02-06T11:51:00.000-06:00I wrote something similar when i was in my teens. ...I wrote something similar when i was in my teens. i think we all, no matter our age, can identify with the cry of her heart and the desire to be rescued. <BR/><BR/>I'll be praying this week for ways I can touch the generation of young women after me with Christ's love for them.<BR/><BR/>thanks for helping me to remember!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06781114872547579867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3229893110659808723.post-91614765672468908352009-02-06T11:31:00.000-06:002009-02-06T11:31:00.000-06:00Oh WOW! Sooo powerful. What struggles, what a plea...Oh WOW! Sooo powerful. What struggles, what a plea, and what an answer! Absolutely praying!Joanne Sherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892365662470655717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3229893110659808723.post-6397729417500768892009-02-06T11:05:00.000-06:002009-02-06T11:05:00.000-06:00Very powerful, indeed! May the Lord be praised an...Very powerful, indeed! May the Lord be praised and may we be quick to encourage this generation.Laurie Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10125770034519297114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3229893110659808723.post-76901745964935731972009-02-06T10:53:00.000-06:002009-02-06T10:53:00.000-06:00Awww, I DO feel for her. I felt so odd and differ...Awww, I DO feel for her. I felt so odd and different in my day, too. Even though it was a LONG time ago, my generation was dropping acid and getting stoned all the time...in high school, I was a "freak" of a do-gooder! I learned something that stuck with me, though. Once you make up your mind to not care if you don't fit in, you'll get stronger and stronger until you realize...you don't care anymore about fitting in! And it is a good trait to get you through your early adult years, too. It is a trait that makes you strong your WHOLE life. God is calling this young lady to serve and shine for Him! Awesome...and very inspiring for me, though I am a dinosaur of life. (: I pray for these young people; they have so much to give and so much more to learn and so much VITALITY!Dee Yoderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09496759876816112506noreply@blogger.com