tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831080157336920858.post371997097904844934..comments2023-11-03T05:12:55.099-04:00Comments on from dust towards the heavens: Why I'm Thankful For The Labels That Challenge My WorthCarlie Lakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00806190045559488211noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831080157336920858.post-88197233794056755722018-11-30T08:28:50.586-04:002018-11-30T08:28:50.586-04:00Yes, Lesley, too easy and too dangerous. But God, ...Yes, Lesley, too easy and too dangerous. But God, keeps pulling my eyes back to Him. I'm so grateful! Thanks for visiting and for your thoughtful comment. Blessings!Carlie Lakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00806190045559488211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831080157336920858.post-68127557800712368212018-11-30T08:26:56.136-04:002018-11-30T08:26:56.136-04:00Haha! What a coincidence!:) Thank you, my sister. ...Haha! What a coincidence!:) Thank you, my sister. I so appreciate your enthusiastic encouragement and support. And I'm so grateful it points to Christ. To God be all the glory!Carlie Lakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00806190045559488211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831080157336920858.post-80021037614631775342018-11-29T14:36:54.252-04:002018-11-29T14:36:54.252-04:00It is very easy to accept our own labels and the l...It is very easy to accept our own labels and the labels others give us rather than looking to what God says about us. Thanks for this reminder that we are his children and we should be looking to him above all!Lesleyhttp://lifeinthespaciousplace.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831080157336920858.post-36988244689424397602018-11-29T12:36:48.161-04:002018-11-29T12:36:48.161-04:00Hey, guess who was your neighbor today at Jaime Wi...Hey, guess who was your neighbor today at Jaime Wiebel's linkup? Hahaha, glad to return and find your lovely new site, Carlie! It looks amazing. Definitely in-keeping with the theme of a planting of the Lord for the display of His splendor. It beautifully points us to Christ. Marva | SunSparkleShinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557649998438027642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831080157336920858.post-90607852085135526342018-11-29T11:44:29.506-04:002018-11-29T11:44:29.506-04:00Thank you, Maree. It's always a pleasure to li...Thank you, Maree. It's always a pleasure to link up with Grace & Truth!Carlie Lakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00806190045559488211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831080157336920858.post-10705099041234874212018-11-29T11:42:38.599-04:002018-11-29T11:42:38.599-04:00Thanks, Heather, it's good to know I'm not...Thanks, Heather, it's good to know I'm not the only one. We know the truth and yet we struggle. May God grant us His peace and power. Thank you so much for choosing to feature my post on your very first week as host. I feel honored.:) Praying it will be a blessing to others caught in the same struggle.Carlie Lakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00806190045559488211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831080157336920858.post-46650897120435813542018-11-29T01:35:54.432-04:002018-11-29T01:35:54.432-04:00Yes, "Child of God is the label that matters....Yes, "Child of God is the label that matters." Thank you for sharing with Grace & Truth Christian LInk-Up. MareeMaree Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02926786019047284643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831080157336920858.post-58917787758094182732018-11-28T16:22:49.447-04:002018-11-28T16:22:49.447-04:00Thank you, Michele, always grateful for your insig...Thank you, Michele, always grateful for your insight and support. Carlie Lakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00806190045559488211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831080157336920858.post-59441320874106962862018-11-28T15:30:47.427-04:002018-11-28T15:30:47.427-04:00I think as lovers of words, we have a tendency to ...I think as lovers of words, we have a tendency to put too much weight on the words that are attached to us. I appreciate the thought process here that takes us through your change in heart.Michele Morinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814119096056835884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831080157336920858.post-25337551381336954622018-11-28T14:00:14.421-04:002018-11-28T14:00:14.421-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Carlie Lakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00806190045559488211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831080157336920858.post-65339130332366433932018-11-28T13:28:19.083-04:002018-11-28T13:28:19.083-04:00I will admit, this is an area in which I struggle....I will admit, this is an area in which I struggle. Labels are powerful, even though I know they shouldn't be. Thanks for sharing your struggle and linking up with the Grace and Truth Link-up. This is my first week as a host and I'm featuring your post over on Candidly Christian this Friday.Heather Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06815204762105256632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831080157336920858.post-63370266153820679192018-11-27T15:44:11.781-04:002018-11-27T15:44:11.781-04:00Thanks for understanding, Ashley! May we soar in w...Thanks for understanding, Ashley! May we soar in who we are as His children. I'm so enjoying your playlist - thanks for sharing and blessings to you!Carlie Lakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00806190045559488211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831080157336920858.post-27756725031767717912018-11-26T13:10:35.225-04:002018-11-26T13:10:35.225-04:00So true, Carlie! 'Child of God' is my only...So true, Carlie! 'Child of God' is my only label that matters. I've struggled with the 'housewife' label too. Your post is an awesome reminder to find our worth in Truth. Blessings!Ashley Rowland | HISsparrowBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926789644625432970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831080157336920858.post-47326258825564913352018-11-24T13:28:06.992-04:002018-11-24T13:28:06.992-04:00Amen, indeed! Soaking in that truth can set us fre...Amen, indeed! Soaking in that truth can set us free. Blessings, my sister. Carlie Lakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00806190045559488211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831080157336920858.post-31862844561860871412018-11-24T13:26:34.651-04:002018-11-24T13:26:34.651-04:00Thanks for visiting, Jennifer. Yes, I melt at bein...Thanks for visiting, Jennifer. Yes, I melt at being called His child, too. Such a privilege! Grace to you! Carlie Lakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00806190045559488211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831080157336920858.post-89160362238646331422018-11-24T07:43:43.213-04:002018-11-24T07:43:43.213-04:00Oh, yes, the struggle is real. Coming from someone...Oh, yes, the struggle is real. Coming from someone who's transitioned careers a couple times I see how my self-worth has been closely tied to my 'title' or label. Thanks for reminding me that the way God sees me is all that matters. In His eyes, I am His child, complete, more than enough. Amen! :-) Marva - SunSparkleShinehttps://www.sunsparkleshine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831080157336920858.post-46263108893675357602018-11-23T18:42:54.277-04:002018-11-23T18:42:54.277-04:00Hi Carlie,
I hear you on this one, I still find th...Hi Carlie,<br />I hear you on this one, I still find the word "retired" difficult! I often find myself using "on sabbatical" lol! <br /><br />But God's name for me is "My child" I melt at that...<br /><br />You're very welcome to join me in a cuppa, <br />Blessings, <br />JenniferTea With Jenniferhttps://teawithjennifer.blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831080157336920858.post-12896633785074105462018-11-23T10:37:23.074-04:002018-11-23T10:37:23.074-04:00Thank you, Joanne, for visiting and for getting it...Thank you, Joanne, for visiting and for getting it. Sometimes it requires some heart examination but then as we gaze on the truth, we are empowered to rise above those labels that pull us down. Carlie Lakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00806190045559488211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831080157336920858.post-6537728628131166312018-11-23T10:35:16.187-04:002018-11-23T10:35:16.187-04:00Thank you, Martha Jane! Yes, that's my plan - ...Thank you, Martha Jane! Yes, that's my plan - to cling to God as I live as His child. Blessings!Carlie Lakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00806190045559488211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831080157336920858.post-31336663630974454612018-11-23T10:32:53.598-04:002018-11-23T10:32:53.598-04:00Amen! Thanks for visiting; hope your Thanksgiving ...Amen! Thanks for visiting; hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful!Carlie Lakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00806190045559488211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831080157336920858.post-85428637666209779282018-11-23T08:47:49.753-04:002018-11-23T08:47:49.753-04:00It is so true - labels hold more power over us tha...It is so true - labels hold more power over us than we realize at first. I am going to spend time today thinking about which ones are impacting my life today. Grateful to have stopped here this morning! Joanne Violahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07737190992108764966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831080157336920858.post-48187391145619500112018-11-22T09:22:49.158-04:002018-11-22T09:22:49.158-04:00God's Child is the best label any of us could ...God's Child is the best label any of us could claim. Let us cling to that!<br />Blessings, Carlie!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831080157336920858.post-19038977064516709982018-11-22T08:30:40.713-04:002018-11-22T08:30:40.713-04:00"Child of God" is the only label we need..."Child of God" is the only label we need. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!Meditations in Motionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08406003928113822953noreply@blogger.com