Comments on: March 24: Finding our voice and identity

By: Atlanta Interior Design

Atlanta Interior Design — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 06:46:50 +0000

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By: marycts

marycts — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:24:13 +0000

Arienne, you have written such a thoughtful; and wonderful devotional that has obviously touched an awful lot of people. You are clearly an “old” soul. Blessings to you. mary

By: Mom Johnson of Arienne

Mom Johnson of Arienne — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:04:07 +0000

look at all these responses! You are so special!

By: Barbara A. Clark

Barbara A. Clark — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 03:16:27 +0000

Arienne, I’m 69 and am in awe of your insight into the “agreement reflex” at your age. By the time I was in my 50s I had lost myself in being agreeable, swallowing my feelings and opinions, and making others right regardless of the situation. In becoming myself, which I’m still working on, I saw God loving me as others are loved, and that with that love I can speak and be in the now. Thank you for articulating so well one of life’s lessons for many of us.

By: sarah conrad yoder

sarah conrad yoder — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 23:26:25 +0000

thank you for this meditation, arienne. i very much appreciated it.

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:53:39 +0000

Beautiful, helpful and enlightening thoughts and Scripture.
Thank you!

By: Pam

Pam — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:16:17 +0000

Blessings to you Arienne! Your sharing reminds me of myself and that I need to be authentic as a child of God.

By: Debbi

Debbi — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:13:38 +0000

Wow, this devotional has hit me right between the eyes. I’m 47 years old and I have been realizing for just a few months that I also have this “Agreement relex.” I am so thankful for the perspective of this Scripture to help me relearn how to interact with others and not be afraid. I see myself as a life-long learner and am delighted to delve into another Scripture passage that will lead me closer to my ture identity in Christ.

By: Leeann

Leeann — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:26:38 +0000

As I read today’s evotional I found myself shaking my head in agreement. It is hard being a child and having to live with adults who want to control your every thought. I was orphaned at a very young age. My mom died when I was 6, my dad remarried but left us with this stranger, when I was 8. All I had was my sister. Thank goodness we had each other. However, we couldn’t express our opinion or our disagreements. Abide by the rules of this person who took care of us. She did provide us with a warm bed at night and food for our bellies and clothes for our bodies. But, dont’ have an opinion….one that disagrees with mine. I became an introvert and never shared my thoughts or feelings. If I dared to express a disagreement, I can still hear these words, “remember, you are a guest in this house….the door swings both ways.” So very sad to live with this anchor around your neck. Thank God I never gave up on the true Anchor in my life…..my childlike trust and faith in God kept me on steady ground. Thanks for reminding me of my childhood that in spite of the odds, enabled me in Jesus, to be an overcomer.

By: Mom Johnson of Arienne

Mom Johnson of Arienne — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:55:35 +0000

I like who you are and who you are becoming.