"Sometimes it's the
smallest things that
take up the most
room in our hearts."
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I am in a group of about 20% that are considered
"highly sensitive".
It is both a gift and a curse at times.......
Because I feel so much....
so deeply.
From the time I was an adult until 46 when I met
the loving man I call my husband today,
the person closest to me would not accept me for being
"highly sensitive".
Validation in my life during that time was nonexistent
for who I was, who HE made me to be.
I prayed for many, many years....
"Take delight in the Lord and he shall give you the desires of your heart".
Psalm 37:4
The picture above is the "small" precious items on my
dresser.
When we have to evacuate during bad weather....
these items
always go with me.
As you can see two were for our 10th anniversary.
The lovely purple designed jar was a birthday gift.
The rose etched jar was a gift from our trip to Biloxi
prior to 2005,
the shop we purchashed it from was wiped out during
Hurricane Katrina.
and then....
the birds.
Terry calls me, "little bird".
As you can see by photos, I am NOT a tiny women.
I was not when I met him.
But.........
He saw me, he saw my heart, a heart for Him.
I won't go into all the reasons he calls me this,
some way too personal and loving,
but, I will share this with you my precious followers and
friends........
Every morning, every night and countless times a day,
when I walk by my dresser, I Praise the Lord
for EVERYTHING I have had to endure in my life,
because HE was always there, He always knew just what
I needed.
In His time, His way, he answered my prayer.....
"Now to him who is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think
according to the power that worketh in us."
Ephesians 3:20If today you are going through a trial that seems
"without end"
know that HE knows, EVERYTHING.
He will give you His strength
until......
He answers your prayers.
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13 comments:
This was such a nice post and I'm so glad you posted it. It gives me faith that things will get better :0) Your husband has found a wonderful person to spend his life with...Have a beautiful Saturday. Hugs Jennifer
Yet again, Lynn, I am amazed at our similarities!!!! I have been WAY too sensitive all my life! Some people tell me to just snap out of it, that people can change. Or just not to let things bother me. But it is the way I AM! It is ME. And there is a good side to this, as well. We are more intuitive about people, and more sympathetic as well. My husband call me "Bird"!!!
Your items are beautiful; your stories even more so. Thank you for sharing YOU with us.
That was so inspirational and He gave us a special friend like you too.
Hi Lynn, I loved your post today. I am one of those "highly sensitive" persons too. Every time I walk into a room, I sense everything all at once, the sounds smells, and lights. The emotional currents of others can feel like a jolt of electricity. Sometimes it can be overwhelming.
I so enjoy calm, shady, restful places. God made sensitive people like us for a reason, we have a lot to give and share. We are the gentle souls that give comfort and empathy. We are the poets and the ones who help to keep the sweet and sentimental things of life alive. We are like the little yellow dandelions that pop up in a meadow of green grass or the violets that are "born to bloom unseen".
When I was in my twenties, a well-meaning friend of mine told me that I needed to "toughen up, be harder, be less emotional, because the world didn't look at friendship the way I do."
Her comment really effected me and I spent several years trying to be someone who wasn't me. Finally I came across the quote; "Above all this, to thine own self be true". I realized that I could never be happy unless I was true to my own nature. I have learned that she was partly right, the world doesn't look at life the way I do, but that is okay!
I hope you have a lovely saturday evening! Love Delisa :) P.S. My husband calls me "Kitty". :)
very inspiring post,thank you for sharing and for leaving a comment on my blog. I just followed your blog.
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Hi Lynn,
I fall into the "highly sensitive person" category too.
Sometimes it causes mis-understandings to occur but on the whole, it's a blessing.
I pick up on things that others are not attuned to and so the Lord can use me in those circumstances sometimes .
It's not easy though..my hubby is so different to me and I often wonder what I'd be like if I was more confident and extroverted like him.
But then..I'm "me" for a reason :-)
God bless you..Trish
What a lovely posting. I'm so happy I stopped by. Your words are from the heart and well written. Enjoy today!
I came in via Ginny's blog and thought your post was lovely and inspiring. I am too and am greatful because without Him I'd be given to too much introspection and who knows!
Wishing you a great day-
your post is really encouraging...that first quote you used, I always say that about my kids. Hope you're having a good weekend.
Thank you for sharing your heart and your special treasures with us. It is a wonderful thing to be accepted for who we are and not for what someone wants to make us into being.
Blessings,
Charlotte
Hi Lynn, I've been meaning to stop by since your precious comment on The Island of Silence. Your words blessed me more than you know. I think it's so amazing how you recognized how noisy the world has grown even more so with time.
Thank you for this lovely post. Although I am not facing a particular trial at this time, I am waiting on a precious promise of many, many years so it is encouraging to me too.
Loved stopping by as usual.
Enjoy a marvelous Monday.
Much love,
Marcia
Hi Lynn,
I have a new email address- vogeljtm@gmail.com. Please email me as I have some news re: Kathy S.
Thank you.
JA
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