Comments on: What to do when you just want to die

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 12:49:06 +0000

In reply to Sam. Sam, your comment blessed me. Thank you for sharing. I send my love and prayers for you today... xoxo

By: Sam

Sam — Sun, 12 Apr 2015 02:22:30 +0000

I am doing a little blog-creepin’ this evening, and this popped up as “something you might also enjoy” or whatever it is that it says. This is wonderful. I definitely understand the melancholy vs. choleric tendencies. While right this moment isn’t a particularly dark one for me, there have been many lately. Thank you so much for being you and writing the things that you do. Much love.

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:39:15 +0000

In reply to Ann Voskamp. I am honored and thankful that you took time from your busy life to leave a comment here, Ann. Your book has meant so much to me. God bless you and your dear family! xxoo

By: Ann Voskamp

Ann Voskamp — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:30:31 +0000

This is wonderful Julie! Thank you for grace. I am right with you, friend! His love endures!

I am here to gently whisper that I have counted blessings in the heat of the battle. This keeps my eyes on the Lord. For He alone is enough, always enough. All praise to Him!

All’s grace,
Ann

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:18:32 +0000

In reply to Marcia.

Marcia, I love the book Hinds Feet on High Places….in fact it’s time for me to read it again now that you’ve mentioned it. And I completely understand the building of a small altar to give to the Lord whatever He is asking from us at that time. It might be time for me, after reading your comment. Thank you….so nice to be in touch after all these years.

By: Marcia

Marcia — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:54:40 +0000

Lovely post, Julie, and such wise thoughts. I’ve been there, too. Do you know the book “Hinds Feet on High Places?” My favorite of favorites, because I AM the character Much-Afraid. Once during my darkest time, the line of the song “we bring a sacrifice of praise” made me think of the little sacrifices Much Afraid builds as she learns each lesson in that book. I went out to my backyard, built a little pile of rocks and offered a sacrifice of praise that I didn’t feel like I could give. But it helped me step outside of my sadness long enough to get through another day. And that was enough for then. Thanks for your thoughts today.

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:37:17 +0000

In reply to Nancy Dickerson.

Thank you for visiting Nancy – welcome! I so enjoy Lloyd’s ponderings – he’s a very kind, funny and wise man. God bless you Nancy!

By: Nancy Dickerson

Nancy Dickerson — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:02:50 +0000

Thank you for the inspiration. I read this today because Lloyd Mattson recommended your blog. I am SO glad that I have been able to be encouraged both by his work and by your thoughts.

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:48:53 +0000

In reply to Jessica. I get what you're saying, Jessica. My family wasn't great at talking about issues either, until things had built up and then it was time for a blowup. :( Isn't that amazing too how the things that are meant to minister to the little ones in our lives usually touch us deeply too? And thank you once again for your comments, which are always a blessing, Jessica. xxoo

By: Jessica

Jessica — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:44:48 +0000

I loved this post too, Julie. Unfortunately I can also identify with those dark places but what I love about these types of posts and you is that you are open to discussing real stuff. I come from a long line of people that didn’t discuss their problems and issues and everything was always “fine.” They are great people, mind you, just not very open about their own struggles and issues. Which means that it has not come naturally to me. But I am learning a lot about transparency and vulnerability and much deeper relationships and personal freedom as a result. And I love that about you.

And the book Dorothy mentioned is one we have started using as a family devotional with our boys but I find that it seems to be speaking directly to me every time.

I’m also very interested in the book Mariel mentioned!

Thank you for being you Julie!!