tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-191634110374476449.post221758694037491907..comments2023-04-11T09:14:43.114-07:00Comments on Through the Lilac Bushes: Beauty from withinLilac Bud Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338062720194663204noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-191634110374476449.post-49686015142523696782011-05-25T18:05:12.539-07:002011-05-25T18:05:12.539-07:00Joshua,
Thank you for your comment and the remin...Joshua,<br /> Thank you for your comment and the reminder. Although I do know that, I sometimes forget and creep back into my 'shell' of not feeling beautiful. And then, someone reminds me of Whose daughter I am, and it makes the sun shine again, so to speak... :)Lilac Bud Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338062720194663204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-191634110374476449.post-59738566844333847472011-05-24T20:17:02.126-07:002011-05-24T20:17:02.126-07:00Amen Sister. Preach it! :) Just don't forget...Amen Sister. Preach it! :) Just don't forget one thing: You are created in the image of the King of kings and He loves you just the way you are. Great post. :)<br /><br />In Christ,<br />Joshua :)Joshuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14545552664313887986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-191634110374476449.post-602176792084361172011-05-03T21:19:13.067-07:002011-05-03T21:19:13.067-07:00SammyJo,
Thank you so much for your encouraging ...SammyJo,<br /> Thank you so much for your encouraging comment. That Psalm is one of my favorites. Isn't it such a beautiful passage, though, about true beauty? As King's daughters we are beautiful no matter what! :) Thank you for sharing that with me and reminding me of it. <br /> May you hide always in Christ and know that you are beautiful no matter what. :) <br />Love from a fellow daughter,<br />SarahLilac Bud Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338062720194663204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-191634110374476449.post-54288347721332982402011-04-29T12:02:39.084-07:002011-04-29T12:02:39.084-07:00Hey Sarah,
Thanks so very much for sharing your t...Hey Sarah,<br /><br />Thanks so very much for sharing your thoughts! You described what I've been going through lately so beautifully! I stumbled upon this verse (I encourage you to read the entire chapter):<br /><br />"The King's daughter is all glorious WITHIN; Her clothing is interwoven with gold." ~Psalm 45:13<br /><br />Hope it helps. You sure helped me!<br /><br />~SammyJoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-191634110374476449.post-49843875856726982522011-04-27T12:19:47.929-07:002011-04-27T12:19:47.929-07:00Thank you, everyone, for your sweet comments. It ...Thank you, everyone, for your sweet comments. It was such an encouragement to me to read them. :) All of you were very kind and sweet. I really can't say how much I appreciate them. Your comments are what keep me blogging!! <br /> Thank you once again!! <br />Blessings! <br />SarahLilac Bud Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338062720194663204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-191634110374476449.post-35710297958125954042011-04-27T07:35:22.091-07:002011-04-27T07:35:22.091-07:00I found your blog from over at Lady Rose's ~Wh...I found your blog from over at Lady Rose's ~What a beautiful heart felt post you shared I wish more young women would speak on this. I am married in my 30's with children and I still stumble with the issue of beauty it is so hard to not be affected by what you see on tv and ads and books and magazines. And now I pray for my daughter who at the tender age of 9 is already aware of what the world thinks beauty is. This is a beautiful reminder of what I am sure God sees when He looks at us. He I am sure does not think he made a mistake when he carefully fearfully and wonderfully made each of us. And I try to hold that in my heart also when I am unhappy with my hair or something superficial as such That God did not make a mistake when he made me and so I try to live with purpose and on purpose for HIM ~I enjoyed your post ~Love HeatherLife In a Little Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10956205013654044439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-191634110374476449.post-9291231781338840982011-04-27T06:03:29.195-07:002011-04-27T06:03:29.195-07:00Sarah,
Sorry it has taken me a couple days to pos...Sarah,<br /><br />Sorry it has taken me a couple days to post a comment about this post.<br /><br />It warmed my heart to read your words. Then to read the comments from your fellow blog friends....they are like a little cheering section for you and each other. <br /><br />As you know, I am much older then you so I have seen first hand what a blessing and good life we can have when living for the Lord.<br /><br />Please continue to hold a high standard in your life. You are beautiful to God and to others that know you. I of course have never seen you, but I know you are beautiful because of what you write about, what you care about, what you are brave enough to post about.<br /><br />Beautiful looks is nice but it does not last....but the person you really are is the real beauty that shines through in your actions, thoughts, and words! God wants to see his beauty radiate in your life and beleive me thats what others will see in you to!<br /><br />God bless you!<br /><br />Mary AnnMary Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04305199017394764438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-191634110374476449.post-62012019286104901982011-04-26T13:21:58.861-07:002011-04-26T13:21:58.861-07:00What a struggle we all have! I LOVE your hair!!! Y...What a struggle we all have! I LOVE your hair!!! You are beautiful!!! Okay, it isn't easy to be hefty...I know that. But it is harder, way harder, when you are struggling through the stage where you are. Just keep giving yourself those good messages and keep praying. I'm proud of you and send all my good thoughts and wonderful wishes! Outward beauty really is so unimportant when you get right down to it. It is really only convenient in the wicked world we all live in.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00670017068516575306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-191634110374476449.post-90144550687794170472011-04-26T12:07:53.196-07:002011-04-26T12:07:53.196-07:00Thank you so much, Sarah, for the reminder! You ar...Thank you so much, Sarah, for the reminder! You are such a blessing in my life! :)<br /><br />I love you! ♥<br />~Martha JoyMartha Joyhttp://www.pioneerdaughter.etsy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-191634110374476449.post-46365465142595493322011-04-26T05:15:32.515-07:002011-04-26T05:15:32.515-07:00That was a great post. :) It made me think deeply ...That was a great post. :) It made me think deeply about what you said. You truly have a passion for the Lord, and that's what really makes you beautiful.<br /><br />"Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;<br /> but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised." - Proverbs 31:30Marianelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04224682915137212546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-191634110374476449.post-5224231963652727212011-04-25T20:28:09.424-07:002011-04-25T20:28:09.424-07:00Oh, and I forgot to add, you ARE beautiful. :)Oh, and I forgot to add, you ARE beautiful. :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09945175153089310527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-191634110374476449.post-7629908127683173122011-04-25T20:06:49.665-07:002011-04-25T20:06:49.665-07:00Sarah,
It is always so hard for us as women to lo...Sarah,<br /><br />It is always so hard for us as women to love who we are on the inside as well as the outside because we tend to compare ourselves to other women. I know that I get like this sometimes, and I have to often remind myself it's not what others think about me, but what God thinks. Of course, this is an on-going battle because it's not always easy.<br /><br />I'm currently reading a book, "Who Calls Me Beautiful?" by Regina Franklin, which deals with the issues of beauty, and how women need not to worry about their outside appearance so much. It's been a real help and an eye-opener for me. <br /><br />Anyway, take care Dear Maiden, and remember, I like you just the way you are. I always have! :) <br /><br />Blessings & Friendship,<br /><br />-L. RoseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-191634110374476449.post-8933225144819326092011-04-25T19:55:48.235-07:002011-04-25T19:55:48.235-07:00You, my dear, have just found the absolute key to ...You, my dear, have just found the absolute key to living a contented life. *high five and hug!* I'm proud of you!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09945175153089310527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-191634110374476449.post-12291374198126845322011-04-25T19:48:56.405-07:002011-04-25T19:48:56.405-07:00Beautifully put Sarah!! Thank you for that wonder...Beautifully put Sarah!! Thank you for that wonderful reminder. There have been long periods in my life where I have not felt beautiful, pretty, or even slightly good looking. I saw myself as the chunky, pimply, brace faced girl. There had really only been about a year and a half where I truely felt beautiful. Then I started to gain weight again... I have had so many ups and downs... This has been a wonderful reminder! Thank you!Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02071063718335671366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-191634110374476449.post-4667375313155941052011-04-25T17:44:42.810-07:002011-04-25T17:44:42.810-07:00This post has been such a blessing to me! So I jus...This post has been such a blessing to me! So I just wanted to thank you for writing it. I too struggle with the same problem as you did. I have the same thoughts you did. Its amazing....it seemed like you were writing about me! Anyway this post has really opened my eyes! So thanks again. :)<br /><br />Love,<br />BrookeBrookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06167095017396368649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-191634110374476449.post-32227992847479050302011-04-25T17:25:09.064-07:002011-04-25T17:25:09.064-07:00Oh my beautiful and darling friend!! I love you s...Oh my beautiful and darling friend!! I love you so much and I hope you know that! Thank you so very much for those beautiful words Like you, I came home from convention feeling sorry for myself, but for a diffrent reason!! And I have been struggling with that all of this week. You have such a way with words that really touch the heart and encourage, my dear! Sarah, keep serving the King just as you are right now, you are so precious in His sight!! He seeks after you, so continue to seek after Him!!! Love you so much!! MLE<br />~EllieEllienoreply@blogger.com