tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post4686473051965684230..comments2022-12-08T08:55:26.122-08:00Comments on sixinthesticks: Tainted: Concrete Words {Guest-Host}Nacolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00895935638466741365noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post-30749244537516523942013-09-22T23:31:16.599-07:002013-09-22T23:31:16.599-07:00this is so beautifully expressed~ so perfectly vis...this is so beautifully expressed~ so perfectly visualizedthefisherladynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post-88909468787251500612013-07-09T13:23:59.954-07:002013-07-09T13:23:59.954-07:00Ruth, thank you for your tender vulnerability. For...Ruth, thank you for your tender vulnerability. For sharing this piece of your story and of the God who loves you, calls you, hears you and sees you. And the way you've woven your story with that of Isaiah is powerful...I've never understood it this way before. Bless you on your journey of continuing to receive his love. This was so beautiful, Ruth.Ashley Tolins Larkinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post-66758031041579318362013-07-04T04:07:38.197-07:002013-07-04T04:07:38.197-07:00Aren't we just always, always there? Thank you...Aren't we just always, always there? Thank you for reading and for taking the time to comment, I truly appreciate your words :-)Ruth Poveyhttp://ruthpovey.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post-10189732743559382512013-07-04T04:05:46.302-07:002013-07-04T04:05:46.302-07:00Isn't is so tough when you don't feel it? ...Isn't is so tough when you don't feel it? It's the holding on to how God sees us.. but it's so easy to lose sight of that. Thank you for reading, Joy and I'm so glad you linked up. God is certainly sending you, with your honest and courageous writing. That's why it feels so frightening :-) xxRuth Poveyhttp://ruthpovey.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post-34513321619232312782013-07-04T04:02:02.417-07:002013-07-04T04:02:02.417-07:00Thank you so much Karin.. polishing the ending did...Thank you so much Karin.. polishing the ending didn't feel right, when I am so very unpolished myself! Healing is a long road, isn't it? And I know those days when all you can do is mouth the words. Lots of love to you Karin, it's so lovely to get to know you xRuth Poveyhttp://ruthpovey.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post-58280011961829554432013-07-04T03:57:58.695-07:002013-07-04T03:57:58.695-07:00Ah I love it when I make you cry! Love you lots Mr...Ah I love it when I make you cry! Love you lots Mrs, thank you xxRuth Poveyhttp://ruthpovey.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post-1711481759359043472013-07-04T03:57:27.021-07:002013-07-04T03:57:27.021-07:00I'm so glad to meet you Laura, thank you for r...I'm so glad to meet you Laura, thank you for reading. All we can do sometimes is give God those broken pieces and trust him to create something good out of them - and it blows me away when he doesRuth Poveyhttp://ruthpovey.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post-47141321466466599992013-07-03T17:32:44.541-07:002013-07-03T17:32:44.541-07:00Thank you for introducing me to Ruth, Nacole. She ...Thank you for introducing me to Ruth, Nacole. She shares such a deep heart-story. Isn't it amazing how God uses these broken places in us to reach out to others? Thank you.Laura Boggesshttp://lauraboggess.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post-71651727711134230962013-07-03T02:17:11.785-07:002013-07-03T02:17:11.785-07:00This is so amazing I literally could not hold back...This is so amazing I literally could not hold back the tears. I have seen you come a long way from the girl you used to be and I am so proud to know the woman you are today. Love you Mrs Povey! xxSabrinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post-86013953203745294282013-07-02T09:10:35.332-07:002013-07-02T09:10:35.332-07:00The beauty of getting to know someone one post at ...The beauty of getting to know someone one post at a time is that you get to really look at each piece of the puzzle that is them. Ruth, this part of you was handed over to us with such raw vulnerability and trust, and your courage keeps stirring my willingness to keep pursuing healing. And thank you, thank you, thank you for your very real, very honest end. Thank you for not polishing the conclusion. I needed that today when my surrender is more the mouthing of words than the willingness to turn my heart in full trust.Karin Deavernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post-27304857594192203862013-07-02T07:36:36.479-07:002013-07-02T07:36:36.479-07:00Dear Ruth, this is a searingly honest post that re...Dear Ruth, this is a searingly honest post that reveals a tender, vulnerable heart which is gaining strength to live as an overcomer by God's grace. So much here resonates with me. The sense of unworhiness can seep so deep into our souls that we truly need an Isaiah type revelation of grace to change it. <br /><br /><br />Redemption and forgiveness are secured at the cross, paid in blood. But sanctification takes a lifetime and involves daily surrender. We may never feel good inside, yet God reassures us that He sees us that way - whole, healed and beautiful in His sight. <br /><br /><br />And He is already sending you, my friend, via your beautiful transparency, your open prose, to reach others who need to hear about His saving grace. Keep on keeping on! Bless you :) xxxJoy Lentonhttp://www.wordsofjoy75.blogspot.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post-53588041707361313492013-07-02T05:56:04.577-07:002013-07-02T05:56:04.577-07:00A beautiful story of redemption, Ruth. And that tu...A beautiful story of redemption, Ruth. And that turning back toward Him? Yes, I get that. I was there. I am always there. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing your story.Michelle DeRushahttp://michellederusha.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post-5374281571109604752013-07-02T04:13:47.933-07:002013-07-02T04:13:47.933-07:00Oh Jen, I pray along with you - so many broken gir...Oh Jen, I pray along with you - so many broken girls in the world. So glad you stopped by and thank you for your comment, lovely to hear from youRuth Poveyhttp://ruthpovey.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post-27173993167954812752013-07-02T04:12:16.651-07:002013-07-02T04:12:16.651-07:00I think you are so right and there's something...I think you are so right and there's something so exciting about that willing surrender! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment, Kelli, I really appreciate your encouragement!Ruth Poveyhttp://ruthpovey.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post-29463794869954675922013-07-01T11:43:14.905-07:002013-07-01T11:43:14.905-07:00I know some young ladies in the same position, and...I know some young ladies in the same position, and I pray for them to know for themselves the overwhelming depth of God's love. I pray truth will banish the lie of the God who judges harshly. Thank you for reminding me today how deep their need is, how deep my need is. :)Jennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post-75644027018638524542013-07-01T09:38:16.302-07:002013-07-01T09:38:16.302-07:00oh, Ruth. you have shared such an intimate story. ...oh, Ruth. you have shared such an intimate story. thank you for telling this part of your journey, for indeed, i relate to you well.<br /><br /><br />Love gentles us into that 'here am I, send me', doesn't He? going that other road - that 'God who judges harshly' road - never ends in free and willing surrender, i think. perhaps submission, perhaps obligation, but not the same thing as joyful yielding.<br /><br /><br />beautiful work, friend. beautiful.kelli woodfordhttp://jasonandkelliwoodford.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com