Comments on Lemonade Makin' Mama: It all depends on how you frame it.

Absolutely! That's why we have to look from th...

2012-01-16T12:34:19.108-08:00

Absolutely! That's why we have to look from the filter of God's word. Simple answer but hard to do.
God's still cookin on me too.

I too wear my heart on my sleeve and often wish I ...

2012-01-16T06:25:01.356-08:00

I too wear my heart on my sleeve and often wish I could be a different person because it seems to get me into trouble or hurt more often than not.
I have been following your blog for quite sometime but have never commented until today. I am in the exact same place you are...feeling kicked when I'm down, isolating myself from everyone and everything. I admittedly struggle with my faith for a number of reasons, so I lean on my Momma who has unwavering faith despite all she's been through in her life...and without going into details I can safely say it's been a huge test for her and a lesser person would have abandoned God countless times over. I am angry with God at the moment...trying to work through some things that have brought me such pain in my soul I can't begin to put it accurately into words. Re-framing my thoughts and perspective? I'll give it a shot because anywhere in my thoughts has to be better than where I am now. Thank you for so openly sharing your heart with all of us anonymous people that visit your blog regularly. You are NOT alone.
Sending you much love xo

I can totally relate to this, too. It's diffic...

2012-01-15T17:16:46.671-08:00

I can totally relate to this, too. It's difficult when your mind just kind of does this without stopping to think --it feels out of our control but of course it really isn't. Thanks for your honesty and insight! And I hope you are able to work through this and come out the other side better.

My husband does this often. I totally agree! Som...

2012-01-14T19:06:29.665-08:00

My husband does this often. I totally agree! Sometimes I think you have to learn to just let things go, but it is easier said than done. My husband and I had a great discussion of your post. Thanks for sharing.

i struggle. struggle. struggle with this. sigh. i ...

2012-01-14T16:53:22.584-08:00

i struggle. struggle. struggle with this. sigh. i think we all do...and if you need an encourager, feel free to email me! :)

love you, girl!

A book that has helped me with how I think is '...

2012-01-13T17:02:49.859-08:00

A book that has helped me with how I think is 'Loving God with all your Mind' by Elizabeth George. She pointed me to verses such as Phil 4:8 which tells us to think on what is TRUE. Hard to do, but so life-changing. All the best.

absolutely. and i also agree that God's curren...

2012-01-13T13:05:29.783-08:00

absolutely. and i also agree that God's current work on you must indeed be important. He won't allow pain that can't have some gain. and since you're trying to trust in Him & be led by Him, you'll experience that gain. i just hope & pray for you it's sooner rather than later :)

Keep that Chin up. 2012 is going to be Awesome. I&...

2012-01-13T08:31:20.539-08:00

Keep that Chin up. 2012 is going to be Awesome. I'm one that has a hard time choosing from all the different FRAMES. Changing your Frame is easier said than done. Keep Trying. You aren't Alone. :) Thanks for Sharing. I love your Blog and your spiritual Out look on all you do. Keep God as part of each Frame you choose and everything will work out just fine.

Hugs to you, Sasha. Maybe God lets you go through...

2012-01-12T23:09:06.499-08:00

Hugs to you, Sasha. Maybe God lets you go through these times to learn these lessons because He knows you will share His encouragement with all of us! Love your words, love you!

I so need this post right.this.minute! I have to f...

2012-01-12T20:26:37.973-08:00

I so need this post right.this.minute! I have to fly tomorrow and I do not like to fly. My heart races, I dread the whole thing and have to pray through panic attacks. I have been praying, asking God to help me get through this. I want to enjoy flying, not hate it. I have been framing this whole situation wrong. I just wrote down, "flying is fun and exciting". I know for some people it is, so I am going to fake it until I make it. Sasha, you help me so much!!!

Sasha, Thank you sooo very much for not only your ...

2012-01-12T18:03:44.505-08:00

Sasha, Thank you sooo very much for not only your recent posts and photos but every day postings! I type not only for myself but for many many other women who are out there also reading and enjoying your blogs. We have laughed, we have cried, we have been in awe and we have been inspired. You have shown us, taught us, shared with us new ideas, new pathways, new photos, new recipes, and more. You have put onto the screen what we have or are living, what we have thought whether it is ourselves, a family member , a friend or neighbor......

Our God is an awesome God. It is his plan and his timeline. He puts us in different situations at different times for us to be strengthen or to use us for the strength of others. We sometimes wonder why Lord? We need sometimes to just sit back and see why and what the Lord is doing? Sometimes it is Satan but sometimes it is the Lord.....

As I read the comments before mine, I see that many many other women are going through the same thing. Whether they can put it into words or are able to share it, just think if your postings help or sheds light onto one woman! You have made me rethink of my situation in a whole other light and I will stop thinking the negative one sided way that I have been thinking for the last 2 years, the last 6 months and especially the last 3 months. Every time I see a frame, picture frame, door frame, mirror frame, I will see my life in a difference hue. I will no longer hide, walk on egg shells, be afraid, be ashamed.... All because you had the courage to open up, to reframe your thinking. For all this ... I thank you .. and give you HUGE hugs.

Love you !!!!!!!

Love your thoughts. Yes, I totally know what you m...

2012-01-12T13:15:28.468-08:00

Love your thoughts. Yes, I totally know what you mean. Hang in there and thanks for sharing. Such a good reminder to take a peek at the frame that surrounds! HE's got this and you. :)

Sasha~This is the first time I've ever left yo...

2012-01-12T12:54:18.119-08:00

Sasha~This is the first time I've ever left you a message, although I should have done it countless times~considering all the days that God brought me here to you; knowing that YOU would have an encouraging word for me. I know so many of us can relate to the "wilderness" place you've found yourself in. All of us are allowed some time there. Just remember that by you being so transparent and wearing your heart on your sleeve, you're are a huge part of countless lives, and such a huge inspiration. You'll be in my prayers~Thank you for such a beautiful place to come to~

Loved it and needed to hear it today :-)!

2012-01-12T11:39:00.676-08:00

Loved it and needed to hear it today :-)!

Very, very true. That Beth Moore is pretty spot on...

2012-01-12T10:04:02.363-08:00

Very, very true. That Beth Moore is pretty spot on!! LOVE her. And you. You are doing great. Life is hard. Trying to not wallow in the hard, but see the good is very admirable.

Oh my stars.... your etsy stuff is beyond cute. Love it.

I don't remember where I read this but it has ...

2012-01-12T08:49:50.287-08:00

I don't remember where I read this but it has helped me. . .

Our attitude towards a troublesome event changes the way we think and the way we feel.

ATTITUDE leads to THOUGHTS lead to FEELINGS

Attitude: This is a tragedy.
Thoughts: This is terrible.
Feelings: Depression or despair

Attitude: This is a big problem.
Thoughts: I can’t cope.
Feelings: Stressed out

Attitude: This is a challenge.
Thoughts: I can handle this.
Feelings: Interested

Attitude: This is a lesson.
Thoughts: I need this.
Feelings: Gratitude

Attitude: This is an opportunity.
Thoughts: I love this.
Feelings: Exhilarated

I love your table! Matches your new ring. Keep y...

2012-01-12T08:38:02.323-08:00

I love your table! Matches your new ring. Keep your chin up Sasha. I've been reading quite awhile now but never comment.
I just bought your heart necklace, I love it!

Thank you for writing this down, and that amazing ...

2012-01-12T08:36:36.318-08:00

Thank you for writing this down, and that amazing Beth Moore quote! I am dealing with similar hurts right now as well and learning the best thing I can do for myself is not to assume things. Focus on the truth of the situation at hand and not read into it. A post about it all will surly be coming soon. Thank you for being so encouraging!
Sara
www.greatwidenowhere.blogspot.com

I hope things get easier and better for you soon. ...

2012-01-12T06:48:23.503-08:00

I hope things get easier and better for you soon. Love all your new creations!

I so get it. I could make my life SO much less com...

2012-01-12T06:37:49.964-08:00

I so get it.
I could make my life SO much less complicated if I was able to turn off my 'hamster wheel' thoughts. But you know, all this hard stuff is gonna turn out beautiful. Keep seeking Him, and it will be good. I will be praying for you.
And your new Etsy goodies . . . are SCRUMPTIOUS!

I always enjoy your sunny outlook on life. I under...

2012-01-12T06:02:58.466-08:00

I always enjoy your sunny outlook on life. I understand what you are talking about - praying peace over you today:)

I hope things get better for you really soon! It ...

2012-01-12T05:58:18.683-08:00

I hope things get better for you really soon! It is hard when our feelings get hurt (especially from those we love) to see the big picture of what is really going on! I think we have all been there at some time in our lives!

Nancy

Oh yeah, it's all in the way you look at it. ...

2012-01-12T05:19:54.657-08:00

Oh yeah, it's all in the way you look at it. Praying peace and resolution for you today.

Yes, by the power of the Holy Spirit we can change...

2012-01-12T04:39:41.268-08:00

Yes, by the power of the Holy Spirit we can change our frame, perspective, thought life. It is not easy. In a marriage book I recently read one of the exercises was to get an index card and on one side write: STOP! THINK! and on the other side write out Phil 4:4-7 or you could put the Isaiah verse you are praying. I have struggled with this my whole life, and I am finally doing this and it is working. Fight the good fight of faith and run the race, you will finish well with His grace!

What an amazing way to phrase things. I totally ge...

2012-01-12T04:31:08.893-08:00

What an amazing way to phrase things. I totally get it... and do the very same thing; feel more hurt by my thoughts and fretting and what-iffing, than the reality.

Taking thoughts captive, such a struggle for me. Thank you so much for sharing your pain, this has been enlightening. I need to re-frame my own perspective.

Praying peace fills you, and resolution of the pain.