tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8587953922704029833.post5377527791787524299..comments2023-09-29T01:14:17.215-07:00Comments on The Daily Bailey: The struggle to talk to God (even though it should be simple)Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10002878553856506526noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8587953922704029833.post-43333869612913513062015-05-16T07:28:57.713-07:002015-05-16T07:28:57.713-07:00Cara! Of course I remember you, and what a lovely ...Cara! Of course I remember you, and what a lovely surprise and note from you!! Thanks for the kind words, glad the comment gave you a chance to hash some of your own thoughts out. :) Writing is a gift in that way, helps us learn stuff we didn't know. You're so right about the accountability thing. I'm moving in with a Christian roommate and we are already discussing having Bible study/prayer time together. Blessings to you and yours! Say hi to that Kansas husband of yours!Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10002878553856506526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8587953922704029833.post-37877430509109557262015-05-16T07:01:47.297-07:002015-05-16T07:01:47.297-07:00Hey Bailey. Not sure if you remember me, but we w...Hey Bailey. Not sure if you remember me, but we went to Valpo together and had a few psych classes in common. I've read your blog from time to time (found it on my husband, Kory's, Facebook) and this time I wanted to speak up. <br /><br />First, you are definitely not alone. I have had seasons where I was spending an hour or two reading/praying every day. I have had seasons where I did not crack the Bible open for a month. I have always gone to church, but I credit that to Kory. I rarely feel like going and usually do not get much out of it. I learn a lot better by reading/writing than by hearing someone talk at me. I do like the worshiping-Him-together part, though. So I'm glad Kory encourages me to go. <br /><br />The difference between the two seasons for me, I have realized, is accountability. It helps me a lot to be involved in a Bible study where I know someone is going to wonder where I was (if I don't come) and ask me questions about what I read. I love reading Christian books, but they aren't substitute for the Bible. And talking together with others about the Bible is a lot easier than trying to figure out all of the confusing passages by yourself. <br /><br />About praying. You are a writer. I like to think I am a sort of writer. I would highly recommend writing out prayers. A couple of benefits to this: you can read back over them later and actually see Him at work. Also, for me, I think more clearly/slowly as I write. And it feels a lot less like I'm just talking to myself. It's more like I'm writing a letter to Him. Talking out loud works too, but I prefer writing. <br /><br />Just so you know, writing this was rather convicting for me. Again, you are definitely not alone in your struggle. (Quick side note: loved your post about mental health awareness. There also, I can relate. This comment is already insanely long, so I won't go into details. Perhaps another time :))Carahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04037511941220491608noreply@blogger.com