tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post1735855499279256616..comments2023-12-29T16:13:47.863-08:00Comments on Walking Well With God: When You Don't Feel Eloquent EnoughBev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-5390525607829001292015-09-24T07:24:18.105-07:002015-09-24T07:24:18.105-07:00Kristine,
I don't know why I always feel like ...Kristine,<br />I don't know why I always feel like I have to add to or elaborate on what Jesus said?? I am learning, more and more, that His word is sufficient and sometimes the less I say the better. Paul's words really spoke to me...so glad they spoke to you as well!<br />Blessings friend,<br />BevBev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-5233886823933768752015-09-24T07:22:23.728-07:002015-09-24T07:22:23.728-07:00Megan,
I always felt weak when it came to evangeli...Megan,<br />I always felt weak when it came to evangelism. I didn't feel like that was one of my "gifts". Paul's words really helped me to step back and see that, like you said, we need only share the Truth and then let the Holy Spirit work!<br />Blessings,<br />BevBev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-36756654189013499432015-09-24T04:16:14.710-07:002015-09-24T04:16:14.710-07:00Oh Bev, I know exactly what you mean! This is such...Oh Bev, I know exactly what you mean! This is such an awesome thought - let Jesus have the last word. I often do just what you describe. I try to craft my words in just the right way to sound eloquent, thinking that's going to be what draws people to Him. But God's Word is alive, and it is those words and His precious Holy Spirit that draw people to Him. Thank you so much for this reminder today. I truly spoke to my heart:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13583882223155444612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-1096418213145173232015-09-23T14:10:01.572-07:002015-09-23T14:10:01.572-07:00I love this. Lately, I've been meditating on h...I love this. Lately, I've been meditating on how the Holy Spirit is our helper. One area that I've been asking for His help in is evangelism. I know that I have His truth and His power in me which is all I need to share the gospel, but so often I get into conversations with people and I freeze. This is something I need to remember - I don't need to use eloquence and perfect articulation in my speech. I just need to share truth. Meganhttp://www.servinghimtogether.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-58364439940276541972015-09-23T11:19:27.491-07:002015-09-23T11:19:27.491-07:00Ifeoma,
Yes, indeed, so glad there's no eloque...Ifeoma,<br />Yes, indeed, so glad there's no eloquence test to pass. In fact, I am greatly encouraged that God loves to use the seemingly flawed person in order to greatly further His Kingdom. Joining with you as we allow the Holy Spirit to work through us...<br />Blessings to you sweet friend,<br />BevBev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-2920759401066569392015-09-23T03:59:27.867-07:002015-09-23T03:59:27.867-07:00Hello Bev. I am glad we don't need to fill out...Hello Bev. I am glad we don't need to fill out an eloquence form or go for a speech test before we are enrolled into God's Kingdom else we would have to leave for Big time politicians!<br /><br />This is a lovely piece you have written. Thank you for allowing the Holy Spirit work through you. Simply listening and allowing the Holy Spirit moderate our conversation is wisdom.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your experience, friend.<br />Blessings to you Bev.<br />Ifeoma Samuelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10170617762099608583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-31611955752030793652015-09-23T02:49:43.007-07:002015-09-23T02:49:43.007-07:00Rebekah,
First, let me say, "Welcome!" ...Rebekah,<br />First, let me say, "Welcome!" So good to have you here. Like you, what Paul wrote about hit me like a ton of bricks (in a good way). For so long, I've put the emphasis on Me and My ability or inability. This has freed me tremendously...by leaving the "power" to change in the hands of the Holy Spirit, I am more free to let God flow through me vs. work on words that come from me. So glad you found encouragement and you have encouraged me greatly!<br />Blessings,<br />BevBev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-8733403782194863432015-09-22T18:54:18.469-07:002015-09-22T18:54:18.469-07:00This is my first time visiting your blog, Bev. I l...This is my first time visiting your blog, Bev. I love what you expressed here, especially these words, which Mary also mentioned in her comment: "I don't know about you, but to me, that was a huge relief to know that someone else's coming to faith or growing in faith is not dependent upon my intellectual or oratorical ability. It doesn't depend on how beautifully my words flow onto the paper. It is really about sharing Christ (THE Word) and His words and then let the result be marked by the convincing demonstration of power by the Holy Spirit."<br /><br />What you say is so true. When I rely upon the Holy Spirit and not my own "ability" or "eloquence," His grace is able to flow through me, unhindered. Thank you so much for sharing this encouragement. <br />Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-67922354871311604542015-09-22T17:19:42.539-07:002015-09-22T17:19:42.539-07:00Thanks Mary,
I love having you here :) So far a g...Thanks Mary,<br />I love having you here :) So far a good week!<br />Blessings to you this week,<br />BevBev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-30487976336110054822015-09-22T04:35:16.985-07:002015-09-22T04:35:16.985-07:00YOU are doing that too and I love coming to visit ...YOU are doing that too and I love coming to visit you here every week!!! Hope your week has started off well.Mary Geisenhttp://www.passagethroughgrace.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-1192357557549870842015-09-20T04:02:11.897-07:002015-09-20T04:02:11.897-07:00Hi Nancy,
So good to have you here!! I can't ...Hi Nancy,<br />So good to have you here!! I can't tell you how much your kind words made my day :) Thank you for the encouragement to keep writing from my heart as honestly and openly as I am able. It was so encouraging for me to read about Paul and his struggles. God can use all of us if we just allow Him to! I was dusting my piano the other day and I thought of you...I really need to try to "tickle the ivories" more often instead of just dusting them lol. Welcome...<br />Blessings,<br />Bev xxBev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-41244987018365924862015-09-19T13:05:45.768-07:002015-09-19T13:05:45.768-07:00Hello, Bev! I just finished reading one of your c...Hello, Bev! I just finished reading one of your comments over at (in)courage, and decided this is the day to visit you here! You and I follow three of the same blogs, and I often admire your honest, thoughtful, soul-searching comments. You ARE a gifted writer! What a God-incident that I should come to your blog just when you express misgivings about the eloquence of your words. Please know: God IS using you; he's used you to minister to me. For that to continue, I'm becoming a follower, as well! :-) www.nancyaruegg.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13060173405144735663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-8695235856346498692015-09-19T11:30:53.458-07:002015-09-19T11:30:53.458-07:00Mary,
I found great comfort in those thoughts as w...Mary,<br />I found great comfort in those thoughts as well. We are not so unlike Paul...he was a terrific example of how God can use ordinary people who are willing to be channels of the Holy Spirit in order to share the light and hope of Christ. YOU are doing just that!! I'm so glad I found Weekend Whispers :)<br />Blessings,<br />Bev xxBev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-89497506794157420712015-09-19T07:19:19.015-07:002015-09-19T07:19:19.015-07:00I love these words "It doesn't depend on ...I love these words "It doesn't depend on how beautifully my words flow onto the paper. It is really about sharing Christ (THE Word) and His words and then let the result be marked by the convincing demonstration of power by the Holy Spirit." When you shared how Paul is just like you and me until he allowed the Holy Spirit to guide his words and actions, I felt relief that there is hope for me to be a light of Christ for others. Thank you for sharing this at Weekend Whispers.Mary Geisenhttp://www.passagethroughgrace.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-34463806574791265242015-09-19T06:38:36.594-07:002015-09-19T06:38:36.594-07:00Kathryn,
So true...the lesson I learned from this ...Kathryn,<br />So true...the lesson I learned from this encounter was: stay calm; don't panic...instead, PRAY! I felt honored and humbled to be used by the Holy Spirit!<br />Blessings,<br />BevBev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-15608816335954066862015-09-19T04:49:53.429-07:002015-09-19T04:49:53.429-07:00Beautiful reminder that we don't have to have ...Beautiful reminder that we don't have to have the right words. When we stop to pray and let God speak through us, He'll provide the words that need to be heard. Love how you were able to have this wonderful conversation. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01507100563451710777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-87394358823114879612015-09-18T05:06:06.923-07:002015-09-18T05:06:06.923-07:00Bethany,
I'm sure God will give you another op...Bethany,<br />I'm sure God will give you another opportunity...He's pretty generous that way! Another thing I've learned is that it's not a crime to say, "Wait, let me think a moment," which gives you time to call upon the Holy Spirit and see what He brings to mind. Also, if I just plain don't know an answer or am unsure, It's okay to say, "I don't know, but I know someone who does...let me get back to you on that." No crime there either. Glad that the HS and I could encourage you today :) You're not alone...been there!<br />Blessings,<br />BevBev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-22646510542033452112015-09-18T03:55:38.836-07:002015-09-18T03:55:38.836-07:00Bev-
Speaking of the Holy Spirit!! Just yesterday...Bev-<br /><br />Speaking of the Holy Spirit!! Just yesterday a new co-worker pointedly steered the conversation this way. From His view, He is a practicing Catholic but questioning and has lots of mixed beliefs on things. He asked my opinion. Unfortunately (I feel guilty), our time talking was almost up and I said that I wasn't very good at sharing my opinions on the spot because I'm not well-spoken. I can see and trust that other opportunities will come up and the Lord will give me the words and wisdom, but wow did your post apply and enCOURAGE me today. : ) Thank you!!! #DanceWithJesusAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02199889775310006751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-64822966851476521742015-09-18T01:42:24.364-07:002015-09-18T01:42:24.364-07:00Oh Beth,
I have been the scripture bulldozer...plo...Oh Beth,<br />I have been the scripture bulldozer...plowing over those in my path with the Word...somehow thinking more is always better. My children jokingly call me "Bible Lady" (lovingly of course lol). We need the Word, and we need the Holy Spirit in order for convincing to happen. Getting just the right dose of the Word can be our challenge. God will guide us if we trust Him. Love your blog name :)<br />Blessings,<br />BevBev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-13065761662313639812015-09-18T01:39:33.774-07:002015-09-18T01:39:33.774-07:00Beth,
If you were right there with me, then certai...Beth,<br />If you were right there with me, then certainly you felt the panic that I was experiencing. I'm still a work in progress - learning to let the Holy Spirit lead. Thank you for your uplifting words today...they bless me!<br />Love and blessings to you too,<br />BevBev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-21770032970945842452015-09-18T01:37:34.708-07:002015-09-18T01:37:34.708-07:00Abby,
Writers...sheesh...we get all caught up in o...Abby,<br />Writers...sheesh...we get all caught up in our heads and focus on how and what WE want to say. I am learning more to let the Holy Spirit do the leading. I think you do this beautifully! So glad this resonated with you as well...<br />Blessings friend,<br />Bev xxBev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-69295947532407109042015-09-18T01:35:48.723-07:002015-09-18T01:35:48.723-07:00Kathy,
Sometimes I think I need a giant STOP sign ...Kathy,<br />Sometimes I think I need a giant STOP sign in front of my face to get me to pause and pray before I attempt to speak. Thank you so much for your encouraging words...they are a blessing to me!<br />Blessings to you this day,<br />BevBev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-18543643205649810462015-09-18T01:34:22.815-07:002015-09-18T01:34:22.815-07:00Bonnie,
You are so right...the Holy Spirit works o...Bonnie,<br />You are so right...the Holy Spirit works on the writing/speaking end and He also works on the receiving end. In the long run, we are simply to be the messenger. So glad you came by...know you are always welcome!<br />Blessings,<br />BevBev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-58468760491195148202015-09-18T01:32:37.495-07:002015-09-18T01:32:37.495-07:00Michele,
Oh the ugly comparison trap...I don't...Michele,<br />Oh the ugly comparison trap...I don't know a single writer who hasn't fallen prey to it. Paul really taught me a lesson here...so glad that it resonated with you also! Be encouraged!<br />Blessings,<br />BevBev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-26079589923874216182015-09-17T17:40:54.495-07:002015-09-17T17:40:54.495-07:00I am working on that same thing in my life, Bev. I...I am working on that same thing in my life, Bev. I tend to want to load the person down with Scripture, believing that it is sharper than a two-edged sword and will really cut through my conversation clutter. But sometimes I overwhelm people. I'm impatient to see them grab hold of the truth and pressure them rather than letting the Holy Spirit slowly soften their hearts. So I can totally relate and appreciate and admire your sensitivity to the Holy Spirit doing the job, rather than putting all of that weight on your own shoulders. Great thoughts, my friend and thanks for stopping by Messy Marriage! It's nice to meet ya!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156048755652103073noreply@blogger.com