tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33561357.post2278235328628392546..comments2023-09-27T04:12:03.861-04:00Comments on Mel's World: Get Out of That Pit - Chapter 1Mel's World with Melissa Mashburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09811037129669411510noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33561357.post-75082184222956655842011-05-31T02:48:05.671-04:002011-05-31T02:48:05.671-04:00Love this book. So glad I found this site where we...Love this book. So glad I found this site where we can share our thoughts and get more out of it by experiencing others ideas and insights.<br /><br />ThanksLynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11639110406972449082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33561357.post-29151517047809530142011-05-31T02:43:44.152-04:002011-05-31T02:43:44.152-04:00Did this study a couple years ago. Once again, eve...Did this study a couple years ago. Once again, even though I promised myself I would not go there again... here I am stuck in the ugliness I still somehow consider comfortable. Lord help me to awaken enough to get this change into a lifestyle and not just another good read that doesn't make a permanent change.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11639110406972449082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33561357.post-88061262582541711682008-02-08T15:04:00.000-05:002008-02-08T15:04:00.000-05:00Yay my book has come, and I am on Chapter 3 now an...Yay my book has come, and I am on Chapter 3 now and it's so good. I had never seen Psalm 40 so clearly before, I had no idea of what Beth Moore herself had been through. I've had dreams of 'pits' over the years and never truly seen the significance. It's interesting because this year I felt that I was 'stuck' and God was saying - it's a year of change and to DO something, not stay in THAT place adn I am doing something and the wheels are moving. Thanks for starting us on this book Mel, I was so chuffed!A Captured Reflectionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07375557556508701793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33561357.post-51016337383042254842008-01-19T20:39:00.000-05:002008-01-19T20:39:00.000-05:00Great study you are doing.Great study you are doing.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33561357.post-7391551023801227082008-01-19T17:02:00.000-05:002008-01-19T17:02:00.000-05:00Got my book and read Chapter 1. I found it interes...Got my book and read Chapter 1. I found it interesting that a pit doesn't have to do necessarily with a sin.<BR/><BR/>I am afraid my pit is "so close I can't see it" because I can relate to the feeling stuck and a loss of vision but I chalked that up to motherhood.<BR/><BR/>I am anxious to continue reading and digesting to see what God reveals to me through this.<BR/>Smiles!Zaankalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656363440368599835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33561357.post-84379587618185779432008-01-18T06:09:00.000-05:002008-01-18T06:09:00.000-05:00Ok FINALLY I read the first chapter !! AND I LOVE...Ok <I>FINALLY</I> I read the first chapter !! AND I LOVED IT. I think this is going to be a really great book. I'm already half way through chapter two as well so I'll be READY for Wednesday !! <BR/><BR/>I think I'm in a few pits ... can you be in more than one pit or are you just in the same pit for multiple reasons ?! :) There are certainly areas in my life where I feel stuck !! I'm looking forward to learning how to get unstuck !!Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703184796850969105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33561357.post-46783261962883692122008-01-17T21:32:00.000-05:002008-01-17T21:32:00.000-05:00Hi Melissa,I've seen you on a few of the blogs tha...Hi Melissa,<BR/>I've seen you on a few of the blogs that I visit and thought I would pop in for a visit. You have a beautiful blog and I love how God's presence is on it. I have this book but have not read it yet but it looked like something I would like when I got it. Thanks for sharing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03187046701009700323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33561357.post-77931824232793172742008-01-17T19:00:00.000-05:002008-01-17T19:00:00.000-05:00Hey Melissa what a great idea! I started reading t...Hey Melissa what a great idea! I started reading this book a few weeks ago! I'm not very far because I've been so busy...so I'll have to join you!<BR/><BR/>I've been in a pit, by both crawling in and being pushed! Currently I'm in a pit-I can always tell because I pull away from my friends...but I find as I grow I do tend to spend less time down in the mucky mire!sharon brobsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05886459608541959680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33561357.post-1898725175235755622008-01-17T14:36:00.000-05:002008-01-17T14:36:00.000-05:00Great choice, Mel! Really Inspired! I can't wait t...Great choice, Mel! Really Inspired! I can't wait to get going on this book!<BR/><BR/>First, I like what you highlighted......"I've come to the conclusion that vastly more people are miserable than not (Amen Sister!). Far more feel defeated than victorius." ...and I would add that it leads to all sorts of artificial behavior which causes disconnects within the Body Of Christ.<BR/><BR/>1)Have been, I would be tempted to say I am not in one right now, but, as I thought about it, I realize there IS an area that I am working on climbing out of that pit...with the Lord of course. I guess until I can look around and see the mountaintop view in this regard, I would have to say, yup it's a pit! You know...I'm thinking we can be in lots of pits...what do you think? <BR/><BR/>2)Mobile, huh? I don't think you can avoid taking it with you can you? At least in my experience - mobile, sure. No masking for me...I am NOT good at that! :) it is something of a mixed blessing! <BR/><BR/>3) Here's the deal, I can't stand myself when I am like that - so my cure is prayerfully find somemone in my orb to serve, to help, & it brings me out of the pit, sometimes it is a long process, but it works!<BR/><BR/>4) boredom - NOT an issue! :) Thank goodness!<BR/><BR/>Sorry so long, Mel! :( Thanks for what you are doing! I can tell you are having a blast!She Rose Uphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04468898873508947166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33561357.post-12519487726868293832008-01-17T13:18:00.000-05:002008-01-17T13:18:00.000-05:00I'm doing my Beth Moore study at church. I was jus...I'm doing my Beth Moore study at church. I was just there last night and she is so great. She talked about Zechariah being told by Gabriel that he would have a son. What a sense of humor she has. Hope everyone enjoys this study you're doing together!Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18440602705415606589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33561357.post-54438353757816308162008-01-17T12:06:00.000-05:002008-01-17T12:06:00.000-05:00I read this last March after being "pushed" in a p...I read this last March after being "pushed" in a pit. It was so wonderful I had to come back. Thank you Melissa for hosting this!!<BR/><BR/>1) Yes I think I may be in a pit--stuck for sure.<BR/><BR/>2) Yes my mobile pit of approval comes along sometimes.<BR/><BR/>3) Self-absorption and approval go hand in hand, I believe.<BR/><BR/>4) I really do not feel bored. There is much I look forward to every day. But I do feel stuck in that some of my habits of discipline do not seem to be improving as I wish they would.<BR/><BR/>5) Why are you downcast, o my soul? Put your hope in God. Where can I go and meet with God?<BR/><BR/>Thanks again for this. I SO look forward to reading others' responses and growing together in the Truth!<BR/>Much love in Christ,<BR/>HollyHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00794673914973256109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33561357.post-18802482939890227202008-01-17T11:16:00.000-05:002008-01-17T11:16:00.000-05:00I ordered my book off amazon...will have to wait f...I ordered my book off amazon...will have to wait for it. But I did read all of your post.. I can´t wait to get into the book. Even without reading the first chapter I was looking <BR/>1. I identify with all 3 points. I am in a pit. I have been in a pit and I know that I can grown through it!!! hahaha<BR/><BR/>2.I tend to put up a good mask. When I am in the pit I often find too hurtful to share, but I am getting better!<BR/><BR/>3. It´s very easy to get self absorbed in the pit. It´s good to remember always that others are often worse off than me.<BR/><BR/>4.I tend to pull back away from everything and everyone with I get into the pit... I kinda of said that before for question 2!<BR/><BR/>5.He put a new song into my mouth.<BR/><BR/>I haven´t even got the book yet but as you seen I am already being blessed. Thanks for hosting this Mel.Allyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17035271053040542922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33561357.post-89195356911912433022008-01-17T11:12:00.000-05:002008-01-17T11:12:00.000-05:00Well, I got my book and read the acknowledgements ...Well, I got my book and read the acknowledgements and 1st chapter. <BR/><BR/>I was in a horrible pit back in the 80's. For me, having been in that pit for about 1 1/2 years, when MY LORD finally got me out of that pit I was determined NEVER.....and I mean NEVER to get back into one again. When I begin to feel my feet slipping and the musk beginning to get between my toes I immediately GET OUT!!!<BR/><BR/>I thought her comment about moving the RV in the living room with us was really good. I know so many people who do that. Christ has offered us abundant life. It's up to us to choose whether to walk in abundant life or dwell in the pit.<BR/><BR/>Looking forward to the next chapters and the comments. I think it is so wonderful you are doing this and I know MANY will come out of their pits.<BR/>SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11360047123820906113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33561357.post-63618920853000447192008-01-16T22:30:00.000-05:002008-01-16T22:30:00.000-05:00Awesome!I sure wish I could be at Panera with all!...Awesome!<BR/>I sure wish I could be at Panera with all!!!<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>SuePraise and Coffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273673325959351521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33561357.post-52915087518078649092008-01-16T22:25:00.000-05:002008-01-16T22:25:00.000-05:00Looking forward to climbing out of the pit togethe...Looking forward to climbing out of the pit together!<BR/>Adios amiga.Ivy Vega from www.ivysmind.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12614765420259792416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33561357.post-68226864644334012002008-01-16T21:04:00.000-05:002008-01-16T21:04:00.000-05:00Congrats on your big win today! I think I'll send...Congrats on your big win today! I think I'll send you "What Happens When Women Walk in Faith." Just e-mail me your mailing address~<BR/>Lysa@Proverbs31.org<BR/><BR/>Blessings and happy writing for that article-Lysa TerKeursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04580756193466146575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33561357.post-20826599562564008332008-01-16T19:44:00.000-05:002008-01-16T19:44:00.000-05:00Oh how exciting, I can sense your excitement!Oh how exciting, I can sense your excitement!MamaGeek @ Works For Ushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09563543041234527282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33561357.post-76224107547889203672008-01-16T19:24:00.000-05:002008-01-16T19:24:00.000-05:00Oh I too have to get the book yet!!, Yes I have be...Oh I too have to get the book yet!!, Yes I have been in some past pits that were hard to get out of, But He is faithful!! Have more to climb out of :) This will be good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33561357.post-77418167437231316782008-01-16T19:15:00.000-05:002008-01-16T19:15:00.000-05:00It was an awesome morning. I can't wait for chapt...It was an awesome morning. I can't wait for chapter 2, Love, JulesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33561357.post-91441202612337735892008-01-16T18:26:00.000-05:002008-01-16T18:26:00.000-05:00I've ordered my book, so hope it comes soon. Just...I've ordered my book, so hope it comes soon. Just reading your post, and I'm thinking - I'm Eeyore, total pit dweller today...hurry up book, come soon...I need to get out of my pit fast!!A Captured Reflectionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07375557556508701793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33561357.post-15217922522133826052008-01-16T17:42:00.000-05:002008-01-16T17:42:00.000-05:00I stopped by from Mari's blog and have just ordere...I stopped by from Mari's blog and have just ordered my book. I haven't received it yet, so I'll be doing some catching up, but I'll be reading your comments.<BR/>Thanks!Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03458110831930610293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33561357.post-62828054860841966212008-01-16T17:06:00.000-05:002008-01-16T17:06:00.000-05:00Ok ... I was only able to get to the bookstore yes...Ok ... I was only able to get to the bookstore yesterday to get my book and I (breifly) started reading it last night but haven't finished the chapter yet. Actually, I've only just read the acknowledgments and forward so far !! So ... I am not going to read the rest of your post ( I just read your intro ! ) until I finish the chapter this afternoon and then later I'll be back to post my "real" comment !! I'm excited about this !!!Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703184796850969105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33561357.post-14980285282566883902008-01-16T16:44:00.000-05:002008-01-16T16:44:00.000-05:00I have nothing to say this week! I ordered my boo...I have nothing to say this week! I ordered my book online and am waiting for it - I will hopefully be catching up by next week.Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06289456727508305342noreply@blogger.com