Comments on: NOT YET

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 17:59:35 +0000

In reply to Lisa. Love how that teacher instilled in them this positive thought. Sign of a good teacher!

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 17:58:45 +0000

In reply to Tonya Crittenden. I agree with you about the word just. I find BUT is another one to listen for in my inner talk. Not yet DOES carry hope and excitement. Glad you found it useful and thanks for commenting.

By: Tonya Crittenden

Tonya Crittenden — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 12:09:14 +0000

I love the attitude shift these two little words can bring about.

Here is just one little word that I am careful about how I use: “just.” As in, “I’m JUST a housewife, or __________ .” It implies two errors. 1. Being a housewife or _____ is not noble though all (unsinful) work is noble. And 2. It defines me by what I do, not whose I am.

I love how “not yet” carries an air of excitement, it’s (whatever “it” is) is close.

Great, simple attitude check. Thanks

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 05:42:21 +0000

I love this! My twins had a math teacher in middle school who would not let the students ever say ” I can’t do this” or “I don’t understand this.” They would have to say “I can’t do this yet,” or “I don’t understand this yet.” If they didn’t say it right the first time, she would just smile, and patiently wait for them to say it again with the “yet” attached. It was amazing how much that small word changed their whole mindset and confidence about their learning!

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 23:17:56 +0000

In reply to Dorothy. Hello Dorothy! so great to meet you and glad this post encouraged you. I know as a mom of three adult kids i think it is harder now than when they were younger. No one prepares you for parenting adult kids, do they? Praying for you!!

By: Dorothy

Dorothy — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 20:18:05 +0000

“Not yet!” Oh, such encouragement I found here today Jean. My biggest “not yet” today is my 48 year old son that is not walking with the Lord and suffered two strokes this week. My mother’s heart is heavy and I found encouragement today. Thank you Jean. I look forward to returning to read more.

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 15:33:18 +0000

In reply to Elizabeth H Cottrell.

HI Elizabeth, I about flipped in my chair when I read Emily’s email this morning and saw this post was listed. WOW – so grateful. Thanks for your kind words too – they mean a lot to me!

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 15:32:04 +0000

In reply to Lisa Anne Tindal. Thanks for Commenting, Lisa! Isn't it amazing how two simple words can transform us?

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 15:31:08 +0000

In reply to Joanne Viola. Hi Joanna! So glad you too felt the power in these two simple words. I know it was given me encouragement.

By: Elizabeth H Cottrell

Elizabeth H Cottrell — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 14:38:12 +0000

Once again, Jean, you have taken the ordinary — these two simple words — and transformed them into a holy tool for creating sacred space and much-needed balm for our troubled souls. Thank you.

And I hope you saw that Emily P. Freeman shares this post in her weekly newsletter.

By: Lisa Anne Tindal

Lisa Anne Tindal — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 12:01:26 +0000

Not yet, the opposite of longingly asking why or when. Not yet’s answer isn’t always oh, finally…it may be oh, I see now why not.

Thanks for reminding me not to panic.

By: Joanne Viola

Joanne Viola — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 11:28:51 +0000

Two simple words which bring such powerful hope. Thank you for sharing this!

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 17:39:39 +0000

In reply to Lisa notes. Hope these two simple words bring you hope and encouragement this week, Lisa.

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 17:39:04 +0000

In reply to Nancy Ruegg. tow simple yet powerful words. I am glad they encouraged you - I know I won't be forgetting them!

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 17:38:13 +0000

In reply to Martha J Orlando. Isn't it amazing how powerful these two words are? Good to add to our hearts! Have a super weekend, Martha

By: Lisa notes

Lisa notes — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 17:48:26 +0000

How powerful these two words are! I’ll try saying “not yet” more often this week and see how it shifts my attitude.

By: Nancy Ruegg

Nancy Ruegg — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 23:04:08 +0000

It’s amazing how too little words like “not yet” can completely change our perspective! And I love that phrase, “holy anticipation of new birth.” It too provides superb encouragement of things yet to come. Thank you for a fresh breeze of hope, Jean!

By: Martha J Orlando

Martha J Orlando — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 12:06:19 +0000

I love how you’ve offered these two simple words as a banner of hope flying high in our thoughts and dreams. Certainly, we can live life more positively if we remember we’re a work in progress, and God’s “not yet” is all we need to thrive.
Blessings!