tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post4083686124063170538..comments2024-03-28T20:57:55.651-07:00Comments on Blessed Are The Pure Of Heart: Your Dying Spouse 178 - Something Big {FMF}Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-32767771599975111452016-07-14T15:35:28.058-07:002016-07-14T15:35:28.058-07:00"It's awfully easy to quit doing, and jus..."It's awfully easy to quit doing, and just exist. To become a consumer instead of a builder."<br />It's a terrible tension because "just exist" and being a "builder" are both important roles. I can see how easy just existing is easier or harder for some and the same for being a builder. The challenge is when we are used to only "doing" one or the other. <br />Resting in our identity in a place of silence and solitude can be a spiritual discipline. It is the determined builder who needs a push towards just existing.<br />For the person content to not do anything but exist, it is important to engage and use the gifts and abilities God has given—even if those gifts and abilities are thought to be small.<br />The wrestling match of resting or pressing forward to build is all a form of worship. <br />May God bless your efforts in both existing and building.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00764269683906744357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-22880202026307862772016-07-12T08:33:56.439-07:002016-07-12T08:33:56.439-07:00I'm so sorry to hear about your FIL. Prayers ...I'm so sorry to hear about your FIL. Prayers for you and your spouse. Yes, we can all do something every day. But don't sell yourself short - what you may consider small, another may see as huge! Blessings!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02021062382764679577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-10146512783539627072016-07-10T10:36:13.645-07:002016-07-10T10:36:13.645-07:00The moment your mind goes to the pain you feel, An...The moment your mind goes to the pain you feel, Andrew, move your mind toward the blessings you give to us, your friends and audience. I know that you must be doing that because you persevere against all odds. Praying for your father-in-law and Barbara as well during this scary and hard time. Praying for you daily as well, my friend! Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156048755652103073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-81734481381104599342016-07-08T20:41:28.118-07:002016-07-08T20:41:28.118-07:00Stephanie, you're so right! Go sees each of us... Stephanie, you're so right! Go sees each of us individually; He doesn't compare, and our tasks are ours alone.<br /><br />I am so glad you're here.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-48013191564483166092016-07-08T20:40:05.615-07:002016-07-08T20:40:05.615-07:00Christy, thank you...that kind of reminder really ...Christy, thank you...that kind of reminder really is important. And Strawberry has a new trick; when our neighbour the cop decides to rock out on his porch, she dances!<br /><br />My father-in-law is in a state of flux, prognoses going from hopeful to guarded within minutes. I get the information second-hand, and on the whole I'd say it's very bad...but possibly recoverable. It all depends upon the extent of damage.<br /><br />Thank you so much for being here.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-26821680944781963232016-07-08T20:37:33.039-07:002016-07-08T20:37:33.039-07:00Goosebumps, Norma. Major goosebumps.
Something si...Goosebumps, Norma. Major goosebumps.<br /><br />Something similar happened to me, but I'll forbear to describe it.<br /><br />And I did ask God for something today, for a part of the mental strength that had been eroded by pain. He gave it to me, and the results, I'm still happy about it.<br /><br />So glad you are here!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-25696693637934570412016-07-08T20:33:09.651-07:002016-07-08T20:33:09.651-07:00Oh, Linda...this means so much to me. Thank you, m...Oh, Linda...this means so much to me. Thank you, my friend!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-88798054721010579652016-07-08T20:32:19.170-07:002016-07-08T20:32:19.170-07:00Annie, thank you. Every day it's a choice, and...Annie, thank you. Every day it's a choice, and at the end of the day, I don't regret it.<br /><br />You inspire me right back. Your post today was genius. I was not well enough to formulate a reply, but I was deeply moved.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-17469245450231871352016-07-08T20:31:06.611-07:002016-07-08T20:31:06.611-07:00Yay, Susan, you liked the song! I am so grateful f...Yay, Susan, you liked the song! I am so grateful for Youtube's existence. I have found many songs that I thought I would never hear again.<br /><br />XOXOXO&WagWagWagAndrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-72872675667012884752016-07-08T20:30:00.783-07:002016-07-08T20:30:00.783-07:00Thank you, Shannon. You always inspire me to keep ...Thank you, Shannon. You always inspire me to keep going.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-6063213116368281502016-07-08T20:29:29.493-07:002016-07-08T20:29:29.493-07:00marisa, thank you so much for acting in Marley'...marisa, thank you so much for acting in Marley's behalf. These petition really do have an effect. I've been involved with a number of them, and officialdom takes notice when there are several thousand signatures placed on their desks.<br /><br />Thank you for being here, my friend!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-57060428103549188382016-07-08T20:27:48.902-07:002016-07-08T20:27:48.902-07:00Meg, thank you for this, and you're right - it...Meg, thank you for this, and you're right - it IS about the journey.<br /><br />I so appreciate your being here!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-78640835363037541892016-07-08T13:10:51.061-07:002016-07-08T13:10:51.061-07:00Sometimes all we could is all God wants us to do. ...Sometimes all we could is all God wants us to do. That is enough. Blessings, my brother in Christ!stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14760765831975016535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-58195139713187032062016-07-08T10:29:59.802-07:002016-07-08T10:29:59.802-07:00You're building dear friend! In Strawberry...You're building dear friend! In Strawberry's life and in the life's of your online buddies. <br /><br />Sorry to hear that your father in law isn't doing so well. Praying for all of you! In the #40 spot this weekChristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02908195823729570648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-14400851344147780452016-07-08T10:27:51.178-07:002016-07-08T10:27:51.178-07:00I was thinking about 'His mysterious ways'...I was thinking about 'His mysterious ways' for a Guideposts writing contest, and it made me think back to a time when I think I met Jesus or one of His angels (really) and also when a friend met Jesus (I'm guessing at this) in the Mojave desert (yes). My friend had suffered great loss and was on a drive in the middle of nowhere to get alone and just chill. He was new in his faith and felt disrupted and defeated by that which had hurt him.. He stopped awhile on a back trail on a starlit night. A stranger walked up to my friend and asked for $20. The stranger had gleaming white teeth and was ultra clean esp, for walking in the desert sands. His eyes were bright blue and his hair was shoulder length The money exchanged hands and then the stranger walked off into the dark. It both unsettled and comforted my friend. For me, I met a man wearing a black trench coat standing with a black dog at the gas pump. He asked me for money, and I didn't part with any even though I sensed I should. Money was tight at the time...and I wasn't about to give a homeless person what I thought I needed. He looked at me intently. His appearance wasn't ordinary, His eyes were piercing and He looked deep into my soul. There's more to the story but suffice it to say, I left feeling frustrated at myself, and saw my own stubbornness and arrogance. God used that to change my heart and to become more sensitive to others' needs. After my friend met the stranger in the desert, I asked him to describe the man's appearance. It was an exact match to the man I had seen at the gas pump.<br />Why share this? We never know what God is up to or what He will do next. Do not be discouraged, He is not finished with you and He is still teaching you. What can you learn today? I recommend you ask Him for something more than you have already. He likes that kind of thing. That's when life gets exciting.<br />Still praying. N.Meridian Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13415904614368419453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-33170035440521476722016-07-08T08:21:37.938-07:002016-07-08T08:21:37.938-07:00You're a born creator! That's why your wo...You're a born creator! That's why your work isn't waning even though your body's putting up a fight.<br /><br />I, for one, am grateful, friend.Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-7507741558888830602016-07-08T07:09:18.100-07:002016-07-08T07:09:18.100-07:00I'm glad you are choosing everyday! Keep on bu...I'm glad you are choosing everyday! Keep on building - you give us hope, too. :)Anine Rimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02425621514097961800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-43495519531260844412016-07-08T06:50:48.283-07:002016-07-08T06:50:48.283-07:00First of all...yes, build. Just keep on doing one ...First of all...yes, build. Just keep on doing one thing at a time.<br />Secondly... and really my focus in this comment. Burt B...oh my word brother, we are kindreds.... xoxoSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14364430951695372897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-50661368522463206312016-07-08T04:52:44.142-07:002016-07-08T04:52:44.142-07:00Thanks much for sharing and continuing to press in...Thanks much for sharing and continuing to press in and fight the good fight. Blessings and grace to you today! FMF #11Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-47103743758156498362016-07-07T21:51:53.881-07:002016-07-07T21:51:53.881-07:00Happy you were able to write Andrew. I signed the ...Happy you were able to write Andrew. I signed the petition for Marley and shared it with a k9 group I am in on Facebook! Marisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13929624317430606463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-24507977137219340302016-07-07T21:39:17.603-07:002016-07-07T21:39:17.603-07:00I have felt this way many days of my 30 years. Pra...I have felt this way many days of my 30 years. Praying for your brother but keep Hoping. Hope is alive because He is Jesus. I recently heard a few messages on how life with God is more about the journey than just the destination. Really has impacted me. Hope it helps you too. #FMF friendMeg Weyerbacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07138890324047342747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-53106920565020626822016-07-07T20:16:08.180-07:002016-07-07T20:16:08.180-07:00Tara, thank you so much! Strawberry's such a d...Tara, thank you so much! Strawberry's such a delight, a cheerful soul who believes that the world truly loves her, all in spite of the pain and exhaustion she faced before getting here. God touched and healed her broken heart. She's a happy dog!<br /><br />We so appreciate the prayers. For Barb's Dad it isn't looking too great.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-41929483083467953602016-07-07T20:14:14.255-07:002016-07-07T20:14:14.255-07:00Jeanne, thank you so much. It was a terribly hard ...Jeanne, thank you so much. It was a terribly hard week in all respects, and I didn't know if I would have the energy to write. That it touched you means a lot to me.<br /><br />The prayers are very much appreciated. I've had a bad week, but far worse is what Barb and her brothers are going through. It doesn't look good.<br /><br />God disposes. We accept. That is the way of things.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-90451579201968068842016-07-07T20:10:27.261-07:002016-07-07T20:10:27.261-07:00Andrew, I'm always so glad to see you here. Yo...Andrew, I'm always so glad to see you here. You are an inspiration! Love how Strawberry is growing and learning. And sending up prayers for you and your father-in-law. I'm in the #5 spot this week. Tara Ulrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619365758739247929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-64337491015249166182016-07-07T19:52:28.494-07:002016-07-07T19:52:28.494-07:00Tammy, you are so right. And I take comfort in thi...Tammy, you are so right. And I take comfort in this...that either nothing matters, or EVERYTHING does. Even the smallest step is noted by God.<br /><br />Address will be coming your way shortly.<br /><br />Love back, my friend. I am so glad you're here.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.com