tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post5323756813457028076..comments2024-03-28T20:57:55.651-07:00Comments on Blessed Are The Pure Of Heart: Your Dying Spouse 650 - If You Love Me, God, Then Why..? {FMF}Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-68674723183058073382019-07-29T17:46:39.019-07:002019-07-29T17:46:39.019-07:00Kathryn, it's definitely on both of our to-do ...Kathryn, it's definitely on both of our to-do lists (readings a bit tough now for me, but I'll manage).<br /><br />We thank you so much for your prayers!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-23891604623505912782019-07-29T17:45:23.431-07:002019-07-29T17:45:23.431-07:00Thank you so much for the book suggestion...I will...Thank you so much for the book suggestion...I will definitely read 'Trusting God'. I'm grateful for your comment, and for your presence here.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-42759425626844934402019-07-29T17:43:16.937-07:002019-07-29T17:43:16.937-07:00Thank you so much, Wise Hearted!Thank you so much, Wise Hearted!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-62864084934327812952019-07-29T17:36:35.221-07:002019-07-29T17:36:35.221-07:00Lesley, yes...knowing that the end is bright, and ...Lesley, yes...knowing that the end is bright, and with Him, is the ultimate comfort.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-87731242555158071792019-07-29T17:35:08.147-07:002019-07-29T17:35:08.147-07:00Misty, I'm so glad this resonated with you, an...Misty, I'm so glad this resonated with you, and so grateful for your presence here.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-68153006673394053642019-07-28T19:38:50.132-07:002019-07-28T19:38:50.132-07:00Yes, it is excellent! I read it years ago and am a...Yes, it is excellent! I read it years ago and am actually re-reading it now. Published 1988 by Navpress. The full title is "Trusting God: Even When Life Hurts". It's kind of neat to see what I underlined or highlighted on the first reading. <br /><br />Andrew, still praying for grace in your pain & suffering. Even if you're not up to reading a book, it would be very helpful for Barb at some point. Love & prayers for you both,<br /><br />Kathryn in SCKatHatZeighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01898826309483918042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-90722950807574026992019-07-28T16:44:06.498-07:002019-07-28T16:44:06.498-07:00I just came across your blog. I won't go into...I just came across your blog. I won't go into detail but to say I am a nurse and have taken care of thousands of people who suffer greatly .. I have been a Christian for 2 decades and my husband has terminal cancer. I am not a book reader but at a low point a friend sent me a book and I was compelled to read it. Let me just say it spoke to the questions of why not act. Why not diminish suffering. It's called trusting God by Jerry bridges. I hope if your able and feel compelled to read it that He speaks to your soul and provides you with a deeper more intimate connection as you walk this indescribable journey Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11227240450508126018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-89100432493571627042019-07-26T20:21:31.516-07:002019-07-26T20:21:31.516-07:00Great post riddled with truth all through it. Great post riddled with truth all through it. Wise Heartedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13890246183434576719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-84739881329010523142019-07-26T09:09:21.557-07:002019-07-26T09:09:21.557-07:00Great thoughts here! I agree, we need to have fre...Great thoughts here! I agree, we need to have free will if we are really to love God. It is comforting to know he is with us even when that has awful consequences, but also to know how the story ends and that we can know a future free from pain and suffering through Him.Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12698239597149299662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-22280652480740904672019-07-26T06:03:56.952-07:002019-07-26T06:03:56.952-07:00This is exactly how I've always felt. It isn&#...This is exactly how I've always felt. It isn't the cruelty of an unloving God, it is a consequence. If our life events were only ripple affects of our choices, than our salvation would also have to be based on our actions. <br />Good words, Andrew! Misty Wagnerhttp://rainydayinmay.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-82719911681793038472019-07-25T23:03:52.822-07:002019-07-25T23:03:52.822-07:00Diana, you nailed it...we need Him to save us from...Diana, you nailed it...we need Him to save us from...well, US.<br /><br />I suspect that the 'whys' that most tear at our heart will be far more glorious and compassionate when He explains them than we can ever imagine here.<br /><br />And while He does not owe an explanation, I imagine that it will be His pleasure, to let us see, perched at last on His shoulders.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-32421672096007049582019-07-25T23:00:44.651-07:002019-07-25T23:00:44.651-07:00Vicki, thank you so very, very much for this, from...Vicki, thank you so very, very much for this, from the bottom of my heart.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-3228239694227182472019-07-25T22:28:35.445-07:002019-07-25T22:28:35.445-07:00If not for free will, we wouldn't know the abs...If not for free will, we wouldn't know the absolute grace and love He has for us when we finally let Him into our hearts. Our choice... to ask Him to please save us from ourselves. I can hardly wait to say thank you to Him in person!<br /><br />But the "why???" for everything that happens... the bad decisions, the cancers, the loss of a child before the parent... He says He will make that all clear to us when we get there. In the meantime, we wonder... and trust Him.Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17073882040193144070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-79384484482448509652019-07-25T21:24:12.370-07:002019-07-25T21:24:12.370-07:00Your words speak volumes. Thank you for writing ea...Your words speak volumes. Thank you for writing each one. <br />We talked about this in Bible study tonight, the aspect of our free will and God's endurance with us. He is still there. He is with us.<br />Num 6:24 ¶ The LORD bless you, and keep you;<br />Num 6:25 ¶ The LORD make His face shine on you, And be gracious to you;<br />Num 6:26 ¶ The LORD lift up His countenance on you, And give you peace.'Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16357060535485348802noreply@blogger.com