tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post5575253410504318333..comments2024-03-28T11:09:46.338-07:00Comments on Blessed Are The Pure Of Heart: The Unexpected GodAndrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-38667393099584395412023-07-09T16:15:31.754-07:002023-07-09T16:15:31.754-07:00Oh yeah, Andrew..He contradicts things I say too, ...Oh yeah, Andrew..He contradicts things I say too, isn't it wonderful (and downright humbling!) What He says is true, me? Well, I want Him to agree with me....(uh-uh, not gonna happen).. The accent ? I hear Boston. Im just a dumb sheep Baaaa! Here a lot of people say Bazaar, and end up there! Glad you are recovering from your fever. I am one who prayed and still do. Mary Hoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17528465484642169618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-43978730541740694622021-08-12T09:04:21.476-07:002021-08-12T09:04:21.476-07:00My dear Norma...I am so glad you enjoyed this, and...My dear Norma...I am so glad you enjoyed this, and so grateful for your prayers!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-18119075237085085692021-08-12T08:10:35.039-07:002021-08-12T08:10:35.039-07:00Jeanne, I think that's so true...Barb says tha...Jeanne, I think that's so true...Barb says that God meets us where we are. I like that.<br /><br />We thank you so much for your prayers!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-51767496654654777792021-08-12T07:50:59.074-07:002021-08-12T07:50:59.074-07:00Beth, I'm so glad we're on the same page r...Beth, I'm so glad we're on the same page re talking with God!<br /><br />No worries about not being here as often, and I'll always be grateful to see you.<br /><br />Love back, and thank you so much for the prayers!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-79431904722520597352021-08-12T07:26:50.722-07:002021-08-12T07:26:50.722-07:00Barb, yeah...learning that I can converse with God...Barb, yeah...learning that I can converse with God is cool!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-21127991073694805572021-08-12T07:26:22.790-07:002021-08-12T07:26:22.790-07:00Wemi, thank you so much (and please excuse my late...Wemi, thank you so much (and please excuse my late reply)!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-75436591615777708212021-08-12T06:46:15.769-07:002021-08-12T06:46:15.769-07:00Duane, sure...next time I talk to God I'll sin...Duane, sure...next time I talk to God I'll sing your praises. You're a class act.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-47591755760354010042021-08-11T21:37:28.827-07:002021-08-11T21:37:28.827-07:00I love this, Andrew. And I love how the voice of G...I love this, Andrew. And I love how the voice of God breaks through all the noise and makes a lot of sense. I pray blessings, and goodness, and joy in your life from the Giver of all three. Meridian Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13415904614368419453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-91830045940191076252021-08-11T17:13:02.210-07:002021-08-11T17:13:02.210-07:00Karen it sure is a surprise, isn't it, first t...Karen it sure is a surprise, isn't it, first time you hear from Him?<br /><br />I'm so grateful for your prayers!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-91987238191829692672021-08-11T17:11:16.312-07:002021-08-11T17:11:16.312-07:00Amanda, you're so right...talking with Him can...Amanda, you're so right...talking with Him can be a blast!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-65313842445019854492021-08-11T16:48:52.940-07:002021-08-11T16:48:52.940-07:00Love this, and you, Mary!Love this, and you, Mary!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-6412361666077727872021-08-11T16:46:19.845-07:002021-08-11T16:46:19.845-07:00Thank you for being here, Stephanie!Thank you for being here, Stephanie!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-2784152641087153872021-08-11T11:46:44.200-07:002021-08-11T11:46:44.200-07:00Joanne, I lived for many years in North Jersey (Ha...Joanne, I lived for many years in North Jersey (Hackensack)!<br /><br />I'm so grateful for your words here, and for your prayers.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-27707537146514090602021-08-11T11:39:55.303-07:002021-08-11T11:39:55.303-07:00Liz, thank you...indeed, Aslan is not a tame lion!...Liz, thank you...indeed, Aslan is not a tame lion!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-1628133823323774232021-08-11T11:16:27.516-07:002021-08-11T11:16:27.516-07:00Loretta, please forgive the delayed reply...I'...Loretta, please forgive the delayed reply...I'm so glad you enjoyed the poem and song!<br /><br />I am so grateful for, and honoured by, your words. Thank you.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-6511554673247538062021-08-11T09:41:21.429-07:002021-08-11T09:41:21.429-07:00Andrew, one thing you've taught me is that eac...Andrew, one thing you've taught me is that each person's relationship and interactions with God is personal and unique to them. I love that God's been talking back and talking with you, causing you to rethink some things (and I mean that in the very best way). :) I'm continuing to pray for you and for Barb, my friend.Jeanne Takenakahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07409533877632020738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-28862540972753473442021-08-10T14:08:24.486-07:002021-08-10T14:08:24.486-07:00I love that song, Andrew! It's so characterist...I love that song, Andrew! It's so characteristic of how we all feel down inside, if we'd be gut-level honest! Lol!<br /><br />I'm so sorry that you're suffering. I'm also sorry for not checking in on you these past few months. I've been doing some Spirit guided soul searching and have had quite a few conversations with God like yours. And I, too, feel like it can't be just in my head since God often reveals things to me (about me) that I would never want to admit or see. He truly gets us soooo much better than we get ourselves! <br /><br />I'll continue to pray for you, though I can't promise to be here as much as before. I'm pulling back in many ways. I feel God prompting me to prune parts of my life and "blog hopping" is part of that pruning--though, I'll probably still visit you as often as I can. I don't know what God is up to in my life but I'm trusting Him as He does surgery to cut out all that is not fruitful in my life. <br /><br />Sending my love to you and prayers to Him on your behalf! Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156048755652103073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-23857618541498158172021-08-07T04:13:05.744-07:002021-08-07T04:13:05.744-07:00I love that you have begun to connect with God in ...I love that you have begun to connect with God in a new way. Fabulous!Barb Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12701464930840343164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-83909424183314125962021-08-06T15:02:41.958-07:002021-08-06T15:02:41.958-07:00"...the God I knew and formally respected, ha..."...the God I knew and formally respected, has become Lord of the Unexpected". I love this. Andrew, I'm so glad you have conversations with Him now. Praying for continual grace and strength for you.Wemi Omotoshohttp://www.reflectionsinthemess.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-28695180924751052782021-08-06T09:40:47.704-07:002021-08-06T09:40:47.704-07:00Awesome as usual Andrew. Next time you talk with ...Awesome as usual Andrew. Next time you talk with God put in a good word for me. On second thought, He already knows so...Duhdad3https://www.blogger.com/profile/08794061527109952978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-41174651911063339462021-08-06T08:23:58.595-07:002021-08-06T08:23:58.595-07:00I often questioned those who heard from God, until...I often questioned those who heard from God, until like you, I heard! Each time, I hear something that doesn't sound God-like to me, and then I know. Yep, this is coming from beyond me. <br />I am always sad for your pain, always thankful for your faithful and insightful posts, always holding you in prayer. <br />(Karen, FMF #13) simplysoulsearching.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13823950010564474956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-44618567896620714872021-08-06T08:10:39.557-07:002021-08-06T08:10:39.557-07:00Yes! Conversations with him are incredible—and can...Yes! Conversations with him are incredible—and can be highly entertaining! Love this.Amanda Dzimianskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523895000581326503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-55799048279230904802021-08-06T06:36:18.008-07:002021-08-06T06:36:18.008-07:00Andrew, welcome to my world! Yes, God talks and sa...Andrew, welcome to my world! Yes, God talks and says what we don't want to hear, but what we need to hear. I tolerate the flack people give me. I try not to give God credit for His words,but hey, if I say something, I want someone to hear me! Think of the O.T. prophets! Think of Jesus, think of the disciples! Nothing better than a conversation with God! Doesn't He listen to our words? Love you, praying for you. Mary Hoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17528465484642169618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-13414596349282479172021-08-06T05:57:49.548-07:002021-08-06T05:57:49.548-07:00Unexpected for sure! Thanks for sharing your words...Unexpected for sure! Thanks for sharing your words. Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07166621884830669660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-20998750015455769382021-08-06T04:02:00.506-07:002021-08-06T04:02:00.506-07:00Having been born and raised in the Bronx, the ment...Having been born and raised in the Bronx, the mention of the Bronx cheer made me smile. Now having married and moved to Massachusetts, I have lived here many years longer than where I was from. While I am not happy about your pain, I love that you are hearing God's voice. I love that you remind us how He speaks to us individually, uniquely, and preciously. And I am so grateful you are still among us to share your thoughts, your poems, and inspiration. Praying for you and Barb! Joanne Violahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07737190992108764966noreply@blogger.com