tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post7215460653288204459..comments2024-03-29T05:47:23.798-07:00Comments on Blessed Are The Pure Of Heart: What No-One Wants To Talk AboutAndrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-22569393322554359662020-10-29T13:14:37.353-07:002020-10-29T13:14:37.353-07:00Jeanne, it's so hard to see the 'why'....Jeanne, it's so hard to see the 'why'...but I guess the only 'why' I need is that it's part of God's plan, and gives me a chance...by free will...to speak to His glory.<br /><br />To be sure, I'm supported by Christ and the Holy Ghost...I could not do this on my own...but when I surrender to the need for help...well, I'm happy.<br /><br />Does that make sense?<br /><br />Thank you so much for your prayers...these have been dreadful weeks, and they are so appreciated.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-79195447439762793352020-10-29T13:11:50.028-07:002020-10-29T13:11:50.028-07:00My dear Norma, indeed, the pain is not wasted. I w...My dear Norma, indeed, the pain is not wasted. I would not change my life for anything; I would not wish the cancer away, because it's truly been God's most sublime gift, the greatest honour He could have given.<br /><br />He's trusted me to see things that I would never have seen in ordinary time, and to reach into my heart, and His, to make something beautiful (I hope so, anyway) from the mire.<br /><br />I'm so grateful for that, and for your prayers, my friend.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-17276943170903356802020-10-29T13:06:49.290-07:002020-10-29T13:06:49.290-07:00Beth, thank you so much...and thank you for being ...Beth, thank you so much...and thank you for being the one whose words and care led me to discover a personal relationship with Christ.<br /><br />It's a priceless gift.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-40518246680422132132020-10-29T13:05:40.621-07:002020-10-29T13:05:40.621-07:00Grams, your words honour me more than I can say......Grams, your words honour me more than I can say...and your prayers a source of strength.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-87894873426393769382020-10-29T13:04:51.740-07:002020-10-29T13:04:51.740-07:00Mariel, thank you so much for the prayers...we wal...Mariel, thank you so much for the prayers...we walk in His footsteps, grateful for the Way He has shown.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-9968021931014070342020-10-29T10:16:08.692-07:002020-10-29T10:16:08.692-07:00Awwww, my friend. Your honest words here minister ...Awwww, my friend. Your honest words here minister to my heart. We don't understand all the Whys of God's plan. If we get stuck in that and in the doubt-thoughts that arise, we're doomed. I so appreciate how you came back tot he most hope-filled truth there is: the empty tomb. Jesus died so that we might live eternally. Our lives here are temporal, but in the big scheme, our eternal lives will be amazing because of the empty tomb.<br /><br />Thank you for this beautiful reminder. I'm praying for you and for Barb.Jeanne Takenakahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07409533877632020738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-25242839676624312952020-10-29T08:12:31.191-07:002020-10-29T08:12:31.191-07:00Mary, thank you! Your kind and affirming words are...Mary, thank you! Your kind and affirming words are truly a balm after a pretty awful week.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-7166122984360925912020-10-29T08:10:12.718-07:002020-10-29T08:10:12.718-07:00Loretta, thank you...the Empty Tomb and the Cross ...Loretta, thank you...the Empty Tomb and the Cross become more vital each day!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-42631929731716346592020-10-29T08:05:22.056-07:002020-10-29T08:05:22.056-07:00Wemi, thank you so much!Wemi, thank you so much!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-29940440095880745372020-10-29T07:55:53.853-07:002020-10-29T07:55:53.853-07:00I'm never alone, Lesley; He is here.I'm never alone, Lesley; He is here.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-53928711920829359082020-10-29T07:53:37.590-07:002020-10-29T07:53:37.590-07:00Susan, I think the empty tomb is both cornerstone ...Susan, I think the empty tomb is both cornerstone of faith and foyer of grace's mansion.<br /><br />Thank you so much for the prayers!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-72051813555132719112020-10-29T07:45:28.877-07:002020-10-29T07:45:28.877-07:00Joanne, I think that knowledge, that we are not al...Joanne, I think that knowledge, that we are not alone, is what makes it possible to get through the days.<br /><br />We thank you so much for your prayers!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-31579250454513361882020-10-29T07:36:44.805-07:002020-10-29T07:36:44.805-07:00What love He has for us indeed, Linda!What love He has for us indeed, Linda!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-26989040793555079392020-10-29T07:33:56.619-07:002020-10-29T07:33:56.619-07:00Karen, thank you so much for these kind words (and...Karen, thank you so much for these kind words (and I'm delighted that you enjoy John Denver!).<br /><br />We're truly grateful for your prayers.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-76316748945480515332020-10-29T07:22:55.309-07:002020-10-29T07:22:55.309-07:00Annette, that salvation is really everything, isn&...Annette, that salvation is really everything, isn't it?Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-53005809791908440552020-10-28T14:24:26.510-07:002020-10-28T14:24:26.510-07:00Resiliency in action. He was afflicted. By His wou...Resiliency in action. He was afflicted. By His wounds we are healed. We don't want to suffer but we are thankful for our suffering. God says it is not wasted. He uses even the hard things for His glory, though it doesn't seem to make any sense to us. Like Christ, we become broken bread and poured out wine. Your life is broken bread and poured out wine. You live with one foot in the hereafter as day by day you hover between the earth and the eternal. You show us at times glimpses of what will be one day, when earthly pain is conquered and suffering is ended. "White shores." "That's not so bad." I look forward to that glorious "one day." Hoping you are encouraged in some way. God bless you. Andrew, I'm praying for you. Meridian Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13415904614368419453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-4419591584693205272020-10-25T16:55:44.026-07:002020-10-25T16:55:44.026-07:00Beautiful post, Andrew! I especially love this lin...Beautiful post, Andrew! I especially love this line, "And then He rose, that we might rise." Thanks for inspiring us to trust Jesus in the blood and mire of life! Praying you find moments of His comfort when you get stuck in that place. Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156048755652103073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-46082013227058112502020-10-25T16:23:53.281-07:002020-10-25T16:23:53.281-07:00Alway grateful to see another post from you. Your ...Alway grateful to see another post from you. Your words bless and encourage me--and I'm sure many others as well. Praying for you and Barb. May the Lord ease your pain, and keep you forever strong.Great-Granny Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00984367859984906071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-67621083570477736982020-10-24T04:48:17.896-07:002020-10-24T04:48:17.896-07:00Praying for you and Barbara. Grateful even our Sav...Praying for you and Barbara. Grateful even our Savior walked a hard road and can be our very present help in times of such trouble. marielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00538836161571680035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-53306235863253448282020-10-23T11:41:32.438-07:002020-10-23T11:41:32.438-07:00YES Andrew! Context!! Pondering the same questions...YES Andrew! Context!! Pondering the same questions lately, without the equivalent challenges you are, but still, uniquely mine. Amazing you help me articulate and I am sure, for others also. Praying you find respite from your pain and a renewed faith in His promises.Mary Hoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17528465484642169618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-18084910286565999732020-10-23T08:56:18.006-07:002020-10-23T08:56:18.006-07:00Bless you and keep clinging to that empty tomb and...Bless you and keep clinging to that empty tomb and victory if the cross. Loretta More Fruit Less Nutshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12030095988407120512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-69899397926027237852020-10-23T06:46:10.712-07:002020-10-23T06:46:10.712-07:00"Christ’s context is the empty tomb". Th..."Christ’s context is the empty tomb". The best perspective. Sending prayers Andrew xWemi Omotoshohttp://www.reflectionsinthemess.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-41650451847801054392020-10-23T06:29:22.800-07:002020-10-23T06:29:22.800-07:00It's comforting to know that Jesus experienced...It's comforting to know that Jesus experienced suffering and abandonment s he understands. Praying that you know him with you and that you are never alone.Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12698239597149299662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-42507598713800359142020-10-23T06:08:58.539-07:002020-10-23T06:08:58.539-07:00The empty tomb is the cornerstone of our sometimes...The empty tomb is the cornerstone of our sometimes small faith. But it's faith nevertheless. Prayers, my friend. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14364430951695372897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-69692343703086289162020-10-23T05:06:45.782-07:002020-10-23T05:06:45.782-07:00Andrew, so very grateful that even though life is ...Andrew, so very grateful that even though life is not easy, we are never alone. "And then He rose, that we might rise." Amen! <br /><br />And praying for you and Barb this morning. So grateful for these Friday posts! Joanne Violahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07737190992108764966noreply@blogger.com