tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740924465958245224.post7946334755412075834..comments2024-03-10T00:44:49.280-05:00Comments on This & That: Bruised Reeds, Smoldering Wicks, Jesus!Susannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03115294023069458287noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740924465958245224.post-66293216308852229782010-04-21T07:27:56.558-05:002010-04-21T07:27:56.558-05:00Sarah, one of the chapters in this book deals with...Sarah, one of the chapters in this book deals with people who aren't confident in coming to God. They don't know how to pray "right," they aren't even sure God cares or wants to hear from them. Of course this is a Christian book so it has examples from the gospels. One story that touched my heart was the father who said "If you can do anything for him, please have pity on us and help him." Notice the doubt there -"if." Yet Jesus responded to this little bit of faith and the man asked Jesus to help him believe more. (see Mark 9:14-29).<br /><br />It's a very hope-filled book. As I've read it, I've thought of you and others I know who are going through rough times. I pray God will encourage your hearts and help you keep going and never give up. May He show Himself strong in your lives.<br /><br />xoxoxoSusannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03115294023069458287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740924465958245224.post-72326739968677115542010-04-21T07:15:15.592-05:002010-04-21T07:15:15.592-05:00That is beautiful.
Sometimes I don't dare let ...That is beautiful.<br />Sometimes I don't dare let myself believe that there is any hope for someone who is not strong and confident and capable. But I think there is... it just takes time sometimes.<br />We have the ability to live in all adversarial conditions this planet throws at us, and that makes me feel like there is goodness and God.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11320601087412404116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740924465958245224.post-41605292052579574982010-04-20T20:04:08.562-05:002010-04-20T20:04:08.562-05:00I read this in the introduction chapter of a book ...I read this in the introduction chapter of a book I started yesterday and was struck with how gentle, kind and loving our great God is to us. He knows our struggles - and He cares! <br /><br />I just *had* to share it. I have so many hurting friends and wanted to encourage all who read these words.<br /><br />Love you all!Susannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03115294023069458287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740924465958245224.post-77940833388649377692010-04-20T09:38:37.509-05:002010-04-20T09:38:37.509-05:00OH.MY.DEAR.GOD! What a beautiful post! Thank you s...OH.MY.DEAR.GOD! What a beautiful post! Thank you so much for this!Suroorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07151400258859526990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740924465958245224.post-25461030222215084962010-04-20T00:16:45.895-05:002010-04-20T00:16:45.895-05:00Beautiful and AMEN!
Chalk it up to another &quo...Beautiful and AMEN! <br /><br />Chalk it up to another "needed this". Thanks for being willing to share! Love ya, friend!Carmen S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03664593891754610752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740924465958245224.post-4669355746739286862010-04-19T21:46:49.830-05:002010-04-19T21:46:49.830-05:00i guess you have a winner post dear.
everyone ne...i guess you have a winner post dear. <br /><br />everyone needs it and felt like you were talking to him/her directly. <br /><br />And the words are so beautiful and noruishing.<br /><br />Thanks a lot :)Wafahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533307419295995833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740924465958245224.post-40283517160654675612010-04-19T19:01:01.949-05:002010-04-19T19:01:01.949-05:00Yep, I REALLY needed this today especially. Thanks...Yep, I REALLY needed this today especially. Thanks Susie. I love you Friend!<br />TeresaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740924465958245224.post-20316483344695660962010-04-19T18:31:30.558-05:002010-04-19T18:31:30.558-05:00I am speechless. I don't know how you knew I n...I am speechless. I don't know how you knew I needed this...like the poster above, God must have known and sent you to touch us. <br /><br />THANK YOU! I love you dearly and pray that you are doing well. This was much needed for me today.<br /><br />HUGSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740924465958245224.post-9090883890449842522010-04-19T17:44:48.689-05:002010-04-19T17:44:48.689-05:00You know dear sister, I REALLY needed this...God K...You know dear sister, I REALLY needed this...God KNEW and He sent you to me..((Hugs))...sigh.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11857554289543670693noreply@blogger.com