tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2084376826721259321.post4628130098883703054..comments2023-11-05T00:29:22.630-07:00Comments on BLUEBIRDS AND MANDOLINS: The Cross In PrayerDebbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16600235934416288679noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2084376826721259321.post-26391912227232387092013-02-06T10:35:10.949-08:002013-02-06T10:35:10.949-08:00Well put my friend. God is not some Santa Claus i...Well put my friend. God is not some Santa Claus in the sky, doling out "gifts" whenever we demand them. He wants to be our friend, to be one with us. Would we expect our friends to cater to our every whim? Of course not. We just want to have a loving relationship with them.<br /><br />Thanks for this gentle reminder that even though we don't always get the answer we want, God knows what he is doing...and it will ALWAYS be what is best for us.<br /><br />Love you dearly,<br />DeborahDeborah@Green Willow Pondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06286613340747895432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2084376826721259321.post-34835368130488304732013-01-27T13:05:08.499-08:002013-01-27T13:05:08.499-08:00Your words are so true. "No man comes to the ...Your words are so true. "No man comes to the father except by me." As long as we believe in him we are all the same in his eyes. As a dear friend once pointed out there is not going to be a Baptist section and a Catholic section in heaven. We are all going to be praising him together.<br />Hang in there, the answers will come!<br />AnnetteVintagesouthernlifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00292233931009036497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2084376826721259321.post-72726345034518514282013-01-27T05:01:11.126-08:002013-01-27T05:01:11.126-08:00Beautiful pictures and wise words.
HugsBeautiful pictures and wise words.<br /><br />HugsElnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16644107227965720576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2084376826721259321.post-2968547958093706392013-01-26T16:55:46.251-08:002013-01-26T16:55:46.251-08:00What a great post, Debbie. I've been needing a...What a great post, Debbie. I've been needing a spiritual lift, and your words really helped remind me of that. Unanswered prayers, disappointments, and uncertainty can drag us down. But as you said, all prayers are answered, just not always in ways that we think they should be! I was brought up a Baptist, but don't identify with that at all, haven't for many years. I am a Christian, and would call myself "non-denomination". But none of that matters to the Lord, does it? Big hugs to you, sweet friend!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16819485082242629764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2084376826721259321.post-56386455304604687522013-01-26T16:35:40.859-08:002013-01-26T16:35:40.859-08:00Debbie- I think, like you, that those that believe...Debbie- I think, like you, that those that believe on the Lord Jesus Christ are Christians; Catholics, Baptists, Methodists, water-immersion baptizers, water sprinkling baptizers...we are all one in God's eyes. I don't think he belonged to any one religion.<br /><br />It is hard working on changes, isn't it? We want help but sometimes refuse to accept the answer that is given...we want what we want and anything else will disappoint. It is hard not to look back and wonder just where the road crooked sometimes. Love you, my friend- xo DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2084376826721259321.post-11856639420073624462013-01-26T15:20:50.033-08:002013-01-26T15:20:50.033-08:00Debbie this post blew me away. You spoke of much ...Debbie this post blew me away. You spoke of much of the turmoil that is in my life right now and I can't find the answers. This post came at a really good time for me - thank you. I sat and watched "The Passion of the Christ" last night. Have you ever seen it?Kim@Snug Harborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12066749954523201722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2084376826721259321.post-66775568062711864992013-01-26T15:06:58.277-08:002013-01-26T15:06:58.277-08:00Debbie, If we believe ..do we have to be Catholic,...Debbie, If we believe ..do we have to be Catholic, Baptist, or any other particular group? I just say I am christain, because I do believe. God knows your heart. I think your heart is good and kind.Blessings to you, xoxo, SusieSusiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425051654313691986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2084376826721259321.post-27418451853232851282013-01-26T14:45:34.817-08:002013-01-26T14:45:34.817-08:00;)...you know I love you and I love coming here. ...;)...you know I love you and I love coming here. Today is extra special...and you know, sometimes no answer to a prayer is your answer. We certainly don't need everything we ask for and sometimes he has already answered and we just refuse to see it.<br />I spend my time with Him, just listening. Lord knows what is needed, I whisper names of those in need, and then I just sit and soak. Prayer should be like a bath. Just lean back, close your eyes and let him take away all the stress of the day. Let His warmth penetrate all the way through you. Prayer should either calm you down or juice you up and if you got neither of those, then you need to hit your knees again. <br />I love that you are a practicing christian. You do it so well. ;)Tetehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06697150195734655635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2084376826721259321.post-89919515310001745972013-01-26T12:51:50.945-08:002013-01-26T12:51:50.945-08:00Each picture and text an altarpiece :)Each picture and text an altarpiece :)rjerdeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12453912819445395042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2084376826721259321.post-61623264347171320032013-01-26T11:51:47.766-08:002013-01-26T11:51:47.766-08:00Your words echo so true. I believe in giving than...Your words echo so true. I believe in giving thanks to Him as well, whether we feel our prayers have been answered or not.<br /><br />Hope all is well with you, dear friend.<br /><br />XO,<br />JaneBlondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.com