tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post1609798740064164928..comments2024-03-28T18:43:53.154-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: I Will Lift My EyesMartha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-24387102774549552192017-09-21T15:01:27.591-07:002017-09-21T15:01:27.591-07:00Yes, so, so thankful God hears our prayers, Marily...Yes, so, so thankful God hears our prayers, Marilyn. I find myself praying multiple times a day for the victims of the earthquakes in Mexico and all three hurricanes that have ravaged the islands, Florida and Texas. We must look up to God in trust, and not focus on the chaos all round us.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-57370681666917818902017-09-21T13:52:17.199-07:002017-09-21T13:52:17.199-07:00So true Martha.. and so sad to see Mexico hit with...So true Martha.. and so sad to see Mexico hit with another horrible earthquake... but we cannot look to those things, but to our God who is in control of it all, and our hope is in HIM. Yes, we continue to pray! And pray and pray. Our Lord is on His throne, and He hears our pleas. So thankful for that! Hugs to you today Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-24645710313474895282017-09-18T16:07:22.340-07:002017-09-18T16:07:22.340-07:00Exactly, TC! Our focus must be on God in all time...Exactly, TC! Our focus must be on God in all times and in all places. His truth will prevail in spite of the tragic and trying circumstances we face. And yes, we can have joy in it all.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-65098113652676695072017-09-18T11:56:31.589-07:002017-09-18T11:56:31.589-07:00Amen!
We must focus on God not, circumstances. God...Amen!<br />We must focus on God not, circumstances. God is greater. His truth prevails and His love never ends. That's how we can have joy during trying times.<br />Great truths here.TC Aveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01686886257486186821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-26549859564934971562017-09-17T10:03:15.109-07:002017-09-17T10:03:15.109-07:00It's great to meet you, Sandi, and I'm so ...It's great to meet you, Sandi, and I'm so glad you're following! As you can see, I'm not on my usual blogging schedule, but am hoping to get back to my regular Tuesday/Friday posts next week (starting with Friday). Looking forward to getting to know you!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-83049269384659256572017-09-16T09:33:12.191-07:002017-09-16T09:33:12.191-07:00Hi, Martha! I'm new here. Nice to meet you! I&...Hi, Martha! I'm new here. Nice to meet you! I'm your newest follower.<br /><br />That verse, lift up my eyes to the hills, has been coming up a lot for me lately.<br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />Sandi at Dandelion Tea<br /><br />Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08702620069148109246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-76341843094116866182017-09-16T05:16:09.104-07:002017-09-16T05:16:09.104-07:00Getting behind after all you've been through i...Getting behind after all you've been through is certainly understandable, Pamela. No worries! Yes, I and so many others are continuing to pray for all affected by the storms and the fires. May God comfort all and give them peace.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-87182103536138652202017-09-15T06:34:00.904-07:002017-09-15T06:34:00.904-07:00I'm so behind in my reading of posts...Thank y...I'm so behind in my reading of posts...Thank you for this wonderful post and prayer. The prayers of many truly carried us through this storm, and we are most grateful. God bless you my friend.Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-38437963643494131462017-09-15T05:09:43.101-07:002017-09-15T05:09:43.101-07:00Yes, Kim, let's focus on the Lord, not the sto...Yes, Kim, let's focus on the Lord, not the storms!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-13401163624371891052017-09-14T11:13:32.196-07:002017-09-14T11:13:32.196-07:00Martha, Thank you for sharing this and calling us ...Martha, Thank you for sharing this and calling us to prayer and to focus on God, rather than the storms--literal and metaphorical.<br /><br />Love and blessings!Kim Jollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670842504983601263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-38995533840715736542017-09-14T04:37:49.667-07:002017-09-14T04:37:49.667-07:00And we pray, Floyd . . .
I will be in prayer for J...And we pray, Floyd . . .<br />I will be in prayer for Jacqueline and her family.<br />Love and blessings!<br />Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-22306843168235103272017-09-13T17:42:06.801-07:002017-09-13T17:42:06.801-07:00And we pray. Yes. Love that advice from scripture ...And we pray. Yes. Love that advice from scripture as we look to our Father who is sovereign over His creation. <br /><br />One of my best friend's wife, Jacqueline, just got a stage four cancer diagnosis. Very bad. They say three to five months. They have three kids, the youngest just turned eleven. <br /><br />And we pray...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17235530824875439189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-79735877206282927072017-09-12T11:05:27.224-07:002017-09-12T11:05:27.224-07:00Yes, Trudy, these are dark, uncertain times for su...Yes, Trudy, these are dark, uncertain times for sure. But we can have that peace which passes all understanding when we lift our eyes to God.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-90146747253982083182017-09-11T10:26:54.609-07:002017-09-11T10:26:54.609-07:00Thank you for answering God's nudge to write t...Thank you for answering God's nudge to write this, Martha. We certainly need to remember to lift up our eyes to God in these dark, uncertain times. So much devastation, it's scary. May God strengthen all those affected. Blessings and hugs!Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05179372917600231306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-8064454466154076952017-09-11T07:07:36.362-07:002017-09-11T07:07:36.362-07:00May the Lord keep and bless you, too, Bren! Glad ...May the Lord keep and bless you, too, Bren! Glad the message spoke strongly to you.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-60635291985448265212017-09-11T07:06:58.049-07:002017-09-11T07:06:58.049-07:00Oh, wow, Ceil, you certainly do have so many loved...Oh, wow, Ceil, you certainly do have so many loved ones in Florida and so many fond memories of being there. I will certainly keep praying for them as I have been for all the victims of this horrible storm. Yes, may the devastation NOT be as bad as imagined.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-89646827063280759012017-09-10T18:21:19.602-07:002017-09-10T18:21:19.602-07:00Thank you Martha, dear friend for sharing this tim...Thank you Martha, dear friend for sharing this timely message from the heart. May our Good Lord bless and keep you all! BRENhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14720248869263484571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-17101739806638164682017-09-10T14:54:22.876-07:002017-09-10T14:54:22.876-07:00Hi Martha! Oh my gosh, I have so many ties to Flor...Hi Martha! Oh my gosh, I have so many ties to Florida. My parents lived in Marco Island for over 30 years. We honeymooned there, and had many fun vacations. My brother has a condo there, and in Naples. Another brother is building in Sarasota. Friends have homes in Sarasota and Naples...my niece is in Orlando. <br /><br />Yes. Please pray for them all. May God keep them safe, and hold the devastation to a minimum.<br />Blessings,<br />CeilCeilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06293917798735764739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-32467917361619347802017-09-10T13:44:30.117-07:002017-09-10T13:44:30.117-07:00Yes, Jay, we pray without ceasing . . .
Love and b...Yes, Jay, we pray without ceasing . . .<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-8409883378076646392017-09-10T13:44:07.733-07:002017-09-10T13:44:07.733-07:00From whom comes our strength . . .
Love and blessi...From whom comes our strength . . .<br />Love and blessings, Beckie!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-66869335473194219092017-09-10T13:43:38.622-07:002017-09-10T13:43:38.622-07:00Thank you, Chip!
Love and blessings!Thank you, Chip!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-2990293004220348572017-09-10T13:43:17.397-07:002017-09-10T13:43:17.397-07:00Yes, Paul, may we keep our eyes focused on God at ...Yes, Paul, may we keep our eyes focused on God at all times. We need not fear the storms as He is with us in the midst of them.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-70251047556334140632017-09-10T11:41:57.825-07:002017-09-10T11:41:57.825-07:00And we pray.And we pray.Jay Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17172351818836567645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-39717788409866743762017-09-10T11:17:03.986-07:002017-09-10T11:17:03.986-07:00Amen! Lift our eyes to the Maker of Heaven and ear...Amen! Lift our eyes to the Maker of Heaven and earth.Beckie Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14577965060772418026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-67043603254128010332017-09-10T10:29:39.944-07:002017-09-10T10:29:39.944-07:00Well said, Martha!Well said, Martha!FCEtierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199098303138353894noreply@blogger.com