tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post1711774742628483405..comments2024-03-28T18:43:53.154-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: "Somehow I Know I'll Jump Up and Go if Ever He Calls my Name . . ."Martha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-86779456095933468482012-06-03T03:46:26.985-07:002012-06-03T03:46:26.985-07:00So glad you dropped in, Rimly, and that you liked ...So glad you dropped in, Rimly, and that you liked the prayer. It always makes me feel as though I've done what God has asked when people tell me they are praying with me . . .<br />Blessings always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-3342131718244530552012-06-03T00:49:31.089-07:002012-06-03T00:49:31.089-07:00We dont usually run when a stranger asks for help....We dont usually run when a stranger asks for help. I dont know why this fear or hesitation.Thank you for the prayer, MarthaRimlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04800381730067608251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-56153596014168840472012-05-27T17:47:07.497-07:002012-05-27T17:47:07.497-07:00Amen, sister! Let's jump up and go! :)
Blessi...Amen, sister! Let's jump up and go! :)<br />Blessings and thanks for always coming by!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-26643196477269069262012-05-27T15:13:33.367-07:002012-05-27T15:13:33.367-07:00Amen! I agree! :-)Amen! I agree! :-)Tamekahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09022350498501742442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-66528159880883099882012-05-27T15:01:54.462-07:002012-05-27T15:01:54.462-07:00Oh, I love your comment here - that when we feel w...Oh, I love your comment here - that when we feel we can't truly help someone physically for whatever reason, we can always pray for them. You reminded me that I, too, have done that often - when I see a bedraggled soul on the roadside holding a sign - "Will work for food", or a disheveled person trudging down the road.<br />Prayer is always the right thing to do and, sometimes, the only thing we really can do.<br />Thanks for stopping by and happy Sunday to you, too!<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-18805581094283095942012-05-27T14:43:07.872-07:002012-05-27T14:43:07.872-07:00Another beautiful post. I think fear is what stops...Another beautiful post. I think fear is what stops us from helping strangers sometimes, but I have been open enough to do it in the past. There are times though when my own doubts about the person's credibility hindered me from helping and I put my own safety first. I think in the moment I felt it was the right thing to do and I would often say a prayer in my head asking God to help the person because I couldn't. But, yes we all should be willing to follow God daily as he is and should be the purpose in our lives. Happy Sunday! <br /><br />http://lyricfire.typepad.com/lyric-fire/2012/05/lyric-fire-when-writers-collide-my-fantasy-author-mashups.htmlTamekahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09022350498501742442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-85668584606330319742012-05-27T04:01:28.396-07:002012-05-27T04:01:28.396-07:00Thanks so much for dropping by, Melissa!
Yes, we s...Thanks so much for dropping by, Melissa!<br />Yes, we should ever be grateful to those who have planted the seeds of faith in us so we would grow and be able to hear God calling to us. And, as you said, "may we always discern God's voice amidst the many noises we hear around us". Wonderful!<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-48191855385516039912012-05-27T02:50:14.586-07:002012-05-27T02:50:14.586-07:00This is so beautiful Martha. On those many occasio...This is so beautiful Martha. On those many occasions when Jesus called the disciples...while some doubt, they still follow Jesus' lead. I always feel that GREAT presence of God when He passes around...and even though we do not see Him, when I hear His voice, I jump off like Matthew. <br /><br />I am grateful to those who have planted seeds of faith in us. I pray that we may be always receptive to His beckoning ~ and that we may always discern God's voice amidst the many noises we hear around us.<br /><br />We have a truly wonderful and loving God.Melissa Tandochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13747825707650125721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-82401855632745551792012-05-25T11:54:12.650-07:002012-05-25T11:54:12.650-07:00Oh yes Martha, praise a Great Lord for calling us,...Oh yes Martha, praise a Great Lord for calling us, sinners! :-)Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328342211129410370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-20059018827128907012012-05-25T11:05:12.095-07:002012-05-25T11:05:12.095-07:00Thanks so much for stopping by, Me!
Oh, what a gre...Thanks so much for stopping by, Me!<br />Oh, what a great definition of faith. I love it!<br />Thanks for sharing it here for the readers.<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-1510843002131052882012-05-25T11:03:45.912-07:002012-05-25T11:03:45.912-07:00Oh, but He HAS called you, Irene! We are all sinn...Oh, but He HAS called you, Irene! We are all sinners, just like Matthew, and Jesus is the Great Physician who has come to help us all. Thank goodness for our Lord!<br />Thanks so much for coming by today!<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-28087107551842682142012-05-25T10:19:21.165-07:002012-05-25T10:19:21.165-07:00I had read somewhere the defination of faith - it ...I had read somewhere the defination of faith - it said when you are on the edge of a cliff with the fear of falling down, have faith. He will either give you wings to fly or will be standing down to hold you. - Your post reminded me of this story.<br /><br />Beautiful and touching.<br /><br />AMENPrivy Trifleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05317530852098436444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-91111734807241348662012-05-25T09:24:00.431-07:002012-05-25T09:24:00.431-07:00My mom would immediately run to our aid when I or ...My mom would immediately run to our aid when I or my sister gets sick or when something bad happens to any of us. And I agree with you, it's difficult to respond when it's a perfect stranger who calls for help. I guess that's why I have so much admiration for doctors and others who are in the medical field. I experienced a part of the life of being a doctor when I was still a medical intern and I rotated in the emergency room. I think it's a perfect example of dropping everything else you are doing just to attend to someone who is sick, in a life-threatening condition, or someone who is dying. :-)<br /><br />But if it is Jesus calling me, I would definitely be overwhelmed. He is so Holy, and calling a sinner like me is truly a grace from God. :-)<br /><br />Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful reflection, Martha. God bless <3 :-)Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328342211129410370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-67706388798272574562012-05-25T08:29:42.579-07:002012-05-25T08:29:42.579-07:00Wow! We'll jump for our loved ones, yet not f...Wow! We'll jump for our loved ones, yet not for God . . . you HAVE given us some very deep issues to think about. It is powerful!<br />Thanks for stopping by, Annmarie!<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-59056234129608557122012-05-25T08:28:19.712-07:002012-05-25T08:28:19.712-07:00Oh, Rachel, I love this practice of reaching out t...Oh, Rachel, I love this practice of reaching out to others. I must say I try to do that as often as possible.<br />I know . . . took me years to let go of my reins. It will happen! :)<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-34817718206709267992012-05-25T08:26:59.643-07:002012-05-25T08:26:59.643-07:00Thanks so much for stopping by, Jessica!
I've ...Thanks so much for stopping by, Jessica!<br />I've had that to happen, too, in times of emergency and have been so grateful for the people who helped me.<br />I think there are certainly times when we will help someone in need whom we don't know depending on the circumstances.<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-59564568934361205442012-05-25T06:46:21.514-07:002012-05-25T06:46:21.514-07:00that really is a great analogy...we jump and run t...that really is a great analogy...we jump and run to go to our loved ones...but do we do the same for our creator?! pretty powerful stuff to think about!!!momto8https://www.blogger.com/profile/13964950285763339907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-73821289757899989912012-05-25T06:20:04.913-07:002012-05-25T06:20:04.913-07:00I try to help strangers with compliments and smile...I try to help strangers with compliments and smiles. I often feel my day is lacking them, so I hand them out assuming others feel the same.<br /><br />The letting God lead... I try, but am not always patient enough. :)Rachel Hoythttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12565668664072704971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-90710633783946768492012-05-25T05:39:07.596-07:002012-05-25T05:39:07.596-07:00I've been blessed, in times of emergency, to h...I've been blessed, in times of emergency, to have strangers do just that-drop everything and help. It's a rarity nowadays, but when I can, I try to reciprocate and do the same for others.<br /><br />Great post. :)Jessicahttp://www.ascendingthehills.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-30969814576705823732012-05-25T03:58:38.452-07:002012-05-25T03:58:38.452-07:00Yes, I think there are times when we would "d...Yes, I think there are times when we would "drop everything" for a stranger depending on the need at the time, and prayer is always a great way to discern how or if we should help.<br />Thanks so much for coming by today, Irene!<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-11416383720071935502012-05-25T03:57:27.800-07:002012-05-25T03:57:27.800-07:00Nikky, I think that is so admirable that you would...Nikky, I think that is so admirable that you would drop everything for someone you don't know well - what a giving spirit! So glad you know that your intercession made a difference in the lives of those persons.<br />Thank you for reading the posts daily; so happy to know you find them inspirational.<br />Thanks for stopping by!<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-39251697074319231762012-05-25T03:45:06.340-07:002012-05-25T03:45:06.340-07:00Thanks for this prayer Martha. It's hard to an...Thanks for this prayer Martha. It's hard to answer a stranger's call nowadays. But I guess it depends on the situation. And I think a quick prayer will help.Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06366132842520970473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-33515947408947623942012-05-25T01:35:49.833-07:002012-05-25T01:35:49.833-07:00I love all your posts Martha. I look for them and ...I love all your posts Martha. I look for them and wait for them. It's my morning prayer, my daily meditation. Thank you so much.<br /><br />But, would you drop everything to answer the call of a perfect stranger?<br />Yes, I do. I have done in since I was a child, maybe more than I should, but I don't regret it since in some people's lives, I know I made a differenceNikky44https://www.blogger.com/profile/06725453458357123087noreply@blogger.com