tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post2136137563659915214..comments2024-03-27T18:27:40.013-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: Where is Your Hope?Martha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-36067838559639495712013-04-19T04:08:02.429-07:002013-04-19T04:08:02.429-07:00Thanks so much for coming by, Vishnu!
Yes, if we h...Thanks so much for coming by, Vishnu!<br />Yes, if we have hope, we DO have everything, don't we? God is so good; and, if we wait upon His timing, we can be at peace.<br />Blessings to you, my friend!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-49347276715068780422013-04-18T21:31:16.355-07:002013-04-18T21:31:16.355-07:00Thanks for sharing this inspiring story Martha and...Thanks for sharing this inspiring story Martha and your personal experiences. You show us not only hope, but faith and patience will win the day. <br /><br />If we have hope, we have everything in the world. And no one inspires hope as much in our lives as God does. It's also trusting Him during the dark and uncertain times that we really can grow our faith in God and our our hope.Vishnuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11170477648908809386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-48690421664808334842013-04-17T12:00:23.142-07:002013-04-17T12:00:23.142-07:00Thanks so much for coming by today, Jessica, and f...Thanks so much for coming by today, Jessica, and for sharing your thoughts.<br />We know that in this life there will be trials and tribulations, changes and uncertainty, but with God as our anchor, as you said, we can stay the course, face the future, and embrace the changes which are inevitable.<br />Blessings and love, my friend!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-13214145772442691142013-04-17T11:55:49.440-07:002013-04-17T11:55:49.440-07:00So glad you liked the story, Chris, and that you t...So glad you liked the story, Chris, and that you took the time to stop by and comment.<br />And, yes, faith WILL get us by in every circumstance; I know this is so true in your life as well as mine. Walking in faith is the only way to go!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-39919713755477085882013-04-17T11:53:57.141-07:002013-04-17T11:53:57.141-07:00Thanks so much for coming by, Melissa, and for you...Thanks so much for coming by, Melissa, and for your most thoughtful comment here.<br />And, I agree - hope is a great gift from God and one we cannot live without. And, when we place our faith and trust in the One Who Provides, we can have an inner peace and the courage to face the future no matter what it holds.<br />Love and blessings to you, dear friend!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-16935662407961181872013-04-17T11:51:05.311-07:002013-04-17T11:51:05.311-07:00Thanks so much for visiting, Linda, and for leavin...Thanks so much for visiting, Linda, and for leaving this scripture from Matthew. Absolute truth in this one!<br />Glad you enjoyed this post today, my friend.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-43420079847767517282013-04-17T11:50:06.810-07:002013-04-17T11:50:06.810-07:00Thanks so much for coming by, Irene!
We all have t...Thanks so much for coming by, Irene!<br />We all have those days of worry and fretting. Those are the times we need to earnestly pray for God to take them away from us and give us the peace which passes all understanding.<br />Glad this reflection strengthen your hope!<br />Blessings and love!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-65571934399810227582013-04-16T17:00:01.846-07:002013-04-16T17:00:01.846-07:00I would say that my source of hope has change a lo...I would say that my source of hope has change a lot throughout the years. Right now, when things are tough,I take refuge in chanting God's names, and knowing that though this material world is every shifting and oftentimes uncertain and filled with trials, that there is an eternal reality, God, that promises to be our anchor to keep us steady when life seems to threaten to wash our sense of security away. <br /><br />So happy for you and Danny that you have been receiving blessings and are doing so well. :) Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07336132824032760321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-3824212130331734912013-04-16T16:52:36.377-07:002013-04-16T16:52:36.377-07:00Amazing story, Martha!
God will provide when you T...Amazing story, Martha!<br />God will provide when you THINK all is lost. I've learned that lesson many times over, my friend. There are those who say faith will only get you so far.<br /><br />I don't see it that way. Faith will get you everything you want as long you have it and see it everywhere. Your story is a perfect example, Martha!<br />--<br />ChrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-75335377321864499132013-04-16T15:42:39.752-07:002013-04-16T15:42:39.752-07:00Hope is one of the most beautiful gifts God shower...Hope is one of the most beautiful gifts God showered upon us but not everybody has developed it. I am inspired by your story. I wish I could also read you in Chicken Soup for the Soul :) although I'm sure your novels and this blog are incomparable.<br /><br />I admit that I haven't committed to any friend yet ~ to buy their works or engage in activities that might involve money and all. Financial constraints could be a source of worry and what the future might hold ~ old age etc. but I always hope that the Lord will open new roads for each one of us. I continue to work on a positive mindset knowing that the Lord will always provide.<br /><br />We have a generation that seeks so much for peace, hope and comfort in a very fragmented world. I pray with you. May we learn to reach out to people whose voice is stifled by violence and despair. May we learn to identify our anchor... the One Who loves us and seeks our own good.<br /><br />Lots of love to you...Melissa Tandochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13747825707650125721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-76834525504828419422013-04-16T13:26:20.334-07:002013-04-16T13:26:20.334-07:00i'm with you on this one, martha!
"But ...i'm with you on this one, martha! <br /><br />"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." ~ Matthew 6:33<br /><br />thanks for the reminder -- i LOVE to see happy, success stories which proves it works!! XODangerous Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12442306921276302945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-27200775310280727882013-04-16T12:25:22.503-07:002013-04-16T12:25:22.503-07:00Amen, Martha! Yes, God will provide! I won't d...Amen, Martha! Yes, God will provide! I won't deny that there are days when I cry and worry. But I know that God is with me. He is with us in our journey.<br /><br />Thank you for giving me hope through your beautiful reflection. Much love and God bless <3 :-)Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328342211129410370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-49941905873059064062013-04-16T11:59:04.622-07:002013-04-16T11:59:04.622-07:00So glad the timing of this message was perfect for...So glad the timing of this message was perfect for you, Brenda! Yes, when there is hope, there is life. We can always make it through.<br />Thanks so much for visiting!<br />Blessings and love!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-12542406391140724002013-04-16T08:43:44.939-07:002013-04-16T08:43:44.939-07:00Funny you should ask.. I was talking inside of my...Funny you should ask.. I was talking inside of myself about this very subject last night. Hope. Even though I sometimes feel like the days are difficult to get through, my dreams are hanging over the cliff, etc., I am never without hope. Even if all I have is a shimmer, it's there and keeps me plugging away. Good one, Martha, and perfect timing. brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480258485472568272noreply@blogger.com