tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post4141712004895897275..comments2024-03-27T18:27:40.013-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: Who Guards Your Heart?Martha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-39033965345419921432016-11-07T07:49:45.030-08:002016-11-07T07:49:45.030-08:00Boy, do I know about looking around and thinking e...Boy, do I know about looking around and thinking everyone else has it together while I'm just a faltering dolt... It's not true. He does fiercely love and protect us, and He is fully worthy of our trust and devotion. So good, Martha! Thank you.JasonShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16358672788303682574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-61695736293467773952016-11-03T17:34:00.738-07:002016-11-03T17:34:00.738-07:00There's a reason that Doubting Thomas was one ...There's a reason that Doubting Thomas was one of Jesus' followers. There's an encouragement there for us in this generation. Jesus loves me, His arms are wide open, I am free to come just as I am with all my messy doubts and fears.<br /><br />He loves it when I do so.<br /><br />We're in good hands, holy hands, friend ... aren't we.Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-73233072631722319902016-11-02T19:27:09.865-07:002016-11-02T19:27:09.865-07:00Jean, your word touched my very soul.
"God we...Jean, your word touched my very soul.<br />"God welcomes our doubting."<br />Yes, I believe He does. We are so fallen, so far from what His heart intended us to be, and that He loves us in spite of it all? Amazing!!!<br />I'm glad this got you thinking, Jean, because it certainly had my mind in a whirl. <br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-367512656301164342016-11-02T19:21:42.798-07:002016-11-02T19:21:42.798-07:00Ceil, it does make us stronger in the end, these d...Ceil, it does make us stronger in the end, these doubts and questions. God always knows what He is doing. We simply need to listen and obey.<br />And if I'm not honest about my own doubts as a Christian growing in the faith, what good am I to the secular masses? They have their doubts and their loaded questions as to why we are Christians. They need an honest answer. I pray through my blogs and novels, that I can give them hope in Christ.<br />Love and blessings!<br />Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-25214591130238106622016-11-02T19:16:22.040-07:002016-11-02T19:16:22.040-07:00TC, I wish you could participate, too, but know yo...TC, I wish you could participate, too, but know your comments are so much appreciated!<br />Doubting forward . . . reminds me of Glynn's comment above. Is that what it means to have faith? Doubt confirms? Lots to think about!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-30730899820385855082016-11-02T19:13:19.120-07:002016-11-02T19:13:19.120-07:00Oh, Galen, this quote is perfect! Our peace and s...Oh, Galen, this quote is perfect! Our peace and strength are absolutely in the Lord. There is no substitution. His words are filled with ultimate wisdom; we need only listen with hearts open.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-31863183180323589022016-11-02T19:09:14.673-07:002016-11-02T19:09:14.673-07:00And you are so blessed to be His daughter, Kim! I...And you are so blessed to be His daughter, Kim! I am, too, and will never forget His love for me, for you, and for all of us. <br />Our hearts will never be content until we find peace with Jesus.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-82934615245221163712016-11-02T19:07:14.904-07:002016-11-02T19:07:14.904-07:00So gratified that it did, Portia.
Love and blessin...So gratified that it did, Portia.<br />Love and blessings!<br />Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-2954940416405045802016-11-02T15:35:54.083-07:002016-11-02T15:35:54.083-07:00wow I reread this several times. I think God welc...wow I reread this several times. I think God welcomes our doubting - He wants to talk with us, be with us, love us. I love that bible verse - help my unbelief. I say it so often. Isn't it sad that as we look around church as those pious looking others, we don't have more soul to soul discussions about our ups and down in our faith. I bet we find many more dealing with doubts than we know. and sharing opening with one another would strengthen our faith. See you got me thinking.... Thanks MarthaJean Wisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06407030126646055880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-69653773092314717762016-11-02T12:41:39.592-07:002016-11-02T12:41:39.592-07:00Hi Martha! I think it's so great that you talk...Hi Martha! I think it's so great that you talk about your own doubts, I have a post in the works for the same idea. We read so much from others about how solid they are in faith, and that's wonderful...but we all have moments and times of 'what if?'<br />I read a great passage from a book I'm reading about how faith is much like love. Very intense and first, and at the end. But the middle? It's work. And not always immediately rewarding. We all go through this kind of questioning, and I think it makes us stronger in the end.<br />Blessings,<br />CeilCeilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06293917798735764739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-63432014085036326002016-11-02T12:26:06.656-07:002016-11-02T12:26:06.656-07:00Great post! I wish I was able to do this book club...Great post! I wish I was able to do this book club reading! <br />Your post reminds me of a Bible study I just completed on my Bible app about Doubting forward. TC Aveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01686886257486186821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-19636363405811953192016-11-02T11:36:27.188-07:002016-11-02T11:36:27.188-07:00What a perfect example of trying to take over God&...What a perfect example of trying to take over God's job! I don't even need to guard my own heart. My effort to guard it keeps God out, not in. <br /><br />I ran across this verse this morning, and it seemed so perfect, I wrote it on a sticky note and put it by my computer. <br /><br />"In returning and rest you shall be saved, in quietness and in trust shall be your strength." Isaiah 30:15Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-51452145760124573862016-11-02T10:48:13.858-07:002016-11-02T10:48:13.858-07:00Martha, Thank you for sharing part of your testimo...Martha, Thank you for sharing part of your testimony. Our hearts really are restless until we find peace with God. With all that is going in the world and just in my life, I see how much a difference the Lord makes. I'm so glad that I'm His daughter!<br /><br />Love and blessings!Kim Jollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670842504983601263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-92230482038602282162016-11-02T06:46:54.163-07:002016-11-02T06:46:54.163-07:00This article gave me a new insight.
Thank you, dea...This article gave me a new insight.<br />Thank you, dear Martha!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05500916978792339963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-35031603785391958662016-11-02T04:59:35.111-07:002016-11-02T04:59:35.111-07:00Wow, Glynn, I really love that thought! I'll ...Wow, Glynn, I really love that thought! I'll hang onto that one.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-60245197491329392242016-11-02T03:16:28.956-07:002016-11-02T03:16:28.956-07:00Without faith, doubt can't exist. In that sens...Without faith, doubt can't exist. In that sense, doubt is a confirmation faith.Glynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10802111972232088511noreply@blogger.com