tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post5941991243286459503..comments2024-03-27T18:27:40.013-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: Don't Take Everything for "Granite"!Martha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-7028934632889296842012-10-18T10:20:40.993-07:002012-10-18T10:20:40.993-07:00Sorry for not seeing this sooner, Melissa! I so a...Sorry for not seeing this sooner, Melissa! I so appreciate you stopping by as always. :)<br />There is a bit of the Pharisee in all of us. We strive to look good to others, knowing we are simply covering up our own faults and shortcomings.<br />How our mighty and loving God can work through us in spite of our faults is truly a miracle. May He cleanse us all!<br />Thank you for praying with me, my dear!<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-26109524490162436242012-10-16T14:51:12.346-07:002012-10-16T14:51:12.346-07:00I was plagued by scruples after the Ephphatha expe...I was plagued by scruples after the Ephphatha experience... and it takes discernment to hear the Voice of God which speaks of TRUTH.<br /><br />The thing is I always look inside and how authentic I've been living. I see my faults and I do act like a Pharisee most of the time. But so much introspection could also be deceiving if I focus on my faults.<br /><br />I guess the real 'cleansing' comes when God's goodness and love is magnified inspite of our faults. God's greatness vs. our littleness...Ooo, what great love He has for us.<br /><br />I remember your 'Gratitude' ~ attitude post. <br /><br />I pray with you...continually cleanse us...purify us Lord. Melissa Tandochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13747825707650125721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-53405548035609737982012-10-15T10:43:34.314-07:002012-10-15T10:43:34.314-07:00Cat's eye granite sounds gorgeous, Corinne. M...Cat's eye granite sounds gorgeous, Corinne. Maybe you could post a photo of your counter tops for Friday Moment? :)<br />And, I, too, am guilty of being like the Pharisees, going through the motions, more worried about what I looked like to others than my relationship with the Lord. It IS grace alone that saves us!<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-90312101274184007952012-10-15T10:41:20.457-07:002012-10-15T10:41:20.457-07:00Thanks for visiting, Anne!
I love being in my kitc...Thanks for visiting, Anne!<br />I love being in my kitchen, too, even though my husband does most of the cooking. And, yes, as we clean our homes, we should remember to check our hearts to see if they are in the right place, too. :)<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-25645273308041979052012-10-15T10:39:45.259-07:002012-10-15T10:39:45.259-07:00Thanks for stopping by, Jessica, and glad you like...Thanks for stopping by, Jessica, and glad you liked the kitchen! :)<br />Our hearts certainly do call for the daily cleansing . . . and not a one of us can say we don't need it. <br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-44535785594983653542012-10-15T09:06:57.451-07:002012-10-15T09:06:57.451-07:00When we re-did our kitchen, we installed something...When we re-did our kitchen, we installed something called cat's eye granite, Martha. It's even darker than yours. We needed that for our Indian cooking because we use turmeric. In case you don't know, we get wonderful granite in India too and export it.<br />But coming to the meaning of your post. I know that for years, I went around like the Pharisees, acting clean when I was. Only grace can save us from ourselves! Corinne Rodrigueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11142098428026084994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-5117404833559520452012-10-15T02:06:26.356-07:002012-10-15T02:06:26.356-07:00The kitchen is my favorite part of the house besid...The kitchen is my favorite part of the house besides our bedroom. I love keeping it sparkling clean, even as I cook and whip up whatever I'm in the mood for. Your post reminded me that as I keep it clean, the one who uses and maintains it ought to be clean as well. Thank you for this timely reminder.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15640511681168230116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-35284783758171333212012-10-14T18:25:18.256-07:002012-10-14T18:25:18.256-07:00Wow...beautiful kitchen! And I love how you tie ev...Wow...beautiful kitchen! And I love how you tie everything together at the end of your posts. I could always use a little more cleaning in my heart..in fact, it's overdue for an overhaul..<br />~ blessingsJessicahttp://www.ascendingthehills.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-63886808278029554742012-10-14T17:02:34.630-07:002012-10-14T17:02:34.630-07:00Thanks for coming by, Bonnie!
As I said to Linda, ...Thanks for coming by, Bonnie!<br />As I said to Linda, there is not a one of us not in need of the scrubbing and cleansing . . . no, not one!<br />Thanks, too, for the compliment on the kitchen. I really have loved the change.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-25436659529905433462012-10-14T17:01:22.886-07:002012-10-14T17:01:22.886-07:00I think the daily basis cleaning is necessary for ...I think the daily basis cleaning is necessary for us all, dear Linda. But, how many of us take the time to do so, to ask the Lord to help us start over? I know I've stumbled in this arena many times . . .<br />Thanks so much for visiting, my friend!<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-10562932144568544342012-10-14T16:59:55.294-07:002012-10-14T16:59:55.294-07:00Ooh, Andy, you must use that one in your posts! G...Ooh, Andy, you must use that one in your posts! Granite Christians . . . now, that's a perfect way to describe those whose own sins seem to elude them.<br />Thanks so much for coming by, my friend!<br />Blessings always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-72268236796277295992012-10-14T16:58:40.431-07:002012-10-14T16:58:40.431-07:00Thanks so much for coming by, Jan!
Having an all-w...Thanks so much for coming by, Jan!<br />Having an all-white, light and bright kitchen is very appealing, but not when the young ones so easily leave their fingermarks and spilled juice everywhere. :) Yes, I certainly can relate to those days . . .<br />Glad you enjoyed the post and thanks for the compliment.<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-70621731624202249292012-10-14T11:44:33.262-07:002012-10-14T11:44:33.262-07:00Ohhhhh for sure I need some scrubbing and cleansin...Ohhhhh for sure I need some scrubbing and cleansing.... sometimes I wish it wasn't so hard to scrub the dirt away.....your kitchen is so beautiful... loving you...As always...XOXOXOXOXOBongohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09476508632697640785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-10205951110217465702012-10-14T09:35:06.991-07:002012-10-14T09:35:06.991-07:00Thank you for this interesting and thought-provoki...Thank you for this interesting and thought-provoking post, Martha! Yes, my heart is in need of a good cleaning at least on a daily basis ;-* Dangerous Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12442306921276302945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-11475259580115998392012-10-14T08:29:31.332-07:002012-10-14T08:29:31.332-07:00Ouch! You've just help coin a new term for me...Ouch! You've just help coin a new term for me... Granite Christians! Those who hide their stains in plain sight. Great imagery, Martha.Andy Woodhttp://www.lifevesting.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-20671671611497528052012-10-13T21:47:35.899-07:002012-10-13T21:47:35.899-07:00Beautiful kitchen...mine is white, very white, cou...Beautiful kitchen...mine is white, very white, counters, cupboards, walls are a white print wall paper. I loved it for the light when we moved in. Then the children arrived, well, I'm sure you know how that goes. Great post once more, I do love that granite.photos by janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04931922143998773384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-87509013806241041192012-10-13T12:39:49.780-07:002012-10-13T12:39:49.780-07:00Thanks so much for coming by, Galen, and for your ...Thanks so much for coming by, Galen, and for your kind compliments on the post. It means so much!<br />May we all pray and learn from the Lord without ceasing!<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-24870409946198247412012-10-13T10:05:09.982-07:002012-10-13T10:05:09.982-07:00Wow, I was going along enjoying your kitchen remod...Wow, I was going along enjoying your kitchen remodel story and all of a sudden it was about my dirty spirit. You do have a way of finding a deep lesson in everything. Praying and learning without ceasing. Beautiful on all levels.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-86706089361630825062012-10-13T07:40:43.305-07:002012-10-13T07:40:43.305-07:00Thanks, Jim! Yes, where Danny is concerned, Itali...Thanks, Jim! Yes, where Danny is concerned, Italian is always the favored choice. :) But, of course, I love them, too. It's neat to know yours are so similar to ours.<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-17646930617591867912012-10-13T07:37:36.533-07:002012-10-13T07:37:36.533-07:00congratulations looks really great !! Hey it's...congratulations looks really great !! Hey it's italian what did you expect :)<br />Honestly it looks a lot like ours if not the same really really close !!JIMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00989023921093283471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-19025625049685833372012-10-13T07:34:16.854-07:002012-10-13T07:34:16.854-07:00Thanks so much for stopping by, Irene, and glad yo...Thanks so much for stopping by, Irene, and glad you like the new kitchen. I know I do! :)<br />And, you are absolutely correct - if we are dirty on the inside, the light of Christ cannot shine through us and radiate His love to others. May He cleanse us daily!<br />So happy that this post is a blessing for you. Know that you are a blessing to me!<br />Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-4334699077564002882012-10-13T07:31:51.981-07:002012-10-13T07:31:51.981-07:00Thanks so much for visiting, Subhorup, and welcome...Thanks so much for visiting, Subhorup, and welcome!<br />Yes, I agree that it is impossible to develop our spiritual potential without the grace of God and His continual love and forgiveness toward us. May He renew our hearts and minds every day!<br />So glad to have you on board and hope to see you here often.<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-31799506004618962552012-10-13T00:09:58.127-07:002012-10-13T00:09:58.127-07:00First of all, your kitchen is gorgeous! :-)
And y...First of all, your kitchen is gorgeous! :-)<br /><br />And yes, my heart absolutely needs some cleaning every now and then. I figured that when one is clean on the inside, the beauty would radiate from inside out. But when the inside is dirty, no matter how I clean the outside, the dirt from within still shows.<br /><br />Thank you for blessing my weekend with your reflectios, Martha! God bless! ❤ :-)Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328342211129410370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-74792148504497418082012-10-12T18:41:07.671-07:002012-10-12T18:41:07.671-07:00Thank you for this wonderful analogy that is so ea...Thank you for this wonderful analogy that is so easy to understand and so universal. Without the grace of God, it is not possible to embark on that journey to our higher self, the one that He wants us to be. New to your blog, and glad to have found it. Lovely counter (and kitchen), congratulations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-53795594642732078002012-10-12T17:18:25.119-07:002012-10-12T17:18:25.119-07:00Oh, yes, I do love them, Chris! Sometimes when we...Oh, yes, I do love them, Chris! Sometimes when we have unexpected company, it is a relief to know the counters don't advertise dirt and stains. :) However, I really try to keep up with them.<br />Have a great weekend!<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.com