tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post8111109214089428479..comments2024-03-28T18:43:53.154-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: Button, Button, Who's Got the Button?Martha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-88010563072779573112014-10-19T09:13:30.196-07:002014-10-19T09:13:30.196-07:00I hear you on that, Debra! I, too, can so easily ...I hear you on that, Debra! I, too, can so easily forget He's never left my side, even for one minute. Today at church, we sang "Never Once" by Matt Redman. If you've never heard it, look it up on YouTube. :) It is an excellent reminder that God is always with us.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-85315101992477609462014-10-18T13:32:55.460-07:002014-10-18T13:32:55.460-07:00Yep, who’s got the button alright! I like the way...Yep, who’s got the button alright! I like the way you illustrated your point by using Danny (God’s little helper ;-) You’re right about that: we can do nothing, absolutely nothing, on our own. And of all people in this world, I feel like I’m the most dependent. You can’t even imagine. <br /><br />My heart’s desire is for unbroken communion with Him. Some days I start out “practicing the presence of God,” only to forget that he’s there – until I NEED him. That’s when I remember - oh yeah - that he’s always there. <br />Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-23937119999528723482014-10-17T04:03:37.876-07:002014-10-17T04:03:37.876-07:00Thanks for coming by, Martha! Yes, when things ar...Thanks for coming by, Martha! Yes, when things are running smoothly, we are inclined to forget His blessings in it all.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-46446701538737150782014-10-16T18:21:48.846-07:002014-10-16T18:21:48.846-07:00Love the quote from John and the way you illustrat...Love the quote from John and the way you illustrated your message! When things go well, how quickly we forget that all we are and do is of Him! Blessings!Martha L Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05398572765833805360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-12504528551156454272014-10-15T18:31:08.554-07:002014-10-15T18:31:08.554-07:00Oh, Kim, if you are feeling that need to process a...Oh, Kim, if you are feeling that need to process and bring together the messages, I pray it is God's will for you! Be patient, my dear friend, and He will help you put all the pieces together.<br />I speak this from many years of inner turmoil, uncertainty, and questioning. God has been so gracious through it all. Sometimes, I couldn't feel nor see it, but the hope He instilled in me would never let go. I am eternally grateful for this!<br />I do think staying grounded in God is constant Bible study, reflection, and writing down our thoughts. Don't stop doing the latter, dear Kim. He has given you a gift to share with those who need to hear the Good News. You can do it! :)<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-79413156849162054712014-10-14T15:15:15.822-07:002014-10-14T15:15:15.822-07:00Martha, I so appreciate your imagery in your writi...Martha, I so appreciate your imagery in your writing. It's helpful to see things from a different point of view. It adds to my devotional reading in a most positive way. <br /><br />I stay grounded with God by sticking with my daily time with the Lord--prayer, reading/studying the Word, and worship. In some way, I'm thinking worshiping with music may enhance my spiritual walk. Hmm...I probably shouldn't continue to neglect my own writing too.<br /><br />Currently, I'm pondering throughout the day my pastor's Sunday sermon--there's a lot in for me to process. He brought together a couple of concepts that I had thought about separately. Clearly, there's something in that message the Lord wants me to "get". Just need to figure out what that is! <br /><br />Love and blessings! Kim Jollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670842504983601263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-11837360589298756622014-10-14T13:58:09.559-07:002014-10-14T13:58:09.559-07:00So honored you include my blog in your readings, J...So honored you include my blog in your readings, Jean. Yours has become one of my absolute favorites, too. And, I love how you stay grounded with God. Those are such good and positive practices.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-24052380674594838702014-10-14T12:02:23.797-07:002014-10-14T12:02:23.797-07:00When all the "buttons" in our lives are ...When all the "buttons" in our lives are sliding in and out properly, it is tempting to think we're tackling challenges on our own just fine - so true. What a great illustration. You made me smile but I am one who does love shopping. lol<br />How do I stay grounded? Starting my morning with prayer and Bible reading. Memorizing scripture. Talking with the Lord like a good friend. listening to him. watching for his surprises each day. Reading wonderful blogs like yours.Jean Wisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06407030126646055880noreply@blogger.com