tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post8416932844163516700..comments2024-03-28T18:43:53.154-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: "Tune My Heart to Sing Thy Grace . . ."Martha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-30899896906142098202012-08-28T15:29:42.657-07:002012-08-28T15:29:42.657-07:00This is a tough one to answer for me. Me and the ...This is a tough one to answer for me. Me and the big Guy tend to have long discussions about the why of this or that.. I must be that string that takes a while to break in.brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480258485472568272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-661670700615271612012-08-27T19:54:58.451-07:002012-08-27T19:54:58.451-07:00Hello, Martha! I think I'm more like the nylon...Hello, Martha! I think I'm more like the nylon string that requires a lot of tuning. Thank God for His patience and for never giving up on me. ;)Joyce of I Take Off The Maskhttp://itakeoffthemask.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-80808334205071937032012-08-27T17:45:34.042-07:002012-08-27T17:45:34.042-07:00I checked it out, Me. What a unique instrument th...I checked it out, Me. What a unique instrument this is! Next, I'll have to look for an audio so I can hear how it sounds.<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-50086880225858997612012-08-27T17:43:43.481-07:002012-08-27T17:43:43.481-07:00Thanks so much for visiting, Annmarie!
Oh, don'...Thanks so much for visiting, Annmarie!<br />Oh, don't we all need the tuning? To sing in harmony with the Lord is my hope and my dream. Just so blessed to be a part of our praise band and able to lead praise and worship every Sunday.<br />Blessings always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-8206289840063494332012-08-27T13:02:25.458-07:002012-08-27T13:02:25.458-07:00I know I need lots and lots of tuning!!
thanks for...I know I need lots and lots of tuning!!<br />thanks for the interesting guitar lesson too!momto8https://www.blogger.com/profile/13964950285763339907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-20542851212258247522012-08-27T05:46:50.878-07:002012-08-27T05:46:50.878-07:00Glad you stopped by, Lynne!
I think staying in tun...Glad you stopped by, Lynne!<br />I think staying in tune with God is a constant practice, one we hone through prayer, scripture, and communion with Him.<br />Oh, and I do play at church with the band on certain songs, just not all. :)<br />Blessings always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-67826185314531947192012-08-26T16:28:32.258-07:002012-08-26T16:28:32.258-07:00So I learned today that you play the guitar... ama...So I learned today that you play the guitar... amazing. I never knew because you don't play at church. Also, a lovely analogy with the guitar strings. What a gift to stay in tune with God... to bend one's will to his plan. Something I am continually trying to practice.Lynne Wattshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02788918458763274157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-92076002457853230572012-08-26T04:11:15.044-07:002012-08-26T04:11:15.044-07:00Thanks so much for visiting, Adriene, and I do hop...Thanks so much for visiting, Adriene, and I do hope you enjoy the music. :)<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-83539178153996116752012-08-25T19:45:58.431-07:002012-08-25T19:45:58.431-07:00Galen's comment took the words right out of my...Galen's comment took the words right out of my mouth. Great post and I'm heading over to hear your music! You are multitalented!Adrienehttp://sweepyjean.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-54387185448058021692012-08-25T13:06:26.880-07:002012-08-25T13:06:26.880-07:00Thanks for stopping by today, Galen!
You can liste...Thanks for stopping by today, Galen!<br />You can listen to our music at our website - http://www.wix.com/dannyorlando/kumcrossroads. Hope you enjoy the songs!<br />And, thank you for your kind words. I do my best with God's help. :)<br />Blessings always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-4128883155153737852012-08-25T11:07:28.350-07:002012-08-25T11:07:28.350-07:00Have you put some audio clips of your and Danny...Have you put some audio clips of your and Danny's singing on your blog? Would love to hear you. Great analogy to the string tuning. You always find some great connection between ordinary life and scripture. Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-39451769815815732242012-08-25T10:10:09.700-07:002012-08-25T10:10:09.700-07:00Thanks so much for coming by, Andy!
I'm so gla...Thanks so much for coming by, Andy!<br />I'm so glad this post struck a familiar chord with you today. (Okay, okay, just couldn't help myself . . .)<br />And, how cool is it that you would pray this line in the title before Sunday service? It is such an important thing for which to ask the Lord.<br />Blessings always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-71204127368629087392012-08-25T07:41:17.566-07:002012-08-25T07:41:17.566-07:00Well, you did it again. I'm officially spoile...Well, you did it again. I'm officially spoiled.<br /><br />Outstanding insights. That line from the hymn (your title) was something I used to pray on Sunday mornings back when I was a pastor. I didn't want to wait until the service started to tune my "instrument."<br />Andy Woodhttp://www.lifevesting.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-14564715509640446412012-08-25T04:58:37.219-07:002012-08-25T04:58:37.219-07:00Thanks so much for visiting, Corinne!
Oh, what a b...Thanks so much for visiting, Corinne!<br />Oh, what a beautiful hymn you have shared here, dear friend! I absolutely love it. :)<br />And, yes, may we all allow our Lord to tune us to sing in harmony with Him so that our "lives will be one with His smile".<br />Blessings always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-16255015660867153832012-08-25T04:55:20.064-07:002012-08-25T04:55:20.064-07:00Thanks so much for stopping by, Jan!
My friend, I ...Thanks so much for stopping by, Jan!<br />My friend, I KNOW how tune-able your beautiful heart is with all you do so unselfishly for others. Your love for family and your constant courage in the face of challenges are inspirational to me always.<br />Keep harmonizing with the Lord!<br />Blessings always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-44175299047136106002012-08-25T04:51:28.008-07:002012-08-25T04:51:28.008-07:00I don't play a musical instrument, Martha but ...I don't play a musical instrument, Martha but it is wonderful that both you and Danny do - and the same one too. When you I read your post, I recalled beautiful lines from one of Rabindranath Tagore's poem. Written as a love poem, this was made into a hymn and sung in our Catholic Churches in India.<br />There are numerous strings in your lute<br />There are numerous strings in your lute, let me add<br /> my own among them.<br />Then when you smite your chords, my heart will break<br /> its silence, and my life will be one with your song. <br />Amidst your numberless stars let me place my own<br /> little lamp.<br />In the dance of your festival lights my heart will<br /> throb and my life will be one with your smile.<br /><br />Praying that each of us may be pliable strings for God's "music".Corinne Rodrigueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11142098428026084994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-55213548761805471892012-08-25T04:51:24.097-07:002012-08-25T04:51:24.097-07:00This should help:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sa...This should help:<br /><br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saraswati_veena<br /><br />This is what I play!Privy Trifleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05317530852098436444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-76560499765535751112012-08-24T21:38:00.439-07:002012-08-24T21:38:00.439-07:00Two guitar players wow, that is so cool. Guitar an...Two guitar players wow, that is so cool. Guitar and piano are two of my favorites, other than drums of course. I know about those strings stretching and the tuning it takes, glad you have Danny to help you out. My heart is always hitting sour notes, thank goodness it is tune-able.Always good to read your words Martha, I am glad I was able to finally get here. <3 photos by janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04931922143998773384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-85766195472736592422012-08-24T18:10:54.287-07:002012-08-24T18:10:54.287-07:00Thanks for visiting, Nelieta!
May your song contin...Thanks for visiting, Nelieta!<br />May your song continue in perfect harmony, my friend! And, when out of sync, pray to find the melody.<br />Blessings always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-3806212958457110202012-08-24T17:13:44.231-07:002012-08-24T17:13:44.231-07:00Hi Martha, I really like this part: Keep us in per...Hi Martha, I really like this part: Keep us in perfect harmony with Your will for us.How true is that! So often I sing out of tune....Nelietahttp://nelmitravel.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-43755003711557164022012-08-24T13:32:57.504-07:002012-08-24T13:32:57.504-07:00Thanks so much for visiting, Chris!
We all have th...Thanks so much for visiting, Chris!<br />We all have those "nylon string" moments from time to time. But, your faith is strong, my friend, and it shows in your writing at your blog and in your comments here.<br />And, aren't those instantaneous releases an absolute blessing? Oh, how I treasure those in my life!<br />Blessings always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-34869141357564852512012-08-24T13:30:43.911-07:002012-08-24T13:30:43.911-07:00Thanks for coming by, Linda!
Yes, I do feel so ble...Thanks for coming by, Linda!<br />Yes, I do feel so blessed that Danny I share musical talent and can share our gifts with those at church.<br />Blessings always! :)Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-61575587377776699492012-08-24T13:05:51.732-07:002012-08-24T13:05:51.732-07:00Hi Martha:
I've NEVER doubted.
I've never ...Hi Martha:<br />I've NEVER doubted.<br />I've never had a moment when I didn't feel God in my life. I feel him like I know to breath. It's just automatic.<br /><br />Yes. There have been times when I've felt down, afraid, angry. But when those times appear I know HE is only a heartbeat away. I only have to reach out and ask HIM to take away the negative feelings welling up inside me. Sometimes after I ask, it's an instantaneous release and it's at those times that my faith is deepened further, for there is no other explanation that I can conceive as two why I feel immediately better. This happens frequently as a matter of fact.<br /><br />However, it's the other times when time stands still and I don't get that immediate positive injection, that I get distressed. These are the times that I feel like the nylon strings. Thankfully, it doesn't happen often. And eventually, I do ride out the storm.<br /><br />Thanks for the reminder that we all have different ways of dealing with our storms.<br />--<br />ChrisChris Jennings Pendershttp://cjpwisdomandlife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-9081698963849983982012-08-24T12:33:50.463-07:002012-08-24T12:33:50.463-07:00Beautiful metaphor, Martha. And how wonderful to ...Beautiful metaphor, Martha. And how wonderful to be able to share the gift of music with your sweetheart in such a way! XOXO Dangerous Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12442306921276302945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-71123511428592710252012-08-24T09:48:14.645-07:002012-08-24T09:48:14.645-07:00Thanks so much for visiting, Rimly!
Yes, we ARE al...Thanks so much for visiting, Rimly!<br />Yes, we ARE all strings in His mighty hands, meant to be made perfect through His love and grace.<br />As you can see in my comment to Jessica, I have been in the nylon category myself; would like to think that these days, I favor the steel.<br />Blessings always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.com