tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post8547429904979483692..comments2024-03-27T18:27:40.013-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: What If . . . ?Martha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-14805892444840433232015-07-14T06:04:36.864-07:002015-07-14T06:04:36.864-07:00Yes, Betty, we do tend to worry about those things...Yes, Betty, we do tend to worry about those things we truly can't fix, and that is certainly a waste of our time and energy. Glad the post spoke to you!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-50868171966760760812015-07-13T19:30:04.825-07:002015-07-13T19:30:04.825-07:00Your post made me think of the song, Step Into The...Your post made me think of the song, Step Into The Water. I have been reading the book Caleb Suko wrote on worrying, very insightful. Things I cannot fix are the thing I worry about...thanks God He delights when I finally give them to Him. Good post sister. Wise Heartedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13890246183434576719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-50390388215959578562015-07-13T19:24:38.609-07:002015-07-13T19:24:38.609-07:00What if we all just trusted Him, Sharon? Oh, thos...What if we all just trusted Him, Sharon? Oh, those "What-ifs" can bury us in turmoil and trial. But the Lord has promised to relieve us of these as His yoke and burden is light. <br />The news of the day also challenges me, but I run to Him to assure me that He knows the day and the hour. Our weary spirits will once again soar! We will see it, my friend, yes, we will!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-13698556401427983682015-07-13T10:22:10.752-07:002015-07-13T10:22:10.752-07:00True confession? I sink under the weight of my &q...True confession? I sink under the weight of my "What-Ifs" - the fears of the future overwhelm me at times, especially lately. I think the enemy knows how tired I am, and he is sending mighty weapons against my weary spirit. <br /><br />But, God is there. And I continue to ask Him to fight the battle against the onslaught. Meanwhile, I ask myself, "What if I just trusted Him?"<br /><br />GOD BLESS!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00840994989201507494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-31970044825221765752015-07-12T13:52:26.693-07:002015-07-12T13:52:26.693-07:00So glad you enjoyed the book, Vishnu!!! It may be...So glad you enjoyed the book, Vishnu!!! It may be a while before I can get to yours, my friend, as I'm swamped with editing my own at the moment. I'll be sure to let you know when I do!<br />And yes, if we let those voices have their way with us, what a mess we quickly find ourselves in. It just is not worth it. I say, let go and let God!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-31279842122517796272015-07-12T13:50:12.595-07:002015-07-12T13:50:12.595-07:00Oh, yes, Bill, devastating for sure! Hoping Redem...Oh, yes, Bill, devastating for sure! Hoping Redemption will be out by early August. The next novel, Revelation, is slated for November. Here's hoping!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-82954382623337912432015-07-12T13:49:58.144-07:002015-07-12T13:49:58.144-07:00Ahhh..those inner voices of self doubt regularly c...Ahhh..those inner voices of self doubt regularly chatting away in our heads - and whatever you concoct never comes true. And sometimes when a thought or fear gets the worst of me, I take it to the most horrific end. What if the very worst thing happpened? That brings me back to reality pretty quick - the very worst things isn't that bad and isn't very likely to happen. Loved Revenge which I read yesterday Martha - a great way to spend a Saturday :) Best wishes writing this one. Vishnuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11170477648908809386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-44549347274265729742015-07-12T03:41:42.948-07:002015-07-12T03:41:42.948-07:00Looking forward to the book Martha. As for the &qu...Looking forward to the book Martha. As for the "what ifs": what a devastating way to live a life. Bill (cycleguy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09082407231475058958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-71863761688640727042015-07-11T12:46:32.131-07:002015-07-11T12:46:32.131-07:00I'm so glad you enjoyed this passage from the ...I'm so glad you enjoyed this passage from the third book in Adventures in The Glade, Ceil! Stopping worrying is definitely not something we can do on our own; we must turn to God for help when those "what-ifs" come barreling along. It is a struggle, but we're all works in progress!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-71040460807254316292015-07-11T12:44:48.541-07:002015-07-11T12:44:48.541-07:00Peter is one of my favorites, too, Jean. Seeing a...Peter is one of my favorites, too, Jean. Seeing as his denial of Jesus three times appears in all four gospels, he sure wasn't afraid to admit his shortcomings.<br />May we all keep our focus on the Lord!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-51645754402512508862015-07-10T17:50:43.744-07:002015-07-10T17:50:43.744-07:00Hi Martha! I really enjoyed the passage from the b...Hi Martha! I really enjoyed the passage from the book. I can really relate to worry, I do that exceedingly well. Only now am I trying to allow the grace of God to heal me, and not give into the sinking feelings and thoughts. It's a big job, and I can't do it myself. Thank the Lord that He is with me!<br /><br />Such a tender moment you described here. I can just see Davy and Mom on the porch...<br />Blessings,<br />CeilCeilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06293917798735764739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-6422177714022868632015-07-10T16:26:48.628-07:002015-07-10T16:26:48.628-07:00Good lesson, Martha. I love Peter's vulnerabil...Good lesson, Martha. I love Peter's vulnerability and honest failures in life. His passion too. Keeping our eyes on Jesus and not our problems always helps. Jean Wisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06407030126646055880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-31361585360098194052015-07-10T13:43:03.086-07:002015-07-10T13:43:03.086-07:00We all sink from time to time, Kim. I found mysel...We all sink from time to time, Kim. I found myself doing just that today, but remembered my own advice quickly and started praying. It really worked!!!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-73155793551430404742015-07-10T13:41:53.083-07:002015-07-10T13:41:53.083-07:00I'm so glad this post met you where you are, J...I'm so glad this post met you where you are, Janaki. That's a comfort to me, my friend!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-21175131630000387542015-07-10T13:41:13.823-07:002015-07-10T13:41:13.823-07:00Thanks so much, Privy! It looks like Redemption w...Thanks so much, Privy! It looks like Redemption will be out at the end of this month or at the beginning of August. The next novel, Revelation, is already slated for November. Here's hoping!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-39646287902475572462015-07-10T13:40:13.741-07:002015-07-10T13:40:13.741-07:00Thanks so much for your kind words, too, PS. Yes,...Thanks so much for your kind words, too, PS. Yes, I think we all need these reminders to stay away from the "what ifs."<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-54689140338104165232015-07-10T11:06:08.662-07:002015-07-10T11:06:08.662-07:00Martha, Another amazing post! I at a point, where ...Martha, Another amazing post! I at a point, where I simply need to draw near to the Lord and focus on Him and not on what is happening (or not happening). It's so easy to get off track mentally on all the "what ifs" of life. It not always easy to keep focused on Jesus. Some "sinking" in the "what ifs" do happen for me from time to time.<br /><br />Love and blessings!Kim Jollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670842504983601263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-43492636735659181322015-07-10T09:54:23.773-07:002015-07-10T09:54:23.773-07:00Well said Martha. I have been lately plagued by wh...Well said Martha. I have been lately plagued by what-if scenarios. This gives me so much solace and confidence.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795001466009913035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-82110275085432298892015-07-10T09:27:29.483-07:002015-07-10T09:27:29.483-07:00Lovely reminder.
Wishing you all the best! Looki...Lovely reminder. <br /><br />Wishing you all the best! Looking forward to reading you <3Privy Trifleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05317530852098436444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-13232980837244274752015-07-10T04:58:50.933-07:002015-07-10T04:58:50.933-07:00Wonderful insights on a topic near and dear to all...Wonderful insights on a topic near and dear to all of our hearts....worry! I constantly need a reminder, like Peter, to keep my eyes on Jesus. Thanks for the eloquence of your words.pshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17676065494807360650noreply@blogger.com