tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post8596201193979449712..comments2024-03-28T18:43:53.154-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: The Greatest of These . . .Martha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-51224277011197596682013-01-13T12:26:45.625-08:002013-01-13T12:26:45.625-08:00So touched by your kind words here, Melissa . . . ...So touched by your kind words here, Melissa . . . yes, love must be shown; it can't be taught. And, one day, I know those precious kids you serve with love will have those loving hearts God wants them to have.<br />Thank you, as always, for coming by and for sharing the prayer. It means so much!<br />Blessings and love in this year of love!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-84602451678825778712013-01-12T15:44:10.368-08:002013-01-12T15:44:10.368-08:00I read that post and I'm glad you made me refl...I read that post and I'm glad you made me reflect on the 'one' word that describes us this year. It's like a bell that rings everytime it's needed... a soft voice... a loud cry.. and I'm loving it.<br /><br />Kind deeds and simple acts of love become spontaneous :) and forgetting our own needs, well, it takes a lot of loving to do that. I want to hug you because it's something that couldn't be taught... When I think of you, I also think of the kids...oh how I wish, their hearts could understand these wonders...but I'll wait for them to grow.<br /><br />I pray with you.Melissa Tandochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13747825707650125721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-66405551790038017672013-01-12T08:18:26.288-08:002013-01-12T08:18:26.288-08:00Thanks so much for coming by, Me! Glad the prayer...Thanks so much for coming by, Me! Glad the prayer was special for you . . .<br />Blessings always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-25287048831546512742013-01-12T07:36:09.446-08:002013-01-12T07:36:09.446-08:00AMEN <3
I truly want this prayer to remain in ...AMEN <3<br /><br />I truly want this prayer to remain in my heart forever :)Privy Trifleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05317530852098436444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-14738788454636085852013-01-11T08:51:33.131-08:002013-01-11T08:51:33.131-08:00I do hope I did, Suzy! Thanks for coming by!
Bles...I do hope I did, Suzy! Thanks for coming by!<br />Blessings always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-13005516780699278152013-01-10T21:12:29.656-08:002013-01-10T21:12:29.656-08:00How lovely Martha. You probably made his day. Bles...How lovely Martha. You probably made his day. Blessings to you.Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05337531041006701719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-61295081436902079562013-01-10T10:30:35.489-08:002013-01-10T10:30:35.489-08:00Janu, I must confess that there are times I certai...Janu, I must confess that there are times I certainly don't feel like being considerate, but keeping this word, as I told Andy, upfront and visible in our thoughts does go a long, long way to accomplishing the goal which is, of course, sharing the love.<br />Thanks so much for stopping by!<br />Blessings always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-52455940264928123812013-01-10T10:29:00.363-08:002013-01-10T10:29:00.363-08:00Andy, thanks for dropping by and leaving this wond...Andy, thanks for dropping by and leaving this wonderful comment/observation. It is so important to keep that word we have chosen upfront and visible in our minds as we go through the day. And, depending on the situation, it will take on many different meanings and affirmations.<br />Keep leaning on the Lord's love, my friend!<br />Blessings always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-47635302545682373112013-01-10T10:27:08.080-08:002013-01-10T10:27:08.080-08:00Oh, wow, Brenda - I'm floored that this post g...Oh, wow, Brenda - I'm floored that this post gave you your word for the year! Thanks, too, for your kind words; we writers can always use that pat on the back, can't we?<br />Blessings to you and thanks for coming by!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-25231905798006439752013-01-10T10:25:30.599-08:002013-01-10T10:25:30.599-08:00Yes! Delicious moments - love your description, R...Yes! Delicious moments - love your description, Rachel! Thanks so much for visiting today!<br />Blessings always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-72930126031328790572013-01-10T10:24:30.172-08:002013-01-10T10:24:30.172-08:00Thanks so much for stopping by, Jan!
Wow! I love ...Thanks so much for stopping by, Jan!<br />Wow! I love (there's that word again!) your comment! You are absolutely right - when love comes first, everything else good and glorious seems to follow.<br />Blessings always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-83874904996832659112013-01-10T10:22:52.240-08:002013-01-10T10:22:52.240-08:00Thanks so much for coming by, Annmarie!
I love you...Thanks so much for coming by, Annmarie!<br />I love your word "thankfulness" - in all things, we should have a Gratitude Attitude. :) As love does, being thankful puts us in in the presence of God.<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-40555118440331059402013-01-10T08:45:27.538-08:002013-01-10T08:45:27.538-08:00Not everyone is as considerate as you are...Good y...Not everyone is as considerate as you are...Good you are spreading the love around.JANUhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06983287092498427967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-39490110860855409182013-01-10T08:09:26.821-08:002013-01-10T08:09:26.821-08:00What's great about the whole one-word idea is ...What's great about the whole one-word idea is that almost any situation becomes a laboratory and an opportunity. What does "love" look like here? In my case, what does "lean" look like in this situation? The key is finding ways to keep the idea in front of us - especially in our HALT situations (hungry, angry, lonely, tired).<br /><br />You just shared an amazing illustration of what that looks like. Thanks, friend!Andy Woodhttp://www.lifevesting.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-84427130989838299092013-01-10T07:46:29.791-08:002013-01-10T07:46:29.791-08:00I hadn't found a word until reading this post ...I hadn't found a word until reading this post this morning. Serenity washed over me as I read through your story, I felt the hunger, the agitation, then I saw the guy and felt the way he did - as we all have at once, and then like you, realized what's this madness about. That's my word for the year - thank you for helping me pinpoint it. Hugs, Martha. I needed to land one. brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480258485472568272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-82250566047911817582013-01-10T06:50:03.498-08:002013-01-10T06:50:03.498-08:00Moments like that ARE quite delicious! Great stor...Moments like that ARE quite delicious! Great story. :)Rachel Hoythttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12565668664072704971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-3510881770163179722013-01-09T20:54:01.596-08:002013-01-09T20:54:01.596-08:00Since I have been remiss about visiting posts, I d...Since I have been remiss about visiting posts, I did not see your last one, or if I did my memory has placed it in an inaccessible file somewhere. I would have to say my word for the remainder of my life is LOVE. The example you gave is exactly why. Besides, showing genuine love brings forth all the other virtues we strive for ,(or at least I do), with love comes gratitude, forgiveness, empathy, strength, courage, and acceptance to name a few. In living with love, you become open to many opportunities to be given love. I LOVED this post. Jan <3 photos by janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04931922143998773384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-53613932540176564132013-01-09T16:43:51.840-08:002013-01-09T16:43:51.840-08:00what a beautiful word! and what a simple gesture c...what a beautiful word! and what a simple gesture can mean.<br /> yes, the greatest is love..it is all there is in heaven..even faith and hope are no longer needed.<br />this yr I am choosing thankfulness. I would have been thankful if you let me go ahead of you..smiles.momto8https://www.blogger.com/profile/13964950285763339907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-84604090644987244892013-01-09T14:37:36.433-08:002013-01-09T14:37:36.433-08:00Thanks so much for visiting, Jennifer!
Yes, love d...Thanks so much for visiting, Jennifer!<br />Yes, love does make the world go round, and all our good works for God's sake begins with love.<br />Blessings always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-66012248714375474572013-01-09T10:17:44.987-08:002013-01-09T10:17:44.987-08:00I agree that love is what it's all about. That...I agree that love is what it's all about. That is the foundation for all the good works that God wants us to do. <br /><br />Very nice post!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14893079312742368800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-18262460619934805382013-01-09T07:32:44.395-08:002013-01-09T07:32:44.395-08:00Thanks so much, Jay, for coming by today!
Love IS ...Thanks so much, Jay, for coming by today!<br />Love IS such a powerful word - commanding! Glad you enjoyed this reflection, my friend.<br />Blessings always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-25314296767621280362013-01-09T07:31:45.627-08:002013-01-09T07:31:45.627-08:00Thanks so much for visiting today, Linda!
Yes, I c...Thanks so much for visiting today, Linda!<br />Yes, I can get out-of-sorts at times - I'm only human. LOL!<br />I love the words you chose for your year - all sounds so promising and an opportunity for spiritual growth. I'll be looking forward to reading your future reflections about this journey.<br />Blessings always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-29561065271551833062013-01-09T07:29:34.288-08:002013-01-09T07:29:34.288-08:00Thanks so much for coming by today, Bella!
Faith i...Thanks so much for coming by today, Bella!<br />Faith is a grand word, too, and can truly pull us through the toughest of times.<br />So glad you enjoyed the post!<br />Blessings to you and Happy New Year!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-32178794619403483412013-01-09T07:28:23.918-08:002013-01-09T07:28:23.918-08:00So glad you stopped in, Vishnu, and gave some of y...So glad you stopped in, Vishnu, and gave some of your time here! :)<br />And, yes, the sandwich was better than I expected and all made for a wonderful day.<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-2156490261822947112013-01-09T04:54:22.666-08:002013-01-09T04:54:22.666-08:00"How powerful it is to wake in the morning an..."How powerful it is to wake in the morning and invite love into my day."<br /><br />Powerful indeed...may we all follow that great example! Thanks Sister!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07866639097998917122noreply@blogger.com