tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post2427597550581950292..comments2024-03-27T18:27:40.013-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: "Gimme Shelter"Martha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-24773624758377444852012-06-28T07:57:20.237-07:002012-06-28T07:57:20.237-07:00Thanks, Irene! :)Thanks, Irene! :)Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-25187843757523751062012-06-28T02:29:05.607-07:002012-06-28T02:29:05.607-07:00No worries, Martha! Blogger can be weird sometimes...No worries, Martha! Blogger can be weird sometimes. :-)<br /><br />God bless <3 :-)Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328342211129410370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-13505625953878588732012-06-27T12:16:52.201-07:002012-06-27T12:16:52.201-07:00So sorry to be so late in getting back to you, Ire...So sorry to be so late in getting back to you, Irene. Somehow, your comment ended up in spam . . .:(<br />Yes, my heart breaks, too, for those with no shelter and so glad that you have a loving home where your needs are met.<br />Blessings and love to you, Irene!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-1626850146918147362012-06-26T11:43:43.361-07:002012-06-26T11:43:43.361-07:00Thanks so much for coming by, Brenda!
Having a spe...Thanks so much for coming by, Brenda!<br />Having a special place to write and finding a home in your words are truly wonderful things. I, too, feel at home when family is around, but I do love the quiet and solitude of my house when everyone is at work during the day. I never, ever feel lonely or alone. :)<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-43066585129957437802012-06-26T10:11:03.264-07:002012-06-26T10:11:03.264-07:00Being home for me is sitting in my bedroom atop my...Being home for me is sitting in my bedroom atop my bed. It's where I write. I can be any where else in the house and be home, but nothing feels as much at home as it does on the bed writing. In truth, I can be home anywhere if I am writing. Billy Joel has a wonderful song where he sings.. 'You're My Home', the song is written for a lover, I assume, but the message is clear, he is saying where ever you are (who ever you is) I am home. I always find comfort in the sentiment of the song. I find a home in my words, but anywhere I am with my family, that's home too.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425528423649700111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-63110331894386268942012-06-26T09:22:28.111-07:002012-06-26T09:22:28.111-07:00Thanks for stopping by, Jerly!
No, I had not heard...Thanks for stopping by, Jerly!<br />No, I had not heard of this horrifying incident and will certainly look up your post. I would love to share my thoughts with you about it.<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-32678702568241728652012-06-25T23:34:58.950-07:002012-06-25T23:34:58.950-07:00i feel most at home in a warmth giving book or sha...i feel most at home in a warmth giving book or sharing myself with someone who matters. Maybe u heard of the painful incident of a child lost to a borewell. I thought the child would be saved. so many prayed, from all corners of the world. but it was like standing outside with the father for three days not able to answer the childs plea to save, I t moved me and I blogged. hope u will share with me the reflections<br /><a href="http://jerlyt.blogspot.in/" rel="nofollow">Thinking Space</a>Jerlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13897355836151249751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-91895351001992880432012-06-25T10:38:38.461-07:002012-06-25T10:38:38.461-07:00Thanks so much, Tameka, for stopping by and leavin...Thanks so much, Tameka, for stopping by and leaving this thoughtful comment.<br />I will pray for your living situation. It is one of the most difficult things in life when you don't have a place to live or call home. And, yes, there are people who hide their problems and difficulties all too well.<br />Thank you for sharing in prayer with me and for your kind blessings.<br />These I now share with you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-34117462096392728332012-06-25T10:30:16.583-07:002012-06-25T10:30:16.583-07:00As always your writings and reflections are very t...As always your writings and reflections are very timely. I am currently experiencing a housing issue and I am praying daily that it can be rectified. We never know at times who may be without a home as sometimes those who carry themselves in a rich way may be the poorest among us. <br /><br />I share in your prayer for others that are less fortunate or who have fallen on hard times. God does see and care and we who have should be grateful, thankful and generous with our resources to those who are going through lack. Thanks so much for this prayer Martha. May God always bless your soul so you can continue to bless others. <br /><br />http://lyricfire.typepad.com/lyric-fire/2012/06/meet-chyna-rose-interview-wmy-novels-lead-character-a-sneak-peek-at-a-possible-book-cover.htmlTamekahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09022350498501742442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-84854193201756234292012-06-25T00:23:44.677-07:002012-06-25T00:23:44.677-07:00I so feel for the homeless, Martha. My heart aches...I so feel for the homeless, Martha. My heart aches when I see them wandering on the streets. And I wonder where they run for shelter whenever there's a storm or when the night is cold. While I have even more than just the comforts of a home, because my parents are very good providers.<br /><br />Thank you so much for your post reminded me to appreciate more another blessing that God has given me -- a beautiful and comfortable home. God bless and much love to you, Martha <3 :-)Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328342211129410370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-66985782358450139422012-06-24T08:22:01.856-07:002012-06-24T08:22:01.856-07:00Thanks so much for visiting, Lynne!
Yes! Home is ...Thanks so much for visiting, Lynne!<br />Yes! Home is truly where our hearts are. Peter, Paul and Mary actually recorded a song with that exact title.<br />It's great that you enjoy home as much as I do. :)<br />And, yes, it is so sad, especially for those who suffer from spiritual homelessness - all dressed up, and no place to go . . .<br />Praying for these and for those who have nothing but tension and pain at home.<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-61317220943499578412012-06-24T08:18:42.534-07:002012-06-24T08:18:42.534-07:00Thanks so much for stopping by, Rachel!
There have...Thanks so much for stopping by, Rachel!<br />There have been plenty of tiny, run-down apartments in my past, too. Things are bound to get better!<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-38995182078844864122012-06-24T04:10:21.102-07:002012-06-24T04:10:21.102-07:00There is an expression I believe that home is wher...There is an expression I believe that home is where the heart is and I believe that is so true. Home can mean anything, not just a physical place but I must admit that much like you when I have an extremely busy day or week and I finally have a day at home with no other obligations... I am ecstatic! Home is a a place to be ourselves and to renew our spirit. <br /><br />I too feel great compassion for those who are homeless...either a physical homelessness or a spiritual homelessness where they don't have anywhere that they feel safe and refreshed. For some I know home is a place of turmoil and pain. Great post Martha.Lynne Wattshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02788918458763274157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-14250501611461125652012-06-23T18:34:59.320-07:002012-06-23T18:34:59.320-07:00I cant say that I love my tiny, run down apartment...I cant say that I love my tiny, run down apartment... But i am very thankful to have a dwelling of my very own. :-)Rachel Hoythttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12565668664072704971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-63822860153419164262012-06-23T15:12:17.697-07:002012-06-23T15:12:17.697-07:00Thanks so much for coming by, Annmarie!
That is wo...Thanks so much for coming by, Annmarie!<br />That is wonderful that your family volunteers in this way. It is so important for our children to see that not all people are as fortunate and blessed, materially, as they are.<br />And, you are so right - they may be impoverished financially, but their faith can certainly enrich us in unimaginable ways.<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-28630793467098789072012-06-23T13:23:15.237-07:002012-06-23T13:23:15.237-07:00I love my home too... we volunteer to help the hom...I love my home too... we volunteer to help the homeless in our area...and come home feeling inspired by their financial poverty and spiritual richness.momto8https://www.blogger.com/profile/13964950285763339907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-74564186471609635132012-06-23T06:38:06.072-07:002012-06-23T06:38:06.072-07:00Thanks so much for dropping in today, Me!
So glad ...Thanks so much for dropping in today, Me!<br />So glad this post triggered warm memories for you. And, it certainly can be said that home is always the place where, in our hearts, we feel we belong.<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-32748851333113910712012-06-23T06:36:51.655-07:002012-06-23T06:36:51.655-07:00Thanks so much for visiting, Suzy, and for your ki...Thanks so much for visiting, Suzy, and for your kind compliments!<br />Yes, the majority of us have so much for which we need to be thankful. Glad this post made your heart happy! :)<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-22752732279924279612012-06-23T06:35:18.151-07:002012-06-23T06:35:18.151-07:00Thanks so much for stopping by, Joyce!
I love what...Thanks so much for stopping by, Joyce!<br />I love what you said here about Jesus identifying with the homeless so that we would know our true home is in Him. Just beautiful!<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-454732551761137832012-06-23T06:33:56.122-07:002012-06-23T06:33:56.122-07:00Thanks so much for visiting, Anne!
Wow! Yet anoth...Thanks so much for visiting, Anne!<br />Wow! Yet another homebody. :) So good to know that your home and the Lord are your sanctuaries. Life doesn't get any better than that!<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-192643913168159242012-06-23T06:22:42.726-07:002012-06-23T06:22:42.726-07:00Thanks for dropping in, Chris!
Would you say here ...Thanks for dropping in, Chris!<br />Would you say here that everything is connected? :) We ARE on the same page once again - how neat is that?<br />Glad to know you are happy with your home and hometown, too. Sounds like you will have a most lovely "staycation" this summer!<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-90584241998669877712012-06-23T06:20:25.023-07:002012-06-23T06:20:25.023-07:00What a beautiful comment/reflection you have writt...What a beautiful comment/reflection you have written here, Melissa! The problems with the homeless/downtrodden in the Philippines sounds just like those in the U.S. The poor, it seems, as Jesus said, will always be with us.<br />Thank you for your words of prayer here and for praying with me as always. So much appreciated!<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-72033614638272962602012-06-23T05:46:14.883-07:002012-06-23T05:46:14.883-07:00Home for me defines a place where I get a sense of...Home for me defines a place where I get a sense of belonging. I have been away for many years from my home and I could very much relate to your post Martha. Loved it! Brought back some old memories.Privy Trifleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05317530852098436444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-59429545369059445402012-06-23T04:13:24.402-07:002012-06-23T04:13:24.402-07:00I'm a homebody too and I loved the prayer. Lov...I'm a homebody too and I loved the prayer. Lovely post and a very nice reminder that even though we may think we don't have much, we have so much more than many others. Thank you, I believe your post was a message for me and it made my heart happy. God Bless.Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05337531041006701719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-53437814917077895742012-06-22T19:04:50.032-07:002012-06-22T19:04:50.032-07:00I'm a homebody, too! ;) Home reminds me of so ...I'm a homebody, too! ;) Home reminds me of so many things that are good and happy. But you're right, Jesus chose to identify with the homeless so that they may know they have a HOME in HIM.Joyce of I Take Off The Maskhttp://itakeoffthemask.comnoreply@blogger.com