tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post3360561984524194700..comments2024-03-28T18:43:53.154-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: Playing FavoritesMartha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-52093483824099043882021-05-18T05:17:44.254-07:002021-05-18T05:17:44.254-07:00What a great message you shared with those student...What a great message you shared with those students, Laurie! Yes, God's love is boundless and bountiful.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-62217741649192944772021-05-18T05:16:52.372-07:002021-05-18T05:16:52.372-07:00It is most definitely mind-boggling, Nancy. So gr...It is most definitely mind-boggling, Nancy. So grateful that God loves each of us the same, without exception.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-4494230059059513202021-05-17T16:31:09.024-07:002021-05-17T16:31:09.024-07:00Exactly what I used tell the high school students ...Exactly what I used tell the high school students who came to me for counseling. There is nothing that can separate us from God's love. Beautiful!Meditations in Motionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08406003928113822953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-87130884731450780672021-05-17T15:25:27.029-07:002021-05-17T15:25:27.029-07:00Mind-boggling to think about--that God loves me as...Mind-boggling to think about--that God loves me as much as he loves Billy Graham, Mother Teresa, Charles Spurgeon, etc. Thank you, Martha!www.nancyaruegg.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13060173405144735663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-61655861332882034472021-05-17T15:08:24.077-07:002021-05-17T15:08:24.077-07:00Glad you liked the glass, Lisa! Yes, I agree, tha...Glad you liked the glass, Lisa! Yes, I agree, that it is a miracle that God loves us all the same and doesn't play favorites, even when we think He should.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-33111775519378335932021-05-17T11:47:51.654-07:002021-05-17T11:47:51.654-07:00Although I suppose I wouldn't mind if God want...Although I suppose I wouldn't mind if God wanted to favorite me, I really am glad he doesn't play favorites. :) It's such a miracle how he can love us all the same, regardless of what we do or don't do. He's such a great example for us on loving our own children equally. Thanks for sharing your glass, Martha. Such a fun one. :) Lisa notes...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07103364395238899215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-72521146048404595342021-05-17T07:54:59.131-07:002021-05-17T07:54:59.131-07:00Amen, Loralu! Oh, how He loves us.
Love and bless...Amen, Loralu! Oh, how He loves us.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-88343984449994432752021-05-17T07:54:33.922-07:002021-05-17T07:54:33.922-07:00I know, Diane! It is a concept so difficult to wr...I know, Diane! It is a concept so difficult to wrap our heads around, yet it is immeasurably true.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-76613387795237761922021-05-17T06:49:15.339-07:002021-05-17T06:49:15.339-07:00Thanking God for his amazing grace for all of us p...Thanking God for his amazing grace for all of us prodigals!<br />Blessings!Loraluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09428559311387283317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-62808920573242757322021-05-17T04:58:06.023-07:002021-05-17T04:58:06.023-07:00We are the beloved of our Father. Phew...when we ...We are the beloved of our Father. Phew...when we really grasp that it is life changing. Beautiful post, Martha!Diane Ronzinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01345793102452621165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-7156529932012607392021-05-16T13:36:27.146-07:002021-05-16T13:36:27.146-07:00Amen, David, yes we are!
Love and blessings!Amen, David, yes we are!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-45277513665125229932021-05-16T13:36:01.703-07:002021-05-16T13:36:01.703-07:00Thanks for stopping by, Luiz.
Love and blessings!Thanks for stopping by, Luiz.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-51476870854843925292021-05-16T12:57:18.597-07:002021-05-16T12:57:18.597-07:00We're all favourites - taken into favour in th...We're all favourites - taken into favour in the Beloved!David C Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08891468618584742601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-48359682424219997562021-05-16T08:54:25.801-07:002021-05-16T08:54:25.801-07:00Boa tarde meus amigos queridos. Obrigado pela visi...Boa tarde meus amigos queridos. Obrigado pela visita e carinho. Luiz Gomeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07701551526214852309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-45471838231520046772021-05-16T05:17:28.188-07:002021-05-16T05:17:28.188-07:00Of course, you are, Bill! It's so true though...Of course, you are, Bill! It's so true though, isn't it? We love our children no matter what, and God loves us just the same.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-19587225532142756852021-05-16T05:16:23.925-07:002021-05-16T05:16:23.925-07:00I thought the glass was so funny, too, Karen. Wha...I thought the glass was so funny, too, Karen. What a great gift! So glad that God loves us just the way we are.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-3046811202011425532021-05-16T03:44:01.875-07:002021-05-16T03:44:01.875-07:00Just this past week i told my youngest daughter th...Just this past week i told my youngest daughter that nothing she would ever do could stop this father from loving her. I have two favorite daughters and wouldn't trade either of them for all the money in the world. 'Course I am their favorite father. Bill (cycleguy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09082407231475058958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-67648802359609414922021-05-15T18:50:44.517-07:002021-05-15T18:50:44.517-07:00Martha, the glass from Sarah is hilarious! And wha...Martha, the glass from Sarah is hilarious! And what a great analogy with the great love of our heavenly Father. Nothing we could ever do would cause Him to ever love us less.Karen 'Girl' Fridayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12207457811627558544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-83413567206596889552021-05-15T11:13:08.280-07:002021-05-15T11:13:08.280-07:00I'm glad this post made you smile, J. D., and ...I'm glad this post made you smile, J. D., and grateful to know that you had such loving adoptive parents who made all the difference in your life. God is good, all the time.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-21142383506614947692021-05-15T11:11:40.394-07:002021-05-15T11:11:40.394-07:00Thanks so much, Ron, for your kind words here toda...Thanks so much, Ron, for your kind words here today. And yes, in these polarized and divisive times, it is such a great comfort to know God loves each and every one of us just the same. Just knowing this helps me to love others, even though we might not see eye-to-eye, because Jesus commanded us to do just that.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-81961433343141856072021-05-15T06:57:09.481-07:002021-05-15T06:57:09.481-07:00I oft think of the love my adoptive parents have s...I oft think of the love my adoptive parents have shown to me. In those moments, I thank God for giving His love to them so they could share it with a young fella who needed a whole lot of love. Thank you for this post my friend. You brought a smile.J.D. Winingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07644930093144875164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-64202607074481988152021-05-15T05:04:03.728-07:002021-05-15T05:04:03.728-07:00What an encouraging reminder, Martha. In these day...What an encouraging reminder, Martha. In these days when division and conflict surround us, it's wonderfully uplifting to know that we have one Father and the love that made us His knows no favorites. The Smothers Brothers may claim an exemption, but the rest of us who who have children would take issue with that. The truth for most of us is that all of our children share the same space in our hearts and no internal squabbles will ever change that. Another uplifting pied well done. Ron Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08574258494370815948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-66890024037854247462021-05-15T04:59:14.934-07:002021-05-15T04:59:14.934-07:00I'm so glad God never gives up on us either, P...I'm so glad God never gives up on us either, Pamela! And yes, I recalled those t-shirts you shared in one of your posts when I was writing this. So much fun when siblings can laugh and joke about being the favorite. Glad you liked the glass, too.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-41231224979879224042021-05-15T04:57:18.109-07:002021-05-15T04:57:18.109-07:00Absolutely, Marja! Because God first loved us, we...Absolutely, Marja! Because God first loved us, we can give love back to Him. Such a marvelous gift!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-91026684803820992732021-05-15T04:56:18.875-07:002021-05-15T04:56:18.875-07:00Yes, Nells, we are most fortunate! How deep and w...Yes, Nells, we are most fortunate! How deep and wide is the Father's love for us.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.com