tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post5496427690166752982..comments2024-03-27T18:27:40.013-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: Good Amidst EvilMartha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-83436906198776619242013-04-23T06:22:51.378-07:002013-04-23T06:22:51.378-07:00Thanks so much for visiting, Mary!
Yes, these are ...Thanks so much for visiting, Mary!<br />Yes, these are certainly times of trial and tribulation. I, too, take such comfort in knowing that God is in control and His will be the victory in the end. I cling to Him in hope and faith.<br />Love and blessings, my friend!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-56072160100302934632013-04-23T05:49:25.231-07:002013-04-23T05:49:25.231-07:00Martha, times seem to be getting worse, but I rest...Martha, times seem to be getting worse, but I rest in the knowledge that God has already laid this groundwork, He has predicted all of this would come to pass. I pray each day that people will have the ears to listen. As we say here, this is only the tip of the ice-burg! I don't think that anyone can quite comprehend the intensity that evil will come to before it's all over. I pray that God gives peace and comfort to the individuals that had to endure this tragedy. God bless you Martha♥Mary Hudak-Collins livingthescripture.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18181851742870395058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-58557157376612944952013-04-22T13:05:00.548-07:002013-04-22T13:05:00.548-07:00Thanks for coming by, Joyce!
Oh, the whole ordeal ...Thanks for coming by, Joyce!<br />Oh, the whole ordeal is very sad and frightening. I guess we'll know more as time marches on, but it won't bring back the lives of those who died. God comfort their families!<br />Blessing and love!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-43751618659232556822013-04-21T20:22:47.889-07:002013-04-21T20:22:47.889-07:00Such a sad story. What amazes me is the disbelief ...Such a sad story. What amazes me is the disbelief of the people who believed they knew the terrorist murderer. Some kids commented on how the photo looked like their friend, but they figured it had to be someone who looked like him because he would never do something like that. That's scary.<br /><br />http://joycelansky.blogspot.comCatch My Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06338761214938263819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-16416877734107327612013-04-20T14:03:37.929-07:002013-04-20T14:03:37.929-07:00Thanks so much, Suzy, for visiting and for praying...Thanks so much, Suzy, for visiting and for praying with me. That means so much!<br />Love and blessings to you, my friend!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-20594061704069840942013-04-20T14:02:55.417-07:002013-04-20T14:02:55.417-07:00Oh, Melissa, your experience of God's presence...Oh, Melissa, your experience of God's presence gives me goosebumps!!!<br />And, truly, God's good will triumph over evil in the end.<br />Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing in prayer, dear one!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-17203784614961333052013-04-20T04:06:51.894-07:002013-04-20T04:06:51.894-07:00A most beautiful prayer. Praying with you. Blessin...A most beautiful prayer. Praying with you. Blessings dear friend.Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05337531041006701719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-78954877216850303172013-04-19T18:37:54.083-07:002013-04-19T18:37:54.083-07:00I had an incredible experience Martha and it over...I had an incredible experience Martha and it overshadowed all the tragedies we had this week. It was the presence of God working His mysterious ways in the heart of people...<br /><br />Yes, good will always triumph over evil. I truly believe that.<br /><br />I pray with you together with everybody in the world. We will go through this all together.Melissa Tandochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13747825707650125721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-48320227793967621062013-04-19T17:56:55.793-07:002013-04-19T17:56:55.793-07:00Thank you, Jessica, for your most thoughtful comme...Thank you, Jessica, for your most thoughtful comment here. Your input is so valued, dear friend!<br />It is, indeed, in action where God's love is felt. Jesus didn't limit His ministry to talk - He lived it in the moment, meeting the needs of those who needed Him. The reaction of the marathon runners made my heart sing with hope for us all . . . <br />Love and blessings, dear one!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-77279364550193331082013-04-19T17:53:36.608-07:002013-04-19T17:53:36.608-07:00Thanks so much, Linda, for coming by and for your ...Thanks so much, Linda, for coming by and for your wonderful words of comfort.<br />I'm not so much afraid as I am shocked by the events, yet comforted in the efforts so many made to assuage the situation, to give of themselves when nothing was required. They are my heroes . . .<br />Blessings and love, my friend!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-82563847046421834642013-04-19T17:51:16.378-07:002013-04-19T17:51:16.378-07:00They are truly heroes, Galen, unafraid of the cons...They are truly heroes, Galen, unafraid of the consequences, just concerned with the preservation of life. My heart goes out to them! And, what would we do without such brave souls? I don't want to think of that . . .<br />Thank you for visiting, dear friend, and for your comment.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-24846685300852934612013-04-19T17:48:01.399-07:002013-04-19T17:48:01.399-07:00Leah, I so hear you . . . God has given us free wi...Leah, I so hear you . . . God has given us free will; what we choose to do with it is up to us.<br />Evil is so pervasive, sometimes I want to crawl into a ball and forget it is happening. But, God calls me out and makes me live for His glory. So thankful that He does!<br />Still, want to pull the covers over my head at times . . .<br />Love and blessings, dear Leah, and thanks so much for stopping by!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-85877876800037398222013-04-19T17:44:52.812-07:002013-04-19T17:44:52.812-07:00Hope . . . it is what keeps us going, dear Susan!
...Hope . . . it is what keeps us going, dear Susan!<br />Thanks for visiting and may God ever bless you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-56370079657768464702013-04-19T17:38:25.136-07:002013-04-19T17:38:25.136-07:00"Those good Samaritans bringing Jesus' st...<br />"Those good Samaritans bringing Jesus' stirring story to life in the present moment. Loving God in the present moment. Loving their neighbors as themselves."<br /><br />It's that...in action...that sometimes seems the only thing that gives me hope for this world. The random and spontaneous acts of compassion that comes out of people during moments of crisis. <br /><br />I always love your posts...very reflective. <br /><br />Jessica Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-27297166510222249332013-04-19T17:34:09.401-07:002013-04-19T17:34:09.401-07:00Dear Martha,
Holding you in my heart as you strug...Dear Martha,<br /><br />Holding you in my heart as you struggle against your fears. XOXOXO Dangerous Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12442306921276302945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-62291465268266591092013-04-19T15:21:25.514-07:002013-04-19T15:21:25.514-07:00The first thing I noticed in the first videos I sa...The first thing I noticed in the first videos I saw of the blast was how the police officers close to the blast site immediately moved towards the blast as the crowds were running away. True heroes.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-40758662968714164242013-04-19T10:27:19.834-07:002013-04-19T10:27:19.834-07:00Martha, Fred Rogers' mom was a wise woman. I&#...Martha, Fred Rogers' mom was a wise woman. I've found myself in life threatening situations on more than one occasion and the shock that one feels when their life may be taken from them can be paralyzing. Literally. I thank God for the helpers who somehow manage to hold it together while helping others snap out of their shock.<br /><br />Free will is a big responsibility. Those two young men used theirs to create evil. So so sad.<br /><br />Sending love to you Martha! Leah Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424758000036417506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-65757199432286281322013-04-19T10:15:55.230-07:002013-04-19T10:15:55.230-07:00We all live because we see those slivers of hope, ...We all live because we see those slivers of hope, dear Martha. I cannot imagine otherwise. <br /><br />Lots of love and big hugs, Martha.<br /><br />Joy always,<br />SusanS. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-70002798024385638622013-04-19T09:09:47.171-07:002013-04-19T09:09:47.171-07:00Thanks so much for visiting, Vrndavana! I'm g...Thanks so much for visiting, Vrndavana! I'm glad you enjoy reading my blog.<br />Blessings and love!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-51211280574680564872013-04-19T07:45:36.322-07:002013-04-19T07:45:36.322-07:00Just beautiful. Thank you for sharing these refle...Just beautiful. Thank you for sharing these reflections. I always love reading your posts!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06092608110198167323noreply@blogger.com