tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post7499355723735822748..comments2024-03-18T11:25:08.400-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: "Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign . . ."Martha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-72108886776158153512012-08-03T05:22:52.078-07:002012-08-03T05:22:52.078-07:00Thanks for stopping by, Annmarie!
Yes, sometimes t...Thanks for stopping by, Annmarie!<br />Yes, sometimes the signs are as plain as the nose on our face, but we don't see them until we let God open our eyes to them.<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-24530352314677333182012-08-02T20:37:59.793-07:002012-08-02T20:37:59.793-07:00love the example! once we open our eyes and our h...love the example! once we open our eyes and our hearts we see so much!! and it was there the whole time...momto8https://www.blogger.com/profile/13964950285763339907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-49406221270152043832012-08-02T16:28:07.721-07:002012-08-02T16:28:07.721-07:00Thanks so much for stopping by, Anne!
Oh, yes, in ...Thanks so much for stopping by, Anne!<br />Oh, yes, in the signs, He is definitely reminding us at every turn of His steadfast love for us. May you feel His love today. :)<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-26638094953389003642012-08-02T16:16:33.672-07:002012-08-02T16:16:33.672-07:00Thanks so much for coming by, Jan!
We do learn so ...Thanks so much for coming by, Jan!<br />We do learn so much along the way, and, sometimes, those red flags are necessary. I've had plenty in my past, believe me!<br />So glad you are liking yourself for you. Know that God loves you immeasurably just as you are! And, He always will.<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-46577729697611374972012-08-02T01:22:41.846-07:002012-08-02T01:22:41.846-07:00Yes, many times we are given signs and still, we d...Yes, many times we are given signs and still, we don't listen. I try to be more aware of them knowing that these signs are God's whispers, reminding me that He loves me.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15640511681168230116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-40290788280915284212012-08-01T22:46:47.723-07:002012-08-01T22:46:47.723-07:00great post, you are such a wonderful story teller....great post, you are such a wonderful story teller. As to signs, how 'bout banners and huge red flags? I have missed so many of these, but I like who I am and learned a lot on the way here.photos by janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04931922143998773384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-41256898181087614502012-08-01T15:37:27.626-07:002012-08-01T15:37:27.626-07:00Thanks so much for visiting, Brenda!
Oh, yes, it c...Thanks so much for visiting, Brenda!<br />Oh, yes, it can be a very scary thing to be willing to take those steps in faith and trust. But, that's exactly what God wants us to do. He is holding out His hand. He won't let us fall. :)<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-35487329126945149862012-08-01T15:29:57.621-07:002012-08-01T15:29:57.621-07:00Thanks for coming by, Lisa Marie, and so glad you ...Thanks for coming by, Lisa Marie, and so glad you enjoyed this story.<br />Yes! It is all about leaning upon God and not trusting in our own understanding. Many of the storms we find ourselves in are, indeed, because we failed to see the signs along the way.<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-84925114940628260122012-08-01T15:23:06.649-07:002012-08-01T15:23:06.649-07:00Great story, Martha. And yes, of course, how can ...Great story, Martha. And yes, of course, how can we not. One only has to be open and take the step forward and trust. Always scary, but always worth it, yes?brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480258485472568272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-29100492239625217412012-08-01T13:27:27.697-07:002012-08-01T13:27:27.697-07:00I LOVED this story! Yes, I think often times we t...I LOVED this story! Yes, I think often times we think we can out wit the rain and we end up in a thunderstorm!!! haha This is definitely a great reminder to lean more on the Holy Spirit, than our own understanding! Thank you for sharing this!!!Farfalla Dreams ~ Lisa Marie Farfallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15814072026273780357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-3280680621542781172012-08-01T08:17:13.347-07:002012-08-01T08:17:13.347-07:00Thanks so much for coming by, Rimly!
That rain fac...Thanks so much for coming by, Rimly!<br />That rain factor is something else, isn't it? I've not had that experience in boiling milk, but have had plenty of other things, like rice or pasta, to boil over in the seeming split second I turn my back. Got to watch for those signs! :)<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-70069852113325841322012-08-01T08:15:13.205-07:002012-08-01T08:15:13.205-07:00Thanks for visiting today, Jennifer!
It definitely...Thanks for visiting today, Jennifer!<br />It definitely is a learning process and we all make mistakes - those "woulda, coulda, shoulda" moments are big in my life, too. But, we strive to watch and listen better each day and we move forward in God's grace.<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-62527048942437926532012-08-01T08:12:47.349-07:002012-08-01T08:12:47.349-07:00Thanks for coming by, Nelieta!
What a coincidence ...Thanks for coming by, Nelieta!<br />What a coincidence that we both wrote about the weather. Lol!<br />Yes! Once we learn to hear that voice, we definitely need to follow its directive. Never something to ignore, you are so right!<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-30321023141714843672012-08-01T06:23:51.398-07:002012-08-01T06:23:51.398-07:00It has always happened to me. Whenever I have hung...It has always happened to me. Whenever I have hung clothes outside it will invariably rain!!! And I agree with you that we so often tend to ignore the signs. Have you ever had the experience while boiling milk? You are vigilant most of the time but you just turn away from it for a second it spills over. <br />God bless you my friendRimlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04800381730067608251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-58728998769532188592012-08-01T05:03:14.386-07:002012-08-01T05:03:14.386-07:00It is so easy to ignore the signs and assume that ...It is so easy to ignore the signs and assume that it's "just me." This has happened more times than I care to admit. Fortunately, I can learn from my errors and watch the signs more closely.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14893079312742368800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-79672341877945799322012-08-01T04:53:26.136-07:002012-08-01T04:53:26.136-07:00Hi Martha, I wrote a post about the weather this m...Hi Martha, I wrote a post about the weather this morning :) I know exactly what you feel like! On a more serious note. Yes definitely!Sometimes the voice inside me speaks loud and clear..I have learnt not to ignore it. Have a blessed day!Nelietahttp://nelmitravel.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-38090010254433601742012-07-31T18:32:31.149-07:002012-07-31T18:32:31.149-07:00Thanks so much for stopping by today!
Sixth sense ...Thanks so much for stopping by today!<br />Sixth sense . . . I'm reminded of the quote of C. S. Lewis which I paraphrase here: You are not a body, you are a soul; you have a body.<br />We do need to read those signs.<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-29096541288261469352012-07-31T18:28:59.517-07:002012-07-31T18:28:59.517-07:00Thank you, friend Melissa, for visiting with me. ...Thank you, friend Melissa, for visiting with me. Let's pull up the armchairs, shall we? :)<br />Jesus does state in the Gospels that it is a wicked generation that asks for a sign, but I believe that's because He does expect us to see them without His help. They don't need to be there just in trouble or pain, they can be there in joy and lead to more joy as we seek to follow His wishes for us. I am honored and humbled to be on one of these paths right now.<br />Thank you for praying with me. May we always be open to the voice of the Lord in all we think, say, and do.<br />And, dear one, keep on dreaming . . .<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-55764619796706267522012-07-31T18:19:59.482-07:002012-07-31T18:19:59.482-07:00Thank you for coming by today, Irene!
I'm glad...Thank you for coming by today, Irene!<br />I'm glad to know you hang out clothes when you can. The rainy seasons are an inconvenience for this, but a necessity for the vegetation.<br />I still don't see all the signs, but prayer and reflection helps so much. I took some great advice from my pastor today to make a move, feeling I had received a sign through her, and it worked out! Going to God in prayer is the way to go when the signs appear.<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-23037433381550810392012-07-31T17:42:58.789-07:002012-07-31T17:42:58.789-07:00So many times we don't listen to our God given...So many times we don't listen to our God given 6th sense and we ignore those signs... GREAT BLOG!crazyladyx5http://www.crazyladyx5.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-32546874472818647352012-07-31T15:35:03.610-07:002012-07-31T15:35:03.610-07:00I think I have heard Him speak to me more in dream...I think I have heard Him speak to me more in dreams and these are also actual signs of His presence. We were taught as kids not ask for any signs just so God will reveal His power ~ but He does when He wills without us even asking for them.<br /><br />Many would say that His signs come in the form of calamity ~ and for a while, people would repent and change ways but go back to being their old selves after recuperating... some says it comes in the form of illness. I took that as a sign that I needed to change my career and environment.<br /><br />Other signs would be the birth of my nieces and Sam's loss.<br /><br />I pray with you as I open myself to God's voice through the different signs He places in our midst.May God find us vigilant and audacious.Melissa Tandochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13747825707650125721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-48407252989198550962012-07-31T14:47:21.467-07:002012-07-31T14:47:21.467-07:00We always hang our clothes on the line to dry beca...We always hang our clothes on the line to dry because it is sunny nearly all year round. But the weather has been so unpredictable lately that a heavy downpour would suddenly follow an hour of glorious sunshine. And I can totally relate to that feeling of panic when the sky turns to gray and running to save those nearly-dry clothes from getting wet because of the rain.<br /><br />Regarding signs... I've been really praying more that I won't misread them, Martha. Many times I missed them perhaps because the sign didn't turn out the way I expected it to be. Doing my best to be wiser this time.<br /><br />Thank you so much for this enlightening post, Martha! God bless <3 :-)Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328342211129410370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-24524647434793485612012-07-31T12:16:50.818-07:002012-07-31T12:16:50.818-07:00Thanks for dropping by, Adriana!
That's great ...Thanks for dropping by, Adriana!<br />That's great that you are seeing the signs in your life that are meant to guide you in the right direction. Keep it up! :)<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-50372589117585805062012-07-31T12:15:56.577-07:002012-07-31T12:15:56.577-07:00Thanks so much for visiting today, Me!
I know . . ...Thanks so much for visiting today, Me!<br />I know . . . we sometimes "see" without really "seeing" with hindsight always being 20/20.<br />Glad you enjoyed the post. :)<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-52438532044745505082012-07-31T12:14:50.114-07:002012-07-31T12:14:50.114-07:00Thanks so much for coming by today, Maureen!
Being...Thanks so much for coming by today, Maureen!<br />Being optimistic is a good thing; I believe, too that the glass is always half full, not half empty. I think that's the only way to go through life. :)<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.com