tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post8004108103482471781..comments2024-03-28T18:43:53.154-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: At the Heart of the MatterMartha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-38099037461501129872019-12-13T17:58:33.941-08:002019-12-13T17:58:33.941-08:00Prayer must always be our first resort, Kim. Too ...Prayer must always be our first resort, Kim. Too often, even as Christians, we forget that. God has everything in His hands!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-35736547733832877762019-12-13T12:52:34.985-08:002019-12-13T12:52:34.985-08:00Martha, this is simply beautiful and from the hear...Martha, this is simply beautiful and from the heart. Your words are so true. May all of God's children turn to prayer as a first resort to bring light to the darkness all around us.<br /><br />Love and blessings!Kim Jollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670842504983601263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-3634932651969347802019-12-08T05:17:54.177-08:002019-12-08T05:17:54.177-08:00Amen, Jean! Yes, no matter what side of the aisle...Amen, Jean! Yes, no matter what side of the aisle we might be on, prayer is essential for our elected officials. Glad you are joining in with me!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-86339265093387281392019-12-07T16:09:18.531-08:002019-12-07T16:09:18.531-08:00no matter which side of politics everyone falls in...no matter which side of politics everyone falls into - yes prayer is needed. I have been praying for national leaders and this week just began specific names of many in the news - for wisdom and clarity and justice. yes we all need prayersJean Wisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06407030126646055880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-42889570879667278452019-12-06T04:45:20.769-08:002019-12-06T04:45:20.769-08:00Definitely, Ed - praying in all times and in all s...Definitely, Ed - praying in all times and in all seasons!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-2605991911258864672019-12-06T04:44:42.071-08:002019-12-06T04:44:42.071-08:00It is truly startling how time flies, Floyd, I agr...It is truly startling how time flies, Floyd, I agree. So glad you are partnering in prayer!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-73708883009320922562019-12-05T21:27:29.648-08:002019-12-05T21:27:29.648-08:00Amen! And not in this season alone do we need to c...Amen! And not in this season alone do we need to continue to pray, but in all season! Praying for our families and our neighbors as ourselves!Edhttp://www.inpulsearts.com/Wordnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-50154870218756967772019-12-05T18:02:41.551-08:002019-12-05T18:02:41.551-08:00I couldn't agree more. And that is my prayer o...I couldn't agree more. And that is my prayer often and throughout the year. Of which, yes, I agree, how did it get behind us so fast? <br /><br />Blessings to you and yours this Blessed season, sister. Floydhttp://theregoi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-12516504117909800852019-12-05T10:04:34.865-08:002019-12-05T10:04:34.865-08:00Amen, Beckie! Thanks for joining in with your pra...Amen, Beckie! Thanks for joining in with your prayers, dear friend.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-42369168075983671582019-12-05T09:49:19.418-08:002019-12-05T09:49:19.418-08:00Beautiful message, Martha. I'm joining with yo...Beautiful message, Martha. I'm joining with you in prayer for this nation and the lost who need the grace and love of our Savior Jesus Christ. Beckie Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14577965060772418026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-65715661513687325592019-12-04T17:56:38.177-08:002019-12-04T17:56:38.177-08:00Thank you, Cheryl, for joining this prayer vigil! ...Thank you, Cheryl, for joining this prayer vigil! As Christians, we are under attack each and every day. Our defense is to put on the full armor of God, and to pray continually for those who are lost and floundering in the worldly realm. Let's keep those prayers keep on coming!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-38614347216046360372019-12-04T15:46:06.830-08:002019-12-04T15:46:06.830-08:00How right you are, Martha! We who cling to our Bi...How right you are, Martha! We who cling to our Bibles, guns, and religion just happen to be the ones who are interceding and pleading with God for mercy, and that is more than likely why mercy is being extended to not only us, but to the very ones who persecute us and find us so "deplorable." I agree with you wholeheartedly. Never before has our nation needed prayer as much as it does now. I truly believe that. It is a burden that lays heavy upon my heart, too. I join you in prayer, my friend!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-38440505874073133362019-12-04T12:37:55.323-08:002019-12-04T12:37:55.323-08:00Yep, and I'm a redneck! We make a great team,...Yep, and I'm a redneck! We make a great team, Laurie. :) I know I can count on your prayers, my friend.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-44336310818555773322019-12-04T12:36:49.477-08:002019-12-04T12:36:49.477-08:00Oh, wow, Galen, hearing about your experience here...Oh, wow, Galen, hearing about your experience here gave me goosebumps! Yes, prayer is hands down the most powerful action we can take, because God is always listening to our heartfelt petitions. Glad to know you're joining in!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-83324987126846145252019-12-04T12:24:07.793-08:002019-12-04T12:24:07.793-08:00Count me as one of the hayseeds! What a perfect v...Count me as one of the hayseeds! What a perfect verse to start the advent season with. Thank you, Martha!Meditations in Motionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08406003928113822953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-2296487455498040082019-12-04T11:59:38.945-08:002019-12-04T11:59:38.945-08:00Prayer -- such a powerful practice. Last week, I g...Prayer -- such a powerful practice. Last week, I got a "message" to "speak the blessing." This week, I've been hearing "pray the blessing." So I will join you in a renewed focus on the practice of prayer. Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-37832216456848687402019-12-04T05:24:07.792-08:002019-12-04T05:24:07.792-08:00Thank you, Frank, but I'm so sorry to hear tha...Thank you, Frank, but I'm so sorry to hear that the situation in Canada is even worse than here in the States. I'll say extra prayers for my Canadian brothers and sisters.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-87471747491202558052019-12-04T05:22:54.596-08:002019-12-04T05:22:54.596-08:00I truly hear you, Valerie. I often wonder in what...I truly hear you, Valerie. I often wonder in what mess I'd be if God hadn't reached down and claimed me for His own. Praying that others would turn their hearts to Him.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-62177849088666665752019-12-04T05:21:34.608-08:002019-12-04T05:21:34.608-08:00How the heathen rage . . . Yes, Myra, we should tu...How the heathen rage . . . Yes, Myra, we should turn a deaf ear to the anger, and pray loudly for peace.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-83215010487260224612019-12-04T05:20:32.176-08:002019-12-04T05:20:32.176-08:00Hearts opened wide and ready to pray - yes, Trudy!...Hearts opened wide and ready to pray - yes, Trudy!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-91735578188413588962019-12-04T05:19:55.477-08:002019-12-04T05:19:55.477-08:00And I'm so glad you will be joining in, Bill -...And I'm so glad you will be joining in, Bill - the more, the merrier, as they say! Don't discount your daily Christmas posts, though. I get lots of inspiration from those.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-5748868316305352182019-12-03T17:23:28.348-08:002019-12-03T17:23:28.348-08:00You truly nailed it, Martha. And sadly, things are...You truly nailed it, Martha. And sadly, things are even worse in Canada. :-(Frank Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889028968185679689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-22998280460503081672019-12-03T16:18:33.195-08:002019-12-03T16:18:33.195-08:00I agree Martha that we do need prayer so badly. Se...I agree Martha that we do need prayer so badly. Seems like some need to hit rock bottom before they realize they have to call out to God. God does have a way of humbling us so we realize we can’t make it without Him. I am so glad that I have come to realize this or my heart too could have been hard and apathetic.<br />Valerie Caraottahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10587706272959409714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-69046935659068968912019-12-03T14:39:48.826-08:002019-12-03T14:39:48.826-08:00I, too, am honored to join you in prayer. Those wh...I, too, am honored to join you in prayer. Those who seek to destroy our Country may slander His name with loud, angry voices … but it's more important than ever to turn a deaf ear. Mevely317https://www.blogger.com/profile/14786988262452989091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-92141549944901469372019-12-03T13:56:21.679-08:002019-12-03T13:56:21.679-08:00Yes! May all our hearts be open wide to God's ...Yes! May all our hearts be open wide to God's love and grace! Love and blessings to you!Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05179372917600231306noreply@blogger.com