tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post858516421478485401..comments2024-03-27T18:27:40.013-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: Nobody's PerfectMartha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-83990620101566757282019-10-27T13:04:07.077-07:002019-10-27T13:04:07.077-07:00Yes, Kim, the sanctification process is definitely...Yes, Kim, the sanctification process is definitely a tenet of the United Methodist Church, thanks to John Wesley. Our being made perfect as our Father is perfect is a long, but rewarding, journey.<br />And with you, I'm hoping Virginia keeps those wise and mature thought in her head. She is certainly turning out to be a very observant, thoughtful young lady.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-45888803905829691142019-10-27T12:18:09.749-07:002019-10-27T12:18:09.749-07:00Martha, you've penned another beautiful, amazi...Martha, you've penned another beautiful, amazing, and heart-felt post. Virginia is wise in her youth--if she keeps it that will benefit her as she grows and matures.<br /><br />John Wesley talked/wrote about "going on towards perfection"--the sanctification process. <br /><br />We humans, this side of Heaven, are not perfect. However, God is perfect and always does the right thing. For that I'm thankful!<br /><br />Love and blessings!<br /><br /> Kim Jollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670842504983601263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-89978027803808820242019-10-26T10:10:01.258-07:002019-10-26T10:10:01.258-07:00Absolutely, Pamela! We are being slowly but surel...Absolutely, Pamela! We are being slowly but surely perfected into Jesus' image each day we submit anew to Him. There is always something new to learn, that's for sure!<br />I'll tell Virginia that you liked her insight. She is getting so big!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-78461951378472530432019-10-26T09:40:30.447-07:002019-10-26T09:40:30.447-07:00We are daily being perfected into the image of Chr...We are daily being perfected into the image of Christ our Savior...becoming more and more like Him as we walk with Him, talk with Him, and LISTEN to Him. The job won't be complete until we reach heaven, but it's great that we have the Lord to guide us along that path until we reach that goal. We have much to learn, no matter HOW perfect we may think we are!! Love Virginia Rose and her insights. She's growing into a mature young lady.Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-11768817396678124752019-10-25T07:07:27.365-07:002019-10-25T07:07:27.365-07:00Yes, Jean, I like that meaning of "whole"...Yes, Jean, I like that meaning of "whole" or "complete" much better than our ordinary every day perception of the word "perfect." Still, I believe it takes daily submission to God to stay on that road.<br />I love Virginia's wisdom, too!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-68770497968937280992019-10-25T05:41:20.305-07:002019-10-25T05:41:20.305-07:00Love her fourth grade wisdom. I have heard this v...Love her fourth grade wisdom. I have heard this verse is mistranslated. Perfect means more whole. We are made whole with God. I like that definition better. Perfect carries too much baggage. LOL Have a great weekend, MarthaJean Wisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06407030126646055880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-88862395654906243622019-10-23T17:02:40.540-07:002019-10-23T17:02:40.540-07:00From the mouths of babes, indeed, Trudy! Children...From the mouths of babes, indeed, Trudy! Children seem to innately know the truth, and are not afraid to speak up when they feel moved to. Maybe, that's why Jesus says so many times that the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.<br />Glad you want your "perfect" to look like that!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-56503226278240165482019-10-23T10:13:52.912-07:002019-10-23T10:13:52.912-07:00From the mouths of babes... :) It's amazing ho...From the mouths of babes... :) It's amazing how God gives wisdom to children. Good for Virginia for standing up for the truth to her friends. :) I love the way your pastor explained sanctification. Yes, I want my "perfect" to be like that, too! Love and blessings to you!Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05179372917600231306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-79514679971971269602019-10-23T05:44:04.316-07:002019-10-23T05:44:04.316-07:00Amen, Nells!
Love and blessings!Amen, Nells!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-57830828920443456562019-10-23T05:43:47.974-07:002019-10-23T05:43:47.974-07:00I am proud of Virginia, Cheryl, I must confess. :)...I am proud of Virginia, Cheryl, I must confess. :) Glad you are on the band wagon with me!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-31139122323707910362019-10-22T20:29:09.028-07:002019-10-22T20:29:09.028-07:00Only one comment - me too, MarthaOnly one comment - me too, MarthaNells Wasilewskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17344186015959927238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-61972073814622914002019-10-22T19:25:00.028-07:002019-10-22T19:25:00.028-07:00Amen! Me, too! Virginia is a very observant, dee...Amen! Me, too! Virginia is a very observant, deep-thinking little girl. I know you must be so proud of her!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-90176753275394129972019-10-22T17:05:49.600-07:002019-10-22T17:05:49.600-07:00I wish I could take all the credit, Laurie, but he...I wish I could take all the credit, Laurie, but her parents have done a great job, too. Virginia does absorb information like a sponge, and seems to be able to digest it better than most her age. We are so blessed to have her in our lives.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-30462178533346243262019-10-22T16:39:27.146-07:002019-10-22T16:39:27.146-07:00Your granddaughter sounds like she is wide beyond ...Your granddaughter sounds like she is wide beyond her years. You have taught her well! :)Meditations in Motionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08406003928113822953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-39452578895580762662019-10-22T15:20:14.671-07:002019-10-22T15:20:14.671-07:00I'm so glad that you liked Virginia's wise...I'm so glad that you liked Virginia's wise observation, and that you enjoyed revisiting The Glade Series, Beckie! I just recently finished reading the first three-books to Virginia, and she truly loved them. Made my heart sing!<br />And yes, it's up to us to surrender to God's will in order for Him to complete the good work He has started and will complete in us.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-49142235913669576332019-10-22T12:58:07.784-07:002019-10-22T12:58:07.784-07:00What a wise and absolutely precious observation by...What a wise and absolutely precious observation by Ms. Virginia Rose. I feel like I know her personally from your posts, Martha. Indeed, no one is perfect. I love this lesson: "God cannot do His work of perfecting us unless we submit entirely to His will." <br />I also enjoyed revisiting Children in the Garden with your excerpt, too. Such a delightful series! <br /><br />Blessings to you and yours!Beckie Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14577965060772418026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-10207660434654817352019-10-22T12:13:55.915-07:002019-10-22T12:13:55.915-07:00Yes, Galen, I do recall that post you wrote, and g...Yes, Galen, I do recall that post you wrote, and glad you brought it up here. Everything IS perfect when we remember that God is at work within us. Complete surrender - YES!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-5249498096899196722019-10-22T12:12:31.302-07:002019-10-22T12:12:31.302-07:00Yes, Mevely, I'm sure it will be a rude awaken...Yes, Mevely, I'm sure it will be a rude awakening for Virginia's classmates sooner than later. I'm so glad that Virginia understands the concept that humanity is fallen, and only God can restore us and redeem us.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-49175927291854215302019-10-22T11:57:57.070-07:002019-10-22T11:57:57.070-07:00Perfect is an interesting word, changing like an i...Perfect is an interesting word, changing like an iridescent pearl in varying light. I related in a recent post my experience of falling off the roof and receiving a very clear message that everything was perfect, just the way it was. No matter what. That was the word. I believe my experience and yet perfection is hard to see in much of today's world. So I think that if I see with God's eyes, I see the perfection. Like you said, it's about complete surrender.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-112103867847337992019-10-22T10:11:06.243-07:002019-10-22T10:11:06.243-07:00Me, too!
Virginia Rose keeps amazing me! I hope I...Me, too!<br />Virginia Rose keeps amazing me! I hope I'm around long enough (*smile*) to see what she becomes in another 10-15 years. Sadly, I fear those 'perfect' girls are going to have a rude awakening one of these days. Mevely317https://www.blogger.com/profile/14786988262452989091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-35287409884813879862019-10-22T08:30:28.725-07:002019-10-22T08:30:28.725-07:00Thanks, Karen, for your kind words about Virginia....Thanks, Karen, for your kind words about Virginia. Yes, her wise words often catch me off guard!<br />And I'm glad you liked the way my pastor explained becoming perfect - it really helped me understand the process, too.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-74253298165002435212019-10-22T08:28:46.234-07:002019-10-22T08:28:46.234-07:00Victor, I remember those lyrics, but I'll have...Victor, I remember those lyrics, but I'll have to go watch the video link you posted here for a refresher. Thanks for your thoughtful gesture and comment!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-70414489288728656442019-10-22T08:27:30.455-07:002019-10-22T08:27:30.455-07:00Yes, Ryan, that is truly amazing! Knowing we will...Yes, Ryan, that is truly amazing! Knowing we will one day be perfected in Christ is certainly something to look forward to.<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-16890115586553239702019-10-22T08:26:23.319-07:002019-10-22T08:26:23.319-07:00Thanks so much!
Love and blessings!Thanks so much!<br />Love and blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-43100654519108783152019-10-22T06:06:03.190-07:002019-10-22T06:06:03.190-07:00Powerful post, Martha. Love the introduction about...Powerful post, Martha. Love the introduction about chicken and dumplings (love those too), and the story from Virginia Rose is priceless. Amazes me how in her young age she says, "They just don't understand humankind." <br /><br />Women often ask me why the Lord would ask us to be perfect if perfectionism is not attainable by us humans. So I like how your pastor explains it as the sanctification process and you note we must surrender to the process and God's will and work in us! Karen 'Girl' Fridayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12207457811627558544noreply@blogger.com