tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post8621422819026174688..comments2024-03-28T18:43:53.154-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: "Life in the Fast Lane!"Martha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-64787416112777080792012-05-07T17:50:20.140-07:002012-05-07T17:50:20.140-07:00Thank you so much for stopping by, Adriene!
God is...Thank you so much for stopping by, Adriene!<br />God is gracious. He does give us choices. We may not always make the right ones, but He has a marvelous way of placing us back on the right path when we seek His will for our lives.<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-38747249640752316282012-05-07T16:53:41.512-07:002012-05-07T16:53:41.512-07:00Beautiful post as always, Martha. I agree that we ...Beautiful post as always, Martha. I agree that we have to consciously make a choice to do what we need to do find our center. <3Adrienehttp://sweepyjean.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-13496318382977586432012-05-01T05:43:03.434-07:002012-05-01T05:43:03.434-07:00Thanks so much for dropping in, Tameka!
I don'...Thanks so much for dropping in, Tameka!<br />I don't blame you one bit! You certainly hung in there during the poetry challenge and produced such marvelous work. You amaze me!<br />Enjoy your well deserved rest, my dear. :)<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-1043885920772969632012-05-01T05:41:40.051-07:002012-05-01T05:41:40.051-07:00Thanks so much for dropping in, Jessica!
Wow! You...Thanks so much for dropping in, Jessica!<br />Wow! Your husband is one busy man and I know you have your hands full with Montana and Noah. It was hard for me to remember to breathe when my kids were young. LOL!<br />And, you are so right - kids DO have sonar and can sense when we are "not available" to them. If the shower works for now, more power to you!<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-60420920907610176272012-05-01T05:05:03.970-07:002012-05-01T05:05:03.970-07:00This is so true Martha. I am deciding to cut down ...This is so true Martha. I am deciding to cut down on my social media time this month. With all of the daily posts from the poetry challenge I am fried! LOL! I need some time just for my own thoughts. This post was the reminder that I needed to stick to my plan. So after a few more blog reads I am logging off for awhile. Blessings!Tamekahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09022350498501742442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-20385651158463391302012-04-30T18:41:33.846-07:002012-04-30T18:41:33.846-07:00Sometimes I lament over the lack of time I have to...Sometimes I lament over the lack of time I have to myself. My husband works two jobs and I'm often with the kids nonstop all week. I value the evening hours..that's when they go to bed good and aren't peeping around my bedroom door every minute until way too late!<br /><br />I've learned to grab a moment when I can but really it's probably wise to set aside an actual time/place each day. I guess mine, for now, is the shower! Though I'd like to be able to wake up before everyone, I love the early morning hours. Having issues succeeding at that though..my kids have sonar and can hear me when I try to go downstairs! So ..alas..it's the shower for me! I take extra long ones. ;)Jessica Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-4004750685511661832012-04-30T04:47:39.808-07:002012-04-30T04:47:39.808-07:00Thanks so much for coming by, Sili!
So glad to hea...Thanks so much for coming by, Sili!<br />So glad to hear this, my dear. With as much as you have on your plate, it is so necessary to secure time to commune with the Lord.<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-52360942556550604542012-04-29T19:59:48.279-07:002012-04-29T19:59:48.279-07:00Beautiful and true! I have been wanting to get mys...Beautiful and true! I have been wanting to get myself together so that I can spend more time in prayer. I'm setting my alarm, making coffee and spending some QT with my bible and my Father.<br /><br />The day is guaranteed to go better because I'll start it on the right foot. Thanks, Martha!Silihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17241970807822407315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-33211462116467194082012-04-29T17:46:16.459-07:002012-04-29T17:46:16.459-07:00Oh, yes, Nikki! Speeding will get you a ticket, a...Oh, yes, Nikki! Speeding will get you a ticket, a thorn in the side; slowing down will become an accolade for His sake, and a place of rest and rejuvenation.<br />I know which one I choose!<br />Thanks so much for stopping by. :)<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-84968718774295786052012-04-29T14:53:29.046-07:002012-04-29T14:53:29.046-07:00slow down to listen, to appreciate, to feel and to...slow down to listen, to appreciate, to feel and to live <3Nikky44https://www.blogger.com/profile/06725453458357123087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-18557620885147222382012-04-29T14:41:11.173-07:002012-04-29T14:41:11.173-07:00Good for you! So glad you will be enjoying "...Good for you! So glad you will be enjoying "me" time. :)<br />Now that I, too, am not working outside the home, I often wonder how I did it all. Probably, with not enough grace or peace of mind, that's for sure.<br />I cherish the moments I do have for prayer, reflection, and solitude.<br />Thanks for stopping by to comment!<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-11665101944343210102012-04-29T14:11:51.084-07:002012-04-29T14:11:51.084-07:00Sometimes it feels that way. This last week has b...Sometimes it feels that way. This last week has been especially hectic. Now that I'm retired, I am wondering how I ever found time to work!! I'm going to take some time for me this coming week--more reading, less time online!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-70386522898961887552012-04-29T13:39:24.188-07:002012-04-29T13:39:24.188-07:00Thanks so much for stopping by, Cathy!
I'm so ...Thanks so much for stopping by, Cathy!<br />I'm so glad you've decided to do this for your own health and sanity. I've been there and done that as a single mom with teens and those were the hardest years of my life. My heart goes out to you and I will keep you and your family in my prayers.<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-2777816378663828312012-04-29T10:02:46.831-07:002012-04-29T10:02:46.831-07:00Dear Martha,
This is something that I am strugglin...Dear Martha,<br />This is something that I am struggling with, "ME TIME." Being a single mom with teenagers and owning a business I run a tight ship and an organized ship, but there is always something that needs to be done. I struggle because, like most moms I can't get my children to do what needs to be done, so therefore I end up doing it myself, leaving little or no time for me. It is taking its toll on my body anxieties that is: So therefore I'm listening and working up a schedule made up of "ME TIME." Thank you, for this reminder.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-78995914978533149122012-04-29T09:10:59.919-07:002012-04-29T09:10:59.919-07:00Thanks so much for dropping in today, RoseAnn!
Gla...Thanks so much for dropping in today, RoseAnn!<br />Glad to know you have time for yourself and for others. What a gift this is! :)<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-16391771324609456872012-04-29T09:10:11.875-07:002012-04-29T09:10:11.875-07:00Sounds like you are in a marathon, Bernie! Howeve...Sounds like you are in a marathon, Bernie! However, since all you do accomplish is God-centered, I'm sure it works for you. We are all different, aren't we?<br />Thanks so much for dropping by today!<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-81902938354165376782012-04-29T04:31:41.615-07:002012-04-29T04:31:41.615-07:00Thankfully I do have time for me! I also have lots...Thankfully I do have time for me! I also have lots of time for others :)The Social Froghttp://www.thesocialfrog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-67866463729479659592012-04-29T04:19:00.876-07:002012-04-29T04:19:00.876-07:00I can relate to this, Marth! I can't stop runn...I can relate to this, Marth! I can't stop running though...really! Oft times, if I don't do it, in certain areas in ministry especially, as family is not a problem, if I don't do it quickly and with cheer, it doesn't get done. I rather take quick nap and refresh than waste time trying to beg somebody for help, who doesn't want to! Blessings this day, sis.The Bernie Lutchman Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798539854112883215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-16620752026659412762012-04-29T04:15:58.741-07:002012-04-29T04:15:58.741-07:00Thanks so much for stopping by, Glynn!
I had forgo...Thanks so much for stopping by, Glynn!<br />I had forgotten that song until you mentioned it here - could have worked as a title for the post. :)<br />Glad you enjoyed it.<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-56950395827161898652012-04-29T04:14:58.945-07:002012-04-29T04:14:58.945-07:00Oh, Melissa, I am so happy to know you find these ...Oh, Melissa, I am so happy to know you find these devotions one of your "solitary places" to go to each day. I actually feel that I am in one of those, too, each time I sit down to write one after spending time and reflection in God's word.<br />Glad to know, too, that you have slowed down somewhat and are taking advantage of all the little moments throughout the day to commune with the Lord.<br />As always, thank you for stopping by and for praying with me. :)<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-68111507529446330102012-04-29T03:42:36.527-07:002012-04-29T03:42:36.527-07:00I read the "Run! Run!" and was reminded ...I read the "Run! Run!" and was reminded of the old Temptation's song, "Ball of Confusion" --"Run, run, run but you sure can't hide..." Good post, Martha.Glynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10802111972232088511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-62686143003734120252012-04-29T02:05:49.761-07:002012-04-29T02:05:49.761-07:00I think that's one of the things I haven't...I think that's one of the things I haven't learned so far :P ~ prioritize... I was just thinking this morning, if I just put my prayer and reflections first thing in the morning then I wouldn't miss Daily Devotions neither :)<br /><br />But I'm happy to share that over all, in my life, I have slowed down a bit after I got sick and I've learned to say no to other things even if they sound good. I just couldn't fit everything into my schedule.<br /><br />I love Christ's invitation to go to a solitary place. It doesn't have to be so far away from this busy commotion but just to enter this quiet place inside... a breathing space when I work... or just to sit down and think back of God before I lose myself again on my daily routines :)<br /><br />I pray with you everyday Martha. Thank you for creating this page ~ this is one of my solitary places where I could encounter God.Melissa Tandochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13747825707650125721noreply@blogger.com