tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post8817352714397026599..comments2024-03-27T18:27:40.013-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: "Bubble, Bubble, Toil and Trouble . . ."Martha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-66714933464018438872012-02-22T14:02:15.682-08:002012-02-22T14:02:15.682-08:00Melissa, it is so true that, while we want to earn...Melissa, it is so true that, while we want to earn enough to make our way in this world, we can get obsessed with having more than we need and, as your dad said, making us miserable in the process.<br />Truthfully, I know I could not have been as gracious as Ed was before Wallace shared his story. It definitely put things in perspective for me!<br />Together, we thank Him for meeting our needs and blessing us richly! Amen, my friend!<br />Blessings always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-32598183139764584782012-02-22T13:14:44.041-08:002012-02-22T13:14:44.041-08:00I remember my dad asking us why we do overtime and...I remember my dad asking us why we do overtime and earn hard then end up sick and irritable in the process. What are we saving up to? A future nobody holds?<br /><br />Well, the truth Martha, I'd cry over the loss of money,then perhaps when I've regained my senses, I'll be able to focus more on the blessings I still have.<br /><br />I like that passage you used at the beginning ~ it is very profound and yet very simple. It also reminds me of Ecclesiastes 1,2 (Vanity of vanities, everything is vanity)...<br /><br />I pray with you...thank You Lord for everything... for all Your wonderful blessings.Open our hearts and hands so that we may receive them in joy.Melissa Tandochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13747825707650125721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-3265569307674646302012-02-22T12:15:01.562-08:002012-02-22T12:15:01.562-08:00Wouldn't that be wonderful, Rachel? I wonder ...Wouldn't that be wonderful, Rachel? I wonder how many wars would cease . . .<br />I'm so glad you liked the story. Thanks so much for dropping by today!<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-70719732517016797652012-02-22T12:14:07.696-08:002012-02-22T12:14:07.696-08:00Debra, it is absolutely the key to abundant life. ...Debra, it is absolutely the key to abundant life. I fell in love with this story the moment Wallace told it as part of his sermon. Fell in love with Ed, too!<br />Blessings always and thanks so much for stopping by!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-54587750524214343412012-02-22T12:12:51.779-08:002012-02-22T12:12:51.779-08:00Oh, amen, Kathy! So often, we miss out on what...Oh, amen, Kathy! So often, we miss out on what's truly valuable because we are so busy chasing after shadows.<br />Thanks so much for your lovely comment and for taking time to stop by!<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-62110791141368639032012-02-22T12:11:45.306-08:002012-02-22T12:11:45.306-08:00Thanks so much for stopping by today, Cathy! I so...Thanks so much for stopping by today, Cathy! I so appreciate your comment!<br />Oh, that must be tough for you dealing with differing value systems in raising your children. I wish you all the best in teaching them the difference between needs and wants; I know this wasn't easy with my two!<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-55403971433062139782012-02-22T12:09:08.993-08:002012-02-22T12:09:08.993-08:00Thank you so much for your kind words, Corinne, an...Thank you so much for your kind words, Corinne, and for taking time out of your day to leave a comment here. :)<br />Yes, keeping ourselves focused on the true treasure in life rewards us with peace and a sense of contentment. Such a feeling of calm when the striving ceases . . .<br />Blessings to you always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-84501741410973789922012-02-22T07:01:24.459-08:002012-02-22T07:01:24.459-08:00How fantastic this is, Martha. If only we can all ...How fantastic this is, Martha. If only we can all keep our focus on the things that really matter. <br />PS: As usual, I'm amazed at your skill :)Corinne Rodrigueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00127426375705808776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-31206258007755315482012-02-21T21:01:06.462-08:002012-02-21T21:01:06.462-08:00I wish the whole world could know that kind of con...I wish the whole world could know that kind of contentment. :) Thanks for sharing that story.Rachel Hoythttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12565668664072704971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-19960137405958078102012-02-21T19:18:52.305-08:002012-02-21T19:18:52.305-08:00Martha, Ed had his eyes on eternal values, and was...Martha, Ed had his eyes on eternal values, and was mindful of his blessings. That's the key to living the abundant life. <br />Amen!Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-33536327223418196572012-02-21T19:02:52.782-08:002012-02-21T19:02:52.782-08:00Ed truly understood what really mattered. I loved ...Ed truly understood what really mattered. I loved this post, Martha. Isn't it often true we seldom realize how blessed we are until everything we took for granted is gone.kathyhttp://findingyourfire.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-77279146684417037872012-02-21T17:38:30.061-08:002012-02-21T17:38:30.061-08:00Oh my gosh! That was a super post! I loved it! You...Oh my gosh! That was a super post! I loved it! You can't bring it with you when you go. Simple things in life brings richness, I think. In my area where I live you are defined by what you live in, what you drive and how you are dressed. I don't go along with that. Unfortunately, that is how my children are being raised by their father and I struggle with that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-76830245937970543292012-02-21T15:13:38.767-08:002012-02-21T15:13:38.767-08:00Thanks so much for stopping by today, Jessica!
I l...Thanks so much for stopping by today, Jessica!<br />I like to call it the "gratitude attitude". When we count the blessings we already have, most of the time, there isn't much we could add to the list. :)<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-65738354773694434502012-02-21T13:26:16.055-08:002012-02-21T13:26:16.055-08:00Gratitude can definitely help us keep perspective ...Gratitude can definitely help us keep perspective and make situations a lot easier to get through. Great post!Jessicahttp://www.ascendingthehills.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-78367084855412237822012-02-21T12:51:59.695-08:002012-02-21T12:51:59.695-08:00Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Brenda,...Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Brenda, and for stopping by today.<br />I can't always come up with a story, but so enjoy it when I do. I feel so blessed!<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-3854232735652240092012-02-21T12:30:11.263-08:002012-02-21T12:30:11.263-08:00It always amazes me how well you craft a story tha...It always amazes me how well you craft a story that includes a devotion and leave us readers thinking larger than ourselves.brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480258485472568272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-76442679356711224752012-02-21T08:58:12.344-08:002012-02-21T08:58:12.344-08:00Thank you, Chris, for stopping by today!
Yes, it s...Thank you, Chris, for stopping by today!<br />Yes, it sounds like you are truly blessed and you definitely are appreciative of everything you have. That's the only way to truly live!<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-62772757334995558322012-02-21T05:54:15.537-08:002012-02-21T05:54:15.537-08:00Hi Martha:
Seems that Ed and I are on the same pag...Hi Martha:<br />Seems that Ed and I are on the same page. <br />--I have my health.<br />--I have the single BEST friend I've EVER had.<br />--I own my condo.<br />--I have a jib that I adore.<br />--I can drive and I own my car.<br /><br />All blessings. And the money? I have what I need to live by. And much more will come my way.<br /><br />I ALWAYS felt having friends, and having a job I wouldn't trade for the world is more important than being financially wealth.<br />--I'd rather be emotionally wealthy.<br />--I'd rather be wealthy w/friends. And I am.<br /><br />Blessings, Martha!<br />--<br />ChrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-46865563161805784882012-02-21T05:27:53.238-08:002012-02-21T05:27:53.238-08:00So glad you enjoyed this, Kriti! I so appreciate ...So glad you enjoyed this, Kriti! I so appreciate you stopping by.<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-38953461372342486132012-02-21T05:27:22.294-08:002012-02-21T05:27:22.294-08:00I know . . . I was floored when Pastor Wallace tol...I know . . . I was floored when Pastor Wallace told this story in one of his sermons. Just had to borrow!<br />Thanks, Janaki, for stopping by today!<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-71049499115135947552012-02-21T04:45:17.443-08:002012-02-21T04:45:17.443-08:00That was an amazing story indeed - loved reading i...That was an amazing story indeed - loved reading it!Kritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06827714509776261027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-26336297783576514422012-02-21T04:28:06.145-08:002012-02-21T04:28:06.145-08:00Wow! Wonderful story....gratefulness.Wow! Wonderful story....gratefulness.JANUhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06983287092498427967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-17902282449445462612012-02-21T03:28:29.998-08:002012-02-21T03:28:29.998-08:00Thanks, Joseph, for stopping by! Much appreciated...Thanks, Joseph, for stopping by! Much appreciated!<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-73716839613514684292012-02-21T01:24:29.141-08:002012-02-21T01:24:29.141-08:00I agree, Great story! : )I agree, Great story! : )JosephAlsarrafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06545335167106076406noreply@blogger.com