Thank you for your words of correction to a heart that has been all to often “prone to wander,” in the things that matter least. How do I need to set my sights well above and beyond the Louvre. To often I have sought and settled for the praise of man over the approval of my heavenly Father.

That the Lord would find a way to re-work the debris of past sins, shortcomings and mistakes. I find myself this morning wanting not so much to be “restored” but to be remade. Restoration is putting broken or well worn things back the way they were – and restoration assumes that what was, was worth restoring.

Better to have Jesus, and to say, “Lord I want to trust you with my broken pieces; please build me up according to YOUR design, and not my own.”

Love,
Billy

Isn’t that the truth!?!?

Each and every time I read (and re-read!) your words all I can think to describe you is “scribe to the King”. I hope that even for a second it is not lost on you that you do minister with your writing. You write with honesty and beauty. Two things that move my heart into further pursuit of Him.

I think this is why I think and pray for you often: I feel this way too specifically in the realm of writing.

Nehemiah and I are good pals. ; ) I’ve read his story over and over and over as I’ve gotten deeper into my calling. Nehemiah 6:9 has been an anthem of mine for years:

“They were all trying to frighten us, thinking, “Their hands will get too weak for the work, and it will not be completed.”
But I prayed, “Now strengthen my hands.”

For you, today as I have so many times for myself, I pray , “Now strengthen her hands.”

It will be completed. It will be.

Sorry it’s been awhile since I’ve been by.

After reading this I wish we lived much closer, I’d be over to sit with you and chat, and give you a great big hug!

It’s obvious what your heart desires are, God truly has given you the gift you have…for a purpose!

Right now, I’m just blessed you have the time to enrich our lives by using your gift here. (I know this is selfish!)

Thanks for sharing your heart with us.

“…in quietness and trust shall be your strength…the Lord longs to be gracious to you…Blessed are all who wait for Him” (Isaiah 30:15, 18)

Waiting with you,

Susan

one might be the hurt and belief of a wound from a “well-meaning” teacher, parent, sibling, friend, nonetheless, our interpretation is as it is… we were hurt. so each layer is tacked on.

one day, we desire that sweet and tender relationship with HIM…

so we begin the process of removing each layer of the onion. little by little we peel the layers.

and then, one day, we reach the sweet center– we our precious Savior awaits us.

Could we cut right to the center? not really.. not without damaging the center…

savor each bit..savor the process and enjoy, learn from each moment…

your own words.. it took 4 decades…see what God has to give… I had posted a cartoon that was so powerful..http://littleredheartfromgod.blogspot.com/2007/08/wordless-wednesday_29.html

Thank you for your powerful words

Love to you
Connie

This video and song captured my heart. I love the truth, Just Give Me Jesus. Everything else is nothing compared to knowing my Lord

Love your honesty. Thankful to call you my friend.

Thanks for popping over and leaving a comment on my blog! I really appreciate it

I sure hope you have a wonderful and lovely weekend

- Kate

As I looked around your blog I am in awe at what God is doing through you.

Your first sentences were my own reaction to you.

I am just beginning this lourney of writing and speaking. It seems like a tiny cottonwood seed type dream at time one you watch the wind blow but can you really catch it? Is God going to plant that deam in fertile soil or is it mine and not His so that it forever floats out there unattainable. And honestly if it is not His I don’t want it!

I have been to Wilmore, KY! I went to Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville and worked as the Kentucky Baptist Convention’s consultant on Special Education for 10 years. I did conferences all over the state and I remember Wilmore. I now live in South Carolina, but I loved KY.
I met my husband at seminary there. He is a baptist minister working for the Billy Graham Association.
We are in the process of becoming church planters. It is a journey we are both excited about and anxious.
I know this is long, so thanks for your time and the chat.

I will come visit again and I promise no more long comments.

Pamela R.

Dear Heavenly Father thank you for creating Elaine in your awesome image. May she know all of who she is found in You and You alone-Amen