tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post8726821258328527712..comments2024-03-18T08:33:25.907-04:00Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: Faith of our FathersLisa Karon Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-35549576180341601702011-02-03T23:53:54.670-05:002011-02-03T23:53:54.670-05:00Oh, Cheryl, thanks for sharing from your pain.
Th...Oh, Cheryl, thanks for sharing from your pain.<br /><br />Thank you, Inkies, for allowing me not one, but two posts!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />PattiPatti Lacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00687666130404407814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-24196830135347853272011-02-03T16:27:48.846-05:002011-02-03T16:27:48.846-05:00Really good post, Patti! Thank you!
I was recentl...Really good post, Patti! Thank you!<br /><br />I was recently in the black hole of depression, and just opening up the Word felt impossible... I am so grateful for the kindness of God reaching down, using the body of Christ to speak (or write!!!) words that ministered to my soul.<br /><br />It is so good to be reminded that He loves us and nothing can separate us from His love. No matter what Cheryl Klarichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12633250643087095689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-37944151797789125012011-02-03T16:13:04.828-05:002011-02-03T16:13:04.828-05:00Karen, great to see you here! Laura, I hope God fi...Karen, great to see you here! Laura, I hope God fills you today with the peace that passeth all understanding. You, too Debra! You three, Terri!<br /><br />I have felt y'all's writer pains...and probably many other kinds as well, being fifty-five, a mom, a wife. <br /><br />Having believer friends is another wonderful salve for the problems of this world...<br /><br />Thanks.<br />PattiPatti Lacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00687666130404407814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-14630824690313539602011-02-03T15:40:06.578-05:002011-02-03T15:40:06.578-05:00I actually thought of the hymn, Faith of our Fathe...I actually thought of the hymn, Faith of our Fathers and wondered if I've even sung that in 40 years. (about the time I stopped going to the Presbyterian church and started to go to non-denominational, hmmmm. Well, it stuck with me, in any case.) <br /><br />I needed this reminder today, Patti, as promises and plans (human plans) seem to not amount to much today, so I need to cling to the Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-51783973486154701392011-02-03T15:06:31.270-05:002011-02-03T15:06:31.270-05:00I could be that friend on your couch. I read Job, ...I could be that friend on your couch. I read Job, I pray, I wonder. Then it comes down to I have to trust my faith in the Lord and what I've seen Him do in the past.Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-3288481637483038902011-02-03T14:47:49.331-05:002011-02-03T14:47:49.331-05:00Every time a prayer has gone unanswered, in retros...Every time a prayer has gone unanswered, in retrospect, I can see God's hand working in some way other than that for which I asked. It's tough, though, when you're going through and waiting for the answer that doesn't come. Patience, yes. Also, trust and optimism that He really does care as much as He cares for the sparrows.PatriciaWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04572087157439187319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-77385534516573482232011-02-03T14:07:43.921-05:002011-02-03T14:07:43.921-05:00So good to see Patti here. She has such a good mes...So good to see Patti here. She has such a good message whether devotionally or fictitiously through her novels. I needed to hear this today. Bless you, Debra, for hosting such an uplifting post!Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-86670431107496154292011-02-03T13:11:51.837-05:002011-02-03T13:11:51.837-05:00Yes, it is enough. Don't know where I'd be...Yes, it is enough. Don't know where I'd be without Him.<br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-10936121796898303802011-02-03T12:31:08.085-05:002011-02-03T12:31:08.085-05:00Jewel, that's why I love SUCH a variety of son...Jewel, that's why I love SUCH a variety of song!<br /><br />Oh, Jewel. Patience. A virtue I'm trying to gain, one agonizing wait after another...<br /><br />Great comments!<br />PattiPatti Lacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00687666130404407814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-22404772802966521132011-02-03T10:36:27.692-05:002011-02-03T10:36:27.692-05:00Hi Patti, great post!
I agree with Brenda. That s...Hi Patti, great post!<br /><br />I agree with Brenda. That song came to mind, too.<br /><br />Faith also requires patience. Patience to see what God's will is for us.Jewel Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09614039445924074306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-89896330471684722742011-02-03T09:20:42.111-05:002011-02-03T09:20:42.111-05:00Good morning!
Thanks for commenting, Brenda.
Your ...Good morning!<br />Thanks for commenting, Brenda.<br />Your words are so true. We just have to trust.<br /><br /><br />Dina, I think it's common for many of us to think we are not worthy. I mean we aren't! BUT He makes it so.<br /><br />I'll be away from my computer much of the day, but I look forward to checking in later as always!<br /><br />Thank you so much Patti, for hanging Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-34500841189646687992011-02-03T09:00:25.609-05:002011-02-03T09:00:25.609-05:00For some reason the little story at the beginning ...For some reason the little story at the beginning reminded me of something I learned this year.<br /> <br />Once we are washed in the blood of Christ, our spirits are clean before God. Period. Therefore its not so much our "sin" that separates us from God, as it is our guilt, fear, hard-heartedness, etc... resulting from our sin that seperates us from God. It's not so much that we Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-90130470980232776302011-02-03T08:14:17.096-05:002011-02-03T08:14:17.096-05:00When prayers go unanswered I choose to remember th...When prayers go unanswered I choose to remember the lyrics to a favorite Garth Brooks song- "sometimes God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers." There have been many times I have looked back and been able to see HIS reasoning. Other times, I think HE has bigger better plans and sometimes HE simply is saying "not right now". In other words, I know that HE has a plan forBrenda Rebbecnoreply@blogger.com