tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277715203048174179.post4806555498819200782..comments2023-05-09T21:01:20.937+10:00Comments on Paula's Sharing Spot: Dhá Chéad...and a GIVEAWAY!Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10998506662161051393noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277715203048174179.post-22244311691386098372010-03-18T21:11:25.102+10:002010-03-18T21:11:25.102+10:00Hi Paula, wow I have a long way to go ... I'm ...Hi Paula, wow I have a long way to go ... I'm only my 60-something post!<br /><br />I have been pondering Matthew 14. Straight after Jesus learns of the death of John the Baptist, he tries to get away somewhere quiet to mourn in peace. But the people follow him, he takes pity on them, and heals their sick. Then, works a miracle and feeds 5000 (not including women & children)!<br /><br />I know when I have been grieving the loss of a loved one, I have often thought it would be good to wear black to signify mourning, just like in Victorian times. That way hopefully others would be "gentler", realising my fragile emotional state. This thought grew out of an unpleasant exchange with a checkout operator just after a close friend suicided.<br /><br />So I know that the last thing I'd feel is ompassion for others - I would be too busy wanting some TLC for myself! Yet Jesus rose above his own needs and looked after others. What an example. Will I ever be as Christ-like?!Footprints Australiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17623190578935913157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277715203048174179.post-5493038243270940602010-03-18T18:12:23.286+10:002010-03-18T18:12:23.286+10:00Congrats on 200 posts!! I think I'm at about 2...Congrats on 200 posts!! I think I'm at about 250 or so... Have eyed this book for awhile so love the chance to win!<br /><br />This week a verse really speaking to me is Heb 10:39 "We are not of those who shrink back to destruction, but of those who have faith to the preserving of the soul." <br /><br />i am being very tested in an area right now and it is all out spiritual warfare. This verse is encouraging me not to shrink back but to keep believing!Stonefoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01315274338937631860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277715203048174179.post-73724721016221811952010-03-18T08:26:16.681+10:002010-03-18T08:26:16.681+10:00Congratulations on reaching 200 posts!!! And Hapy ...Congratulations on reaching 200 posts!!! And Hapy St Patrick's Day. This is the scripture I have been meditating on:<br /><br />Numbers 6:24-26 (New International Version<br /> 24 " ' "The LORD bless you <br /> and keep you; <br /> 25 the LORD make his face shine upon you <br /> and be gracious to you; <br /> 26 the LORD turn his face toward you <br /> and give you peace." '<br /><br />Doesn't it remind you of this?:<br /><br />May the road rise to meet you, <br />May the wind be always at your back, <br />May the sun shine warm upon your face,<br />May the rains fall soft upon your fields, <br />And, until we meet again, <br />May God hold you in the hollow of His hand. <br /><br />(Traditional Irish Blessing; origin unknown, although some attribute it to St. Patrick.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277715203048174179.post-76027036479235220462010-03-18T08:11:24.383+10:002010-03-18T08:11:24.383+10:00did I leave my comment at the end of the wrong blo...did I leave my comment at the end of the wrong blog?? lol<br />So what I was saying is that I love give-a-ways!<br />I need to meditate on philipians 4:8 daily!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277715203048174179.post-80770939828985110942010-03-18T08:08:26.485+10:002010-03-18T08:08:26.485+10:00ohh that book looks good! I did her thoughts stud...ohh that book looks good! I did her thoughts study over the summer. It was great.<br /><br />Happy 200th post! :)Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06094782736213422830noreply@blogger.com