Comments on: The Broken(up) Heart

By: okie preacher

okie preacher — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:29:59 +0000

Look man, if you leave this post up here any longer, I’m gonna have to deal with some stuff in my life; so knock it of, ok?

By: MaryAnne Hommel

MaryAnne Hommel — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:08:58 +0000

Good word, I’ve read it several times and get something new from each reading. Lot’s to think about there.

By: okie preacher

okie preacher — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:21:29 +0000

Excellent post Biil

By: Praying Heart

Praying Heart — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:57:19 +0000

opps – it was the farmer’s wife who was sewing as her husband was out sowing ; )

By: Praying Heart

Praying Heart — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:54:47 +0000

Thank you so much, Pastor Bill! What a wonderful example of WALKING WITH CHRIST! Some people i speak with concerning knowing God and walking in His will profess to be seeking this – but asked me, “How do i do this” –

A simple reply given was to give themselves fully to Jesus and talk to God about EVERYTHING – read His word faithfully, as it’s food for the soul – and listen for His voice for His leading and guidance as His word is worked out in everyday life situations – these are opportunities to see God’s faithfulness unfold and build individual faith

As a dear friend says, PRACTICING THE PRESENCE OF GOD in everything recognizing that we belong to Him once we’ve surrendered our heart and life to Christ –

Whether we get immediate answers to our prayers and the desires of our heart – we can rest in His Divine Assurance & Promises and in HIS uncomparable PEACE –

as faith in God ncreases, so does confidence that GOD’S IN CONTROL –

and with deepening faith and trust in Him, more of the fruit of His spirit, found in Gal. 5:22-23, is seen coming from within – along with a heart desire to LOVE GOD AND LOVE OTHERS more –

Using the analogy of the ‘farmer sewing seeds’ corresponds with Jesus’ parable where the farmer scattered seed everywhere –

but i love how you took it a step further and exponded on the ‘hard work’ a farmer must do before scattering seed.

God’s word always has practical, “take-it-home-with-you-and-put-it-to-the-test” application –

again, thanks and blessings!!!

By: Charlene Tercovich

Charlene Tercovich — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 08:06:49 +0000

Your first sentence defines so well the ‘fallow ground’. Having once been plowed but then left unattended for a season or more. I think most of us can relate to this. Thank you for your exhortation. It certainly isn’t about what we do for God , but what He does through us as we yield to Him, in a right attitude of heart. To God be the glory!
I think of what Hosea said…” Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the Lord, till He come and rain righteousness upon you.” Hosea 10:12

By: Steve Hopkins

Steve Hopkins — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 18:49:47 +0000

For many walking by faith, holding to the words God has already spoken,instead of a new feeling or revelation, is difficult. But like it or not there are times when God is silent and we must learn to navigate those sometimes, long periods.

The silence can be the hardest part

By: pastorbillwalden

pastorbillwalden — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 18:43:44 +0000

Blessings Kathryn, on you and Gary. Hope you guys are well.

By: kathryn kottong

kathryn kottong — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 18:42:24 +0000

Great God thought. I have “seen” surrender as lifting up of hands (letting go) and of floating on an inner tube in God’s river (not paddling) but I really like the image of putting one’s hand behind one’s back to allow God to do the heart work. Thanks and blessings to you and Debbie.

By: Bill Walden

Bill Walden — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 18:21:41 +0000

Sam…blessings. Looking forward to getting back on to your lost blog list.