Comments on: The Glory of God

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 16:07:42 +0000

We’re getting snow and wind this morning Kay. Four inches of new snow on top of the feet we’ve already had, and it’s still falling. Stay dry. I’m praying for you two… xoxo

By: Kay in Cornwall

Kay in Cornwall — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 15:58:14 +0000

Julie, Pat and Dorothy, thank you so very much. Alan and I already feel blessed by your prayers. Sending love from a very wet and windy Cornwall. xxxooo

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 13:30:46 +0000

In reply to Dorothy Sooter. Your words brought back so many memories and emotions, Dorothy. Some days it seems like Dad has been gone for decades, other days it seems like just a few months. I know Kay and Alan will be blessed by what you wrote, dear Dorothy... xoxo

By: Dorothy Sooter

Dorothy Sooter — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 07:27:17 +0000

Kay, I will also pray for Allen. I understand your feelings. It has been a little over six years since Julie’s dad went to be with the Lord. His
illness was somewhat brief but I was so sure God was going to heal him.
I had only maybe three days when the knowledge that he was not going
to be healed started to sink in. Then I was so busy getting our home
ready to bring him home and trying to find a nurse to help me at home
for his care. At that point I felt he had some months before God was
going to take him home. At this time, I only know that I believe our
loving Father brought us together and we had 27 years together.
After he passed, I would go out and look up into the sky, see the stars
and know that he was there. It was comforting but also very painful
and I miss him to this day. I am considered by my family to be a
workaholic and I know that it is true. I think it is okay as keeping busy
keeps me going and my main desire is to please The Lord. My prayers
are very simple. I am asking God, Jesus and The Holy Spirit to heal
Alan in His most Holy name. Amen and God Bless

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 05:29:32 +0000

In reply to Jessie.

So nice to see your comment, Jessie — thank you. (You are still Jessica to me!) I think today’s culture wants us to think “just a stay at home mom” when really young Christian moms have one of the most powerful, noble jobs in the world. Sending hugs and prayers for you today… xoxo

By: Jessie

Jessie — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 04:56:30 +0000

Sweeping with you, too:) I love that verse in Romans. It’s so comforting to me to know that God can use my life to glorify Him. Because I’m just a stay at home mom. Somedays I don’t really feel like I do anything. But you are right, even my simplest days can be glorifying to God. Thanks for this reminder:)

Jessie

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 14:56:26 +0000

In reply to Pat. I fail daily Pat, and sometimes wonder if there's progress at all. Then I think about how there must be grace for even that, and try to rest on Him. The more I look at me the sadder I get. The more I look at Him, the gladder I get. :) I know Kay and Alan will be thankful for your prayers, dear Pat. xoxo

By: Pat

Pat — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 14:55:08 +0000

Thank you for sharing this. Your blog continually inspires me. The definition Laurel gave of bringing glory to God is wonderful. I fall so short all of the time, though. What would I do without the grace of God? I will pray for Alan.

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 14:26:18 +0000

In reply to Kay in Cornwall. I like that prayer -- I ask the Lord for strength of character for myself too, Kay. Thank you for sharing that. I was terribly disappointed to read of another bleed for Alan. Oh my. I will be praying, as I know others who read here will. Give him our love and I also want to tell you that Jesus is very apparent in you. You may not see it like you desire, but I do. xoxo

By: Kay in Cornwall

Kay in Cornwall — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 11:46:44 +0000

Julie, for the last couple of days I’ve been praying for ‘strength of character’ for myself. I think this relates to what you’ve written above. Alan has yet another bleed (4th since Christmas) and fear, worry, depression, irritability and stress are almost overwhelming me. But, I don’t want to live in thrall to these emotions because I KNOW that God is in charge even when I don’t FEEL it. I know Christians who are calm and trusting in the face of adversity and that’s how I want to be. To be totally frank, it’s partly because not trusting in God is making me feel pretty miserable, but also, I want others to look at me and see the calm, peace and joy that only Jesus can bring.
I will continue to pray for you and me both, that we will be blessed by God in showing His glory in our lives.
xxoo