tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1730203523371803611.post3838829974085908992..comments2019-05-27T16:37:05.328-05:00Comments on Made Sacred: When My Heart Is RevealedElizabeth Gigerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05484063088205087579noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1730203523371803611.post-38615551059020097062012-11-11T17:18:22.023-06:002012-11-11T17:18:22.023-06:00And you weren't argumentative in college? ;-)...And you weren't argumentative in college? ;-) No worries...I took your comments as intended, as encouragement in this journey of mine.<br /><br />No, I completely agree that the desires that we have are placed into our hearts by God in order to lead us to Him, to teach us what He wants us to know. I also think that Satan can easily deflect our pursuit of those desires and turn us inwards rather than outward in pursuit of God and of love for others. I wrote about that a little in my post about happiness, if you are bored and want to read it: http://madesacred.blogspot.com/2011/08/pursuing-happiness.html<br /><br />Love and blessings to you as you are far from your loved ones, dear Jonathan. My heart is full of gratitude for you and those with you on today of all days, Veteran's Day. God's blessings on you and your family.Elizabeth Gigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484063088205087579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1730203523371803611.post-10140873478601396312012-11-11T17:11:43.245-06:002012-11-11T17:11:43.245-06:00As I pray for you and your own sweet Momma.As I pray for you and your own sweet Momma.Elizabeth Gigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484063088205087579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1730203523371803611.post-88610685336614587142012-11-11T05:23:28.173-06:002012-11-11T05:23:28.173-06:00My wife has told me recently that being deployed h...My wife has told me recently that being deployed has made me argumentative. I pray you do not take this post in that spirit but rather the intended spirit of love and encouragement. Blessings, Sister.<br />JonJonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08843969423630027152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1730203523371803611.post-53877661622952331692012-11-11T05:21:40.218-06:002012-11-11T05:21:40.218-06:00I too have read that bible numerous times to my so...I too have read that bible numerous times to my son and look forward to reading it to my daughter when I return home.<br /><br />I value the humility that you expressed, Elizabeth, but wonder if your vision of yourself is as clear as you think it is. What if that longing for comfort is not selfishness but rather your subtle awareness that this is not how the world was meant to be? That the Fall was not God's original intent, that our fractured natures, desires and impulses are still reflecting the imago dei on some level? Surely the Fall is not mightier than the Creator. And I also believe that spirit that I saw in you in college was real, there is an honesty, a clarity that is a reflection of our Lord. I don't dispute that there is some level of selfishness in all of us, and I respect your choice to name a vulnerability publicly, but that is not the whole story. Most of the story is about the Creator, the Redeemer, and the lifter of our heads.<br /><br />I pray God's grace on you this week as you grieve, love, wrestle, and accept His timing. And may Papa enjoy his reward, he has earned it. The Fullness of Life to you, Jon<br />Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08843969423630027152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1730203523371803611.post-38909471488128992702012-11-09T17:15:30.968-06:002012-11-09T17:15:30.968-06:00Beautiful post.
It is OK to grieve... to suffer i...Beautiful post.<br /><br />It is OK to grieve... to suffer in saying goodbye. Thanks be to God that it will not always be this way.<br /><br />Emily<br />www.weakandloved.com<br /><br />PS we LOVE the Jesus storybook bible! Emily Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12014196267197823268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1730203523371803611.post-88035881690376913422012-11-09T15:44:11.463-06:002012-11-09T15:44:11.463-06:00I love that you quote the Jesus Storybook Bible. I...I love that you quote the Jesus Storybook Bible. It's my favorite Bible. Praying for you, friend, and your journey ahead. Love you dearly.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10812203306686767679noreply@blogger.com