tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006877034360892497.post2398306689484821605..comments2023-09-29T02:54:36.953-07:00Comments on Words of Joy: Let the flame burnJoy Lentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03486637586238798088noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006877034360892497.post-43151180047053885242014-01-15T07:46:40.710-08:002014-01-15T07:46:40.710-08:00Dolly, your thoughts and prayers are greatly appre...Dolly, your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated. And I am also "so grateful His Spirit fans our little flames". Amen, my friend. :) xJoy Lentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486637586238798088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006877034360892497.post-52674285432067782612014-01-14T14:39:55.573-08:002014-01-14T14:39:55.573-08:00Joy,
Thank you for sharing your burning desire for...Joy,<br />Thank you for sharing your burning desire for more of God and to shine for Him...I hope you know that you do, and I prayed for you and for me as I read your poem. So grateful, His Spirit fans our little flames ....Dolly@Soulstopshttp://soulstops.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006877034360892497.post-29780098967831622242014-01-14T08:38:30.095-08:002014-01-14T08:38:30.095-08:00Indeed we do! Having tasted the fire in the past i...Indeed we do! Having tasted the fire in the past it makes our hearts yearn for it again. Thank you for stopping by, Janel, and encouraging me with your words. :) xJoy Lentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486637586238798088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006877034360892497.post-70549741195720843782014-01-14T08:24:06.478-08:002014-01-14T08:24:06.478-08:00Joy, oh how I loved this reflection. so true that ...Joy, oh how I loved this reflection. so true that sometimes that fire...is just a wick smouldering and how we yearn for it to burn brightly again. Thank you for this post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006877034360892497.post-68459541583754387112014-01-14T05:46:35.543-08:002014-01-14T05:46:35.543-08:00It's written within that we are on a long jour...It's written within that we are on a long journey toward healing and wholness and sanctification is a major part of it. Although once is enough to ask for and receive salvation, becoming Christ-like takes the rest of our lives here. I share my stumbles in the dark, the shadowlands I have (and often do) inhabit, pain, weariness and weakness because they are testimony stories of God's tremendous grace in action.<br /><br />I'm glad you can relate to these issues and the devastating effects they can have on our lives. Meds go a long way in helping people to function better but they have their down side too. It is so often "a tradeoff of sorts" to appear 'normal' as such, as you say. We have schizophrenia and bipolar disorder affecting some family members and it is a huge challenge for them to live well within their boundaries sometimes. <br /><br />Thank you for visiting and sharing your insights. It is greatly appreciated. Blessings, friend. :)Joy Lentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486637586238798088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006877034360892497.post-21544870586861171872014-01-13T20:50:15.431-08:002014-01-13T20:50:15.431-08:00Joy, I liked this. I couldn't tell you how man...Joy, I liked this. I couldn't tell you how many times I've had to ask for my fire to be lit again. Basically, I get saved again about every other month, if things are going like they ought to. But God is faithful to do it. I'm glad to hear that you know you can ask him, too. <br /><br />Also, I always appreciate those who are upfront about mental illness. One of my roommates has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and one of my best friends suffers from depression. Both are on medication, but they're keenly aware of what meds do to them. It's a tradeoff of sorts, I guess. ANYWAY- It's good to see that out in the open. Blessings, friend. JMLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15153935146315343348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006877034360892497.post-11057904578663710412014-01-13T12:18:56.391-08:002014-01-13T12:18:56.391-08:00Dear Mia, your walk sounds so much like mine! To b...Dear Mia, your walk sounds so much like mine! To be weaned away from the heights of emotion can feel painful but if it enables us to walk more by faith than by sight/feelings, then it's a welcome thing indeed. And in the letting go of what seems comforting and familiar we find a new depth of relating to God, just as you say. Thank you for blessing me with your lovely comment, my friend :) xxJoy Lentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486637586238798088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006877034360892497.post-21901785799291369882014-01-13T11:53:25.405-08:002014-01-13T11:53:25.405-08:00Dear Joy
I hear your yearning, my friend, and I un...Dear Joy<br />I hear your yearning, my friend, and I understand this so well. We all come to that place in our walk with God that He weans us from relying one bit on our emotions and feelings. That is difficult for me, but as I learn, I find myself growing closer and closer to Jesus. What a beautiful poem and picture.<br />Blessings XX<br />MiaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02765891733244054084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006877034360892497.post-41016431537428748892014-01-13T06:31:45.180-08:002014-01-13T06:31:45.180-08:00Hi Tiffany. I'm pleased it spoke to you! Thank...Hi Tiffany. I'm pleased it spoke to you! Thanks very much for visiting. :)Joy Lentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486637586238798088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006877034360892497.post-39867252006912704942014-01-13T06:30:07.851-08:002014-01-13T06:30:07.851-08:00Thank you, Mel. It is my hope and prayer it will d...Thank you, Mel. It is my hope and prayer it will do so. Blessings :)Joy Lentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486637586238798088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006877034360892497.post-73983962512064491172014-01-13T06:29:52.338-08:002014-01-13T06:29:52.338-08:00Lovely prayer. :-)
Tiffany
www.pinkfaithtoday.blog...Lovely prayer. :-)<br />Tiffany<br />www.pinkfaithtoday.blogspot.comTiffany https://www.blogger.com/profile/14488189350759917206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006877034360892497.post-57152147370084153542014-01-13T05:28:34.100-08:002014-01-13T05:28:34.100-08:00What a moving post, Joy. I pray that your flame gr...What a moving post, Joy. I pray that your flame grows strong again once more.<br />Thanks for sharing at Essential Fridays. <br />Blessings<br />Mel from Essential Thing DevotionsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14082650577300405939noreply@blogger.com