tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006877034360892497.post6076374319113500716..comments2023-09-29T02:54:36.953-07:00Comments on Words of Joy: When the encouragers need encouragementJoy Lentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03486637586238798088noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006877034360892497.post-66545206842678501992014-11-29T07:22:18.378-08:002014-11-29T07:22:18.378-08:00Helen, I am truly grateful to God for using these ...Helen, I am truly grateful to God for using these words to help you today and for introducing us to one another. May you sense those strong arms of Love holding you safe and comforting your weary heart. For we all need the resting place God provides, a sanctuary when the world's (or our own) concerns weigh heavy. Blessings and prayers. :)Joy Lentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486637586238798088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006877034360892497.post-6886773454397869112014-11-29T03:41:14.924-08:002014-11-29T03:41:14.924-08:00Oh, I am so so glad I found your blog via FMF....I...Oh, I am so so glad I found your blog via FMF....I so needed to read this post today (you cannot imagine how much). Thank you so much. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006877034360892497.post-14198506631717115582013-09-16T13:19:30.626-07:002013-09-16T13:19:30.626-07:00Oh that independent streak still sits strong with ...Oh that independent streak still sits strong with me too, Tiffany, even though I'm fairly dependent on others for practical help and care. Yet, as you so rightly point out, we need to remember that "only Christ is always strong!" Thanks very much for stopping by.Joy Lentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486637586238798088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006877034360892497.post-90020271246399487752013-09-16T12:48:41.471-07:002013-09-16T12:48:41.471-07:00Thanks for the push to not be too independent. Tha...Thanks for the push to not be too independent. That's a hard one for me. I don't want people to view me as "sensitive" and I try to always be the strong one, but only Christ is always strong! Tiffany Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08886386535104627513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006877034360892497.post-38141358392436646412013-09-15T07:58:43.865-07:002013-09-15T07:58:43.865-07:00Mia, I am delighted to hear how these God-given wo...Mia, I am delighted to hear how these God-given words have blessed and encouraged you in your own battle! Leaning deep into "His Loving Embrace" is the best place to be as we anticipate receiving His "abundant grace and mercy". Well said, my friend. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts here. Praying for you too. Blessings XxJoy Lentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486637586238798088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006877034360892497.post-86979820078582281862013-09-15T07:01:02.431-07:002013-09-15T07:01:02.431-07:00Dear Joy
Oh, thank you, my sister friend, thank yo...Dear Joy<br />Oh, thank you, my sister friend, thank you! I am experiencing one of "those" days and it is really bad, but oh, what joy when we learn to draw close to our Lord, deeper and deeper into His Loving Embrace, with a heart full of faith to receive abundant grace and mercy!! Amidst your own pain, you have truly encouraged me today. Praying for you!<br />Blessings XX<br />MiaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02765891733244054084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006877034360892497.post-37521971891084612972013-09-14T11:36:39.147-07:002013-09-14T11:36:39.147-07:00It is such a challenge to remain in a place of pea...It is such a challenge to remain in a place of peace and rest, isn't it? Discouragement sits ready to snap at our heels as soon as we allow it admittance. You are so right to point out one of the best ways to encourage ourselves is by looking back and seeing God's hand at work in the past, distant or otherwise. Then our hearts can be filled with gratitude and praise instead of grumbling or self-pity. We have already made quite a journey towards our God-sized dreams, my friend, and that alone is good reason to celebrate! Love and blessings XxJoy Lentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486637586238798088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006877034360892497.post-65385732598579940292013-09-14T11:31:21.213-07:002013-09-14T11:31:21.213-07:00Kathy, this is so kind of you. I appreciate the en...Kathy, this is so kind of you. I appreciate the encouragement you bring to me too! Blessings xxJoy Lentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486637586238798088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006877034360892497.post-23885653661124370992013-09-14T11:30:04.982-07:002013-09-14T11:30:04.982-07:00Thanks very much, Mary! I am honoured to be chosen...Thanks very much, Mary! I am honoured to be chosen to reach and bless others on your web site. Joy Lentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486637586238798088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006877034360892497.post-72778412138963378842013-09-13T20:59:24.720-07:002013-09-13T20:59:24.720-07:00Joy, these are such wise words. And yes, I know h...Joy, these are such wise words. And yes, I know how it feels to be in the place of which you write. Sometimes, I honestly wonder why I cannot stay in that place of contentment and joy. I suppose it is this flesh we live in that makes it more difficult. Philippians 4:13 has come to my mind several times this week: "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." I used to think that verse said "[who]strengtheneth me." But, the which seems more definite in it's wording. We already know He makes us stronger. Have you looked back to see how far we have come in this last year? It has to be God: I absolutely could not do this without Him. Love and Blessings, Debby xxxoooDeborah Boltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16010919623550536062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006877034360892497.post-64720736957886837042013-09-13T09:35:25.978-07:002013-09-13T09:35:25.978-07:00So touched by your writing today, Joy! My heart ne...So touched by your writing today, Joy! My heart needed these words of love and encouragement. So blessed by your heartfelt writings. Blessings my friend. xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17034672471090663495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006877034360892497.post-67777558987096338202013-09-13T09:03:03.512-07:002013-09-13T09:03:03.512-07:00Thanks, Joy. Other communicators for Christ will s...Thanks, Joy. Other communicators for Christ will surely benefit from your poetic words, so I just highlighted the post on the Christian Poets & Writers blog - http://christianpoetsandwriters.blogspot.com. God bless.Mary Saylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709628386233742459noreply@blogger.com