tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3642145952462110107.post4293585421681799428..comments2010-01-01T21:46:43.387-05:00Comments on An Artist & A Woman of Destiny!: I want to be like Jesus!!fivedesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10886733249754681528noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3642145952462110107.post-64861806911408224072008-05-19T05:17:00.000-04:002008-05-19T05:17:00.000-04:00Donna,I just read your post on Rachel's blog dated...Donna,<BR/><BR/>I just read your post on Rachel's blog dated May 8th. I have gotten so far behind since my laptop has been out of commission. <BR/><BR/>Donna, just remember that the closer we get to our Lord, the harder Satan comes against us. He hates to lose his sinners! The fact that you are facing this spiritual warfare is evidence that Satan is threatened by your ministry and your deep love of Jesus. <BR/><BR/>Substance abuse is a horrible battle, be it street or prescription drugs, alcohol, or tobacco ~ they are all killers. In his heart, you know that Mike really loves you. What he says when he is in the throes of addiction is not directed at you, you just happen to be the nearest and most available target. I know that you are aware of this, but it is often much harder for us to be in the middle of a situation and to grasp that handle of control when all we can think of is reaching for the panic button. I all to well know the hopelessness felt while standing by watching a loved one going through the mood swings and pain associated with addiction. All you want to do is run to whoever is near, grab them and shake them, begging them for help. We always seek earthly resolution first. We think that visible, human help will solve the problem immediately. Yet, we hold the sword of victory in our hand, all we have to do is thrust that sword in the form of prayer. God can answer much quicker that any human being can even move. <BR/><BR/>I know that you are a woman of very strong faith and that you know the true power and strength of prayer. You have countless women praying for you and empathizing with you through Rachel's blog. Oh, how thankful and rejoiceful I am that we have all found each other through Rachel's wonderful Bible study. Be strong, Donna, and know that there is strength in numbers ~ especially when it comes to prayer.<BR/><BR/>I am sure that you have already talked with Mike's doctor/s regarding this situation, and I know that it isn't something that they can remedy overnight. It is much more difficult than we would hope it to be. <BR/><BR/>Psalm 34:4-5 'I sought the Lord and HE answered me; HE delivered me from all my fears.'<BR/><BR/>And, my favorite: <BR/><BR/>Psalm 91:4-7 'HE shall cover you with HIS feathers and under HIS wings you shall take refuge; HIS truth shall be your shield & buckler. You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrows that fly by day, nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday. A thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; but it shall not come near you.<BR/><BR/>God bless you Donna. May HIS loving arms envelope you and give you the peace and courage that you need to get through this battle. After all, you have to get through this one, there is another one right behind it! (Smile) Remember that the sea is always roughest just before HE takes you to a new level.<BR/><BR/>With love & prayers,<BR/>Karyl ~ Bonners Ferry, ID<BR/><BR/> <*////><riverviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00234291774109290040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3642145952462110107.post-85347539028577633822008-05-16T14:52:00.000-04:002008-05-16T14:52:00.000-04:00Donna, Thank you so much for your prayers and all...Donna, Thank you so much for your prayers and all the other ladies. They worked. I am completely normal, I do not have to have surgery. What I thought was a real problem was not, everything was in the right place. What the problem is, however, is that I'm having bladder spasms which can only be treated by medication - if it comes to that point. Because I've had children, so many spinal surgeries and I'm getting old, well, that's the diagnosis I got.<BR/>Praise God for answering prayer. This I can deal with and I still believe that God is healing me and this problem will never happen again. I told the doctor about the Bible study on the internet and that people all over were praying for me. She did not have anything to say but I had to give God the glory.<BR/>Thanks again,<BR/>AliceE.From the Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06612517670775886165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3642145952462110107.post-2972003700215113892008-05-14T22:31:00.000-04:002008-05-14T22:31:00.000-04:00Donna,How are things going with you? I hope your h...Donna,<BR/>How are things going with you? I hope your husband is feeling some relief with his back and you are feeling God's mighty presence surrounding you through this time.<BR/><BR/>I haven't heard from you much lately, and I just thought I would check in on you.<BR/><BR/>Be encouraged knowing that others are praying for you!<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>Plant LadyPlant Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08568211345190806277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3642145952462110107.post-67955044923918232192008-05-14T10:28:00.000-04:002008-05-14T10:28:00.000-04:00Can't wait to see your painting Donna!It is very d...Can't wait to see your painting Donna!<BR/>It is very difficult to surrender my life, my hopes, thoughts and dreams and to humbly submit to Christ.<BR/>My heart desires this but in my day to day walk I get busy, lazy or shut down and tune out.<BR/>Pride also enters in.<BR/>So I agree 100% that until we are humble and surrender our pride and our life to Christ we have relationship issues:with God, with others and with ourself.<BR/>Thanks for the reminder and thought provoking blog.<BR/>katrinaSKY4KAThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16371896558548383021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3642145952462110107.post-69055777893745467642008-05-13T16:28:00.000-04:002008-05-13T16:28:00.000-04:00I spelled Dottie's last name wrong. It's Rambo.Al...I spelled Dottie's last name wrong. It's Rambo.<BR/>AliceE.From the Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06612517670775886165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3642145952462110107.post-46901945956261861432008-05-13T10:29:00.000-04:002008-05-13T10:29:00.000-04:00I don't know if you have seen my last post on Rach...I don't know if you have seen my last post on Rachel's blog but if you haven't I will put it here.<BR/><BR/>I'm sure you have heard Dottie Rambow's many, many beautiful songs. I just learned that she was killed Mother's Day in a bus crash somewhere in Missouri. She was 74 years old. If interested go to www.dottierambow.net. Her manager, webmaster and some others are in the hospital in serious condition. I'm sure her daughter and family would appreciate our prayers. My husband and I just watched a documentary she did not too long ago. Just thought there would be some of you who knew her and her songs. One of them was Sheltered in the Arms of God and many others. Good gospel music really speaks to me.<BR/>AliceE.From the Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06612517670775886165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3642145952462110107.post-71466944317747627812008-05-12T23:44:00.000-04:002008-05-12T23:44:00.000-04:00thanks for reminding us how God would have us to b...thanks for reminding us how God would have us to be. Pride moves us away from God and to humble ourselves is His desire for our lives. the problems we would most likely never have if we walked humbly and cast pride out the window.God Chaserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083318015857052077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3642145952462110107.post-23738412249736236792008-05-12T21:04:00.000-04:002008-05-12T21:04:00.000-04:00Thanks Donna! The best is yet to come for us all!...Thanks Donna! The best is yet to come for us all! I am "looking for a miracle" (song w/ this title)! GOD is going to do exactly what HE says. I have been guilty of having pride in me at various times of my life. However, I thank GOD that he is a merciful GOD. I thank him for his Grace. Sometimes, as you stated, it can be deceitful and we don't even know pride is there. GOD is still working on me. I have a prayer request and I will be praying for others as well. I have to see an immunologist tomorrow because my doctor referred me to him and thinks there might be something going on with my immune system. However, I believe all is well in JESUS' holy name. I believe I have been healed and am walking in my divine healing. Praise GOD! Thank you Jehovah Rapha! Thanks for the healing blood of JESUS! AliceE, I agree with you in the mighty name of JESUS that by his stripes you are healed! OH the blood of JESUS!<BR/><BR/>God Bless you women of GOD! <BR/><BR/>P.S. Donna, GOD's got it! You are precious in his sight! I encourage you in JESUS' name that all is well! You have the victory!<BR/><BR/>Blessings<BR/>LaTonya/FLGOD'S LADIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00999057607636880755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3642145952462110107.post-86665250772115366332008-05-12T16:32:00.000-04:002008-05-12T16:32:00.000-04:00Thank you, Donna. As I wrote on Rachel's post I h...Thank you, Donna. As I wrote on Rachel's post I have put this problem in God's hands and believe that He will heal me in whatever way He chooses. I'm totally submissive to Him. He said "He would never leave us nor forsake us, but go with us all the way even to the end of the world." I'm counting on that.<BR/><BR/>I have been praying for you and your husband. The answer for all of us is total committment to our Heavenly Father.<BR/>Blessings to both of you,<BR/>AliceE.From the Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06612517670775886165noreply@blogger.com