tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3642145952462110107.post6604364312465209771..comments2010-01-01T21:46:43.387-05:00Comments on An Artist & A Woman of Destiny!: I'm Back....fivedesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10886733249754681528noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3642145952462110107.post-30096653226281738202008-06-18T12:06:00.000-04:002008-06-18T12:06:00.000-04:00Donna,Just stopped by to see how you are doing. H...Donna,<BR/>Just stopped by to see how you are doing. Hope everything is okay. You have been in my prayers.<BR/>AliceE.From the Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06612517670775886165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3642145952462110107.post-20634629356277254902008-06-16T16:00:00.000-04:002008-06-16T16:00:00.000-04:00Hello Donna,Glad you are back!In reading all the c...Hello Donna,<BR/>Glad you are back!<BR/><BR/>In reading all the comments from the others, I agree that this one incident should not discourage you from doing what God is calling you to do. If you are not where He wants you, He will let you know.<BR/><BR/> You know that Satan is a liar and will try to fill your mind with all kinds of doubts and fears about your calling. Continually seek God and His will for your life. He will direct your paths.<BR/><BR/>The drawing is superb! I so wish I had your artistic ability, but God has chosen to give that ability for you to use for His Glory. He had blessed me in other ways that He wants me to use for Him.<BR/><BR/>No matter what our talents, if we use them according to His will, we will be successful in our efforts for the Kingdom!<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>Plant LadyPlant Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08568211345190806277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3642145952462110107.post-72442719537977377452008-06-15T22:40:00.000-04:002008-06-15T22:40:00.000-04:00Donna,Please don't let this have an effect on your...Donna,<BR/>Please don't let this have an effect on your ministry. I agree with debrah, but something that God wanted you to go through. I belive He was seeing how you would react. <BR/>I also agree with Alice that we are in the last days. It's up to Christian's to get the word of God to the ones that don't know Jesus. This includes my husband. Please pray for him. This is where satan trys to get to me, Not through my husband, He's a great husband. Satan is a liar and I know that, but at times he trys to make me think I can't lead anyone to Jesus if I can't lead my own husband.<BR/>I will post more on this on my blog in the next day or so. anyone of you please stop by for a visit or drop me a line.<BR/>I love the picture of the puppy. It's very goodTommiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08501440265186375740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3642145952462110107.post-46055177138575322772008-06-15T10:42:00.000-04:002008-06-15T10:42:00.000-04:00I found the verse in my Open Bible. It's Psalm 46...I found the verse in my Open Bible. It's Psalm 46:10. I don't know why that particular verse came to mind but there must be a reason. <BR/>God be with you,<BR/>AliceE.From the Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06612517670775886165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3642145952462110107.post-58108968536007269502008-06-15T10:21:00.000-04:002008-06-15T10:21:00.000-04:00I agree with the others. You should attend the me...I agree with the others. You should attend the meeting. God will let you know what you are supposed to do. Somtimes I think we ask God for something but we don't wait for His answer. There's a verse that comes to mind, "Be still and know that I am God". I'm not sure where that is but will try to find it. <BR/>God be with you,<BR/>AliceE.From the Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06612517670775886165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3642145952462110107.post-21003794723936917282008-06-14T09:25:00.000-04:002008-06-14T09:25:00.000-04:00Good Morning Donna:I would agree with Lynn - Go fo...Good Morning Donna:<BR/><BR/>I would agree with Lynn - Go for it! You know to keep everything before the Lord so as lynn said..if it is not where the Lord wants you --He'll let you know. Remember the parable of the talents...the only one who was not rewarded was the one who buried the talent...All our gifts and talents on from the Lord so let Him use you as He will... <BR/>I don't see where the down side would be to attending a meeting. I will keep you in prayer. <BR/>Be Blessed <BR/>Debrahdebrahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15291497901318105342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3642145952462110107.post-22399532811086686042008-06-14T01:21:00.000-04:002008-06-14T01:21:00.000-04:00Yes go for it if it isn't where God wants you to b...Yes go for it if it isn't where God wants you to be He will let you know. I'm keeping you in prayer. <BR/>LynnLynn - JnL4Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05954741568738252878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3642145952462110107.post-66709523492087018542008-06-13T14:00:00.000-04:002008-06-13T14:00:00.000-04:00Hey Beautiful Ladies-Thank you all for your wonder...Hey Beautiful Ladies-<BR/><BR/>Thank you all for your wonderful words of wisdom and encouragement. The funny thing is my week in "The purpose driven life", I mean the whole week, has been using our gifts for the Lord. What is our ministry? Do we have the desire, the passion, the talent and how can we use that for the glory of God.<BR/><BR/>I write in my journal and all I have is the same things I keep writing...I have experience all from my past, I have a passion for the arts as you all know, I have a desire to reach single moms who've been through hell and I can attain that nothing was ever their fault. As Lyn said I have this blog that was going to start out as just crafts and has turned out to be something completely else. Now how do I get all of this information to my church? How do I reach more woman through this blog and help them as I know I have given a few words here and there to Alice, LaTonya, Sweetpea (well I never hear from her anymore), Plant Lady...I mean I know when God has a word for someone I am here to deliver it..I am completely transparent and I don't want to change that about me. <BR/><BR/>I couldn't go to sleep last night because the enemy kept putting thoughts in my head about all of this. The minute I cried out to the Lord in sobbing and prayers I fell asleep. This is an ongoing battle and we've all talked about it so many times so its nothing new to me now. I know that everything each of you told me is the truth..God used me to reach that young woman, and she didn't want to hear it. My reputation was trying to be ruined and God didn't allow that to happen. I guess the thing that keeps haunting me is the comment made by one of the leaders who said, "it seems you do not have a ministry with high school girls"..man that ripped me to pieces and as you can tell I am still dwelling on it!!<BR/><BR/>Since I have always been in the church because my Dad was a pastor I just knew that there are leaders who think they hear from God when in fact maybe they don't? I do think the woman who was a teacher was just trying to make me feel like I needed to stay with this ministry, you wonderful people, and stay away from HS..I guess...I don't know. All I know is that the speaker told me I did a great thing by opening up and people who commented never walked in my shoes..Amen to that!!<BR/><BR/>Yes Lyn I know I can paint and draw and sew and quilt and create..oh and sing very well..but my church is so big and I just need all of you to pray so that I can find the person who can hook me up. There is a meeting next week about becoming a counselor...can you guys comment on that for me? Should I attend? That could be a stepping stone for sure...I hope you all can stop by again and leave all of your encouraging words..I need you all!<BR/><BR/>Love Donnafivedesignshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10886733249754681528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3642145952462110107.post-20197383128876562922008-06-13T10:26:00.000-04:002008-06-13T10:26:00.000-04:00Donna,Debrah had very good point as well as LaTony...Donna,<BR/>Debrah had very good point as well as LaTonya and Alice. You were probably put there to speak into her life. And I don't know about anybody else but until I fully submitted to God I did not want to hear what someone wanted to tell me from Him. Oh I loved God but on my terms. I'm sure that went over real well with God at the time. But thank you Jesus I am forgiven and redeemed. Coming from a insecure, people pleasing,fearful back ground I KNOW what it feels like to have issues like this start second guessing what we feel God is asking us to do - But don't go there. God has been using you in a mighty way and you have been touching a lot of women with your openness your blog and your feelings. If God wants you to stop, you'll know. :)<BR/><BR/>If we can always remember to just focus on Him and do what he wants us to do no matter what it looks like, we'll always be ok.<BR/><BR/>On a lighter note:<BR/>YOUR DRAWING IS AWESOME. Donna, do you realize what a talant you have? My Mom could draw and paint. I can Paint but I can't draw, that a true talent. You better look into doing something w/ that. <BR/><BR/>Hold your head High & Be Blessed.<BR/>LynnLynn - JnL4Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05954741568738252878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3642145952462110107.post-42100937176588699572008-06-12T09:25:00.000-04:002008-06-12T09:25:00.000-04:00Donna,Good to have you back. I looked for you all...Donna,<BR/>Good to have you back. I looked for you all week and then realized you were gone. I did pray for you. I truly believe we are living in the last days and the enemy is doing everything he can to stop Christians because he knows this is his last chance. I'm so sorry you got hurt, but you may have stirred up some things in this girl's life that she doesn't want to face. Keep praying for her and then let God do the rest. <BR/>Teenagers need to hear the truth as they are facing a lot more than we did as teenagers. You are doing a wonderful job I'm sure, I know you have been a rock for me and I am so thankful for having gotten to know you.<BR/>Be blessed,<BR/>AliceE.From the Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06612517670775886165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3642145952462110107.post-5173432585920520302008-06-11T19:59:00.000-04:002008-06-11T19:59:00.000-04:00Donna, my friend! Welcome back! Love the picture...Donna, my friend! Welcome back! Love the picture of the puppy! From what you posted, you did a wonderful job! Please don't let what happened with this young lady make you think that you are not worthy or that your ministry is not valid or is in vain. The devil is a liar! I believe that the girl was touched by you, though she may not have wanted to receive it. I am sure you planted a seed there. Remember whose you are. I pray GOD's perfect peace upon your mind and healing for your broken heart. Be encouraged!<BR/>Love ya,<BR/>LaTonyaGOD'S LADIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00999057607636880755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3642145952462110107.post-56554401553599561162008-06-11T15:17:00.000-04:002008-06-11T15:17:00.000-04:00Donna:This young girl does not determine your mini...Donna:<BR/>This young girl does not determine your ministry. Also consider the possibility that this girl was not a tool of the enemy to be used against you but rather a appointment that was set up by God. Not all divine appointments end with a kiss, kiss, hug, hug and the end of a few days.<BR/>Sometimes these appointments are between someone who need to hear the truth with love and compassion and someone who will speak the truth in love and compassion. Sometimes the person in need feels pressured and overwhelmed and will push the other person away. But don't think for a moment that the Lord did not use you to minister to this young girl. You know what to do-continue to seek Him to guide you and use you. Perhaps there were mistakes made but God is a merciful God and will train a heart that is willing. Be of good courage!debrahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15291497901318105342noreply@blogger.com