tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8875363780334648484.post4916814861776884530..comments2024-03-11T08:04:42.136-07:00Comments on Faith, Family, & Friendships: An Answer to PrayersJenny Wims Sullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05978468905671721189noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8875363780334648484.post-41513456543173211142009-01-13T17:44:00.000-08:002009-01-13T17:44:00.000-08:00Will not (have not) stop(ped) praying--love you al...Will not (have not) stop(ped) praying--love you all so much! Keep the fight, keep the faith. God will triumph!!<BR/>Scott and Tammietamandscotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09771594999916848462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8875363780334648484.post-61537460115851939942009-01-13T16:30:00.000-08:002009-01-13T16:30:00.000-08:00Jenny and Brad, I received this in my e-mail toda...Jenny and Brad, I received this in my e-mail today. It is from Sheila Walsh (Women of Faith) I am sharing this with you becaurse I thought it was encouraging. I hope it encourages you.<BR/><BR/>-----------------------------------<BR/><BR/>LET GO, GOD IS IN CONTROL <BR/><BR/>"Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I<BR/>press on that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has already<BR/>laid hold of me..I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward<BR/>call of God in Christ Jesus." Philippians 3:12, 14. <BR/><BR/>Dear Friends, <BR/><BR/>First of all, Happy New Year! I pray that the holiday season was a time<BR/>of joy and refreshment for you. Barry, Christian and I had a wonderful<BR/>time just being together. Christian had lots of buddies spend the night<BR/>so our house was full of noise and laughter. Believe it or not, we are<BR/>just taking down the last of our trees today! <BR/><BR/>Now we stand at the beginning of a new year, a year that promises to be<BR/>full of change and challenge. At Women of Faith, our theme for 2009 is A<BR/>Grand New Day. I love this theme. For the believer, one of the greatest<BR/>promises we have is that in Christ we are invited to leave the past at<BR/>the foot of the cross and walk with confidence into each new day, not in<BR/>our own strength but in His. <BR/><BR/>My new book, Let Go, which will be released in March is the most<BR/>personal book I have written in many years. Fifteen years ago I wrote,<BR/>Honestly, which told the story of my struggle with clinical depression<BR/>and the month I spent in a psychiatric ward as Christ salvaged my life<BR/>from the ashes of my own decimated dreams. Fifteen years later, I tell<BR/>the rest of the story. <BR/><BR/>One of the most powerful things that God has spoken to me last couple of<BR/>years is to let go! That's hard for me! I like to know what is<BR/>going to happen and how God is going to resolve seemingly impossible<BR/>situations. Over the course of this time, I came to understand that how<BR/>God was going to do it was irrelevant because of who He is. This und<BR/>erstanding is life-changing. <BR/><BR/>My prayer for each one of us in 2009 is that we will learn that we can<BR/>let go of everything we cling on to and cling instead to Christ. No<BR/>matter what we read in the newspapers, God is in control. No matter what<BR/>your doctor tells you, God is in control. No matter what occurs in<BR/>Washington or across the globe, our God is in control. <BR/><BR/>I pray that this truth will give your heart courage, joy and strength. <BR/><BR/>I am grateful to be your sister in Christ, <BR/><BR/>SheilaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8875363780334648484.post-67131881705706548862009-01-13T13:38:00.000-08:002009-01-13T13:38:00.000-08:00That picture is the sweetest thing I have ever see...That picture is the sweetest thing I have ever seen...praying for you daily!Heather's Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05674386759269302360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8875363780334648484.post-2536435081865850482009-01-13T12:51:00.000-08:002009-01-13T12:51:00.000-08:00That picture brings tears to my eyes. I don't thi...That picture brings tears to my eyes. I don't think there are many things more precious to God than hearing the prayers of our children. We are fervently praying here. Love you guys.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10013070848707463033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8875363780334648484.post-7048447413677980322009-01-13T12:15:00.000-08:002009-01-13T12:15:00.000-08:00Thank you for the update. Praying that each hour ...Thank you for the update. Praying that each hour is better than the last - and for complete healing for Brad.AlisonBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04658814236036988859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8875363780334648484.post-57218075179944456112009-01-13T11:02:00.000-08:002009-01-13T11:02:00.000-08:00I don't know you, and to be honest, I cannot even ...I don't know you, and to be honest, I cannot even remember how I happened upon your blog. But I have been reading daily, and cannot count the times that I have been brought to tears with your story, and your unrelenting faith!! You guys are such an inspiration. We are praying for Brad, and I have asked several of my other bloggers to pray as well! By the way, are you guys Church of Christ?? One of your previous blogs aluded to that. We attend in Edmond, OK!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13913517792153040992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8875363780334648484.post-64938288871801078652009-01-13T10:23:00.000-08:002009-01-13T10:23:00.000-08:00Wow! That is an excellent story about God's grace...Wow! That is an excellent story about God's grace, mercy and answer to prayer. I am praying for you guys.<BR/>Hugs,<BR/>AmandaAmanda Hoythttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02895652232932076943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8875363780334648484.post-39797560021183838072009-01-13T08:41:00.000-08:002009-01-13T08:41:00.000-08:00You guys have to be the most amazing couple I have...You guys have to be the most amazing couple I have ever known! That picture of Zeke is priceless. With him on your side praying you are sure to be heard.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11686089269970132855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8875363780334648484.post-83169571309476166872009-01-13T07:41:00.000-08:002009-01-13T07:41:00.000-08:00Thanks so much for updating us. Your prayer and f...Thanks so much for updating us. Your prayer and faith is so AWESOME. You both are such excellent role models for all of us. We are continuing to pray for all of you. love, Pat GrishamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8875363780334648484.post-33966985511766173482009-01-13T07:35:00.000-08:002009-01-13T07:35:00.000-08:00The picture of Zeke is such a reminder of how many...The picture of Zeke is such a reminder of how many people you guys have praying for you. We will continue to lif tyou up in prayer constantly. God can heal! I hope Brad has a better day today and is able to breathe more easily! Love ya, Kathrynkj7https://www.blogger.com/profile/11354423815521569395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8875363780334648484.post-31008931941972803812009-01-13T07:11:00.000-08:002009-01-13T07:11:00.000-08:00We continue to keep you all in our prayers. Thank...We continue to keep you all in our prayers. Thank you so much for taking the time to keep us posted.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14102092251562567400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8875363780334648484.post-41850132697288965382009-01-13T06:38:00.000-08:002009-01-13T06:38:00.000-08:00I know you and Brad are 'weary' but you have to KE...I know you and Brad are 'weary' but you have to KEEP remembering WHO is in control!!!! It is in HIS time to heal Brad. May God continue to be with you and uplift you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8875363780334648484.post-40625157468627215672009-01-13T06:24:00.000-08:002009-01-13T06:24:00.000-08:00I am praying daily for your beautiful family. You...I am praying daily for your beautiful family. You and Brad are amazingly strong in your Faith and I find that inspiring. I hope today is better.Hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08185169858979564182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8875363780334648484.post-48780948063817697802009-01-13T05:57:00.000-08:002009-01-13T05:57:00.000-08:00you have to blow that picture up poster size...soo...you have to blow that picture up poster size...sooo precious! Thank you for another honest update. May you feel our prayers!!da mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219699537028933021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8875363780334648484.post-53554435248482921132009-01-12T21:36:00.000-08:002009-01-12T21:36:00.000-08:00Thank you for sharing. WHat a testimony! We will n...Thank you for sharing. WHat a testimony! We will not stop praying.<BR/><BR/>MattMatt, Kara, and Hank (plus Teej)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06244080613727977033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8875363780334648484.post-53338377904606452252009-01-12T21:35:00.000-08:002009-01-12T21:35:00.000-08:00I, too, thank you for letting us know specifically...I, too, thank you for letting us know specifically what to pray for. We will definitely pray for a peaceful, restful night and for a good day tomorrow. <BR/><BR/>Love the picture of Zeke. What amazing parents he has been blessed with.<BR/><BR/>love you guys dearly...Perkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16443202029766576336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8875363780334648484.post-67397865239636543962009-01-12T21:22:00.000-08:002009-01-12T21:22:00.000-08:00You will never know how much I am learning about m...You will never know how much I am learning about my relationship with God from you guys through this blog... thank you for always sharing and keeping us updated... what a precious pic of Zeke and we are praying.Camille, Blake, Pierce and baby Asherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10851136698491435294noreply@blogger.com