Comments on: A Cupful Of Joy http://powertochange.com/blogposts/2008/03/29/a-cupful-of-joy/ Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:50:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Marilyn http://powertochange.com/blogposts/2008/03/29/a-cupful-of-joy/comment-page-2/#comment-19031 Marilyn Wed, 02 Apr 2008 01:27:01 +0000 http://thelife.com/blogs/experience/devotionalforwomen/2008/03/29/a-cupful-of-joy/#comment-19031 Like we all have, my dear sister-in-Christ! ;) And, may God bless you as well, DB! :) Like we all have, my dear sister-in-Christ! ;) And, may God bless you as well, DB! :)

]]> By: DB http://powertochange.com/blogposts/2008/03/29/a-cupful-of-joy/comment-page-2/#comment-19026 DB Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:50:28 +0000 http://thelife.com/blogs/experience/devotionalforwomen/2008/03/29/a-cupful-of-joy/#comment-19026 Marilyn, very well put. Thank you for adding a much needed clarity to my words. The things that you speak of are truly a Word from the Lord. I hope that many can use your words and take heed, rather than to go through the harsh lessons and delay of blessings that go along with disobedience. Like I have. God Bless You. Marilyn, very well put. Thank you for adding a much needed clarity to my words. The things that you speak of are truly a Word from the Lord. I hope that many can use your words and take heed, rather than to go through the harsh lessons and delay of blessings that go along with disobedience. Like I have. God Bless You.

]]> By: KC http://powertochange.com/blogposts/2008/03/29/a-cupful-of-joy/comment-page-2/#comment-19016 KC Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:54:49 +0000 http://thelife.com/blogs/experience/devotionalforwomen/2008/03/29/a-cupful-of-joy/#comment-19016 Marilyn thank you for your last comment I think that is very true. Marilyn thank you for your last comment I think that is very true.

]]> By: Marilyn http://powertochange.com/blogposts/2008/03/29/a-cupful-of-joy/comment-page-2/#comment-19012 Marilyn Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:21:09 +0000 http://thelife.com/blogs/experience/devotionalforwomen/2008/03/29/a-cupful-of-joy/#comment-19012 I would agree that God 'uses' the difficulties that we encounter, due to bad choices or sinful disobedience, to chasten and redirect us; however, while He may use it, it would not be His plan for us. As He has given man the element of choice, we are free to choose sin. Such a choice, however, comes with spiritual consequences. As Christians, this would include loss of His blessing, loss of peace and joy in our lives, suffering. He is a Holy God, and He redeemed us, and set us apart for holy living, and has given us His Spirit to empower us to live as such. Not perfect people, but a people striving to honor Him with their lives. I would agree that God ‘uses’ the difficulties that we encounter, due to bad choices or sinful disobedience, to chasten and redirect us; however, while He may use it, it would not be His plan for us. As He has given man the element of choice, we are free to choose sin. Such a choice, however, comes with spiritual consequences. As Christians, this would include loss of His blessing, loss of peace and joy in our lives, suffering. He is a Holy God, and He redeemed us, and set us apart for holy living, and has given us His Spirit to empower us to live as such. Not perfect people, but a people striving to honor Him with their lives.

]]> By: DB http://powertochange.com/blogposts/2008/03/29/a-cupful-of-joy/comment-page-2/#comment-19009 DB Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:09:38 +0000 http://thelife.com/blogs/experience/devotionalforwomen/2008/03/29/a-cupful-of-joy/#comment-19009 There is no doubt that many situations in our lives are the direct result of our choices, especially in disobedience. Our Father is an all knowing God, so even when we are disobedient it doesn't suprise God. He knows us better than we know ourselves and he knows the end before the beginning. I thank God that he uses it all for our own good. Not only do I pray to rebuke the enemy, but I also pray to rebuke the enemy, "in a me". There is no doubt that many situations in our lives are the direct result of our choices, especially in disobedience. Our Father is an all knowing God, so even when we are disobedient it doesn’t suprise God. He knows us better than we know ourselves and he knows the end before the beginning. I thank God that he uses it all for our own good. Not only do I pray to rebuke the enemy, but I also pray to rebuke the enemy, “in a me”.

]]> By: Marilyn http://powertochange.com/blogposts/2008/03/29/a-cupful-of-joy/comment-page-2/#comment-18973 Marilyn Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:29:08 +0000 http://thelife.com/blogs/experience/devotionalforwomen/2008/03/29/a-cupful-of-joy/#comment-18973 Welcome DB! May your time here be a blessing both to you and to others! I think it's worthy to consider that not all difficulties that we encounter as Christians are necessarily 'trials' that our Lord has ordained for us. While He has providential dominion over our lives, and therefore authorizes all circumstances, sometimes our difficulties arise from our disobedience or unrepentent sin, and sometimes they are the consequences of poor choices we've made. While His love doesn't always rescue us from our circumstances, it envelops us with hope and new eyes to see Him in our midst! Welcome DB! May your time here be a blessing both to you and to others! I think it’s worthy to consider that not all difficulties that we encounter as Christians are necessarily ‘trials’ that our Lord has ordained for us. While He has providential dominion over our lives, and therefore authorizes all circumstances, sometimes our difficulties arise from our disobedience or unrepentent sin, and sometimes they are the consequences of poor choices we’ve made. While His love doesn’t always rescue us from our circumstances, it envelops us with hope and new eyes to see Him in our midst!

]]> By: Patti http://powertochange.com/blogposts/2008/03/29/a-cupful-of-joy/comment-page-2/#comment-18960 Patti Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:24:08 +0000 http://thelife.com/blogs/experience/devotionalforwomen/2008/03/29/a-cupful-of-joy/#comment-18960 Dear DB, What a blessing you are to this devotional blog! Welcome and please comment often. I've learned so much thru these ladies and oh my, for 9 years a Christian....what wisdom you have! Look forward to more! Dear DB,

What a blessing you are to this devotional blog! Welcome and please comment often. I’ve learned so much thru these ladies and oh my, for 9 years a Christian….what wisdom you have!

Look forward to more!

]]> By: DB http://powertochange.com/blogposts/2008/03/29/a-cupful-of-joy/comment-page-2/#comment-18958 DB Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:14:51 +0000 http://thelife.com/blogs/experience/devotionalforwomen/2008/03/29/a-cupful-of-joy/#comment-18958 I just recently subscribed to these devotionals. Today I saw the link to this comment/chat board. This is such a blessing...to see a board dedicated to Women of God. It was 9 years ago that I was reborn. My life and testimony is truly a miracle of God. Too long and drawn out to go into now. One thing my walk with the Lord has taught me...is to count it all JOY! This was not a knowledge that I obtained from reading it in scripture, nor from a sermon. Learning this was the result of a process which began when I turned my life over to Christ. God is all powerful, even the enemy has to get permission from God before satan can bring what appears to be havoc in our lives, God must allow it. God uses these seasons of trails to grow our faith and to bring us closer to him. It's part of God's process. Although it's not always easy, you can count trails as joy. God's throws nothing away. Everything he allows to happen is for our good and his Glory. He wants Glory. Glory for bringing you out of your situation, Glory when you share your testimony of his goodness. If you can remember that your affliction is your assignment and that God will use it to reveal his miracles to someone who is desperately in need of deliverance from the enemy's strongholds. It' the process of counting it all JOY! I just recently subscribed to these devotionals. Today I saw the link to this comment/chat board. This is such a blessing…to see a board dedicated to Women of God. It was 9 years ago that I was reborn. My life and testimony is truly a miracle of God. Too long and drawn out to go into now. One thing my walk with the Lord has taught me…is to count it all JOY! This was not a knowledge that I obtained from reading it in scripture, nor from a sermon. Learning this was the result of a process which began when I turned my life over to Christ. God is all powerful, even the enemy has to get permission from God before satan can bring what appears to be havoc in our lives, God must allow it. God uses these seasons of trails to grow our faith and to bring us closer to him. It’s part of God’s process. Although it’s not always easy, you can count trails as joy. God’s throws nothing away. Everything he allows to happen is for our good and his Glory. He wants Glory. Glory for bringing you out of your situation, Glory when you share your testimony of his goodness. If you can remember that your affliction is your assignment and that God will use it to reveal his miracles to someone who is desperately in need of deliverance from the enemy’s strongholds. It’ the process of counting it all JOY!

]]> By: Marilyn http://powertochange.com/blogposts/2008/03/29/a-cupful-of-joy/comment-page-2/#comment-18916 Marilyn Mon, 31 Mar 2008 01:50:47 +0000 http://thelife.com/blogs/experience/devotionalforwomen/2008/03/29/a-cupful-of-joy/#comment-18916 Sweet Lord, as the evening comes to a close, we thank You for today, for the love that is shared at this site, and for the joy You have given to Your children! Thank You, Lord, for filling our hearts with songs of praise and worship, while we face the challenges that life brings! Father, as daylight slips away, we ask that You ever so gently usher Sharon's dear neighbor and friend, Kate, into Your Holy Presence, releasing her from her wearied body! Have mercy upon her, Lord, and please limit her suffering, we pray. Comfort those close to her, particularly her sons and Sharon's family, as they wait upon You. Surround them all with Your tender, loving Spirit! We pray these things in the precious Name of Jesus, Amen! Sweet Lord, as the evening comes to a close, we thank You for today, for the love that is shared at this site, and for the joy You have given to Your children! Thank You, Lord, for filling our hearts with songs of praise and worship, while we face the challenges that life brings! Father, as daylight slips away, we ask that You ever so gently usher Sharon’s dear neighbor and friend, Kate, into Your Holy Presence, releasing her from her wearied body! Have mercy upon her, Lord, and please limit her suffering, we pray. Comfort those close to her, particularly her sons and Sharon’s family, as they wait upon You. Surround them all with Your tender, loving Spirit! We pray these things in the precious Name of Jesus, Amen!

]]> By: sharonb http://powertochange.com/blogposts/2008/03/29/a-cupful-of-joy/comment-page-2/#comment-18911 sharonb Sun, 30 Mar 2008 23:08:25 +0000 http://thelife.com/blogs/experience/devotionalforwomen/2008/03/29/a-cupful-of-joy/#comment-18911 our neighbor and dear friend kate is still in the hospital and she is not doing good at all. she has been like a second mother to us and is very important to us but she has had a mini stroke and is now in congestive heart falure. she is very weak and also has copd and her breathing is not very good. i think and so to the dr. that The Lord will be calling her home soon. please pray for her sons and for us to she is so important to us she is a member of our family too. sharon b our neighbor and dear friend kate is still in the hospital and she is not doing good at all. she has been like a second mother to us and is very important to us but she has had a mini stroke and is now in congestive heart falure. she is very weak and also has copd and her breathing is not very good. i think and so to the dr. that The Lord will be calling her home soon. please pray for her sons and for us to she is so important to us she is a member of our family too.
sharon b

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