tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post171952143500966484..comments2023-08-15T09:56:49.703-05:00Comments on WRITE FROM THE HEART: YES to GOD study: Ch. 1: When the Unthinkable HappensLelia Chealeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13173827811277833243noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-36146829381895560392009-03-28T18:41:00.000-05:002009-03-28T18:41:00.000-05:00I am so thankful that our God is just a whisper aw...I am so thankful that our God is just a whisper away! If fear does crowd in and rip away at my faith, I am reassured that He is right there with me! My faith in our Lord is far greater than anything I fear or ever will fear! The Devil will not defeat me! I have one far greater than he living inside of me--JESUS!<BR/>Be Blessed!Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03463912795594171330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-67138851854693720562009-03-27T18:34:00.000-05:002009-03-27T18:34:00.000-05:00Lelia,I just got my post done and up. One of these...Lelia,<BR/>I just got my post done and up. One of these days I will be on time! My answer to the question is this. Knowing that God is my ever present help is really the ONLY thing I can truly count on. He is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. His promises are true and steadfast. My life is so full of uncertainties these days it is good that there is nothing uncertain about my Heavenly Father. I live for that. You really have a gift in pulling wisdom from the study I loved reading your thoughts on the first chapter. God Bless,<BR/>TinaTinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18039490988247832889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-88969648738073057692009-03-27T07:19:00.000-05:002009-03-27T07:19:00.000-05:00Lelia, I'm over from a Teachable Heart. First st...Lelia, I'm over from a Teachable Heart. First study, so I'm just gonna jump in.<BR/>I believe that I was led to this blog on purpose.<BR/>I need to learn and to grow and to be able to do that with other women of faith is awesome. <BR/>For me, I need to grasp that I am never alone. I need to stop believing the lies that Satan would have me believe and instead of panicing when something bad happens, to first think of this verse and the promise He has given me. I'll be back next week. Thanks so much for your faithfulnessShelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12752658464447522549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-67317650373847090752009-03-26T21:54:00.000-05:002009-03-26T21:54:00.000-05:00Lelia, I love reading your posts and hearing from ...Lelia, I love reading your posts and hearing from others how God is using these studies. I also love the chance to win any of them!Stonefoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01315274338937631860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-30595130490126809622009-03-26T17:27:00.000-05:002009-03-26T17:27:00.000-05:00Hi, Lelia, Wow, i was so surprised to see my pictu...Hi, Lelia, Wow, i was so surprised to see my picture & that i had won a book! Thank you so much!! my addy is 16603 Patrick Ave., Omaha, NE 68116<BR/><BR/>love<BR/>HeatherHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01439368388021436893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-38886969363142542392009-03-26T01:25:00.000-05:002009-03-26T01:25:00.000-05:00Okay so I can see that I'm in need of a box ok tis...Okay so I can see that I'm in need of a box ok tissues reading through your posts my friend. "He is in this relationship with us to stay. <BR/>No matter what comes our way. <BR/>Leaving us never crosses His holy mind, but faithfulness does.<BR/>And as He watches His child's fear turn to faith just because of Who He is...He breaths in the aroma of our trust that surrounds His throne and just takes it all in" Lelia this is beautiful.<BR/><BR/>This is my third study with you and the Yes to God ladies. God brought me to you in a time that I needed to be with my sisters in Christ but I couldn't get as a result of being home bound from my illness. I never expected the work He would do in me through the last two studies with Lisa and Jennifers books. I never expected God to bring me people who I can truly call friends even though I've never met them in the flesh. This time, reading the other womens thoughts and sharing with each other and these studies has been precious to me. Happy One Year!<BR/><BR/>I shared on my blog that this first chapter has already spoken into my heart. I'm so thankful that you brought this book to us Lelia.<BR/><BR/>So in answer to your question, I wrote The Lord creates stability in my life someone concrete, steady and constant. I rest in knowing that God will never abandon me and always love me for who I am, because He created me. He has shown me that no matter what comes my way He will be there to hold me up.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>CarolCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09550650176617319950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-37289582926014976912009-03-25T16:49:00.000-05:002009-03-25T16:49:00.000-05:00Lelia:So good to hear from you, friend! I've been...Lelia:<BR/>So good to hear from you, friend! I've been thinking about you in recent days, wondering about your daughter and grandbaby to be. I haven't been here in a while, so I'm a bit out of it, but have loved reading everyone's participation in the recent Jennifer Rothschild study book. It's recently been made into a DVD driven study, and I'm thinking of doing this one with my girls in the Fall. <BR/><BR/>You are in my thoughts and prayers this day. Please let me know if there is anything specific I can be praying about for you.<BR/><BR/>Love you, precious friend. Our friend Joy has written a post to win the P31 scholarship from Lysa. It's wonderful. Go read it when you can.<BR/><BR/>peace~elaineelaine @ peace for the journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675745465728814736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-34697802251218751832009-03-25T13:31:00.000-05:002009-03-25T13:31:00.000-05:00For me, this causes me to reflect upon one of my f...For me, this causes me to reflect upon one of my fears as not having children of my own, and shunned by my birth family; Bill is really next to GOD, what matters most to me. And with that, the enemy comes roaring but as I learned from Esther....what ever I fear....but, BUT GOD.<BR/><BR/>I rest in these 5 little words....My God Is In Control.<BR/><BR/>And, MY GOD KNOWS BEST.<BR/><BR/>Thank you Lelia for your insight and thank you Micca for sharing your walk with us.<BR/><BR/>Lovingly,<BR/>YolandaYolandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09728042597055536307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-526921948220599772009-03-25T06:53:00.000-05:002009-03-25T06:53:00.000-05:00I've finally made it, and thank YOU so much for th...I've finally made it, and thank YOU so much for the opportunity! I was so excited when the book arrived, and so blessed to be able to sink my teeth into it straight away. In answer to the question I wrote - "Because I know that He won't let anything bad happen to me." A pretty simple answer, but it's a pretty simple reasoning as I know He won't. Even today I sat in traffic running late to get back to Jasmine's dancing lesson and worrying that she would panic as it was the first time I didn't stay for the lesson. So I prayed and asked Him to watch her and thanked Him for being the ever-present help that He is. It's amazing how through reading and meditating on Psalm 46:1 has opened up a whole new avenue of reassurance in my daily life. Much love always, P xoPaulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10998506662161051393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-61288117393623397382009-03-24T22:30:00.000-05:002009-03-24T22:30:00.000-05:00Hi Lelia,I didn't read your post before writing mi...Hi Lelia,<BR/>I didn't read your post before writing mine, so didn't answer the question. Knowing God is ever present has helped me remember to talk to Him in prayer, and to trust Him. It is something that has been a process, though.<BR/><BR/>I was thankful to be able to pray as I was getting shots to numb my finger and face for surgery, and throughout the surgery the other day. God was right there, helping me cope.<BR/><BR/>Praise Him!Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-1711749184900631962009-03-24T22:14:00.000-05:002009-03-24T22:14:00.000-05:00Hi Lelia! I'm back :) How I missed you guys!!This ...Hi Lelia! I'm back :) How I missed you guys!!<BR/><BR/>This chapter made me blubber so much I began to think I was a whale! But it was fabulous and I am looking forward to the next chapter.<BR/><BR/>To answer your question: Knowing that God is ever present means that I don't have to worry. I do, sad to say but I know that if I stop, He's got it under control. And I know that if I feel alone, it's a lie :)<BR/><BR/>Mari<BR/>mtaylor918@bellsouth.net<BR/>http://marismorningroom.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16147593138737484614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-72914810394088548832009-03-24T22:04:00.000-05:002009-03-24T22:04:00.000-05:00I would love to win a book - I am trying to get de...I would love to win a book - I am trying to get deeper in THE WORD and I really need this.<BR/>Nancy in North Carolina<BR/>jhargett4@roadrunner.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-64309086669863237602009-03-24T18:57:00.000-05:002009-03-24T18:57:00.000-05:00Whoo! Girlfriends, God's timing is enough to knock...Whoo! Girlfriends, God's timing is enough to knock your socks off, huh? I am so glad He brought me to this book when He did!!<BR/><BR/>I look foward to walking through Micca's powerful testimony and godly wisdom with you all!Isabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10304709468883789926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-62221582162574596932009-03-24T18:00:00.000-05:002009-03-24T18:00:00.000-05:00As i read these words in Psalm 46:1 my plea is the...As i read these words in Psalm 46:1 my plea is the plea of the father in Mark 9:24 when Jesus confronts him about his lack of faith, "Lord, I believe, help my unbelief!". <BR/><BR/>charischarishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16998525601517328225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-50459124340810976702009-03-24T17:59:00.000-05:002009-03-24T17:59:00.000-05:00Hi Lelia! This sounds like yet another wonderful b...Hi Lelia! This sounds like yet another wonderful book to sink your teeth into. I will be following this study, for sure. I'm going away for a few weeks, but look forward to catching up on the gems that you and everyone posts.<BR/><BR/>I hope you don't mind that I do it this way, but my Husband is already wondering why I have 7 books on my nightstand, waiting to be read!!! I hope to be able to catch up with this one some day though.<BR/><BR/>I pray that you and your little little girl are feeling much better. I can see her gorgeous face as I type, and oh, my, I don't know how you stand it! She's just too cute!!!<BR/><BR/>God being ever-present affords us a sense of security that no one else can give us, and knowing that no matter what, we are NOT going to be rejected, we are NOT going to be left floundering, and we are NOT without hope - it is peace in abundance!<BR/><BR/>I pray you are having a beautiful day. Oh, and a letter is on it's way... Love to you... Naomi xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-21155522069977562912009-03-24T17:48:00.000-05:002009-03-24T17:48:00.000-05:00Lelia, I love what you wrote. The concept of God ...Lelia, I love what you wrote. The concept of God being ever present is a concept I am still learning to accept. My heart/soul is just learning to get past the defenses built by physical and emotional abandonment, and losses of relationships through choice or death. I find comfort in the thought; I'm just not sure yet that my heart has fully accepted that "the thought" is true.<BR/><BR/>My heart was racing and eyes were brimming when I read your words: "Just think of that promise for a second. Human relationships can end. They can be torn away by the pressure of problems, led away by addictions, coaxed away by an affair, but not our God. Not our heavenly Father. Not the One who endured the nail piercings of the cross for you and for me. He's in it to win it. He's the most faithful thing we will ever know in our lives..."<BR/><BR/>With Prayer and Love,<BR/>StacyStacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01125250538857089377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-15153331842976063012009-03-24T16:32:00.000-05:002009-03-24T16:32:00.000-05:00This sure sounds like a great study! I think if we...This sure sounds like a great study! I think if we are honest we all have fears of one kind or another and it's so good to know that God is always there for us! I have been thinking the past few days of the song, "I Need Thee Every Hour" and of how very true it is in my life! I need HIM every hour!<BR/><BR/>MarilynMarilyn in Mississippihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16808156475777748077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-86559540629024366872009-03-24T15:39:00.000-05:002009-03-24T15:39:00.000-05:00Yes, I was kind of surprised at how timely chapter...Yes, I was kind of surprised at how timely chapter one was for me. I don't know what the rest of the chapters will hold, but I'm sure they'll be great. I feel I was able to share more about how I could relate to Micca. <BR/><BR/>This is what I answered in my post about this question:<BR/><BR/>God is the best help we could ever need or hope for. He is in control of my troubles. He has the answers for any trouble we can encounter. He can do what I can't in my troubles. It brings much peace to know He's always there.Paula Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13948349907036852384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-13985377680986653992009-03-24T14:33:00.000-05:002009-03-24T14:33:00.000-05:00I just love knowing that He is constantly availabl...I just love knowing that He is constantly available. No matter the circumstances, God is there for and with us. I can just start talking to him without even thinking. Like second nature. He is our constant help. There's no "Please hold while your call is connected." My fears in life involve loneliness - but this book will help me. God is with me ALWAYS, everywhere. I know it, I just have to remember it sometimes.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06167497636504889382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-75529663808533901492009-03-24T14:22:00.000-05:002009-03-24T14:22:00.000-05:00Oh Lelia,This book is going to be so good!I have t...Oh Lelia,<BR/>This book is going to be so good!<BR/>I have to confess I read the second chapter today, and i think i am going to be living it this week as I wait to write about it next week! Some fears have overtaken me.<BR/>The part about Him being there, every time, all the time when I am in need... no matter where I am, that helps me so much. In the fears that I am struggling with now, in the triumphs and joys... in my fears of being alone... even if I can't see Him, or feel Him, no matter what my emotions or circumstances tell me, He is still there, holding me in His lap. He will help me through it all... hasn't he already done that this week, this year? <BR/><BR/>Love you, <BR/>Resting in His arms,<BR/>HeatherHeather - On the Road...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07683927194494117493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-80116567364514989272009-03-24T14:03:00.000-05:002009-03-24T14:03:00.000-05:00Micca's story is a gut wrenching one. However, th...Micca's story is a gut wrenching one. However, there is hope found in her ability to accept God's grace and be at peace simply by knowing that God is there with her. That He never once thought about forsaking her. <BR/><BR/>She is a gifted writer! I do believe I'm going to enjoy this study and learn a good deal about faith in the process! :) <BR/><BR/>Knowing God is with me always gives me a sense of security; a great sense of peace. You know, like you are facing "life" while your Daddy's arms are wrapped around you like a shield of protection unmatched by any foe that you might meet. Yeah, that's what God's ever present help is to me.<BR/><BR/>For me, I find great comfort in knowing that I am tatooed on God's palm. It can't be wiped away or erased...it is permanent. I am in His hands; He holds me always. He is my Father.<BR/><BR/>"Behold, I have indelibly imprinted (tattooed a picture of) you on the palm of each of My hands..." Isaiah 49:16<BR/><BR/>Prayers and blessings,<BR/>RebeccaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02438968579173979217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-54516637376383030772009-03-24T13:33:00.000-05:002009-03-24T13:33:00.000-05:00The answer to that question for me is that it reas...The answer to that question for me is that it reassures me that I am NEVER alone and that no matter what He is with me. So comforting.Lelia Chealeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13173827811277833243noreply@blogger.com