tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post268887915162480063..comments2023-08-15T09:56:49.703-05:00Comments on WRITE FROM THE HEART: Teen OUT of control or God IN control?Lelia Chealeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13173827811277833243noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-10022346588175698492008-08-12T00:56:00.000-05:002008-08-12T00:56:00.000-05:00I happened upon your blog and this story brought t...I happened upon your blog and this story brought tears to my eyes...because I am an overseas "worker," surrounded by lost lambs, and who knows whose baby girl or boy or sister or other lives across the street from me. And maybe I am an answer to someone's prayer.<BR/><BR/>We have just moved to this new place for ministry, and this was such an inspiring post, when I wonder how in the world I am going to get started here.Stonefoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01315274338937631860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-63689313575439692442008-08-11T15:28:00.000-05:002008-08-11T15:28:00.000-05:00God is just simply fabulous. He really knows how t...God is just simply fabulous. He really knows how to orchestrate the world He created. I'll keep praying for Alyssa. She'll come around, unbeknownst to her!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16147593138737484614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-14819103338021704502008-08-11T11:46:00.000-05:002008-08-11T11:46:00.000-05:00Wow! Once again, your faithfulness humbles and ch...Wow! Once again, your faithfulness humbles and challenges me. Rejoicing in the glorious orchestrations of our Lord! <BR/><BR/>With continuing prayers & love,<BR/>TracyTracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158977330746847962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-4442421479173220812008-08-11T08:04:00.000-05:002008-08-11T08:04:00.000-05:00I love how God provides for His children, even beh...I love how God provides for His children, even behind the scenes! He does stuff like this because of His great love for not only Alyssa, but for you, Leila. He's comforting you, knowing she'll be taken care of. Peace, dear friend. Yeah, I sound like a hippy, but Peace!Laurie Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10125770034519297114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-23683611026490591442008-08-10T07:45:00.000-05:002008-08-10T07:45:00.000-05:00It was wonderful to read this post and to learn of...It was wonderful to read this post and to learn of the Lord's provisions, particularly "the neighbours".<BR/><BR/>Lelia, you truly are a gem of a girl in the way you share and witness and glorify our God! Hugs!!! NaomiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-81378492551924805912008-08-10T01:14:00.000-05:002008-08-10T01:14:00.000-05:00Lelia,I just wanted to let you know that i am pray...Lelia,<BR/>I just wanted to let you know that i am praying for you and for alyssa too... and beautiful Amiyah, that she will get her mommy back... and a mommy that is walking with her Savior.<BR/>I love you and miss you...<BR/>May God bless you, as you let go, and still grieve for your daughters decisions, and as you hang on to God and His provisions.<BR/>Love you,<BR/>HeatherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-20395283068223511342008-08-09T21:22:00.000-05:002008-08-09T21:22:00.000-05:00Lelia~ First as a mom my heart breaks for you. For...Lelia~ First as a mom my heart breaks for you. For I know the pain and hurt that is there just below the surface all the while you are praising God for what He is in the midst of doing.<BR/><BR/>One thing I know for sure, is when we are His He will not let us go. God pursued me when I was walking in the footsteps of your daughter and God used people in ways I would have NEVER imagined. And now I continue to watch God pursue my son using people I wouldn't have even thought of!!<BR/><BR/>Our God is so awesome - He never lets a lost lamb stay lost forever...<BR/><BR/>I'll be praying...sharon brobsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05886459608541959680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-78261594292393936582008-08-09T14:11:00.000-05:002008-08-09T14:11:00.000-05:00Our God is so good and faithful!I will be praying ...Our God is so good and faithful!<BR/><BR/>I will be praying for you and your daughter.<BR/>Lelia,your faith pushes me to dig deeper into my own faith for trusting God to touch my prodigal son.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>TammyTammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15204911845335416211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-10408519307217595902008-08-09T13:07:00.000-05:002008-08-09T13:07:00.000-05:00Very cool. I will keep praying.Very cool. I will keep praying.Amy L Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07411525703683054659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-19217279230512078012008-08-09T12:31:00.000-05:002008-08-09T12:31:00.000-05:00Lelia,Remember the post about my Bible that is fal...Lelia,<BR/>Remember the post about my Bible that is falling apart that I love so much? I love that Bible and can always find verses in there and it has wonderful comments I've written through the years. The other day I was trying to find something in it and since Jude may be way over in the OT somewhere now....I came across Micah chapter 7 and had verse 7 underlined. "Therefore I will look unto the LORD, I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me." I have circled "I will look and I will wait."<BR/>At the top of that chapter I have written "Micah showed great faith in God as he proclaimed that he would wait upon God because God helps and saves when help is needed. We too can have a relationship with God that can allow us to have confidence like Micah's. Faith and willingness to act on that faith."<BR/>I also have written on the side "We cannot fall so deeply that He can't pull us up, when we allow Him."<BR/>You have great faith and you know to go to God's Word. He never changes and He has promised to work all things out for good. Alyssa is His child and he loves her and has great plans for her.<BR/>Keeping you all in my prayers and so thankful that the little baby has you all during this time.<BR/>Praying!<BR/>Love,<BR/>Valerievaleriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03506291993756087418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-2505541207051190172008-08-09T09:40:00.000-05:002008-08-09T09:40:00.000-05:00God truly is amazing! Everyday He continues to sh...God truly is amazing! Everyday He continues to show us that we CAN trust Him. He is there. He loves Alyssa so much and he knows the plans He has for her. <BR/>Keep trusting.amy & lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13717761797396654878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-577986162747859502008-08-09T08:37:00.000-05:002008-08-09T08:37:00.000-05:00Our God is so good! I stand in awe of him daily. ...Our God is so good! I stand in awe of him daily. Keep the faith girlfriend and I'll be praying for all involved - including you!Sherlynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11438761420822566697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-6476820258174199842008-08-08T23:50:00.000-05:002008-08-08T23:50:00.000-05:00Hi Lee luh! :-)(That's how it's in my head now so ...Hi Lee luh! :-)<BR/><BR/>(That's how it's in my head now so I can remember how to pronounce it!)<BR/><BR/>This is my first time on your blog. Wow, what a doozy! You had me laughing out loud at your excitement! It's precious to me that you see the Hand of God in what could be seen as a tragedy. <BR/><BR/>"And we know in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose." Rom. 8:28<BR/><BR/>Yeah, He's got it. :-)Chel's Leaving a Legacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09020780288006659118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-57045636800987176762008-08-08T22:25:00.000-05:002008-08-08T22:25:00.000-05:00I forgot...how's that book coming? Maybe if you wr...I forgot...how's that book coming? Maybe if you write the last chapter this all will end. I know as we were preparing our topics for camp on "living with parents" and "living in a stepfamily" it seemed as if we had to live in the worst of it. Finish that book girl!!!<BR/><BR/>In His Graces~PamelaPamela (His maidservant)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15611570804370035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-48089339955081972902008-08-08T22:22:00.000-05:002008-08-08T22:22:00.000-05:00My husband and I read your post together...I asked...My husband and I read your post together...I asked for his remarks. He siad he is proud of you in how you are handleing it and you "tickle him"! You found humor in pain, God is in control when satan tried to tear you down. This poor child of yours doesn't have a chance!! God will prevail, if she is like me when I was her age, it will not be in mom's timing but God's. It will happen. Be tough and keep praying. WE are praying for you dear friend and I am learning from you as my day is probably coming...6 girls...ughhh!<BR/><BR/>You are such a blessing!<BR/><BR/>In His Graces~PamelaPamela (His maidservant)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15611570804370035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-90991455051094440852008-08-08T21:29:00.000-05:002008-08-08T21:29:00.000-05:00Thank you, thank you for being so honest and open....Thank you, thank you for being so honest and open. God sees the beginning and the end!! Please pray for my daughter (10 weeks pregnant)she is having alot of pain from a large ovarian cyst (benign)There is so much pain I want to keep from her but God knows why all things happen. Thanks again for your comforting words in email recently!<BR/>Praying for you and your family<BR/>God Bless You!Miahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17385660766206748792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-72230260780643578462008-08-08T19:35:00.000-05:002008-08-08T19:35:00.000-05:00God is faithful. God is in control. God will mak...God is faithful. God is in control. God will make a way when there seems to be no way! I went through some similar things with my daughter over 14 years ago... My daughter came back to the Lord and us 9 years ago... The prodical will come home. Keep praying dear sister in Christ. Prayyers have gone up...and God is listening...Michele Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05544609585764963113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-73687360953029257992008-08-08T16:05:00.000-05:002008-08-08T16:05:00.000-05:00WOW Lelia... I was so blessed by this post. Yo...WOW Lelia... I was so blessed by this post. You are an amazing women of faith... in love with an amazing and faithful God. I will continue to pray for your family.<BR/><BR/>I just keep thinking about what I learned in A Women's Heart the past couple months... This is God's plan "A". He has no plan "B". He has called us to faith in His plan. Keep on keeping on girl!! I look forward to hearing more about God's awesome work.<BR/>LynnLynnSChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10432169849148442563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-13486119123383375552008-08-08T14:59:00.000-05:002008-08-08T14:59:00.000-05:00Woohoo!! God is good! I'm singing the same tune as...Woohoo!! God is good! I'm singing the same tune as Paula--Sweet Pea--cause I can't carry a tune either!<BR/><BR/>I..just..love the scriptue that Karan gave you. Wow! He is so good! <BR/><BR/>I hope she enjoyed her Holy cookies!! Love that!! <BR/><BR/>Will continue to be praying for y'all.<BR/><BR/>Love you!<BR/>SusanRunner Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117856929394961713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-43521757480155671132008-08-08T11:44:00.000-05:002008-08-08T11:44:00.000-05:00Leila, I am sending you an email with an amazing ...Leila,<BR/> I am sending you an email with an amazing story.<BR/>It's a sermon by Louie Giglio who does the Passion conferences. But there is a story nestled into it that I think would encourage your heart.....<BR/><BR/> It's on it's way....<BR/><BR/>He's got your girl!<BR/>Hugs,<BR/>JulieJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13553121852669901186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-81792796897380650082008-08-08T10:23:00.000-05:002008-08-08T10:23:00.000-05:00Ditto to what all the other comments say....God is...Ditto to what all the other comments say....God is amazing!:)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05336144938479561819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-85800720434537715192008-08-08T09:14:00.000-05:002008-08-08T09:14:00.000-05:00Just want to give a shout out of praise to our God...Just want to give a shout out of praise to our God!! He is so awesome! I will continue to lift all of your family to the Father - in expectation of great things to come! Praise God today for His workings in our lives! I cannot tell you how excited I am and how much hope this also gives me. May we never doubt the God who gave His all for us. Let us continue to encourage each other. Thank you for sharing your journey, and may His blessings of peace and hope reign in you and your home.<BR/>In His Love and Hope,<BR/>KaranAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-164315760298065382008-08-08T08:58:00.000-05:002008-08-08T08:58:00.000-05:00Praise God, Hallelujah!!! I can't wait to hear ho...Praise God, Hallelujah!!! I can't wait to hear how this story unfolds. God is in control and He does know what He's doing! <BR/><BR/>I will continue to lift you guys up! By the way, does this mean you and Gene get your bedroom back?????<BR/><BR/>Prayers and blessings,<BR/>RebeccaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02438968579173979217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-66459287026917179742008-08-08T07:44:00.000-05:002008-08-08T07:44:00.000-05:00It's great to see your trust and confidence - what...It's great to see your trust and confidence - what a wonderful example for all of us. And the reminder that God is always at work in ways we can't imagine is amazing!! Thanks for sharing and I look forward to what is to come!!Jill Beranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15806903883268321231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-45017801425319045632008-08-08T07:21:00.000-05:002008-08-08T07:21:00.000-05:00GOOSEBUMPS!!!!! PRAISE GOD FOR HIS FAITHFULNESS!...GOOSEBUMPS!!!!! <BR/><BR/><BR/>PRAISE GOD FOR HIS FAITHFULNESS!!<BR/><BR/>GIVE IT ALL TO HIM AND LOVE HER WHEN SHE IS UNLOVEABLE AND WATCH.......<BR/><BR/>THIS IS AN AMAZING STORY--CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR THE REST!!<BR/><BR/>BLESSINGS TO YOU!<BR/>KIMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com