tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8628400413930011153.post1057151327749132312..comments2022-11-16T06:44:12.164-08:00Comments on Quiet Ministries: Cliches, Platitudes, and HumblingMerana Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06651075269911984143noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8628400413930011153.post-58857246243664703112011-03-08T23:44:13.188-08:002011-03-08T23:44:13.188-08:00Oh Merana,
I've been out of blogger-land so lo...Oh Merana,<br />I've been out of blogger-land so long that I'm just now reading this (and crying a little along with you). Please know that I'm praying for you ... that God would bring people into your life to whom you can attach yourself, with whom you will find a harmony of hearts, and who can support you and love you like you deserve.<br /><br />And you're right about the church - it is supposed to be a place where you can find connections with real genuine caring people. If you didn't find that in one church, look in another. God wants you to be bonded to other believers who can give you a hug and hold your hand through the rough times, and enjoy your company and laugh with you in the good. He practically started the Bible by saying that it's not good for us to be alone! He wants you to have companionship as much as you want it (even more).<br /><br />He has it waiting for you - He's always so faithful to us, and His promises are always so true. He didn't bring you this far to let you fall now. Don't give up <3A Peculiar Personhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10754215933325247678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8628400413930011153.post-64999166002803951342011-02-14T18:30:11.990-08:002011-02-14T18:30:11.990-08:00Hi, Merana:
I've been lonely in my life and it...Hi, Merana:<br />I've been lonely in my life and it is incredibly painful. I hate Satan, too. Please know that I'm praying too and binding that spirit of heaviness in Jesus Name.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />MarySaleslady371https://www.blogger.com/profile/15962608799409882219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8628400413930011153.post-30256492277362926262011-02-13T18:24:13.518-08:002011-02-13T18:24:13.518-08:00Hi Merana,
Your words reflect a sadness and pain ...Hi Merana,<br /><br />Your words reflect a sadness and pain which I believe many can identify with. I'll keep silent and allow the Christian women to minister to you. Just know you are in my prayers sister.<br /><br />Sending you and family a Happy Valentine's Day.<br /><br />Blessings and peace.<br /><br /><a href="http://mythought-filledjourney.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">MTJ</a>MTJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13694085588658653915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8628400413930011153.post-59456862122348434632011-02-13T17:38:00.151-08:002011-02-13T17:38:00.151-08:00Oh my dear friend. How I hurt for you. The ache ...Oh my dear friend. How I hurt for you. The ache of loneliness is such a pervasive one - it invades every aspect of our being. And sometimes it's just unbearable. How we long sometimes for the actual, physical arms of Jesus to enfold us.<br /><br />I will be praying for you. For comfort, first of all. That somehow the "realness" of God's presence will be physically tangible to you. And second, that God will give you wisdom about what He wants you to do, and where He wants you to go.<br /><br />I have many conversations with my son about the "black hole" that exists in many churches today for "singles." He's in his late 20's, and we're in a big church - and there's still a gap. Merana, I just have to believe that God has a place for you - in fact, I KNOW He does. I'm thinking that He may be placing a "calling" on you - and I will pray for clarity in this matter.<br /><br />In the meantime, as one of your BB's - please know that I care about you, that I care when you hurt, and that I will be supporting you in thought and in prayer. <br /><br />You might be alone, Merana - but you're not a lone wolf out there. I see you, I hear you - you are loved by many...<br /><br />...including the One who loves you most!!<br /><br />GOD BLESS - keep in touch.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00840994989201507494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8628400413930011153.post-58783631748169235912011-02-13T14:59:41.096-08:002011-02-13T14:59:41.096-08:00Precious sister in Christ...
I hear your "ac...Precious sister in Christ...<br /><br />I hear your "ache" and validate it as well. Life can be a very lonely road. I've been a single parent as well, longing for the deep love of a good man. It took a season and then some more to come into that kind of love, and each day (especially as I've been sick in this past year), I am exceeding grateful for the love I know. <br /><br />Even with family close by, there are times when I, too, feel incredibly lonely in my life. I don't work outside the home, and we just moved here last June only to be diagnosed a few weeks later. I haven't had time to bond with my new church family. In fact, there have been weeks that go by when I don't hear from anyone. No phone calls, no reaching out. Mostly, I've wanted to be alone in my recovery, but I've also wanted the gestures of kindness. <br /><br />I've had to make myself get involved in new things, even though my inclination is to stay safely within the confines of my home. It helps some, but yet, there's an ache at times. All this to say, I'll add your precious life to my prayers this evening and as the Lord prompts in the days to come. <br /><br />I'm sorry for your hurt; may God come and minister to that pain as only he can, reminding you of who you are in him and his great love for you.<br /><br />peace~elaineelaine @ peace for the journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675745465728814736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8628400413930011153.post-32545425574046657312011-02-13T14:29:46.579-08:002011-02-13T14:29:46.579-08:00I am sorry, dear friend, that you have this pain i...I am sorry, dear friend, that you have this pain in your life. I'll be talking to my Heavenly Father on your behalf and praying God will solidify His plans for a single group in your heart and mind.<br /><br />Blessings!Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14577919062812348914noreply@blogger.com