tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-328581480660567211.post8962416484630250475..comments2023-10-04T05:21:34.604-07:00Comments on Raising our pod full of peas: PrayerFarmer Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01844275712003531089noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-328581480660567211.post-64981898045193372952010-04-23T19:16:07.451-07:002010-04-23T19:16:07.451-07:00When I read that you had given up on God I prayed ...When I read that you had given up on God I prayed for you! I've lurked on your blog off and on for about a year watching you grow and discover God for who He really is, not what religion sells him as. I will still pray that you find HIM everyday. Start with the Word and prayer, right? He will guide you into fellowship WHEN ITS TIME. Blessings on the Doggy and Your new baby!<br />VickiAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09615924782545553388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-328581480660567211.post-62049518496041738552010-04-18T19:47:18.381-07:002010-04-18T19:47:18.381-07:00I am praying for you sweet one. I pray that God sp...I am praying for you sweet one. I pray that God spoke mightily to you during this incident as He showed you the power that He has over life and death. Even the death of little puppy. Our God is awesome and sovereign and He is mighty and powerful. He is mighty to save and He is full of mercy and grace.<br /><br />I will continue to pray that God will continue to draw you and speak to you. And that He will show Himself glorious in your life.<br /><br />God is real my sweet friend. He sent His Son to die for us and He took our place on the Cross. He will never leave you. Never forsake you. He will always be there.<br /><br />Captivated by Him,<br />BethBeth Herringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12360855305173494492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-328581480660567211.post-47738644658295171072010-04-16T13:26:49.926-07:002010-04-16T13:26:49.926-07:00Janis, this post of yours leads me to direct you t...Janis, this post of yours leads me to direct you to my *other* blog, one that I've not advertised at all but I have posted a few things on. As you may know, I too have gone through a lot of strugles with church and faith, and I've come to terms with the fact that church and organized religion just don't mesh with me and my beliefs. In fact, there are references in the Bible that say that God's temple is in our hearts, not in a building (I'd have to go look them up, I don't know exact verses right offhand). I strive to live my life following Mathew 5:13-16, letting my love for God and His love shine through me to show others the truth. That is how it works, not through going to some church and following their doctrine and their rules and expecttions. Don't fear prayer and faith, embrace it if you have it. Don't push it away and call it silly if it is there. Only YOU know the truth in your heart, what you believe to be true. I am a doubter as well, I question many things. But I know my truth and my belief. I call myself a Christian, yet I am not one according to the standards of many. Don't listen to others and what they say is true, listen to YOU. It appears that your heart is speaking quietly to you, and telling you what your path may be. Don't hesitate to listen to it, no matter how scary and outside the box that path may be. If your path leads you to singing hymns in a church do it. If it has you dancing naked around a fire at the full moon, then go for it. Many may not agree with me (ok almost everyone will lol) but I do truly believe there is no one right path, there are many and they are all right as long as we keep our eyes planted firmly on God (or whatever you want to call Him)<br /><br />Feel free to e-mail me any time, and don't feel like you must approve this comment. It is meant purely for you and your heart. I hope you will take a moment to go read my other blog www.my-mind-my-life.blogspot.com and feel to drop me a note at catpeterman@roadrunner.com any time.Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10036494857123605555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-328581480660567211.post-26470717886361219972010-04-16T11:18:12.597-07:002010-04-16T11:18:12.597-07:00Janis,
Obviously you have a lot of people on here...Janis, <br />Obviously you have a lot of people on here with many different opinions when it comes to God and prayer and religion. But I just want to let you know that I know God answers prayers when it is HIS will. That's probably so confusing and frustraiting to understand because sometimes when we pray we feel like our prayers aren't answered. But if everyone were to get what they wanted when they prayed, that would be crazy. Everyone would be millionaires and healthy and it wouldn't be a test as to whether or not we had faith in a supreme being. God is more real than anything and He is going to love you and your family forever. Please never give up on Him. And Janis, please know that I love you and your family and I hope that I never make you feel uncomfortable. I know all of this stuff has been really hard for you and I want to be your friend no matter what happens.The Winkelman'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11175904873166513128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-328581480660567211.post-32197316193175172232010-04-15T23:32:26.792-07:002010-04-15T23:32:26.792-07:00I also wanted to say I always wish I was ballsy en...I also wanted to say I always wish I was ballsy enough to talk about real topics on my blog the way you do. Even if our opinions differ your blog is a breath of fresh air in the world of rehearsed, rosy-posy blogs out there (mine included!)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14615163820039178186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-328581480660567211.post-79082974791582187472010-04-15T23:30:02.338-07:002010-04-15T23:30:02.338-07:00I'm glad you have found a way to connect with ...I'm glad you have found a way to connect with God that you are comfortable with. Prayer is such an interesting topic because the perception of the person praying matters as much as the actual outcome of the situation. Either everything is a miracle or nothing is. Believing in the power of prayer feels true to me although I can't say exactly why! I guess it is a choice for everyone and I am choosing to believe. Best of luck with your cute family!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14615163820039178186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-328581480660567211.post-31289827729589803802010-04-15T18:04:58.537-07:002010-04-15T18:04:58.537-07:00I have no idea where all my comments have gone, bu...I have no idea where all my comments have gone, but to the person who said the pup should have went to the vet. We considered it, but honestly felt there was nothing a vet could do and thought he would be more comfortable living out his last breaths here.......to our surprise though, they werent his last breaths so that ended up being very amazing. It was evening when all this occured so I would have had to pay huge bills to take him to the emergency vet and whatnot so I just felt it wasn't something we could/needed to do financially. Had I felt the vet could have done something for him, I would have paid it on a credit card and taken him though.Farmer Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01844275712003531089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-328581480660567211.post-56890258752539506882010-04-14T14:00:14.940-07:002010-04-14T14:00:14.940-07:00As you know, I grew up going to church with my gra...As you know, I grew up going to church with my grandparents. I don't go so much now but still have faith and pray and everything.<br />Even if you don't believe in God (which I do) sometimes just talking about your problems, getting them off your chest, will help you feel better. Sometimes there are things you can't talk to another human about so you find yourself either praying or talking to yourself.<br />Even if you don't think you're "praying", I know He still hears :)<br />As long as it makes you feel better, that's what matters.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08937508421348239570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-328581480660567211.post-78409546620787822462010-04-14T13:17:17.274-07:002010-04-14T13:17:17.274-07:00Cool story. It sounds like you developed a habit o...Cool story. It sounds like you developed a habit of praying whenever you are in a tough spot and it sounds like it gives you comfort, so I say go for it. However, you may have still had positive outcomes regardless of your prayers. I believe you had a post a few months ago that focused on the ineffeciency of prayer and cited examples where it hasn't worked for you and your family.<br /><br />I think there is nothing wrong with continuing to pray as it is obviously a coping mechanism that you developed at an early age and helps you manage those stressful times. As long as you recognize that the prayer may not alter the outcome. Puppy and baby would probably still be fine without the prayer.Deahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177363534067448473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-328581480660567211.post-62194842536138938682010-04-13T10:07:39.864-07:002010-04-13T10:07:39.864-07:00what a story so glad that the puppy is ok!what a story so glad that the puppy is ok!Cindy @ Marriedtothemilitary {dot} nethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00273860930969894864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-328581480660567211.post-88834495607856039702010-04-13T07:08:53.293-07:002010-04-13T07:08:53.293-07:00I have followed your journey for some time and I h...I have followed your journey for some time and I have never commented before, but I had to now. Something about this touched me deeply and I had to say something.<br /><br />I believe in the power of prayer. I believe in a loving Heavenly Father who does listen to our prayers and answer them. I believe that as His spirit children, we do recognize our need to to connect with Him. I know prayer is real and very powerful. I have seen it work too many times to deny. I have felt it's power in my life. I know that the Father in Heaven we pray to is very real as well, for I have felt His love, guidance, and strength.<br /><br />I hope that you find what you are looking for. All the best, and I'm glad your pup is okay.<br /><br />Melissa :)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05051207054238325837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-328581480660567211.post-63249619728676253792010-04-13T00:29:31.819-07:002010-04-13T00:29:31.819-07:00People always turn to prayer when they are in dang...People always turn to prayer when they are in danger or really want something to happen that is not guaranteed to happen. This is a normal reaction for everyone, probably even for atheists.<br /><br />You should've taken the puppy to a vet, though.metrofuturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01097616187093205621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-328581480660567211.post-40941834603082902122010-04-12T18:24:33.955-07:002010-04-12T18:24:33.955-07:00Wow, that is an incredible story. I'm so happ...Wow, that is an incredible story. I'm so happy for your puppy. Funny because I feel God has given you an invitation to seek him. He can't always give us what we want, but he is there and listening. He has has given us the freedom of choice to believe or not. Honestly I don't want to believe there is nothing out there..and that all the miracles we receive daily are just coincidental.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00050988964800328546noreply@blogger.com