tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8366847933599915695.post4634597626215263986..comments2023-10-30T09:42:49.959-04:00Comments on Morning Glory: Scriptures of Encouragement ~ His Grace Will Amaze YouNanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18237432939352043363noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8366847933599915695.post-89293290616861527812012-10-10T14:28:16.625-04:002012-10-10T14:28:16.625-04:00Beverly! Thank you so much for sharing your testim...Beverly! Thank you so much for sharing your testimony. I still have goosebumps as I type this reply. You are an amazing young woman - full of grace and wisdom. I believe your words will encourage someone else. Sweet blessings to you my sister :)Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18237432939352043363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8366847933599915695.post-39026438519018534992012-10-10T00:13:44.751-04:002012-10-10T00:13:44.751-04:00Nan, what a blessing! A situation occurred in my l...Nan, what a blessing! A situation occurred in my life several months ago when someone very close to me told me some very heartbreaking, devastating information. We were on the telephone when he shared this isgormation<br /> Immediately afterwards a call came through and I was put on hold. During the 2 minute break I begged God to show me what to do. I heard God speak so clear to me the words "forgive, forgive, forgive as I have forgiven you". When I was taken off hold the very first words I said to him was "I forgive you. I don't fully understand what it is but god has told e I have to forgive you" then he asked one question "why?". At that very moment God provided me with the opportunity to witness to this person and to tell him about God's wonderful mercy and grace and how our Savior did not Have to die for our sins but he chose because he loved us so much. He then asked the question "how could you love someone that much to forgive me for what I have done to you?" I said "my God has forgiven me for sins that had no reason to be forgiven because he loved me that much. Part of being a christian is learning to love like Jesus and love requires forgiveness." During our conversation I could feel Satan breathing fire down my neck saying don't forgive him, he doesn't deserve it, look at what he has done to you. But I did forgive him then and I know God was using me to witness to him. Throughout the following months, God provided me many opportunities to winess to this person, I have peace in my heart. I know God has a plan. The outcome of the situation did not end up like I had imagined but I know with all my heart that God is going to use every moment that I chose to take a stand and let love and forgiveness consume me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04814448325593534229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8366847933599915695.post-35131321878232967062012-10-10T00:12:22.139-04:002012-10-10T00:12:22.139-04:00Nan, what a blessing! A situation occurred in my l...Nan, what a blessing! A situation occurred in my life several months ago when someone very close to me told me some very heartbreaking, devastating information. We were on the telephone when he shared this isgormation<br /> Immediately afterwards a call came through and I was put on hold. During the 2 minute break I begged God to show me what to do. I heard God speak so clear to me the words "forgive, forgive, forgive as I have forgiven you". When I was taken off hold the very first words I said to him was "I forgive you. I don't fully understand what it is but god has told e I have to forgive you" then he asked one question "why?". At that very moment God provided me with the opportunity to witness to this person and to tell him about God's wonderful mercy and grace and how our Savior did not Have to die for our sins but he chose because he loved us so much. He then asked the question "how could you love someone that much to forgive me for what I have done to you?" I said "my God has forgiven me for sins that had no reason to be forgiven because he loved me that much. Part of being a christian is learning to love like Jesus and love requires forgiveness." During our conversation I could feel Satan breathing fire down my neck saying don't forgive him, he doesn't deserve it, look at what he has done to you. But I did forgive him then and I know God was using me to witness to him. Throughout the following months, God provided me many opportunities to winess to this person, I have peace in my heart. I know God has a plan. The outcome of the situation did not end up like I had imagined but I know with all my heart that God is going to use every moment that I chose to take a stand and let love and forgiveness consume me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04814448325593534229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8366847933599915695.post-10993197246800140662012-10-09T12:58:08.359-04:002012-10-09T12:58:08.359-04:00Lisa, thank you for your kind words. You are too s...Lisa, thank you for your kind words. You are too sweet! It's all about choices, isn't it? We can choose to retaliate when the hateful words and actions come, or we can choose Jesus. It's a hard lesson, but well worth it :)Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18237432939352043363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8366847933599915695.post-84014472778552207462012-10-09T12:55:49.117-04:002012-10-09T12:55:49.117-04:00You're so precious. Yes, I thought of you as I...You're so precious. Yes, I thought of you as I wrote this - lol! A few others came to mind, also. God uses difficult people and situations to polish us and sand down our imperfections. Jamie, I fully believe God is teaching you to rise above this consistent storm in your life. That's why He hasn't delivered you from it. He wants you (and all of us) to learn that His grace is enough. I love you!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18237432939352043363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8366847933599915695.post-82698196678332493482012-10-09T10:46:15.272-04:002012-10-09T10:46:15.272-04:00Thank you, Nan, for this beautiful word from heave...Thank you, Nan, for this beautiful word from heaven. We are 'at war' but<br />how amazing that God fights these battles waged by the enemy by giving<br />us His Love and His Countenance when we ask. He has already won this war!!<br />Hallelujah...our precious Savior, Jesus, frees us to love because of His<br />sacrifice and his Spirit in us! Hallelujah! We are not bound by the<br />vicious words and deeds that flow out of the enemy of our souls. The intimate thoughts you share just bathe me again and again, each day, with encouragement and the Spirit of God! I hold you in my heart and lift you to Him...LisaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12194475434929225351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8366847933599915695.post-44880845680127600292012-10-09T08:18:28.881-04:002012-10-09T08:18:28.881-04:00Nan, did you have me in mind when you wrote this? ...Nan, did you have me in mind when you wrote this? You're so right-oh how hard it is to love the ones that are difficult! But at the same time, Jesus calls us to do just that-to love. There've been several times as you know that I want so much to let 'em have it with all I got, but I know that I can't do that. I know that's my flesh wanting to react, not my spirit. I can see myself reading this post over and over over the next few days. Love you sweet friend!Jamie Britthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01137889974210281622noreply@blogger.com