tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1654865462543775620.post6523852605007913066..comments2023-09-25T12:28:36.198-04:00Comments on Metanoia: I Believe In God?Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03846547501253855220noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1654865462543775620.post-20297891108125776612009-04-20T10:06:00.000-04:002009-04-20T10:06:00.000-04:00Hi Janet, thank you so much for reading! This defi...Hi Janet, thank you so much for reading! This definitely was a lesson for me, and a real highlight in my spiritual life. For quite a while, the theme of my spiritual journey has been to not just expect change, but to seek it out as the perpetual student in all situations.<br /><br />And let me say now, Janet, your enthusiasm and joy is such a blessing to me, and I'm sure to everyone who encounters you! You are such a gift!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03846547501253855220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1654865462543775620.post-85262348050752625492009-04-20T00:16:00.000-04:002009-04-20T00:16:00.000-04:00GINA, I LOVED READING YOUR STORY FROM YOUR NEW D...GINA, I LOVED READING YOUR STORY FROM YOUR NEW DAILY MASS WAIK. I REMEMBER YOU MENTIONING ABOUT THIS YOUNG MAN, BUT HAD NO IDEA THAT YOU ACTUALLY WERE THE PUPAL THIS TIME INSTEAD OF THE HELPER OR COMFORTER. JUST READING YOUR LETTER GAVE ME GOOSEBUMPS. I CANNOT IMAGINE WHAT WAS GOING THROUGH YOUR MIND AND HEART BEING RIGHT THERE LISTENING TO HIM. I AM SURE YOU WERE QUITE TEARY EYED AT THIS EXPERIENCE. BE HAPPY YOU WERE INVITED TO SUCH AN ENCOUNTER.....YOU SURE HAD QUITE A LESSON THAT MORNING DIDN'T YOU??? LOVE, JANETAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1654865462543775620.post-15348906990508856672009-04-19T10:33:00.000-04:002009-04-19T10:33:00.000-04:00Lili, what you write here is I think the struggle ...Lili, what you write here is I think the struggle that ALL of us have. Some of us have been blessed enough to develop that close relationship with our "Dad", with our "Papa", our faithful friend; and we forget that he's ALSO our keeper. Sometimes our faithful friend needs to pull out of our view so we can see the plans he's laid ahead for us. It doesn't mean he leaves us, which is the part that I think we have the most trouble grasping. <br /><br />Trusting in God completely is most difficult.<br /><br />All my love back to you as well, my sister, and I can't wait for your profession next week!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03846547501253855220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1654865462543775620.post-73514056234220292292009-04-17T21:44:00.000-04:002009-04-17T21:44:00.000-04:00Gina, you may never know just how deep and broad a...Gina, you may never know just how deep and broad an impression you leave with fellow Christians. You are truly vibrant with the Lord's spirit!! At some point, we all - even the "devout" children - go through a "genie in a bottle" moment.<br /><br />I'm going through what you're young friend is going through. I'm struggling to discern where God is leading me. One reason why I so readily accepted the call to be an Associate (I say readily but it was truly 4 years in the making) is because I was wrestling with the idea of taking vows and being a sister with the HMs. I'm no closer to an answer than I was 4 years ago, but, according to Megan McKenna, maybe it's because of my close, personal relationship with my Daddy instead of a humble relationship with the Creator of the Universe. It makes sense. Sometimes the answer gets clouded in the closest of relationships because the other person so very much wants the best for you, while someone a little more distant from the scene has the eyes to see all involved and the heart with which to tell you how it is. And lately, as I have been reminded in random readings and conversations of Isaiah 30:21 "Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, 'This is the way; walk in it.'" and reminded to take time away from the outside world to commune with the Father, I am learning that sometimes, the faith walk gets hardest right before you get the answer God is waiting to tell you. All the best for your friend and much love to you.Lola Jaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15166173477548818227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1654865462543775620.post-11692587379840694622009-04-16T15:19:00.000-04:002009-04-16T15:19:00.000-04:00Lex, aren't we all! I had no idea how far I had t...Lex, aren't we all! I had no idea how far I had to go in prayer until this very moment. Love the comments...thank you so much!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03846547501253855220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1654865462543775620.post-22622011227629327312009-04-16T14:39:00.000-04:002009-04-16T14:39:00.000-04:00what a beautiful thing to share! I am still on my...what a beautiful thing to share! I am still on my learning path in prayer and to get to the point that your friend is at in his prayer relationship with the Lord, is the ultimate goal to strive for....AWESOME!!Lexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14828798619814725137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1654865462543775620.post-31892263359052855052009-04-15T14:17:00.000-04:002009-04-15T14:17:00.000-04:00"Since we are His hands, His feet, we must proclai..."Since we are His hands, His feet, we must proclaim the Gospel to each other and treat each other as Jesus would." TRUE STORY!<br /><br />...and you are welcome...I'm happy to be Christ for you, as you are for me so many times too!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03846547501253855220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1654865462543775620.post-28492746838514319932009-04-15T14:02:00.000-04:002009-04-15T14:02:00.000-04:00This is an awesome and much needed post today. Fi...This is an awesome and much needed post today. First, the relationship that this friend has with God is an wonderful example of how we should pray. Also, sometimes even the most faithful (sadly myself included) looks for the "genie in a bottle" God when we feel as though we are, even if just for a moment, on our walk all alone. This is the most important time for us to be compassionate towards others. Since we are His hands, His feet, we must proclaim the Gospel to each other and treat each other as Jesus would. This is living up to our commandment. <br /><br />On a side note, thank you for holding my hand today and all of the other times :) You show me the compassion of our Living Lord.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com