tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post2275761127019295055..comments2023-12-28T01:17:33.953-08:00Comments on bits and pieces....: I saw my name in my mother's prayer journal...http://bitsandpieces-sonja.blogspot.com/http://www.blogger.com/profile/09254831447887637714noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-479444155585106482012-07-31T00:08:57.513-07:002012-07-31T00:08:57.513-07:00Was so touched by this post. since I too writes my...Was so touched by this post. since I too writes my prayer journal. My prayers for my children. I hope that it will also inpires my children one day. Thanks for sharing this Sonja:)joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01967082323112519657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-80822124284364372332012-07-30T17:18:10.632-07:002012-07-30T17:18:10.632-07:00Reading this again brings tears to my eyes. One of...Reading this again brings tears to my eyes. One of my favorites as well, Sonja. What a good reminder to me that my words/prayers matter. Thanks. <br /><br />peace~elaineelaine @ peace for the journeyhttp://www.peaceforthejourney.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-23096843939570766482012-07-30T16:06:32.372-07:002012-07-30T16:06:32.372-07:00Oh, thank you, Sonja for reposting this! My childr...Oh, thank you, Sonja for reposting this! My children are grieving a tragedy today, and my heart is breaking for them. They've been through a lot of death in their young lives, and this is almost more than I can stand to see them have to bear. Thank you for reminding me that my prayers for them matter!Susan Nowell @ My Place to Yourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08220347296206361001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-9404254462081570712010-06-09T08:08:17.688-07:002010-06-09T08:08:17.688-07:00I have scrolled down from the top to this post...a...I have scrolled down from the top to this post...and this is where I am leaving my comment. Loved all that you have written the past days, Sonja. Even the lovely pictures of the brides to be... in their own time. But what really catches my heart is this post about your mom's prayer journals, and how you felt safe knowing she and your dad were praying for you.<br /><br />Yes, I absolutely agree in the power of a praying mom. Our children need our prayers and are counting on them. I'm sure that you have seen many answers to your own prayers in your children's lives. Didn't know you had spinal meningitis... well, obviously you survived, and I am sure that it was because your parents prayed so hard for you.<br /><br />What a perfect reminder to me today of the importance of praying for our children. <br /><br />Love<br />LidjCrown of Beautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993686012020045284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-36448833191340269422010-06-03T16:05:59.109-07:002010-06-03T16:05:59.109-07:00I hope you enjoy my blog as much as I have yours. ...I hope you enjoy my blog as much as I have yours. <br />Very insightful! I am now a follower.<br />God Bless, Bob West<br />http://westbob.blogspot.com/2010/05/god-vs-science.htmlBob Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02109037871358072355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-86860126614885108912010-06-03T13:50:34.677-07:002010-06-03T13:50:34.677-07:00Dear friend,
Beautiful!!! I can relate to much of...Dear friend,<br /><br />Beautiful!!! I can relate to much of what you said as one who has kept journals that are filled with prayers, praises, struggles and more for my kids and myself and I'm thankful that one day they too will look back and read them...<br /><br />What a blessing that you shared this precious part of your Mom with us.<br /><br />I love you.LisaShawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01847564334928464883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-86841427237516790752010-06-03T12:52:49.524-07:002010-06-03T12:52:49.524-07:00This is a touching post. I am constantly praying f...This is a touching post. I am constantly praying for my children. Just a week or so ago my mother gave me a prayer journal to use. <br />Remember the email I wrote to you about a bit back? That was what my "candle" post was based on... My wrong attitude about people and negative thoughts. The devil had me in quite a spot there for a bit, but God had turned that around. <br />Blessings always!<br />Gwen:)GwendolynKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07847305862839809298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-64652623245810178222010-06-02T15:23:19.590-07:002010-06-02T15:23:19.590-07:00Oh - How precious for you to behold the prayers yo...Oh - How precious for you to behold the prayers your parents prayed over you - even just your name on those pages! Wow!<br /><br />I do keep journals everyday filled with prayers and scripture and I do hope one day - my children or grandchildren will read them and pass on the legacy of God presence which is in each one. <br /><br />PRAYER is the greatest GIFT we could ever give our children!<br /><br />Choosing JOY, StephanieTRUTH SHARERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17069583768409534620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-12605891512802167322010-06-02T10:46:00.307-07:002010-06-02T10:46:00.307-07:00What a beautiful legacy from your mom! Thanks for ...What a beautiful legacy from your mom! Thanks for the encouragement. I really needed to hear that today. I have a few things I want God to do for my kids, and I haven't seen much happen as of yet...Deborah Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14415814125499548149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-80037474269467378302010-06-02T10:45:42.449-07:002010-06-02T10:45:42.449-07:00i deleted my comment, because it was really
more a...i deleted my comment, because it was really<br />more appropriate for an email.<br /><br />"she can laugh at the days to come!" . . . and<br />herself!!! Proverbs 31:25bmyletterstoemilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17555607498974287844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-27738237387928918202010-06-02T09:11:33.371-07:002010-06-02T09:11:33.371-07:00This was beautiful. I do journal have since i was...This was beautiful. I do journal have since i was very young partly because I love writing letters to God and partly because I want my children to know after I am gone...how loved they are by God and me. Thanks for sharing this. It was just beautiful to my heart.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06993493344172206879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-17682023831319428522010-06-02T08:54:47.535-07:002010-06-02T08:54:47.535-07:00Sonya,
I am so glad to have found you. I have see...Sonya,<br /><br />I am so glad to have found you. I have seen your sweet comments on others blogs but today when I saw the title of your post ~ I had to come visit :) What a precious post this is! and what a gift you have been given and are now giving to your own children and grandhchildren! I can understand being sad about having lost your "safety net" I was not raised in church nor did I have praying parents per se but as we have gone through different church situations that is how I felt when I lost certain church bodies. I know the importance it is for praying for our kids and hope that my children will continue on with their own children and so on! The legacy of Prayer! Bless you!Lorenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02342381156917160229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-16175035179413796162010-06-02T08:46:33.271-07:002010-06-02T08:46:33.271-07:00I just know the Lord lead me here to your blog thi...I just know the Lord lead me here to your blog this morning to give me SUCH a blessing. How I have missed your blog, I can't be sure. But it will definitely be one I visit from now on...I LOVE that you have those journals from your mom. How wonderful is that?? What a precious treasure. And I read a couple of your other posts as well and I just had to comment on the one before this. It was just soo good. And soo my heart. I read other bloggers sometimes and wondered "What in the world is wrong with me?" "Why do I continue to struggle and search and long to be more?" "Why do I still fear and do the same things sometimes over and over again?" I never want to be a stumbling block to another believer, and yet if I am being honest I DO struggle with all of these things...And yet, the Lord has done so much for me, and IS there for me, and LOVES me. He gives me the strength and the abilities that I need to cope with whatever this life dishes out, and praise God for that. I am really just a VERY ordinary woman with an extraordinary and wonderful God. Thanks for all of this...Have a wonderful day. BLESSINGS, DebbieDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09836655708421528876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-46839855628626650632010-06-02T00:20:42.105-07:002010-06-02T00:20:42.105-07:00Dear Sonja,
You have a priceless treasure in these...Dear Sonja,<br />You have a priceless treasure in these journals.<br />It must be so great to be reminded as an adult, how your mother fought and prayed for you and how highly she loved you.<br /><br />The wonderful thing is, that even if your parents are home in heaven, prayers don't expire on date. They are as living before God's throne as the day they were said.<br />Even our tears are "gathered in his flask".<br />So feel blessed, dear Sonja, the prayers will never die.<br /><br />When my daughter was little we would always pray together every evening.<br />I have not been able to teach or show her much of my greatness, (it simply isn't there), but <br />I know she brings about every little detail in her life to the throne of the Lord.<br />And less than a week ago, when she was in some rough weather, I had a handful of co-prayers I could call upon. The Lord led her miraculous through the trials, and we are all giving him the honor and price.<br /><br />In fact, this may be the Lord's way of blessing our family; keeping us where we need him every step of the way!Felisol https://www.blogger.com/profile/12240191154632603841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-2141709547968057142010-06-01T19:24:18.770-07:002010-06-01T19:24:18.770-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.myletterstoemilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17555607498974287844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-5093480091552400332010-06-01T11:46:32.712-07:002010-06-01T11:46:32.712-07:00Praise His name for Godly mothers who prayed for u...Praise His name for Godly mothers who prayed for us.<br />Hi. I came across your blog through another blog I follow and have signed up as a follower. When you’re free, please do visit me and let me know what you think of my blog and leave a comment. If you like, do follow as well. I am always open to great new people and interesting websites. Look forward to hearing from you.Covnitkepr1https://www.blogger.com/profile/14155059748601952927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-52932157541809792992010-06-01T09:23:12.460-07:002010-06-01T09:23:12.460-07:00Hello,
I meandered my way over here from Sassy Gr...Hello,<br /><br />I meandered my way over here from Sassy Granny's blog. I was drawn in by the title of your post and loved it. I can only imagine what a treasure your mother's journals are to you. Thanks for sharing and encouraging us parents to persist in prayer.beBOLDjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11430439816709121014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-52674338369241362552010-06-01T08:06:42.048-07:002010-06-01T08:06:42.048-07:00I kept putting off coming to this post because I w...I kept putting off coming to this post because I would cry at the title.<br />The magnitude of being a mom and praying for my own children just brought tears to my eyes.<br />My grandmother has passed on and I have always wanted to read any of her writings...my grandfather was a pastor and I have wanted to read any of his sermons....nothing left that I know of.<br /><br />What a precious post.......so encourages to me to write things down!!!!<br /><br />Thanks as always....so blessed by stopping here,<br />JanetteJanettessage.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01262598732466380229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-79161860867047851832010-06-01T07:26:13.423-07:002010-06-01T07:26:13.423-07:00Sonja, you are truly blessed having a Godly herita...Sonja, you are truly blessed having a Godly heritage. Thanks for sharing your mother's prayer journal.<br /><br />RonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-70856613593921614252010-06-01T03:02:38.542-07:002010-06-01T03:02:38.542-07:00Sonja, this was very touching and truly beautiful....Sonja, this was very touching and truly beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Blessings.JBRhttp://justbereal77.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-87130508528314945492010-06-01T02:51:41.568-07:002010-06-01T02:51:41.568-07:00Sonya,
How wonderful you have these journals of y...Sonya,<br /><br />How wonderful you have these journals of your mother. What a special Christian lady she must have been. One of the reasons I started a blog was so my grandchildren and children would know me a little better.<br /><br />This post strikes to the heart of every mother and grandmother that prays for their children and grandchildren! Such an encouragement!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />DebraDebrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16140046660664590895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-87834753016680135882010-05-31T13:56:32.528-07:002010-05-31T13:56:32.528-07:00How blessed you are Sonja to have your parents'...How blessed you are Sonja to have your parents' journals. How wonderful to see your name written in her prayer journal. I'm sure she prayed much for you and your sister and brother.<br /><br />It is a good reminder how precious and important our prayers are for our loved ones. I've kept journals for many years. I love when I have the opportunity to look back to see what I was praying for. I often find that God answered them but in ways but differently than I ever imagined.<br /><br />Much love to you sister,<br />DebbieDebbie Petrashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235978883396499354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-14574161473252012772010-05-30T22:19:26.974-07:002010-05-30T22:19:26.974-07:00Sonja, this post is a beautiful tribute to your mo...Sonja, this post is a beautiful tribute to your mother and a great encouragement to every parent who reads about her and your father. <br /><br />Your words have surely blessed me tonight. I pray for my children each day, and they are always on my heart, for I so want them to serve God with all their hearts. <br /><br />I am also thinking of my mom and her prayers. She is 78, and she prays for us every day, and I will one day miss her and her prayers. <br /><br />Thank you so much for sharing. <br /><br />God bless, and I appreciate your comments on my last post. God is good!<br /><br />Much love,<br /><br />AndreaAndreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18355324478827826300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-88547827101498244512010-05-30T21:57:49.188-07:002010-05-30T21:57:49.188-07:00How encouraging to hear this. Sometimes we feel l...How encouraging to hear this. Sometimes we feel like our prayers are not being answered, especially when it pertains to our children. But He is always listening and sometimes He gives us answers that we are not expecting or don't want because they are going our way! He is good.Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01390800085540275327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-56548682298415971672010-05-30T20:50:44.592-07:002010-05-30T20:50:44.592-07:00thank you, sonja, for the sweet encouragement
to p...thank you, sonja, for the sweet encouragement<br />to pray, pray, PRAY! i have been in constant<br />prayer for one of mine, and this just reinforced<br />my determination.<br /><br />i also know that i have to keep up the last part<br />of the verse, too!myletterstoemilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17555607498974287844noreply@blogger.com