tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post8393917906789984589..comments2023-12-28T01:17:33.953-08:00Comments on bits and pieces....: Practicing what I preach...http://bitsandpieces-sonja.blogspot.com/http://www.blogger.com/profile/09254831447887637714noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-17373872631304359782012-03-02T04:46:20.419-08:002012-03-02T04:46:20.419-08:00God lead me here today. He knew what would encour...God lead me here today. He knew what would encourage my heart. He always does! You were the vessel He used to bless my heart and remind me so kindly as to what I need. The two "R"s are great reminders for this blogger, who so often finds her feelings ruling her roost.<br /><br />Thank you Sonja, for sharing your heart. What a blessing you are!Just a little something from Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07436711032386582707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-9133341206635293852012-02-21T20:11:34.388-08:002012-02-21T20:11:34.388-08:00Sonja, has anyone told you that you do *conviction...Sonja, has anyone told you that you do *conviction* pretty well?!<br /><br />This was inspired, my friend. And it greatly benefitted my heart - right where it is tonight.<br /><br />I love your two R's - and after we apply those two R's we can add the third:<br /><br />REJOICE over the victory that God will bring!<br /><br />GOD BLESS!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00840994989201507494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-67944012463105033542012-02-21T14:24:35.020-08:002012-02-21T14:24:35.020-08:00Hi Sonja,
Your words just jump off the page. This...Hi Sonja,<br /><br />Your words just jump off the page. This is an amazing gift God has given you to share in a way that really grabs my attention and heart. <br /><br />God bless you friend, have a wonderful day!<br />~ MicheleWalk In Truthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14771576315871776572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-21596009320662730782012-02-21T07:19:22.067-08:002012-02-21T07:19:22.067-08:00Choosing WITH you, Sonja! (And since my name star...Choosing WITH you, Sonja! (And since my name starts with "R", it should be easy to Remember those two "R" words! God knows I need them.)Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740950362293427086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-54435964202842767162012-02-20T08:28:49.495-08:002012-02-20T08:28:49.495-08:00Very good. Directed here by Michelle. Good blog.Very good. Directed here by Michelle. Good blog.Warren Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17956713921509659993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-77981199165586098572012-02-20T02:52:46.541-08:002012-02-20T02:52:46.541-08:00Hi Sonja,
Great post, and thanks for the visit. :...Hi Sonja,<br /><br />Great post, and thanks for the visit. :) <br /><br />I certainly don't make a deliberate choice to go down the path of disobedience, or consciously make a poor judgment, but often I don’t try hard enough to avoid it either! It’s all too easy to feel defeated and let our mistakes haunt us, but like you posted, once you "recognize it and refuse it" we can choose Jesus and move away from temptation with strength and confidence! <br /><br />I am looking forward to reading more from you, and hope to hear back from you too! :)<br /><br />Blessings and hugs,<br />DeniseDenisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03603991529598754710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-72465159605714567232012-02-18T15:31:37.472-08:002012-02-18T15:31:37.472-08:00I've been struggling emotionally and with food...I've been struggling emotionally and with food lately. Satan knows that I am weak in these areas. But I have been convicted that I can pour my heart out to others, share the truth with them, yet I cannot seem to rise above and be victorious. Pressing in for more of Him!BARBIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02537827307867912139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-64943521323824026732012-02-18T08:08:02.876-08:002012-02-18T08:08:02.876-08:00Sonja, you said it all and well. Thank yo for sha...Sonja, you said it all and well. Thank yo for sharing dear one. Blessings.Jesus Callinghttp://sarahyoungdevotions.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-86647912629044888482012-02-18T06:38:31.443-08:002012-02-18T06:38:31.443-08:00I can't add anything, other than a nod and ame...I can't add anything, other than a nod and amen! Thanks for the encouraging words, I need to read them all again and again.Janettessage.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01262598732466380229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-67006146103120670472012-02-17T16:49:07.761-08:002012-02-17T16:49:07.761-08:00Good stuff Sonja!Good stuff Sonja!Maryannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05147215921425305908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-10796776230368088252012-02-17T11:12:17.734-08:002012-02-17T11:12:17.734-08:00Nicely said, Sonja. I couldn't agree more. Whe...Nicely said, Sonja. I couldn't agree more. When things aren't looking that great, I find that if I refuse to dwell on my surroundings and instead dwell on the Holy Spirit inside me, well, things tend to brighten extensively...Deborah Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14415814125499548149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-30485284314896339862012-02-17T08:39:08.513-08:002012-02-17T08:39:08.513-08:00i'm sure you will strike a chord with many
her...i'm sure you will strike a chord with many<br />here. we all struggle with grey. sometimes<br />grey is even worse than the reds (all out<br />assault.)<br /><br />thank you for being honest and encouraging<br />at the same time.myletterstoemilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17555607498974287844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-27839663172489344002012-02-17T04:56:56.817-08:002012-02-17T04:56:56.817-08:00This post just hit the spot.
I'm positive th...This post just hit the spot. <br /><br />I'm positive that your words were God breathed and directed this morning. I needed (needed needed needed) to read this. I love your two Rs. <br /><br />Recognize it. <br />Refuse it. <br /><br />Love it.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05671482394424988047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-3231028958163455182012-02-16T20:57:17.375-08:002012-02-16T20:57:17.375-08:00My dear Sonja,
I can but say Amen to your sermon. ...My dear Sonja,<br />I can but say Amen to your sermon. While reading I thought of this hymn from 1835 by Charlotte Elliot.<br />It brought tears to my eyes once more. Thought I'd take the liberty sharing it with you.<br /><br />Just as I am, without one plea,<br />But that Thy blood was shed for me,<br />And that Thou bidst me come to Thee,<br />O Lamb of God, I come, I come.<br /><br />Just as I am, and waiting not<br />To rid my soul of one dark blot,<br />To Thee whose blood can cleanse each spot,<br />O Lamb of God, I come, I come.<br /><br />Just as I am, though tossed about<br />With many a conflict, many a doubt,<br />Fightings and fears within, without,<br />O Lamb of God, I come, I come.<br /><br />Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind;<br />Sight, riches, healing of the mind,<br />Yea, all I need in Thee to find,<br />O Lamb of God, I come, I come.<br /><br />Just as I am, Thou wilt receive,<br />Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve;<br />Because Thy promise I believe,<br />O Lamb of God, I come, I come.<br /><br />Just as I am, Thy love unknown<br />Hath broken every barrier down;<br />Now, to be Thine, yea, Thine alone,<br />O Lamb of God, I come, I come.<br /><br />Just as I am, of that free love<br />The breadth, length, depth, and height to prove,<br />Here for a season, then above,<br />O Lamb of God, I come, I come!Felisol https://www.blogger.com/profile/12240191154632603841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-3360437727191961272012-02-16T20:21:03.158-08:002012-02-16T20:21:03.158-08:00Dear Sonja,
I know exactly how that feels... what ...Dear Sonja,<br />I know exactly how that feels... what you wrote about. When I am gripped by fear, and am powerless to do anything about the circumstances I am in... but the choice is always up to you and me. To be saddled and overwhelmed by these negative emotions, or to look up, and see the silver lining behind the dark clouds.<br /><br />You put it all so beautifully.<br /><br />Love<br />LidiaCrown of Beautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993686012020045284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-65402150223047894302012-02-16T19:32:50.228-08:002012-02-16T19:32:50.228-08:00I struggle with emotions many times. But then I r...I struggle with emotions many times. But then I remember what God's Word says. I refuse to be overcome. The enemy knows just where to push my buttons. But the Lord provides me with His Holy Spirit who guides me and leads me and ...comforts me just when I need it.<br /><br />Love you,<br />DebbieDebbie Petrashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235978883396499354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-85356629387633012082012-02-16T18:28:40.475-08:002012-02-16T18:28:40.475-08:00Practicing our faith... it's what we must dail...Practicing our faith... it's what we must daily do, especially in seasons of gray. <br /><br />This has been such a period for me as well.<br /><br />Prayers for you tonight.<br /><br />peace~elaineelaine @ peace for the journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675745465728814736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-11677972226104022652012-02-16T18:20:26.996-08:002012-02-16T18:20:26.996-08:00I know God directed me over here....I had somethin...I know God directed me over here....I had something very hurtful to happen today and caused me to take my eyes off Jesus but reading your post has reminded me not to fall into a trap of negative thinking and letting my feelings take over but to trust God that He is in control and will that everything is filtered through His hand of love.....Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05977147960900342156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-3626017241432074012012-02-16T15:53:12.394-08:002012-02-16T15:53:12.394-08:00Oh Sonja this is right where my heart is right now...Oh Sonja this is right where my heart is right now...I am very weary. But your soo right...we DO have choices to make with it. The enemy really does get to me in the same area every time. You'd think I'd get it by now...sigh. There is MUCH wisdom in these words you've written here, and I am mighty grateful. Hope you are having a good day! HUGSDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09836655708421528876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-2773722563915923752012-02-16T14:37:54.339-08:002012-02-16T14:37:54.339-08:00I can't decide whether to grab a Kleenex &...I can't decide whether to grab a Kleenex & weep, or to shout "Amen!". Maybe both. This sure hits home. <br /><br />I've been hoodwinked by my own feelings more than I care to admit. I value the wisdom you've shared here.Kathleen https://www.blogger.com/profile/05245926913888212148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-50869276192719529042012-02-16T12:09:19.521-08:002012-02-16T12:09:19.521-08:00Sonja - Thank you for this post. I am a little we...Sonja - Thank you for this post. I am a little weary myself right now - and you have often given me a comment that helped lift my load.<br /><br />Please know that I am praying for you today.<br />God bless you - MarshaMarsha Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05880659808422182525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-45287447557077513522012-02-16T09:56:36.932-08:002012-02-16T09:56:36.932-08:00Such a good word, Sonja. Recognize and refuse...tw...Such a good word, Sonja. Recognize and refuse...two good words!Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-15844159788663732552012-02-16T09:21:11.629-08:002012-02-16T09:21:11.629-08:00Thank you so much for this today Sonja, I can'...Thank you so much for this today Sonja, I can't even begin to tell you how it helps my heart. I need to see that Satan was trying to use something to get my eyes off of what God can do and will do and make me so afraid I am living in fear not trusting God. <br />I don't know what you are going through, but what ever it is it caused you to write what I needed to make me wash my face and get up and follow God.<br />Thank you so much,<br />KimFarm Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00998621464797636686noreply@blogger.com