Comments on: God’s person and His favor are not synonymous

By: Conny

Conny — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:17:33 +0000

Thank you for sharing your heart….I somewhat recently pondered this concept myself – blogged under I AM NOT WORTHY (or something like that)…..I am NOT worthy; God is.
So glad to hear about the $ raised for the orphanage!! I am sure $100+ can do so much for the children in Cambodia!! “Little is much when God is in it” – although me personally, $100 is VERY MUCH God bless, C.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 03:32:05 +0000

This is a great post. Very challenging! I’m reminded to praise God for who He is and not just how He blesses.

By: Carrie-clearance sticker issues

Carrie-clearance sticker issues — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:48:13 +0000

I am often convicted that I cling to the “stuff” in my world (husband, kids, material possessions) more than I do my Savior. He is so patient with me as I grow more mature in His Truth and who He is-not just what I read or study but who He is. I wish there was some kind of hormone I could take to speed up this growth process because often times it is painful and really quite humiliating that I could be so dumb!
I will be praying that your audience tonight will hear your message so that they can preserve the purity of Gods gift to them — each other!
Please let us know how it goes!

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:23:24 +0000

Alright, so like I said I KNEW we were going to be friends! This is just what I was posting about yesterday as God is drawing me out my comfort zone to ask some really hard questions about my own faith. Isn’t it great that He provides others along the way? I need to keep repeating that concise little phrase, “God is God is God.” Period. No matter where I am! Hmm, that reminds me of a song. You’ll be in my prayers tomorrow!

By: Megan@SortaCrunchy

Megan@SortaCrunchy — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:35:38 +0000

Once again, you’ve looked right into my mind and written exactly what I’ve been needing to hear.

Thank you for this.

(And yay for yesterday’s results!)

By: Sarah McGalliard

Sarah McGalliard — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:51:48 +0000

i love that i’m not the only one out there that does this… i always feel like i forget what i’ve learned a few weeks after i finish a bible study and i always hang on to them so i can review.. it’s amazing how much more God reveals to me the second time around. might i suggest john piper’s don’t waste ypur life – it is great.

also, you will definitely be in my prayers as you speak to these people- it’s a very important truth you will be sharing and i pray they will be open to hear how God is speaking through you!

Blessings!

By: Gayle @ thewestiecrew

Gayle @ thewestiecrew — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:47:03 +0000

Hi Marla,
I followed your link to this post from Twitter. What a GREAT post. I really love your quotes, and yes, I can completely relate.
So glad your book is taking off.

By: Joy

Joy — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:46:45 +0000

Marla, where can I find the “Stepping Up” study? I’d like to do it, but I’ve never heard of it before. It sounds really good. These are truths I’ve had to face over the past difficult years with Elli, and slowly but surely it’s beginning to sink in. Thank you for sharing.

Also, I love the blog design. Very fun!

By: Jane

Jane — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:16:32 +0000

What you’re talking about with requiring us to walk a while by faith without sensible favor dovetails very nicely with the “dark night of the soul” most mystics experience at some point, or a “dry spell.” Sometimes those last for years, but they’re not a sign of losing God’s love. Only a sign that God is deepening our attachment to HIM rather than what He does for us.

thank you for this.

By: Ali

Ali — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:49:33 +0000

Praise God. You are awesome.