Comments on: God is present now

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 21:56:11 +0000

In reply to Dolly@Soulstops. Music often is the entry point for me, too, Dolly. Whether it's one I hear someone else singing, or something rising up from within, songs have a way of bringing God to the surface for me. I'm very thankful for that and anything else that helps remind us that he is here with us!

By: Dolly@Soulstops

Dolly@Soulstops — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 18:03:45 +0000

Lisa,
I can relate to what Frank says….about how hard it is to let go and to be quiet…and how does one put into words a taste of God’s Divine Presence? I’m often asking God to open my heart and mind to be aware of His Presence…sometimes it is verse or a song that opens me up…just being quiet before Him and waiting and knowing He is with me even when I may not “feel” Him at that precise moment….Thank you 🙂

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 15:19:24 +0000

In reply to Beth. Isn't is a beautiful song? It makes me cry, too. When we welcome the Spirit, we feel so welcomed ourselves. I love how that works. Hope you're having fun at the golf tournament!

By: Beth

Beth — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 22:34:46 +0000

We sing that Jesus Culture song at our church, too. Makes me cry every time. Holy Spirit, you are welcome here. I’m blessed by your post.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 17:54:45 +0000

In reply to Beverley. These are profound thoughts, Beverley. I like to listen to experiences of people like you who have sat with the dying. I know you've been through much with others, and now go through much yourself with your fibromyalgia, so I like to hear what God is speaking to you through it all.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 17:47:27 +0000

In reply to Jennifer Dougan. I think how often we search and search for contentment in other things, when in reality, it's to be found in Jesus....

By: Beverley

Beverley — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 13:40:47 +0000

Occasionally when i think that God has forgotten me and is no longer listening to my anguished prayers, he speaks! He speaks through the mouths and actions of others, the gentle breeze to cool the heat of the day, the smell of a wild rose, almost forgotten. When we feel forgotten all we have to do is wait and God will always arrive.

I have sat with those who are passing from this life to the next and the one thing they all want is one more…touch, hug, kiss, minute, moment…morning. So many people that i have nursed in these moments have waited for the morning to arrive before they have found the courage to leave.

By: Jennifer Dougan

Jennifer Dougan — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 23:30:18 +0000

Lisa,

This line is so true and is what resonated with me most here today: “I believe it’s his presence we crave, even when we don’t know it.” Yes!

May I hunger for it more and more too,
Jennifer Dougan
http://www.jenniferdougan.com

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 21:31:40 +0000

In reply to ~ linda.

Laubach may have written many things, but this is the book I have always heard about by him, so I’m guessing it probably is what you’ve read before. It is definitely one to return to though. I appreciate books like this that can provide fresh inspiration every time we read through them. Not all books can do that. 🙂

The message that we are loved just as we are is one I never grow tired of hearing! I’m glad God is repetitiously giving you that in this season, Linda. It’s wonderful.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 21:28:35 +0000

In reply to Angie. I'm glad this came to you at the right time, Angie. God is good to provide for us what we need, when we need it. And yes, it's fine to quote whatever you'd like from here. I appreciate your sharing.