Comments on: A Song in My Heart

By: Natalie

Natalie — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:40:45 +0000

The message about songs stuck in your head really rang true for me. I have had a series of events in my life that left me feeling, in January, like a broken soul; but I am truly thankful that these events have led me on the journey I’ve taken over the past six months. It has been truly life-changing. Every time I have needed to find the next step in my journey, God has been there with a song for me to listen to. It started with one song (Stand by Rascal Flatts) that for a few weeks, I listened to every chance I got because it gave me the strength to keep going. At times other songs touched me because they put into a song exactly how I was feeling, or illustrated events in my life so well. Once when I felt like I didn’t know where I was supposed to head next, I turned on the radio and asked God to show me the way, and He did! I now have a set of songs on my MP3 player that I listen to every morning as I’m getting ready for work to remind me every day of the messages that God sent to me. He is truly amazing!

By: Sheila

Sheila — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:34:13 +0000

Thank you, Anonymous, Marilyn and Linda for your prayers! I am so encouraged and excited to see God’s hand at work on this website, connecting all of us sisters-in-Christ though sharing and continued prayer. How awesome!

By: Linda R

Linda R — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:08:59 +0000

Sheila thanks for sharing your testimony and also I love what you quoted from Sharon Jaynes Book “Oh, dear one, God is calling us to not be ashamed of our scars, for it is by those very scars that others will recognize the Savior, Jesus Christ.” How true that is and what a great reminder for each of us.
Dear Heavenly Father I just pray for Sheila right now that You would continue to be with her as she ventures into this Outreach Ministry. Lord just give her the direction, wisdom, courage and whatever help she needs to proceed with this and may it strength her in her walk with You and touch more lives than she ever could have imagined as she gives all the glory to You. I just Pray these things In Your Name In Faith Believing Amen! Hugs, Linda !!!

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 04:11:39 +0000

Amen to that, Sheila! Your witness to His grace in your life is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing your faith-building testimony! Indeed, “God IS soooo God!” :D

By: anonymous

anonymous — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 04:04:42 +0000

Sheila, thank you for sharing your words & encouraging others. I’m really encouraged by what God is doing, and I believe the same. I am hanging onto God, to let Him mold & make me, and use these times. Yes, they are truly tough, but I pray that God will continue to sustain us and be with us. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and let’s keep praying for each other! Your heart to see God lifted up in your trials is beautiful.

By: Sheila

Sheila — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 02:56:12 +0000

Thank you, Marilyn, for your words of encouragement. :) During my “wound recovery,” I felt God leading me to read a few books in addition to His Word. One of those books, “Your Scars Are Beautiful To God” by Sharon Jaynes (Girlfriends In God website), contained a defining moment for me. In it Sharon wrote, “Oh, dear one, God is calling us to not be ashamed of our scars, for it is by those very scars that others will recognize the Savior, Jesus Christ.” Although my healing is still “in process,” God has already begun opening doors for an outreach ministry. Where He’s taking this is anyone’s guess. Scary? Absolutely!! But to quote one of my friends and prayer partner: “God is soooo God!” There has NEVER been one time when He hasn’t provided. Glory to Him! Blessings in Christ. :)

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:31:30 +0000

Praise the Lord, Sheila! :) When we are willing to share the spiritual lessons that the Lord has taught us through our own trials or rebellion, to benefit our brothers/sisters-in-Christ, He expands our territory! How exciting it is to hear how God is redeeming your past hurts, and using them to comfort and encourage others! What a huge blessing you must be to those whom the Lord brings to you, who struggle as you once did! I truly believe that God will use anonymous similarly, and that she will experience the same ‘depth of His love and grace!’ May the Lord continue to bless you abundantly as you minister to others in His Name, Sheila!

By: anonymous

anonymous — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:58:16 +0000

wow, thank you Sheila, for your words of love and grace. I’m encouraged by your testimony. God bless.

By: Sheila

Sheila — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:41:46 +0000

Dear Anonymous: I pray God hugs you - and everyone else reading this blog - in a very special way today. I echo Marilyn’s comments about how God can take the wounds and turn them into a ministry. I know He can, because He is currently doing the same with me. When I think of how far He has brought me, I am humbly astonished by the depth of His love and grace. Blessings to you through Christ.

By: anonymous

anonymous — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:28:15 +0000

sorry I keep commenting on this site, hopefully this will be one of the last (at least for this entry!), but Marilyn thank you again for your words. Of course through the things He’s brought me through, I know God can use us despite weakness, and what you said is true - sometimes we get in the way of what God is doing! I know personally, that despite whatever brokenness, He also had to keep me humble, and as Paul said, prevent him from becoming conceited. What a tough work it is!
But, don’t worry - sometimes this site is just a mere glimmer of what is really going on in our lives, and there is a lot I have not or simply not been able to share b/c of time, opportunity, etc. (and when I wrote ‘you don’t know what I went through’ that came off the wrong way - I simply meant it as a phrase, not directed towards anyone). But I don’t know if you’ve read before, I’ve been through Christian counseling, etc., which didn’t work out, but I’ve shared quite a bit with certain people along the way. God let me share here and there. It is just finding consistent people that can be there for me that has been the challenge. However, I trust that maybe God didn’t want someone there for too long before, so that I can keep looking to Him. I know sometimes it’s easy to assume from the way I might have written things, but there’s a lot I’ve tried. I know it’s about God’s timing.
Well, thank you for your heart for a sister, and God knows.. Thank you for your boldness in doing what you did, to prevent other sisters from certain things. God bless your courage. Bless us, Lord.