tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015299104362685233.post4100063802583793110..comments2024-03-24T12:24:40.363+11:00Comments on Do not let your hearts be troubled: Recession BluesPeter Stonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04896115247438514660noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015299104362685233.post-5326176656069610622013-01-22T10:10:43.820+11:002013-01-22T10:10:43.820+11:00I so enjoy your writings Peter.
God has never fail...I so enjoy your writings Peter.<br />God has never failed me, and in the mist of troubles, when I ask myself "Why does God allow so much grief and pain?" I center to the love and knowledge he provides. God gave us one of the greatest gifts of all: Free Will. It is not He who brings sorrow, pain or lacking of. It is we, our choices with things such as Greed, Envy, and so many others. Perhaps that is why giving to others feels so rewarding! Control is another aspect. When I hand it over to God, I see things headed against my own wants, and I soon snatch it right back. Once I accept, I see later in life how much better things became. My Favorite is the all time “The Serenity Prayer” My personal battle is ..... when do we know for sure that it is something we can't truly control, and to let go, or when have we not tried our best? Peter? Can I ask your advice on this?<br />Thank you for sharing so much of your life! So very comforting to so many.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015299104362685233.post-52650835336140258442009-05-25T05:55:58.238+10:002009-05-25T05:55:58.238+10:00"So we should live today with the strength that Go...<I>"So we should live today with the strength that God gives us today."</I>That really sums it up, brother. Incredible and timely post.LauraLee Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06092672958394657296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015299104362685233.post-19990068457497739652009-05-18T07:35:00.000+10:002009-05-18T07:35:00.000+10:00Thanks for dropping by, Barbara, and thank you for...Thanks for dropping by, Barbara, and thank you for the feedback. God bless you, :)Peter Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04896115247438514660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015299104362685233.post-86141144205297192482009-05-18T03:02:00.000+10:002009-05-18T03:02:00.000+10:00Amen, Peter! Very timely in these days. It's alway...Amen, Peter! Very timely in these days. It's always good to see things through the eyes of faith rather than the eyes of fear.Billy Coffeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08988347213957444145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015299104362685233.post-68975087880828967512009-05-18T00:50:00.000+10:002009-05-18T00:50:00.000+10:00I can't wait to get back over here to read more. S...I can't wait to get back over here to read more. Some of the topics on your side bar are sure ones i need help with.<br /><br />blessings,<br />barbara jeanBarbara Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740517393541058936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015299104362685233.post-48271431252585867622009-05-17T11:43:00.000+10:002009-05-17T11:43:00.000+10:00Amen, Peter. I've been sensing, almost feeling the...Amen, Peter. I've been sensing, almost feeling the fear in the air around me. A couple of my friends have lost jobs and one of them also had her husband walk out. Double blows.<br />We need to fight that fear and offer the hope and comfort that we have received. Thank you for doing that.<br />SitaSitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00092520641097913897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015299104362685233.post-87692212687346195412009-05-16T09:48:00.000+10:002009-05-16T09:48:00.000+10:00Hi Lynne,
Thank you for sharing how God met your n...Hi Lynne,<br />Thank you for sharing how God met your needs in that difficult time. That is so sad that Christians are often oblivious of what is going on around them. <br /><br />But you've also made a very good point, God's provision for us will not just come from the church, but from unbelievers as well.<br /><br />One of the most touching things I have learned from history was something that happened in Yugoslavia in WW2. Ethnic Muslims took Jewish people into their homes and successfully hid them from the fascists who were trying to round them up and send them off to death camps.Peter Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04896115247438514660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015299104362685233.post-24829407747386152882009-05-16T08:33:00.000+10:002009-05-16T08:33:00.000+10:00Well said, Peter! When my kids were 1, 3, and 5 ye...Well said, Peter! When my kids were 1, 3, and 5 years old, my marriage broke up and I cared for them on my own. There were times, too numerous to recall, that God provided at exactly the right time, whether it was a box of groceries, or money turning up for a bill. <br /><br />What does it say about our commitment to our brothers and sisters in Christ, when most of the time, it was non-Christians who helped me? <br /><br />Although we can't make other Christians show compassion to members of our congregation who are in need, we should to be willing to help where we can, even if it's only buying them some milk and bread.<br /><br />Many blessings Peter.Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05564112553333866501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015299104362685233.post-7875309190845580292009-05-15T20:50:00.000+10:002009-05-15T20:50:00.000+10:00Thank you Peter for sharing. I have a quote at my...Thank you Peter for sharing. I have a quote at my desk at work where I state that I refuse to take any part in any recession or any flu, whether swine, bird, cat, dog you name it . . . it ain't mine!Just Be Realhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15815210059310140144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015299104362685233.post-64117573971382255982009-05-15T17:58:00.000+10:002009-05-15T17:58:00.000+10:00Thanks for your comments everyone, you are a great...Thanks for your comments everyone, you are a great source of encouragement to me. Welcome to the blog, Denise.<br /><br />That's a great song Lilly, love the lyrics. Twenty plus years ago we used to sing a song called, "Jehovah Jireh, Jehovah Jireh, my God shall supply all my needs." That one's still in my head too. <br /><br />Sorry to hear about your brother, RCUBEs. Japan is having a hard time, from what I've seen. <br /><br />Praise God for His promises, Alleluiabelle, where would we be without His instruction manual for our lives?Peter Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04896115247438514660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015299104362685233.post-58957842797359296572009-05-15T09:43:00.000+10:002009-05-15T09:43:00.000+10:00It is so hard in these economical times to trust G...It is so hard in these economical times to trust God and not worry, but that is the key. We do our part and God comes through to help us do what we cannot. Your writing encourages us to get the right perspective.Saleslady371https://www.blogger.com/profile/15962608799409882219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015299104362685233.post-77576345629460978932009-05-15T02:14:00.000+10:002009-05-15T02:14:00.000+10:00Hi Peter,
This is such a powerful post filled wit...Hi Peter,<br /><br />This is such a powerful post filled with God's Word, His Promises. I've learned, as you have with physical ailments and the many, many trials we have endured, that we have to live within today. I don' take anything in life for granted anymore. Tomorrow will take care of itself by the hand of Him.<br /><br />We need to take rest in His Word and what you said, "So we should live today with the strength that God gives us today. Worrying about tomorrow not only destroys our ability to enjoy and cope with today, but it doubts God’s ability to look after our future." How absolutely true this is.<br /><br />Your post reaffirmed more so what I've been feeling for a long time and you couldn't of worded it any better my friend.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />AlleluiabelleAlleluiabellehttp://alleluiabelle.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015299104362685233.post-81755000545247889892009-05-15T01:07:00.000+10:002009-05-15T01:07:00.000+10:00Again, a timely post for a lot of people are suffe...Again, a timely post for a lot of people are suffering. My own brother who has been working in Japan for many years had lost his job, too. Like what you said, God provides, but as a church, we have a responsibility to also help out our Christian bros. and sisters if able to. That's how GOd's blessings are supposed to work anyway, not to be kept but to be shared. God bless.RCUBEshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03726426726039665564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015299104362685233.post-67718422961906572962009-05-15T00:44:00.000+10:002009-05-15T00:44:00.000+10:00This is a very powerful post, esp. as your own per...This is a very powerful post, esp. as your own personal testimony illustrates the point you are making.Warren Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17956713921509659993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015299104362685233.post-88320905593078498972009-05-15T00:28:00.000+10:002009-05-15T00:28:00.000+10:00Amen, well said.Amen, well said.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015299104362685233.post-80177014662486619152009-05-14T23:59:00.000+10:002009-05-14T23:59:00.000+10:00Amen!Amen!Joanne Sherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892365662470655717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015299104362685233.post-73612124412632677402009-05-14T23:31:00.000+10:002009-05-14T23:31:00.000+10:00Hello Peter,
Some powerful scriptures there! I thi...Hello Peter,<br />Some powerful scriptures there! I think we all need to be encouraged. In elementary school we used to sing a song: Why do you let the troubles of tomorrow bring sorrow to your heart and burden too? For if the Father's eye is on the sparrow, then surely He will care for you ... A useful tune to keep in one's heart always. Stay blessed.IJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946255354410667582noreply@blogger.com