tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642116212694770214.post557273098149808781..comments2024-02-23T06:13:25.571-06:00Comments on Having a Heart Like His: Secret Blessings, Hidden GiftsHosanna Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12326767494489236766noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642116212694770214.post-21578349126122618342016-12-21T14:59:04.994-06:002016-12-21T14:59:04.994-06:00I appreciate your kind words, Jessica. But YOU ha...I appreciate your kind words, Jessica. But YOU have encouraged me so much! Even now, you are across the country sharing Jesus' love wherever you go! What a beautiful heart you have for Him. Thank you for radiating Jesus to everyone you meet. Even just by commenting here, I am encouraged to press on in the good fight. Let us both grow stronger in Him and His love. ♥Hosanna Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326767494489236766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642116212694770214.post-19091816065956212012016-12-21T14:54:20.174-06:002016-12-21T14:54:20.174-06:00What a beautiful, beautiful verse, Jordy. Jesus h...What a beautiful, beautiful verse, Jordy. <i>Jesus has overcome the world.</i> He is in control of everything - our lives, surroundings, futures. But we so often focus on the first half of the verse. We see the tribulations all around us and lose heart. We forget the next part: <i>Jesus has overcome the world!</i> What a wonderful promise.<br /><br />Yes, it is a blessing to have breaks in the fight...reprieves where we can "charge up" and focus on Jesus. I'm glad that you are being blessed in that way through your time away from home. ♥<br /><br />Yes! Let us praise God in good AND bad times. Thank you for that reminder. ♥Hosanna Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326767494489236766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642116212694770214.post-10908538938960348202016-12-21T14:48:31.438-06:002016-12-21T14:48:31.438-06:00Yes it was! Lol. =) But watching your calm, str...Yes it was! Lol. =) But watching your calm, stress-free attitude really helped. No matter what, you are never frazzled. I appreciate how much you trust God. Love you! ♥Hosanna Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326767494489236766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642116212694770214.post-20135648649958902192016-12-21T14:44:34.172-06:002016-12-21T14:44:34.172-06:00Oh yes, He does do amazing things!! I can't i...Oh yes, He does do amazing things!! I can't imagine how impossible it would be to live life without God. I know that I would soon just give up...but with God, we can have strength to overcome every temptation! Jane, thank you for leaving your kind words on this blog post. ♥Hosanna Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326767494489236766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642116212694770214.post-2087923151976470062016-12-21T14:42:29.734-06:002016-12-21T14:42:29.734-06:00I'm thankful for the opportunity I have been g...I'm thankful for the opportunity I have been given to pour into such wonderful girls, Emily. I definitely don't feel "worthy" to be where I am. You are all just so amazing! But I hope that by just sharing my struggles and convictions, you are encouraged to press on despite the trials that come your way. Thank you so much for being a blessing to me as well! I love that we can all stand by one another encouraging, uplifting, and praising God. ♥Hosanna Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326767494489236766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642116212694770214.post-53099636197579535452016-12-21T14:39:25.997-06:002016-12-21T14:39:25.997-06:00Aw, thank you so much, Ariel! It's not diffic...Aw, thank you so much, Ariel! It's not difficult to be open about struggles when you know that you have such encouraging and loving friends. ♥ You girls are amazing!!<br /><br />I'm sorry that you also have gone through hard times this year...but I know that you can look back and see those secret blessings in the midst of the trial. It almost makes you eager for the next trial...because you can see what God will do in your life!<br /><br />Oh, that made me so happy! Do it, girl! Be proud of the little gifts that God has poured out on you and your family. =) The whole book of Psalms is just that - a book dedicated to praising God! Even though David and the other writers went through hard times, they showed others the vastness of His glory! Why would we not do the same?<br /><br />The Christian life is most definitely not easy. Yes, I'll be praying for you, Ariel. Take those little steps forward. Hard as it is, He will be right by your side. ♥Hosanna Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326767494489236766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642116212694770214.post-36873058908091626872016-12-21T14:32:57.010-06:002016-12-21T14:32:57.010-06:00Thanks for your prayers and encouragement, Hannah....Thanks for your prayers and encouragement, Hannah. They were so encouraging to me as we went through the moving process. =) You have been through the same process multiple times, so it was a blessing to know that you understood how it felt. ♥ You are a great friend.Hosanna Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326767494489236766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642116212694770214.post-80727404549373850822016-12-21T14:28:52.082-06:002016-12-21T14:28:52.082-06:00I'm so glad that this post encouraged you, Jai...I'm so glad that this post encouraged you, Jaidyn. Thank you for your lovely comment. =)<br /><br />A book title? Oh dear...I have enough ideas already. Don't make me get another one. ;) Lol. But yes, it really does... =)<br /><br />I appreciate your prayers so much! While it has been hard, I hope that God uses us to change the lives of people in this neighborhood. Sometimes it feels like we swapped our perfect, "safe" home for one in the real world (closer to Wal-Mart and a bigger town... Lol), but I know that this stretching and growing process will one day prove to be a blessing.<br /><br />I appreciate your kind words. May we both grow stronger in our faith together as friends and sisters in Christ. ♥Hosanna Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326767494489236766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642116212694770214.post-50187833601262708602016-12-20T17:36:43.078-06:002016-12-20T17:36:43.078-06:00I'm always inspired by your positive attitude,...I'm always inspired by your positive attitude, Hosanna - looking for blessings in the middle of hard times! Keep letting Him shine through you! xxJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642116212694770214.post-2099442585287238412016-12-19T01:48:15.587-06:002016-12-19T01:48:15.587-06:00The Bible reference that came to mind as I read th...The Bible reference that came to mind as I read this: "In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I [Jesus] have overcome the world." - John 16:33<br /><br />Your words encourage me not to get so caught up with the hard times that I miss the part where Jesus overcomes - which might be obvious or subtle.<br /><br />As for me, I don't feel like I face any outright struggles this week. I feel blessed to be in an environment that nurtures my relationship with God and with someone investing in my spiritual life.<br /><br />Let's praise God in the good times and bad.Jordy Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06825438584409420647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642116212694770214.post-39353758426673967042016-12-17T08:32:41.880-06:002016-12-17T08:32:41.880-06:00It sure WAS a crazy week! Every day is getting a ...It sure WAS a crazy week! Every day is getting a little easier though. =) Friends and prayers are awesome!!!!Mistihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16941306754492036772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642116212694770214.post-59799501588252910922016-12-16T20:50:12.107-06:002016-12-16T20:50:12.107-06:00Wow sounds like you had a crazy time! So great tha...Wow sounds like you had a crazy time! So great that you're all moved and settling in now. God does amazing things, and you've definitely been able to see that which is so awesome. <3Jane Mareehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13829434202814787549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642116212694770214.post-37363138061986159552016-12-16T20:42:22.049-06:002016-12-16T20:42:22.049-06:00I'm so glad that your family got moved in safe...I'm so glad that your family got moved in safely, despite the obstacles! I appreciate you sharing them with us, so we can rejoice with you. All the stories that you shared were quite amazing!<br />Thank you so much for the wonderful blessing of your amazing posts, Hosanna! <3Emily https://www.blogger.com/profile/16623387781694321843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642116212694770214.post-86275495282410859142016-12-16T19:13:58.727-06:002016-12-16T19:13:58.727-06:00This was an awesome post, girl. Seriously.
I am s... This was an awesome post, girl. Seriously.<br /> I am so glad that you are settling well into your new home! And I am also really glad that you are so transparent about your struggles...because people need to know that they can also have hope despite their trials. Your message of hope really spoke to me because of the trials we went through this year. Thanks, girl! <3<br /> And that story about the cat?! That is epicness. Only God. <br /> All these hidden blessings that you are talking about are so cool! You just inspired me to do a post on my blog about wrapping up the year's hidden blessings. =)<br /> God has been working in my life lately by showing me that my school isn't as important as He is. I've been trying to pray more during the day and make the decision Jesus would make...it's a struggle, but the Christian life won't always be easy. ;) Pray for me?<br /> Thanks for posting, Hosanna! Praying for you!<br />-ArielPerran Kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06297630319769492781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642116212694770214.post-40855364684813791652016-12-16T17:22:01.554-06:002016-12-16T17:22:01.554-06:00It's so wonderful that you got moved! I love h...It's so wonderful that you got moved! I love hearing stories of how God showed His love and joy through difficult times. =) I'm sure it was really hard to move from a place you've lived all your life. =(<br /><br />Have a great weekend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642116212694770214.post-66743439292791760852016-12-16T11:09:18.816-06:002016-12-16T11:09:18.816-06:00I'm sure your little sister is a darling, Hosa...I'm sure your little sister is a darling, Hosanna. =) <br /><br />'Purple house' sounds a little like a book title, doesn't it? ( My wheels are turning..... =D)<br />I'm glad you're all moved in now. =) I'm sure you're going to LOVE living in your new home, and we will be praying you all adjust well. <br />Your friends sound wonderful, and I'm sure they were a wonderful help to you in this time in your life. =) <br /><br />The story about your cat is just amazing! I agree, that was a miracle from God!!<br /><br />Thank you for posting this, Hosanna. =) This really encouraged me, so thank you. =D<br /> Jaidyn ElisePerran Kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06297630319769492781noreply@blogger.com