tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642116212694770214.post6638315673205683958..comments2024-02-23T06:13:25.571-06:00Comments on Having a Heart Like His: Lessons from Tech WeekHosanna Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12326767494489236766noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642116212694770214.post-56473943421923114182017-12-04T18:54:52.992-06:002017-12-04T18:54:52.992-06:00Acting is very fun and a good way to build relatio...Acting is very fun and a good way to build relationships. I've enjoyed doing it, even though I'm not much of a social person. =) It's cool when God uses different areas of life to draw us out of our comfort zones!<br /><br />Thank you for the comment, Rebekah. It's always a blessing interacting with you. =)Hosanna Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326767494489236766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642116212694770214.post-52013369560221177032017-12-01T15:08:40.042-06:002017-12-01T15:08:40.042-06:00That's great! I was in a play a long time ago....That's great! I was in a play a long time ago. Our homeschool group put on a Thanksgiving play. Then just a few years ago I was in a skit. That was a lot of fun! Acting is definitely something that I would like to do more of. :)RebekahAshleighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02357042870422732001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642116212694770214.post-11343342826143113422017-11-23T20:23:07.013-06:002017-11-23T20:23:07.013-06:00I enjoy reading long, thoughtful comments! Thank ...I enjoy reading long, thoughtful comments! Thank you for taking the time to share your heart. =) Many of the things you're learning are also ones God's been revealing in my life. Isn't He amazing?<br /><br />Focusing on God's goodness is certainly hard when life becomes busy. (and isn't it always?) But what you said is true. We just need to let go and be alone with God. Tell Him everything. Forget life and turn our eyes upon Jesus. Soul searches are so important - being with Jesus and examining our lives.<br /><br />I'm also in that place. I know some things God's calling me to do,<br /> such as writing. Those need to be priorities, but other things get in the way. I need to have a special time with God to decide where to step in and where to step out. As you said, we can't stretch ourselves too thin. I do that quite often.<br /><br />Did you realize we have 30 something more days before 2018? Crazy how time flies! But let's resolve to use it for His glory and be radical for Jesus.<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving!! Let's live remembering His beauty and living for Him. You're in my prayers tonight. ♥Hosanna Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326767494489236766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642116212694770214.post-79132420293879242292017-11-23T20:14:46.894-06:002017-11-23T20:14:46.894-06:00Thank you, Rebekah! I believe God can use every o...Thank you, Rebekah! I believe God can use every opportunity to stretch and grow us. Recently, it just happened to be the play. =) I've been in several performances. The last two were musicals (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Seussical: the Musical), and this one was a play. =) I've also been in several movies. I never wanted to act, but I guess God did. =) What about you? Have you been in plays or musicals?<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving! I'm praying that God is especially strong in your life today. Keep shining for Jesus, my friend. ♥Hosanna Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326767494489236766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642116212694770214.post-32867121121640218722017-11-19T00:00:25.902-06:002017-11-19T00:00:25.902-06:00I really enjoyed reading through this and seeing a...I really enjoyed reading through this and seeing all of the pictures, Hosanna! That's so cool that you were in a play! It's also wonderful that God was able to show you so much through it all! <3<br />Have you been in other plays before or was this the first? :)RebekahAshleighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02357042870422732001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642116212694770214.post-48515790600741470292017-11-18T17:54:50.365-06:002017-11-18T17:54:50.365-06:00Well I do have a journal... though I don't wri...Well I do have a journal... though I don't write in it daily :). Sometimes it's hard to just pause to look at God's goodness in the midst of life but it's important to do so. In my alone time with the Lord I can focus on His goodness... though I suppose it's easy to start thinking about the day ahead instead of the moment then. I'm reminded of His goodness whenever I think of His love and of how He sent His Son to die for me, for everyone. His creations remind me of His goodness. And sometimes when we get really busy, or when we simply don't take time to dwell on His goodness, then it's good just to sit still and close our eyes and think about Him. Prayer is a great way to do it. We're always going to have things to be busy with, but sometimes we have to ask for God's wisdom whether there is something we shouldn't take on. For instance, recently there were several areas in the church I go to to serve and I was struggling to find out where God wants me. I want to serve and help everywhere and help everyone but when I do then I'm stretching out myself too thin and I can't give the best parts of me. I've gotten a little off topic here....<br />Anyways sometimes we just have to prioritize things... sometimes we need to sit ourselves down for maybe just ten minutes to be with God. Maybe to read His Word, or to pray, or to listen to worship music, or to simply sit in His presence.<br />I just realized I'm basically turning this comment into a blog post itself so I'm going to just say thanks for this reminder. To take time to focus on God's goodness in the midst of life. :)Sarah Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15830253815748803857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642116212694770214.post-65108511851868487882017-11-18T11:02:24.541-06:002017-11-18T11:02:24.541-06:00Me too, Grace! That verse stuck with me, "I’...Me too, Grace! That verse stuck with me, "I’m sticking with God (I say it over and over). He’s all I’ve got left." So many times, I realize that life's falling apart, and He's all I got left. But He holds us together. Even when we don't deserve it. ♥Hosanna Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326767494489236766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642116212694770214.post-45267065673389959182017-11-18T11:00:09.722-06:002017-11-18T11:00:09.722-06:00Acting is a lot of fun - friendship making and bec...Acting <i>is</i> a lot of fun - friendship making and becoming a different person for a handful of months. =) And don't worry; I'm the only Mattie Cuthbert that probably ever existed. That happens when there's not a suitable guy for Matthew Cuthbert, so they turn him into a woman. =) I learned all his lines and parts. I couldn't have picked a better person to resemble too...basically, I smile all the time and start every sentence with "well now." haha. =)<br /><br />I hope you get a chance to act one day. I've never wanted to be an actress, but God drags me into it quite often. =) His plans are always good. Keep living for our Savior, Lilly!<br /><br />Hosanna Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326767494489236766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642116212694770214.post-72539311009146372062017-11-18T10:52:34.499-06:002017-11-18T10:52:34.499-06:00Thank you for the sweet comment, Abi! I find it s...Thank you for the sweet comment, Abi! I find it so comforting to remember the promises. God’s loyal love never runs out. He's always faithful. ♥Hosanna Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326767494489236766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642116212694770214.post-44957442136401938872017-11-18T10:44:49.310-06:002017-11-18T10:44:49.310-06:00Thank you for your sweet encouragement, Ariel! Th...Thank you for your sweet encouragement, Ariel! The play did go very well, and I'm so thankful I was able to be a part of it. Funny how God drags us into situations that turn out for His glory. =) Although I miss the Anne cast, I know God has other things for us. We just need to keep on the adventure! =)<br /><br />Yes, isn't the Message Bible pretty amazing? Your comment on stress reminders me of a verse from Philippians, "Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns."<br /><br />Thank you for your prayers! God's in control over everything - what a wonderful promise. His love never fails. ♥ And let me know how I can return the favor and be praying for <i>you!</i> You're so special to me, Ariel.Hosanna Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326767494489236766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642116212694770214.post-43233526065702814042017-11-18T10:28:14.404-06:002017-11-18T10:28:14.404-06:00I'm glad you enjoyed reading this post, Sarah!...I'm glad you enjoyed reading this post, Sarah! =) I like to think that God can use any situation to lead me closer to Him. It helps for me to pause and think, "How did God work in this moment?" Having a daily journal helps too. =) How do you take time to focus on God's goodness in the midst of life?Hosanna Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326767494489236766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642116212694770214.post-68194145013130359892017-11-18T08:18:35.900-06:002017-11-18T08:18:35.900-06:00Lovely post. I am so glad He is still strong in ou...Lovely post. I am so glad He is still strong in our weaknesses! :)<br /><br />https://tizziestidbits.wordpress.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642116212694770214.post-69040508658459389822017-11-14T15:02:51.817-06:002017-11-14T15:02:51.817-06:00This is so cool!! Acting must be so fun!! BTW, w...This is so cool!! Acting must be so fun!! BTW, who is Mattie Cuthbert? I have seen the Anne of Green Gables and read part of the first book and the name doesn't ring a bell. <br /><br />Love the new design!!!<br /><br />- Lilly Shyree Lilly Shyreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05681679373953700413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642116212694770214.post-21387589809355878282017-11-14T14:34:54.900-06:002017-11-14T14:34:54.900-06:00I loved reading this post this morning! And your n...I loved reading this post this morning! And your new blog design is beautiful. :)Abihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12557645187007918402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642116212694770214.post-17029470363651472412017-11-14T12:01:58.770-06:002017-11-14T12:01:58.770-06:00OH ME OH MY THIS POST WAS AMAZING. It sounds like ... OH ME OH MY THIS POST WAS AMAZING. It sounds like you learned so much in such a short time! And the pictures were awesome. <3 <br /> AND THAT BIBLE PASSAGE. Sometimes the Message version just kinda hits you in the face and leaves you reeling in a really great way, huh? <br /> I totally understand what you are saying about those harder days--days when all you can do is hold yourself together and pray that God would keep you sane. But He can really meet us in those places if we let Him! I get stressed SUPER easily, so I can see where you are coming from. I am glad the play was a success, though! <br /> Aww, you poor thing, PDS sounds so hard! (I didn't even have a clue that that was a thing) I will be praying for you!!<br />-ArielPerran Kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08097115041463167608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642116212694770214.post-87543192702509693232017-11-14T07:09:10.487-06:002017-11-14T07:09:10.487-06:00This is beautiful Hosanna :)This is beautiful Hosanna :)Sarah Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15830253815748803857noreply@blogger.com