Comments on: What do I Need? http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/what-do-i-need-2 Glimpses of our world... Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:15:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.3 By: Sarah http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/what-do-i-need-2#comment-2869 Sarah Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:59:51 +0000 http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/what-do-i-need-2#comment-2869 I love you, sister. I love you, sister.

]]> By: Beth http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/what-do-i-need-2#comment-2870 Beth Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:13:46 +0000 http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/what-do-i-need-2#comment-2870 "In a desert land he found him, in a barren and howling waste. He shielded him and cared for him; he guarded him as the apple of his eye, like an eagle that stirs up its nest and hovers over its young, that spreads its wings to catch them and carries them on its pinions, the LORD alone led him" Deuteronomy 32 Praying. for. you... the one He guards as the apple of His eye. “In a desert land he found him, in a barren and howling waste. He shielded him and cared for him; he guarded him as the apple of his eye, like an eagle that stirs up its nest and hovers over its young, that spreads its wings to catch them and carries them on its pinions, the LORD alone led him” Deuteronomy 32
Praying. for. you… the one He guards as the apple of His eye.

]]> By: Renee http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/what-do-i-need-2#comment-2871 Renee Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:44:17 +0000 http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/what-do-i-need-2#comment-2871 Angie, your transparency is so refreshing. Reading your posts touches me deeply. You are truly an inspiration and encouragement, and I admire you so much. You have so many people praying for you right now and are so well loved! Angie, your transparency is so refreshing. Reading your posts touches me deeply. You are truly an inspiration and encouragement, and I admire you so much. You have so many people praying for you right now and are so well loved!

]]> By: judieyoung@hotmail.com http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/what-do-i-need-2#comment-2872 judieyoung@hotmail.com Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:49:26 +0000 http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/what-do-i-need-2#comment-2872 My dearest Angie, The dark night of the soul, it is so painful, but He is that light in this seemingly lonely spot. I find Him there when I admit my total inadequacy. This is something that I did not want to know. I have always been so capable of taking care of my problems ( I thought), but when I finely could hear the work had been finished, I turned my allegiance to the only works that were going to change all my situations. Looking unto Christ, the author and finisher of our faith. Grace, mercy and peace abound to you in fullest measure, Judie My dearest Angie,

The dark night of the soul, it is so painful, but He is that light in this seemingly lonely spot. I find Him there when I admit my total inadequacy. This is something that I did not want to know. I have always been so capable of taking care of my problems ( I thought), but when I finely could hear the work had been finished, I turned my allegiance to the only works that were going to change all my situations.

Looking unto Christ, the author and finisher of our faith.

Grace, mercy and peace abound to you in fullest measure,
Judie

]]> By: kristen@nst http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/what-do-i-need-2#comment-2873 kristen@nst Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:05:01 +0000 http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/what-do-i-need-2#comment-2873 I am there with you in spirit. And if I was there with you in person, I would show up on your doorstep with all my noisy kids and we would cry while the kids tore up the house. (I'd be sure to clean up before I left). I am thinking of you, praying for you. No need to respond. I am there with you in spirit. And if I was there with you in person, I would show up on your doorstep with all my noisy kids and we would cry while the kids tore up the house. (I’d be sure to clean up before I left).

I am thinking of you, praying for you. No need to respond.

]]> By: Jules from The Roost http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/what-do-i-need-2#comment-2874 Jules from The Roost Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:29:26 +0000 http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/what-do-i-need-2#comment-2874 And.......you needed to unload all that, and you did so well & yes we saw through.....to your humanness, pain & trying to make sense of it all, something we ALL deal with on one level or another. You just admit it so clearly. Things we All struggle with. Your struggle for the moment is in the "spot light" so to speak. I pray for the peace that surpasses understanding to GUARD your heart and mind in Christ Jesus. Peace to surround you like a warm blanket, confident of His love for you forever, when at the moment it seems cold and unconcerned. And I pray for you Joy......Deep joy. Not the kind the world offers that fades so quickly. Deep joy in this day, unexpectedly found that lingers and comforts. It is OK to struggle, to question, to dread, to fear.......at HIS feet.....lay it all at his feet. Love & Prayers, Jules And…….you needed to unload all that, and you did so well & yes we saw through…..to your humanness, pain & trying to make sense of it all, something we ALL deal with on one level or another. You just admit it so clearly. Things we All struggle with. Your struggle for the moment is in the “spot light” so to speak.
I pray for the peace that surpasses understanding to GUARD your heart and mind in Christ Jesus. Peace to surround you like a warm blanket, confident of His love for you forever, when at the moment it seems cold and unconcerned. And I pray for you Joy……Deep joy. Not the kind the world offers that fades so quickly. Deep joy in this day, unexpectedly found that lingers and comforts.
It is OK to struggle, to question, to dread, to fear…….at HIS feet…..lay it all at his feet. Love & Prayers, Jules

]]> By: Marsha http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/what-do-i-need-2#comment-2875 Marsha Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:35:14 +0000 http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/what-do-i-need-2#comment-2875 Dear Angie... I promise to stay awake and sit by your side in this your garden experience. Over the miles, I join you on your mourning bench, and shoulder to shoulder - breathe in - and breathe out. Breathing Him. Like all of us - both near and far - He is all I have to offer. This morning, in quiet whishpers, I will speak to Him of you. Much love, Marsha Dear Angie…

I promise to stay awake and sit by your side in this your garden experience. Over the miles, I join you on your mourning bench, and shoulder to shoulder - breathe in - and breathe out. Breathing Him.

Like all of us - both near and far - He is all I have to offer.

This morning, in quiet whishpers, I will speak to Him of you.

Much love,
Marsha

]]> By: Emily http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/what-do-i-need-2#comment-2876 Emily Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:26:40 +0000 http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/what-do-i-need-2#comment-2876 Angie, I know when you look at yourself you may see small faith and a slow learning curve. But when I look at you, that's not what I see at all. I see rich faith, given by God, that clings to him in the midst of trial after trial. I see glimpses of hope in joy in your posts even when you are suffering from depression and discouragement. I know all of this is his grace in your life. He is holding you and keeping you, and he will not let you go. He is not vindictive or mean, and all your punishment has already been taken. His face is always turned toward you in favor, love, and compassion, and all this is working for your good. To what end? That you would be conformed to the image of our precious Jesus. And you are, Angie, even when it is hard for you to see it, the rest of us can see his character growing in you. When I think of the possibility of your vocal cords being damaged in that surgery, I shudder. I will keep praying first that God would give you peace and an awareness that he is with you and for you, but also that your scans and tests will be clear, and that he would spare you another surgery. I love you Angie! Ems Angie,
I know when you look at yourself you may see small faith and a slow learning curve. But when I look at you, that’s not what I see at all. I see rich faith, given by God, that clings to him in the midst of trial after trial. I see glimpses of hope in joy in your posts even when you are suffering from depression and discouragement. I know all of this is his grace in your life. He is holding you and keeping you, and he will not let you go. He is not vindictive or mean, and all your punishment has already been taken. His face is always turned toward you in favor, love, and compassion, and all this is working for your good. To what end? That you would be conformed to the image of our precious Jesus. And you are, Angie, even when it is hard for you to see it, the rest of us can see his character growing in you.
When I think of the possibility of your vocal cords being damaged in that surgery, I shudder. I will keep praying first that God would give you peace and an awareness that he is with you and for you, but also that your scans and tests will be clear, and that he would spare you another surgery. I love you Angie!

Ems

]]> By: jen@odbt http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/what-do-i-need-2#comment-2877 jen@odbt Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:31:34 +0000 http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/what-do-i-need-2#comment-2877 I am in awe of your honesty and strength. Do you know how much you inspire me? I don't know if those are the right words but I am thinking about you and praying. I am in awe of your honesty and strength. Do you know how much you inspire me? I don’t know if those are the right words but I am thinking about you and praying.

]]> By: Moni Kaye http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/what-do-i-need-2#comment-2878 Moni Kaye Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:04:54 +0000 http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/what-do-i-need-2#comment-2878 You would think only so much can go wrong Calamity only strikes once And you assume that this one has suffered her share Life will be kinder from here Sometimes the sun stays hidden for years Sometimes the sky rains night after night When will it clear But our hope endures the worst of conditions It's more than our optimism Let the earth quake Our hope is unchanged How do we comprehend peace within pain Our joy at a good man's wake Walk a mile with a woman whose body is torn With illness but she marches on Sometimes the sun stays hidden for years Sometimes the sky rains night after night When will it clear But our hope endures the worst of conditions It's more than our optimism Let the earth quake Our hope is unchanged Emanuel, God is with us El Shaddai, all sufficient Emanuel, God is with us El Shaddai, all sufficient Emanuel, God is with us El Shaddai, all sufficient We never walk alone This is our hope Our hope endures, the worst of conditions It's more than our optimism let the earth quake let the earth quake let the earth quake Our hope is unchanged ANGIE, HOPING with you in our unchanging God. You are not alone. I love you. You would think only so much can go wrong
Calamity only strikes once
And you assume that this one has suffered her share
Life will be kinder from here

Sometimes the sun stays hidden for years
Sometimes the sky rains night after night
When will it clear
But our hope endures the worst of conditions
It’s more than our optimism
Let the earth quake
Our hope is unchanged

How do we comprehend peace within pain
Our joy at a good man’s wake
Walk a mile with a woman whose body is torn
With illness but she marches on

Sometimes the sun stays hidden for years
Sometimes the sky rains night after night
When will it clear
But our hope endures the worst of conditions
It’s more than our optimism
Let the earth quake
Our hope is unchanged

Emanuel, God is with us
El Shaddai, all sufficient
Emanuel, God is with us
El Shaddai, all sufficient
Emanuel, God is with us
El Shaddai, all sufficient

We never walk alone
This is our hope
Our hope endures, the worst of conditions
It’s more than our optimism
let the earth quake
let the earth quake
let the earth quake
Our hope is unchanged

ANGIE, HOPING with you in our unchanging God. You are not alone. I love you.

]]> By: Carol Crabtree http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/what-do-i-need-2#comment-2879 Carol Crabtree Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:24:45 +0000 http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/what-do-i-need-2#comment-2879 Angie, I wish I were at your house right now to hug you and cry with you, and I know you would also cry with me! Life is so sweet and beautiful, that is why these hard and awful times are so, well, so sad. But, sometimes it seems we get too much of the hard times. Sometimes we just need a break, and it seems it never comes. Wave after wave comes crashing in, and by God's grace, we can still grasp the love and beauty that God has blessed us with while we are in between the waves. Sometimes it seems like the waves are bearable, and we brace ourselves, and othertimes we are in a hurricane, and we just cry out to God to not leave us alone. I just wanted to tell you how much I admire you and am proud of you for being so transparent, and willing to share your struggles, and feelings, and needs here on this blog. Because I know it isn't easy to tell people what you need, or how you feel. I have come to fear rejection so badly, that everytime I do share, I feel almost shamed after I hit the send button. As if I am a whiner and never have good news...only more pain to share. I am so glad to see a brave heart like you, a beautiful child of God, sharing your joys and triumphs, as well as your fears. Thank you Angie. I pray for you often. You are special, and are blessed with the love of many, many friends who love you, because you are just a person who is so easy to love! We are just going to pray for good results...and no need for treatment. Love you. Carol Angie, I wish I were at your house right now to hug you and cry with you, and I know you would also cry with me! Life is so sweet and beautiful, that is why these hard and awful times are so, well, so sad. But, sometimes it seems we get too much of the hard times. Sometimes we just need a break, and it seems it never comes. Wave after wave comes crashing in, and by God’s grace, we can still grasp the love and beauty that God has blessed us with while we are in between the waves. Sometimes it seems like the waves are bearable, and we brace ourselves, and othertimes we are in a hurricane, and we just cry out to God to not leave us alone.
I just wanted to tell you how much I admire you and am proud of you for being so transparent, and willing to share your struggles, and feelings, and needs here on this blog. Because I know it isn’t easy to tell people what you need, or how you feel. I have come to fear rejection so badly, that everytime I do share, I feel almost shamed after I hit the send button. As if I am a whiner and never have good news…only more pain to share. I am so glad to see a brave heart like you, a beautiful child of God, sharing your joys and triumphs, as well as your fears. Thank you Angie. I pray for you often. You are special, and are blessed with the love of many, many friends who love you, because you are just a person who is so easy to love! We are just going to pray for good results…and no need for treatment. Love you. Carol

]]> By: Donnetta http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/what-do-i-need-2#comment-2880 Donnetta Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:08:57 +0000 http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/what-do-i-need-2#comment-2880 Once again my heart struggles to find words. Words somehow seem so inadequate. Be assured that when the words fail me, my heart's presence remains. Standing in the gap, holding you up before the throne of God. Asking the Holy Spirit to intercede in my prayers for you when I just don't know how to pray. Asking for more of Jesus... On my heart, in my mind, in my prayers... Blessed,challenged, inspired and encouraged by you on the journey. Once again my heart struggles to find words. Words somehow seem so inadequate. Be assured that when the words fail me, my heart’s presence remains. Standing in the gap, holding you up before the throne of God. Asking the Holy Spirit to intercede in my prayers for you when I just don’t know how to pray. Asking for more of Jesus…

On my heart, in my mind, in my prayers… Blessed,challenged, inspired and encouraged by you on the journey.

]]> By: Rochelle http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/what-do-i-need-2#comment-2889 Rochelle Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:57:01 +0000 http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/what-do-i-need-2#comment-2889 You are in my prayers daily sister! You are in my prayers daily sister!

]]> By: Rebecca http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/what-do-i-need-2#comment-2890 Rebecca Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:29:12 +0000 http://www.springofjoy.org/the_library/what-do-i-need-2#comment-2890 From over the mountains I am knocking on your door and crying and praying with you dear friend. From over the mountains I am knocking on your door and crying and praying with you dear friend.

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