Comments for Rest Ministries - Chronic Illness and Pain Support http://restministries.com Chronic illness support for those with invisible or visible illnesses and disabilities with Christian foundation. Mon, 21 May 2012 21:55:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on What Do You Want Your Faith-Legacy To Be? Donna Has an Idea with Scrapbooking! by Donna http://restministries.com/2012/05/01/what-do-you-want-your-faith-legacy-to-be-donna-has-an-idea-with-scrapbooking/comment-page-1/#comment-4532 Donna Mon, 21 May 2012 21:55:56 +0000 http://restministries.com/?p=12585#comment-4532 Debbi, Thank you for your most kind words. It was an honor to communicate with such an encouraging person! May God Bless You Abundantly! Debbi,
Thank you for your most kind words. It was an honor to communicate with such an encouraging person!
May God Bless You Abundantly!

]]> Comment on Devotion: Worked Up About What May Happen Tomorrow And How My Illness Affects It by Fiona http://restministries.com/2012/05/19/devotion-worked-up-about-what-may-happen-tomorrow-and-how-my-illness-affects-it/comment-page-1/#comment-4529 Fiona Mon, 21 May 2012 05:11:16 +0000 http://restministries.com/?p=13106#comment-4529 Anne, thanks for your comment - I'm sorry that you are in the same kind of situation and understand how you must be feeling. I hope you can hold on and trust God through this as well. Beth, you are so right reminding us that God does provide for us - and has done many times before. I know we are not to panic - but sometimes it still happens! BeBe, that translation is "The Message" and I found it more confronting to read it that way. This is actually the first half of 2 devotionals I wrote on that verse, because I was struck by the second half of the verse as well! I agree we are so often distracted by all that is not in the present. Christie, I'm glad you found some encouragement in the reminders and hope that you can continue to capture some of that peace at the times you need it. I always think we should get better at doing that, but it's not that easy. We just have to hold on to the fact that God is in control. Thanks for sharing some of your own journey with us. Blessings, Fiona Anne, thanks for your comment – I’m sorry that you are in the same kind of situation and understand how you must be feeling. I hope you can hold on and trust God through this as well.

Beth, you are so right reminding us that God does provide for us – and has done many times before. I know we are not to panic – but sometimes it still happens!

BeBe, that translation is “The Message” and I found it more confronting to read it that way. This is actually the first half of 2 devotionals I wrote on that verse, because I was struck by the second half of the verse as well! I agree we are so often distracted by all that is not in the present.

Christie, I’m glad you found some encouragement in the reminders and hope that you can continue to capture some of that peace at the times you need it. I always think we should get better at doing that, but it’s not that easy. We just have to hold on to the fact that God is in control.

Thanks for sharing some of your own journey with us.
Blessings,
Fiona

]]> Comment on Devotion: Worked Up About What May Happen Tomorrow And How My Illness Affects It by Christi http://restministries.com/2012/05/19/devotion-worked-up-about-what-may-happen-tomorrow-and-how-my-illness-affects-it/comment-page-1/#comment-4527 Christi Sun, 20 May 2012 14:43:58 +0000 http://restministries.com/?p=13106#comment-4527 Fion a: I wish I had read this last night before bed. You have truly captured the feeling of God's peace that comes by placing our trust in the right place. I struggle continuously with the evil trap of negative self talk. My heart tells me that God is in control and what will be - will be, but my mind tells me I won't be able to handle the "news from the doctor" or what the next medical test will find out, or how I will support myself when I'll need to be off work. All those worst case scenerios come forward and it takes real effort and determfination to quiet those negative thoughts and focus on God handling all things. Thank you for these words of encouragement. This will be one devotional that I will read and re-read many times! Fion a:
I wish I had read this last night before bed. You have truly captured the feeling of God’s peace that comes by placing our trust in the right place. I struggle continuously with the evil trap of negative self talk. My heart tells me that God is in control and what will be – will be, but my mind tells me I won’t be able to handle the “news from the doctor” or what the next medical test will find out, or how I will support myself when I’ll need to be off work. All those worst case scenerios come forward and it takes real effort and determfination to quiet those negative thoughts and focus on God handling all things. Thank you for these words of encouragement. This will be one devotional that I will read and re-read many times!

]]> Comment on Devotion: Worked Up About What May Happen Tomorrow And How My Illness Affects It by BeBe http://restministries.com/2012/05/19/devotion-worked-up-about-what-may-happen-tomorrow-and-how-my-illness-affects-it/comment-page-1/#comment-4526 BeBe Sun, 20 May 2012 13:01:38 +0000 http://restministries.com/?p=13106#comment-4526 Fiona, I love whatever translation of Matthew 6:34 this is which says, “Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now…” I had not heard it put that way. This is all just so real. It reminds us that it’s okay to just say sometimes “I don’t know.” I’ve learned the hard way that the “I-don’t-know” times can be the moments where I’m quiet enough inside to maybe hear Him speak…simply because I’ve finally stilled all the noise and possible scenarios playing out in my head. God so obviously calls on us to trust/believe Him, and many times in all the craziness of life it is a challenge to give that “entire attention” to what He’s doing in the present, because the things around us scream so loudly about the future. Beth, I love reading your list of "reminders" of God's past faithfulness. It's an encouragement for the present and the future, isn't it, sister? :-) Father God, I pray for these my precious sisters and brothers who come to this beloved site for hope. Oh Lord, please help us remember you’re in our boat even as the winds and waves arise…Help us to call upon You in those times…help our hearts to be quiet enough to hear You say, “Peace, be still.” Oh Father, help each of us hear Your voice over all the noise of the cares of life. We know it’s all only in Your strength, guidance and provision we can do this…in Jesus’ name…Amen. <3 May there be a special sense of our Heavenly Father, wrapping us in His capable arms, assuring us as His kids that He will work things out in His way and time. Hugs…BeBe <3 Fiona, I love whatever translation of Matthew 6:34 this is which says, “Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now…” I had not heard it put that way. This is all just so real. It reminds us that it’s okay to just say sometimes “I don’t know.” I’ve learned the hard way that the “I-don’t-know” times can be the moments where I’m quiet enough inside to maybe hear Him speak…simply because I’ve finally stilled all the noise and possible scenarios playing out in my head.

God so obviously calls on us to trust/believe Him, and many times in all the craziness of life it is a challenge to give that “entire attention” to what He’s doing in the present, because the things around us scream so loudly about the future.

Beth, I love reading your list of “reminders” of God’s past faithfulness. It’s an encouragement for the present and the future, isn’t it, sister? :-)

Father God, I pray for these my precious sisters and brothers who come to this beloved site for hope. Oh Lord, please help us remember you’re in our boat even as the winds and waves arise…Help us to call upon You in those times…help our hearts to be quiet enough to hear You say, “Peace, be still.” Oh Father, help each of us hear Your voice over all the noise of the cares of life. We know it’s all only in Your strength, guidance and provision we can do this…in Jesus’ name…Amen. <3

May there be a special sense of our Heavenly Father, wrapping us in His capable arms, assuring us as His kids that He will work things out in His way and time. Hugs…BeBe <3

]]> Comment on Devotion: Worked Up About What May Happen Tomorrow And How My Illness Affects It by Beth http://restministries.com/2012/05/19/devotion-worked-up-about-what-may-happen-tomorrow-and-how-my-illness-affects-it/comment-page-1/#comment-4524 Beth Sun, 20 May 2012 04:20:34 +0000 http://restministries.com/?p=13106#comment-4524 Fiona, thank you for this. It's so easy to panic over what looks to be a scary future financially. My hubby and I are struggling with the this right now ourselves. So many times in our lives, from Bible college days till the present, God has provided for us in unexpected ways. Cheques in the mail, one large gift delivered to the door by someone we didn't really know, and most heartening of all, money gifts from people we knew were living close to the edge financially as well. In addition, church members have given us produce and whole prepared meals, baking, and once, a calling card. I panic once in awhile, but as I remember these past blessings, I'm encouraged. I don't think God will give up on us now that we're seniors. God bless you and Anne as you look to the future. Fiona, thank you for this. It’s so easy to panic over what looks to be a scary future financially. My hubby and I are struggling with the this right now ourselves.

So many times in our lives, from Bible college days till the present, God has provided for us in unexpected ways. Cheques in the mail, one large gift delivered to the door by someone we didn’t really know, and most heartening of all, money gifts from people we knew were living close to the edge financially as well. In addition, church members have given us produce and whole prepared meals, baking, and once, a calling card.

I panic once in awhile, but as I remember these past blessings, I’m encouraged. I don’t think God will
give up on us now that we’re seniors.

God bless you and Anne as you look to the future.

]]> Comment on Devotion: Worked Up About What May Happen Tomorrow And How My Illness Affects It by Anne http://restministries.com/2012/05/19/devotion-worked-up-about-what-may-happen-tomorrow-and-how-my-illness-affects-it/comment-page-1/#comment-4517 Anne Sat, 19 May 2012 16:23:49 +0000 http://restministries.com/?p=13106#comment-4517 Amen and amen! Thank you Fiona - blimey, you could've been writing this about my life! I feel so grateful and blessed for the work I've been able to do the past 4 years. Was surprised a month ago to be told it's all over when my contract ends in July. I also have no idea what the future holds, but am confident and grateful God knows! First up is some rest and focus on improving my health. Maybe we should meet up in Melbourne sometime ;-P Amen and amen! Thank you Fiona – blimey, you could’ve been writing this about my life!
I feel so grateful and blessed for the work I’ve been able to do the past 4 years. Was surprised a month ago to be told it’s all over when my contract ends in July. I also have no idea what the future holds, but am confident and grateful God knows! First up is some rest and focus on improving my health.
Maybe we should meet up in Melbourne sometime ;-P

]]> Comment on Devotion: God Collects Your Every Tear Through the Pain by Bridget Gazlay http://restministries.com/2012/05/18/devotion-god-collects-your-every-tear-through-the-pain/comment-page-1/#comment-4516 Bridget Gazlay Sat, 19 May 2012 14:27:14 +0000 http://restministries.com/?p=13100#comment-4516 I'm so glad this devotional ministries to you all. I truly did feel an urgency to get it on paper! Every time I cry now I think of this passage - it really is so encouraging to know God sees our every tear. Blessings and love to each one of you! Bridget I’m so glad this devotional ministries to you all. I truly did feel an urgency to get it on paper! Every time I cry now I think of this passage – it really is so encouraging to know God sees our every tear. Blessings and love to each one of you!
Bridget

]]> Comment on Devotion: Why Persevere Through Pain and Trials? Because God Perseveres with Us by Bronlynn http://restministries.com/2012/05/17/devotion-why-persevere-through-pain-and-trials-because-god-perseveres-with-us/comment-page-1/#comment-4515 Bronlynn Sat, 19 May 2012 14:14:53 +0000 http://restministries.com/?p=13097#comment-4515 Beth, I have been praying for you. So glad you had that family time but I know what a let down it is afterwards, physically and emotionally. Patty, Thank you so much for being willing to share. I understand what you mean because I am reticent many times to share as well, whether on the computer or in person. I pray God will reveal Himself to you in amazing ways this coming week. One thing I am becoming more and more aware of is that God does still work miracles today, and He has and is doing amazing ones in me all the time. Even enabling me to write through very difficult physical times is a miracle. Whatever lies ahead for you, I pray you believe in faith that our all-knowing, all-powerful God has His good and loving plan for your life, no matter how it looks right now. And you will have an eternity of rewards for your faithfulness. God's peace and strength to you, Bronlynn Beth,

I have been praying for you. So glad you had that family time but I know what a let down it is afterwards, physically and emotionally.

Patty,

Thank you so much for being willing to share. I understand what you mean because I am reticent many times to share as well, whether on the computer or in person. I pray God will reveal Himself to you in amazing ways this coming week. One thing I am becoming more and more aware of is that God does still work miracles today, and He has and is doing amazing ones in me all the time. Even enabling me to write through very difficult physical times is a miracle. Whatever lies ahead for you, I pray you believe in faith that our all-knowing, all-powerful God has His good and loving plan for your life, no matter how it looks right now. And you will have an eternity of rewards for your faithfulness.

God’s peace and strength to you,
Bronlynn

]]> Comment on Devotion: God Collects Your Every Tear Through the Pain by Kerryn Wright http://restministries.com/2012/05/18/devotion-god-collects-your-every-tear-through-the-pain/comment-page-1/#comment-4513 Kerryn Wright Sat, 19 May 2012 10:35:48 +0000 http://restministries.com/?p=13100#comment-4513 Interesting timing for me! I only found that same verse during the week & had never noticed it before. It's a HUGE comfort. Thank you for your devotion.......timely, as today it's 1 year since I collapsed at school, with CFS & MCS, & resigned after a long career as a Special Ed Teacher. I praise God for His timing with this. Thank you Bridget. Lotsoluv Kerryn Interesting timing for me! I only found that same verse during the week & had never noticed it before. It’s a HUGE comfort. Thank you for your devotion…….timely, as today it’s 1 year since I collapsed at school, with CFS & MCS, & resigned after a long career as a Special Ed Teacher. I praise God for His timing with this. Thank you Bridget. Lotsoluv Kerryn

]]> Comment on Devotion: Why Persevere Through Pain and Trials? Because God Perseveres with Us by Kerryn Wright http://restministries.com/2012/05/17/devotion-why-persevere-through-pain-and-trials-because-god-perseveres-with-us/comment-page-1/#comment-4512 Kerryn Wright Sat, 19 May 2012 06:22:49 +0000 http://restministries.com/?p=13097#comment-4512 Oh Patty......WOW! I've immediately placed you into the Lord's loving nail scarred hands to carry you, comfort you & pour out His grace, mercies, miracles & blessings upon you. BIG hugs. Beth, I pray that you will receive the restoration, healing of your heart & comfort that you need right now. Thanks for the verse......I LOVE that one & needed the reminder! Lotsoluv Kerryn Oh Patty……WOW! I’ve immediately placed you into the Lord’s loving nail scarred hands to carry you, comfort you & pour out His grace, mercies, miracles & blessings upon you. BIG hugs.

Beth, I pray that you will receive the restoration, healing of your heart & comfort that you need right now. Thanks for the verse……I LOVE that one & needed the reminder!

Lotsoluv Kerryn

]]> Comment on Devotion: God Collects Your Every Tear Through the Pain by Helen Gross http://restministries.com/2012/05/18/devotion-god-collects-your-every-tear-through-the-pain/comment-page-1/#comment-4511 Helen Gross Sat, 19 May 2012 05:37:10 +0000 http://restministries.com/?p=13100#comment-4511 Today's devotional was especially encouraging. Thank you. Today’s devotional was especially encouraging. Thank you.

]]> Comment on Devotion: A Poor Prognosis of Life With Illness, But a Blessed Assurance by Beth http://restministries.com/2012/05/15/devotion-a-poor-prognosis-of-life-with-illness-but-a-blessed-assurance/comment-page-1/#comment-4510 Beth Sat, 19 May 2012 04:53:46 +0000 http://restministries.com/?p=13087#comment-4510 So true, Vicki! So true, Vicki!

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