tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-666056123399384315.post1793227162235010056..comments2023-07-25T10:27:29.652-05:00Comments on Sparkling to Reflect His Glory: Obedience Isn't OptionalStephanie Garneauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11294421946198070346noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-666056123399384315.post-73806729044212080172010-10-20T12:37:06.638-05:002010-10-20T12:37:06.638-05:00An excellent article that speaks very touchingly t...An excellent article that speaks very touchingly to the heart, for men or women. I think of some of the great prophets and spokesmen for God, like Moses, Jeremiah, and Isaiah, who all thought they could not speak for God because they weren't eloquent speakers or even b/c they had sin. Yet, God had something he wanted them to say. He required obedience, not perfection.<br /><br />Isaiah did repent before he proclaimed. "Woe to me" he cried. "I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips ..." Then, God took away his sin (Isaiah 6:5-7). God wants our obedience. He'll take care of the rest.<br /><br />Good post. wbWarren Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17956713921509659993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-666056123399384315.post-47723920212455211872010-10-16T18:58:37.444-05:002010-10-16T18:58:37.444-05:00Thank you Stephanie, for sharing this wonderful te...Thank you Stephanie, for sharing this wonderful testimony. It is a remindered that we must all obey Our Father and listen to him. Even when we discipline our children, we must remember ourselves are we following the ways the Lord has laid before us and following his instructions. Because if we cannot follow his instructions he has given us, then how can we expect our children to listen and obey us, if we cannot obey the Lord. <br /><br />You have taught me a lot over the last 2 1/2 years and have taught me how to grow with the Lord and follow his instructions and for that I can say I am a better person. I am so happy to be a part of this Wonderful Ministry. Thank you.bcmbmmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03764958035094606405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-666056123399384315.post-12859981271650400272010-10-15T11:40:51.370-05:002010-10-15T11:40:51.370-05:00"The person who has My commands and keeps the..."The person who has My commands and keeps them is the one who [really] loves Me; and whoever [really] loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I [too] will love him and will show (reveal, manifest) Myself to him. [I will let Myself be clearly seen by him and make Myself real to him.]" John 14:21 Ampl.<br /><br />Obedience is proof of our love. Each time we obey, our intimacy with Him grows. Even when we don't want to obey (because of some fleshly perspective), He will do what Stephanie does for her 5 year old son, Joey. He will help us "follow through". I had no intentions of asking my husband to come home that day. I wasn't through manipulating and still had a few trump cards to play while I was in my "biblical rights" position! Only 2 words ... "But Lord" was all He let me say before it became apparent Who was in control. My reluctant heart obeyed. I asked my husband to come home that very day and tears of joy went from his cheeks to mine. Immediately, the Lord changed my heart and I was transformed into a forgiving, loving wife who adored her husband as if it was the first day of our honeymoon. Oh, how sweet our reunion was! And what a glorious gift for the Lord to give both of us. My husband had repented and was right with the Lord and only one moment after our one-flesh relationship had been completely restored, in God's perfect timing, He took my Stevie home.<br /><br />Sometimes, obedience can be a matter of life and death. Physically. But - always - it is a matter of life and death spiritually. <br /><br />Linda HicksLinda from Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05741467149487651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-666056123399384315.post-64895155276119892502010-10-11T22:04:39.422-05:002010-10-11T22:04:39.422-05:00Thank you Amy! I love your beautiful heart as well...Thank you Amy! I love your beautiful heart as well. I'm truly grateful God chose to intersect our paths at She Speaks and Encouragement Extreme. I hope He decides to do it again soon! <br /><br />Thinking of you tonight as I prepare to teach on the older Titus 2 woman. I miss you and wish you lived closer so we could share our thoughts over coffee! :)Stephanie Garneauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11294421946198070346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-666056123399384315.post-23852362550495888242010-10-08T06:27:00.114-05:002010-10-08T06:27:00.114-05:00Beautiful post from the heart of a beautiful woman...Beautiful post from the heart of a beautiful woman. It's a treasure knowing you, friend!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05719272265128184776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-666056123399384315.post-89096837792036498592010-10-07T23:07:14.356-05:002010-10-07T23:07:14.356-05:00Great post on obedience Stephanie and your blog lo...Great post on obedience Stephanie and your blog looks AWESOME!! Bring it Girl!! Love you, HesterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-666056123399384315.post-62396395650257671692010-10-07T20:17:21.503-05:002010-10-07T20:17:21.503-05:00Wow, thank you all for the comments! They mean so ...Wow, thank you all for the comments! They mean so much to me! :) Suzie, yes- it is all about the "heart!" Our attitude is crucial. Meredith, I don't always obey quickly either, but that is my heart's desire. Let's work on it together! Jennifer, I love your heart too! Tracey, God is the redeemer of time. He has so much more to speak to you, and I know you'll be listening. Rest in this truth. Olga, I hope this story blesses your Bible study as you all seek to be One in a Million. I know I want to be the One in a Million that lives a Promised Land experience on this Earth. It's what we were created for. Carrie, obeying right away is critical. When we wait, obedience becomes more and more difficult. Thanks for your input.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04437883987471949641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-666056123399384315.post-59946965116755261732010-10-07T10:28:48.846-05:002010-10-07T10:28:48.846-05:00Hi Stephanie, thank you for sharing from your hear...Hi Stephanie, thank you for sharing from your heart! What a powerful message! We've always taught our kids that obedience is doing what's expected - right away - with a good attitude. Those are good words of advice for anyone any age. You've reminded me to follow them today!<br />Blessings,<br />CarrieCarrie Turanskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13866179102754248664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-666056123399384315.post-16703241784274863212010-10-06T18:57:00.798-05:002010-10-06T18:57:00.798-05:00Thank you, Stephanie, for sharing your story.
Don...Thank you, Stephanie, for sharing your story.<br /><br />Donna RayburnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-666056123399384315.post-17349037309426088712010-10-06T18:42:57.127-05:002010-10-06T18:42:57.127-05:00What an amazing post! I'm going to share it wi...What an amazing post! I'm going to share it with my Bible Study next week, since we are studying One in a Million which is going to involve lots of hard choices. I appreciate your willingness to share.<br /><br />Olga GriffinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-666056123399384315.post-77048127931331500902010-10-06T18:42:29.624-05:002010-10-06T18:42:29.624-05:00Sitting in Bob Evans, on the road to Atlanta for C...Sitting in Bob Evans, on the road to Atlanta for Catalyst conference. Just read this. Blinking back tears. I have treated obedience like it was a buffet. Choice about how much and which ones. Oh, how many "next words" from the Lord have I missed?<br /><br />Tracey WozniakAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-666056123399384315.post-36290587851219032002010-10-06T15:02:44.069-05:002010-10-06T15:02:44.069-05:00I just love your heart and who you are. Thank you ...I just love your heart and who you are. Thank you for your vulnerability and Godly influence!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10598367812365904332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-666056123399384315.post-35964617152486573842010-10-06T13:00:39.576-05:002010-10-06T13:00:39.576-05:00Thanks, Steph...
God has reminded me of this so m...Thanks, Steph...<br /><br />God has reminded me of this so many times... I always tell Myla, "Obey quickly" (wonder where I heard that???). Ha! Anyways, everytime I say that to her, I hear the Lord whisper, "Do you always obey me quickly?" Talk about humbling!<br /><br />Love you girl! Oh, and the blog looks AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!<br /><br />Meredithmeurrierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14071870227112168812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-666056123399384315.post-27513704947812869362010-10-06T12:53:36.102-05:002010-10-06T12:53:36.102-05:00Stephanie,
God has been speaking to me as well ab...Stephanie, <br />God has been speaking to me as well about obedience. We taught our kids that obedience is "doing what God says, when he says to do it and with the right heart attitude. That has been God's lesson to me as well. Thanks for the word.suziehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14649486966255769249noreply@blogger.com