Comments on: Count it All Joy

By: e-Mom

e-Mom — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 02:11:47 +0000

I didn’t realize the past four months have been so hard for you. Empty-nest part of it? I pray life begins to settle in a little more, as we head into fall, and then on to Advent! :~)

By: The Preachers Wife

The Preachers Wife — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 02:27:01 +0000

I am so glad you persevered Iris…You are such an inspiration to me!

By: Lynn Donovan

Lynn Donovan — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 02:23:44 +0000

Oh Iris.

I am so thankful you did not through in the towel. Our world would be dim without you. Beautiful Post. Love you my sister, Lynn

By: Jen at Scraps and Snippets

Jen at Scraps and Snippets — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:30:20 +0000

Iris…I can so identify with your first paragraph…and so understand the burnout from forgetting, as you said, to let Him fill my cup every day. You are always such a blessing to me…and, I know, to many others in blogworld. No wonder Satan is attacking you…you are being used in a huge way to encourage and inspire others!

Praying that God will continue to strengthen and uplift you in the valley!!

By: Linda

Linda — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 21:54:44 +0000

Oh Iris – I’ve been there. I pray He will give you joy and peace in the midst of all of this. We are so blessed to have One who has promised to never leave us or forsake us. Have a joyful day!

By: Angie

Angie — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 21:47:55 +0000

Iris—amazing—the song from the Psalm “I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth” is the ONE I need and am singing in my head right now….and the Lord knew….and knows….what we have need of —whether it be spiritual or physical….and I needed to read what you have written. You made the “burdens” of last night lighter.
Thank you sister-in-Christ!
I love you!!!

By: Denise

Denise — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 21:24:55 +0000

I enjoyed your thoughts on this quote sweetie.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 20:57:10 +0000

In this world we will have trouble, but Praise God! He has overcome the world!!!!

Thank you for this post! God bless!

By: lori@allyouhavetogive

lori@allyouhavetogive — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 18:50:59 +0000

Iris,
Your words always encourage and inspire!
We all are walking that walk…and isn’t it just COOL when HE reminds you like HE did this morning…with a song, just to let you know HE is in the valley too!!
Right words at the right time!!
peace,
lori

By: Elisa

Elisa — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 18:50:13 +0000

Iris, it is true that we are sheep and need to beware of the wolves. But when we are attacked, God is there and will not forsake us. The only thing we can do is to continue to trust in Him for all our strength. Thanks for sharing your very real struggle. We certainly need to pray for one another!