tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455488815512843904.post1574484580654820523..comments2023-04-27T03:21:21.812-06:00Comments on The Fray of My Heart: Monday Morning Cover to CoverUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455488815512843904.post-28467337344484896672008-05-14T23:10:00.000-06:002008-05-14T23:10:00.000-06:00Cheryl, it's always a joy to hear from you and whe...Cheryl, it's always a joy to hear from you and when your teacher voice speaks, I listen. You have such depth and kindness to go along with it. Thank you so much for your weighty words as always. Much Love to you, BevBev Brandon @ The Frayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14403416688340930011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455488815512843904.post-14740328031960710012008-05-14T23:09:00.000-06:002008-05-14T23:09:00.000-06:00Congratulations Ashley! That's quite an accomplis...Congratulations Ashley! That's quite an accomplishment. Hope you continue to hear from your God in the present moment as He directs your steps.Bev Brandon @ The Frayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14403416688340930011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455488815512843904.post-40324838345159525342008-05-14T23:08:00.000-06:002008-05-14T23:08:00.000-06:00Alana, love your heart for your mighty God! You a...Alana, love your heart for your mighty God! You are such a really authentic person! A woman who smiles at the future! Love you lots!Bev Brandon @ The Frayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14403416688340930011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455488815512843904.post-54378527083570140602008-05-14T21:27:00.000-06:002008-05-14T21:27:00.000-06:00Hey Bev,Just stopping by to say "hi." I'll be pra...Hey Bev,<BR/><BR/>Just stopping by to say "hi." I'll be praying for your hubby. . you too! I know those kids in each classroom you enter this week will be blessed. Thanks for letting God use you in the classroom, at home and on this blog. You are definitely one multi-tasking Momma!<BR/><BR/>Much love,<BR/>~CherylProfbaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18444121683822885611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455488815512843904.post-50039312656132229012008-05-14T13:56:00.000-06:002008-05-14T13:56:00.000-06:00I hear ya on #2! As college graduation nears, it'...I hear ya on #2! As college graduation nears, it's hard to focus on living TODAY for Jesus ... so much of my time and energy is consumed with forward-looking thoughts.Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17343755254282268331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455488815512843904.post-43364876598278361792008-05-12T20:59:00.000-06:002008-05-12T20:59:00.000-06:00#6 and #9 are ringing true to me these days.#6 and #9 are ringing true to me these days.Alanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10226805581685877036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455488815512843904.post-63509523328254183122008-05-12T20:47:00.000-06:002008-05-12T20:47:00.000-06:00A tear just fell for you Holly when I read that. ...A tear just fell for you Holly when I read that. Not right that anyone would hurl one at you. I've actually had rocks and bottle caps thrown at me by students; however, it was in jest (not funny to the teacher). But that sends something right through me and I am so praying for you to have no higher agenda but God's grace to love back----whatever that means! Sure do love you and loved visiting with you on Saturday!Bev Brandon @ The Frayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14403416688340930011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455488815512843904.post-36212872529251780572008-05-12T20:45:00.000-06:002008-05-12T20:45:00.000-06:00Lisa, missing you too. I finally caught up on you...Lisa, missing you too. I finally caught up on your posts a week ago. Working full-time has been a new chapter in my life and I don't know what to say "no" to at times. I've never had to do this ever and it's a huge change for me. Plus a lot of stress. My beautiful God is showing me my heart that wants kids to cooperate with me MORE THAN I want to bless them and that's NOT RIGHT. It has been a humbling experience and that's good. I'll e-mail soon. Thank you SO MUCH for your kindness to me! Love you!Bev Brandon @ The Frayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14403416688340930011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455488815512843904.post-30036267755108917052008-05-12T20:41:00.000-06:002008-05-12T20:41:00.000-06:00Oh Karen, just those four words "God is with me" p...Oh Karen, just those four words "God is with me" powerfully penetrates my thoughts and feelings and depths of who I AM. I don't know what is happening to me but I cannot get enough of my beautiful God. Even your just saying that just bowled me over. I'll come visit soon.Bev Brandon @ The Frayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14403416688340930011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455488815512843904.post-12022510117771248052008-05-12T20:11:00.000-06:002008-05-12T20:11:00.000-06:00I'm caught up, but my brain is functioning not-so-...I'm caught up, but my brain is functioning not-so-well with this cold. I understand the stone-throwing. I have had a few hurled my way over the past two days. Lord, I trust you to watch over me.<BR/><BR/>I also am praying for you Bev and for Bob! Thank you for blessing me this weekend!<BR/>Much love,<BR/>hollyHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00794673914973256109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455488815512843904.post-56309698306840219602008-05-12T20:06:00.000-06:002008-05-12T20:06:00.000-06:00Bev,I so LOVE your heart! I have been missing you...Bev,<BR/>I so LOVE your heart! I have been missing you, friend, and wondered how you were doing. Please forgive me for being so busy and not checking in with you lately! Please know that it was not for lack of love or concern. :)<BR/><BR/>When you get a minute, please email me and let me know how you are and how I can pray for you!<BR/><BR/>Lisa :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16078650219972404293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455488815512843904.post-43237580893631068182008-05-12T15:59:00.000-06:002008-05-12T15:59:00.000-06:00Oh my, I would have to say that 2 and 7 speak to m...Oh my, I would have to say that 2 and 7 speak to me. I have given a lot of thought lately as to how I apparently prefer to "wallow in my pit" as opposed to turning it completely over to God and allowing Him to set me free. I won't go into all the details, but #2 sure pops that one between the eyes. <BR/><BR/>The thing that I have held on to these past few weeks has been the knowledge that God is with me. And this has been driven home over and over again as we have read through the Bible the last two weeks. Isn't our God wonderful? He knew that this was exactly where I would be this week and what I would need to see and hold in my heart. <BR/><BR/>Also, I appreciate you being specific with your prayer requests. It helps me to know how to pray. I know the Lord knows, but when I have specifics, I tend not to ramble as much. (although, being blonde, I'm sure I still ramble somewhat.)<BR/><BR/>blessings to you,<BR/>karenKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03103467314934540256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455488815512843904.post-88191658207276586342008-05-12T15:40:00.000-06:002008-05-12T15:40:00.000-06:00Mary Lou, I love the ways you find to trust your G...Mary Lou, I love the ways you find to trust your God no matter what is happening---that's all life is about anyway. Your life communicates that your God is good no matter what! He is! Thanks for the reminder today that God gave me this job....whew! Praying for your move.Bev Brandon @ The Frayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14403416688340930011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455488815512843904.post-32521898482570565072008-05-12T15:37:00.000-06:002008-05-12T15:37:00.000-06:00Fran, you have such a servant heart! I love the w...Fran, you have such a servant heart! I love the ways you so want to move into the lives of others and keep that focus. You have such a huge heart for others.Bev Brandon @ The Frayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14403416688340930011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455488815512843904.post-38096460611731700112008-05-12T15:34:00.000-06:002008-05-12T15:34:00.000-06:00'Nise - I just always see you moving through life ...'Nise - I just always see you moving through life to find your God in the midst of the storms. Can't wait to come to your post. Thanks for your comment!Bev Brandon @ The Frayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14403416688340930011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455488815512843904.post-89797740907051343692008-05-12T15:33:00.002-06:002008-05-12T15:33:00.002-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Bev Brandon @ The Frayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14403416688340930011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455488815512843904.post-33304233030586806112008-05-12T15:33:00.000-06:002008-05-12T15:33:00.000-06:00Annette, I have so longed for solutions to my prob...Annette, I have so longed for solutions to my problems...that's so demanding on my part. Solve this God. Get rid of this. Just so arrogant of me. God has been so gracious to me to make me want HIM more than answers. Your life makes me want HIM more.Bev Brandon @ The Frayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14403416688340930011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455488815512843904.post-69302643351828031162008-05-12T15:29:00.000-06:002008-05-12T15:29:00.000-06:00There you go again Sharon with those weighty words...There you go again Sharon with those weighty words ... I knew you would understand about crawfish :) Gourmet!Bev Brandon @ The Frayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14403416688340930011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455488815512843904.post-7792496215545706862008-05-12T14:26:00.000-06:002008-05-12T14:26:00.000-06:00Bev, so glad you had such a great day on Mother's ...Bev, so glad you had such a great day on Mother's Day. So sorry about Bob's back. Praying for the job opportunities. Praying for you in yours...<BR/>2. Satan invites us to dwell in the past or live in the future. Oh, so true. That is right where I am right now. In this transition in our lives with semi-retiring and moving the office home, it is very emotional and it is so tempting to dwell in the past and fear the future. There truly is NO ONE like the LORD and He is so with us in this transition. We have to keep our focus on Him and go forward, this is where He told us to go. He is already there and has it all planned out for us. Change is hard..God is good and He is good all of the time and He is holding us by His right hand. God will take care of our future as we let go of it...He is the one in control David realized that fact and he just wanted whatever God wanted. So do I....please pray for us as we go thru this transition. We need all the prayer support we can get. thanks...Blessings on your week. May He meet you as you serve Him in the job He gave you.Mary Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14828003644053286026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455488815512843904.post-78407798449689319762008-05-12T12:42:00.000-06:002008-05-12T12:42:00.000-06:00#4 Bev. When you have a past this mostly "pit" fi...#4 Bev. When you have a past this mostly "pit" filled and you come to know Christ and know how He heals and redeems....then there is no greater joy than to advance His Kingdom and bring others to Him.<BR/><BR/>You are gonna do just that with these kids you have now. Look at them as His children. Find their sweet, beautiful hearts and pray like never before.<BR/><BR/>I'm always covering you in prayer sweet friend. You are a HUGE blessing to me. <BR/><BR/>Lots of love,<BR/>FranFranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07463139671535000329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455488815512843904.post-16350856630562695132008-05-12T06:29:00.000-06:002008-05-12T06:29:00.000-06:00The thought captions that tugged at my heart even ...The thought captions that tugged at my heart even before reading the thoughts were: 2. SATAN INVITES US TO DWELL IN THE PAST or LIVE IN THE FUTURE and 5. SILENCE IN THE FACE OF SIN DOES NOT SET ANYONE FREE. Both of which got me to thinking this week about my kids. As a mom of young adult children it is way too easy to fret about their future based on what they are choosing right now! Also, I was struck this week about not being negligent when I see my kids sin. Which leads to what God spoke to me this week and that is CONFIDENCE in Him alone. The rest of my post on this week's reading is <A HREF="http://thusfarthelordhashelpedme.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">here.</A>Nise' https://www.blogger.com/profile/15586400022454009379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455488815512843904.post-64992831645769662262008-05-12T06:08:00.000-06:002008-05-12T06:08:00.000-06:00I didn't know what to make of Absalom and his daug...I didn't know what to make of Absalom and his daughter Tamar. Silence in the face of sin doesn't set anyone free." I knew you would know because God redeemed even that in you that you can have freedom where it did not exist before. I also love your poignant question, "do I want solutions or streams?" How I pray for each of us to need streams of His living water to flood us more than any circumstancial prayer. He is the answer alone. Beautiful post again so rich with His mercy and grace, Bev. <BR/><BR/>You are such a great mom and are blessed to the fullest measure with your four, even if you didn't win any races yesterday. Sounds like a fun day. <BR/><BR/>I will post more of my thoughts on this week's readings a little later today. I look forward to reading all of yours. I receive such a blessing from your insights. You all have a blessed week with Jesus as the sole solution to every circumstance.annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993065518117027383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455488815512843904.post-12773671467046450802008-05-12T06:03:00.000-06:002008-05-12T06:03:00.000-06:00I loved that ya'll enjoyed some critters yesterday...I loved that ya'll enjoyed some critters yesterday....ya gotta feel sorry for those who don't know what they are missing. There is nothing like a huge tray of mud bugs!<BR/><BR/>I am sorry that your hubby hurt his back. Some times it seems like the lessons of God just go on and on.<BR/>And when God seems to be moving slow...your mind can begin to wonder.<BR/>My cry lately has just been that I would see the Glory of God in the land of the living. That God would rise up and show that He has been miraculously working on our behalf even when we could not see it. And that He saw and has not forgotten all that we have done in His name. <BR/>I love the fact that you are still hearing His voice. Keep looking for His face.Sharon Brumfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04662853880018410132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455488815512843904.post-75552269815125076702008-05-12T05:56:00.000-06:002008-05-12T05:56:00.000-06:00Thanks Angie...I love your humility and your kindn...Thanks Angie...I love your humility and your kindness! <BR/>Thanks for the comment and <BR/>I pray that you may hear<BR/>your God speaking to you today<BR/>as you move to love others.Bev Brandon @ The Frayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14403416688340930011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455488815512843904.post-65040289906750132132008-05-12T04:22:00.000-06:002008-05-12T04:22:00.000-06:00Good Morning, my sweet sisters in Christ! I hope ...Good Morning, my sweet sisters in Christ! I hope you all had a Happy Mother's Day! Bev, you are Blessed and I can hear it in your words. I'm so happy you heard from ALL four of your kids. This is HUGE! I know you don't take it for granted!<BR/><BR/>I am thinking about... and praying for each of you today! I'll be back to read your insights more carefully Bev, and I'll go to all of your sights as soon as I can. I'm off to clean some teeth today and hopefully meet someone in my chair who needs Him most!<BR/>All my love,<BR/>Angie xoxoAngela Baylishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16846369575832747037noreply@blogger.com