tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post2076978345145120242..comments2024-03-07T06:57:27.711-05:00Comments on Jewelz Sightings: Leading the BlindJuliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13553121852669901186noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-69444994280434505782009-05-16T22:42:00.000-04:002009-05-16T22:42:00.000-04:00I am learning to be dependent on Him...learning th...I am learning to be dependent on Him...learning that I am indeed blind. <br /><br />I am so excited for your precious daughter. I will be praying for all of you as the Lord leads your forward into His perfect provision. I am so thankful He is worthy to be trusted!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534550649815409116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-40870461224843391302009-05-14T16:57:00.000-04:002009-05-14T16:57:00.000-04:00Love the imagery in this "blind" post, Jewel. Lo...Love the imagery in this "blind" post, Jewel. Love your heart. Love the encouragement that no matter how much I rely on myself, when i'm ready to turn and face the Truth, He welcomes me with open arms. Beautiful, friend.Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576409086020993015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-16095904557394634592009-05-14T15:28:00.000-04:002009-05-14T15:28:00.000-04:00Keep sharing the miracles God is doing for this we...Keep sharing the miracles God is doing for this wedding. He WILL make a way!<br /><br />Thanks for encouraging us to lean on HIM :o)<br /><br />BTW, here's CJ and Josh's story I was telling you about:<br />http://simpaticosity.wordpress.com/about/Brettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04015699659847985995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-88851881724821679092009-05-14T10:42:00.000-04:002009-05-14T10:42:00.000-04:00Self reliance and God dependence, a choice. I've t...Self reliance and God dependence, a choice. I've tried both. One feels like freedom, but it isn't, it's bondage. The other sounds like bondage, but it leads to freedom and joy. God dependence and blind is the best way. I'm still learning.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing truth through a conversation with God. I loved it as always. <br /><br />I can't wait to hear more about this beautiful wedding! <br /><br />Love you,<br /><br />TiffanyTea with Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17014131105695691106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-36381261878834375082009-05-14T00:29:00.000-04:002009-05-14T00:29:00.000-04:00Julie, you write such great truths from the Word a...Julie, you write such great truths from the Word about issues inside every believer. Mom is supposed to fix it all and have an answer for everything...and she does when she responds as you have written here.<br /><br />Congratulations on the upcoming wedding...it will be beautiful!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08788724686085310730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-52073762974312018702009-05-13T17:18:00.000-04:002009-05-13T17:18:00.000-04:00Hey Julie, thanks for stopping by my blog, http:/...Hey Julie, thanks for stopping by my blog, http://capturedbyGod.wordpress.com! Your post sounds a lot like mine, about following God. We've been struggling with that lately because my husband is about to lose his job. God has been showing us a whole bunch of people who have already been through this and for whom He has provided, including your post. Thanks for the encouragement!<br /><br />Btw, were you referring to the book, "Forever Runined for the Ordinary" in your sidebar? Another friend just recently mentioned it to me...interesting. :) Blessings! JennyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-40685104840271237452009-05-13T17:09:00.000-04:002009-05-13T17:09:00.000-04:00Julie - So so true. God's ways are higher than ou...Julie - So so true. God's ways are higher than our ways (was He the one that said that? :) ) I find that more and more, the wiser I get. M y brain capacity extends only so far; His runs on a different tangent entirely. When I rely on <I>His</I> understanding first, and my own second ... it's amazing the solutions He finds. :)<br /><br />Blessings with your daughter's wedding! I know it will be beautiful - especially if God is the wedding coordinator! :DAnniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06077892819946373711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-60484266893505142562009-05-13T16:39:00.000-04:002009-05-13T16:39:00.000-04:00Learning this lesson myself as I live at home with...Learning this lesson myself as I live at home with my parents. Dependence... definitely not an easy thing. But as I read what you've been posting about lately, I've been trying to see if from God's perspective, and you know, it's really not all that bad. My dad has been instrumental in showing me these truths as well and they are confirmed as I read your words. Thanks so much for sharing your insight and your conversations with your Papa!Shandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03210123754343766047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-48541079616978194092009-05-13T15:24:00.000-04:002009-05-13T15:24:00.000-04:00I loved this devotional post.
"Need leads to depe...I loved this devotional post.<br /><br />"Need leads to dependence. Dependence leads to life." I so love it!<br /><br />I stopped by your personal blog to meet the woman behind this revelation. And I am so intrigued. I have 5 children as well and my oldest son's name is Josiah. I will be back to hear what God is speaking to you again.<br /><br />Thanks so much,<br /><br />Christy Rosechristy rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04576305610780918375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-51573393863069823782009-05-13T15:17:00.000-04:002009-05-13T15:17:00.000-04:00You are such a good mommy, Julie. What a gift you ...You are such a good mommy, Julie. What a gift you give your daughter when you point her to HIm.<br /><br />Thank you for coming to see me, even as I have neglected my bloggy friends these past couple weeks.<br /><br />Things are calming down, but now the work begins. As an elder at the church, I'll be giving a lot more time until we find a new pastor.<br /><br />Keep praying for us!<br /><br />Love you, lady!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263995875732832349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-17702473444602316642009-05-13T13:22:00.000-04:002009-05-13T13:22:00.000-04:00This is such a powerful post! Young or Old, Male ...This is such a powerful post! Young or Old, Male or Female, we all need to remember that God does know our path.<br /><br />I use to say that I could feel the Lord's hand on my back steadying me, making sure I didn't stumble. Then one day I realized that it isn't my place to lead, I am suppose to follow. That maybe if I spent more time on my knees, following instead of running ahead. That I may not need that hand on my back holding me upright, that my path would be easier.Theresahttp://www.theresatrotter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-14761587154433837622009-05-13T12:54:00.000-04:002009-05-13T12:54:00.000-04:00Jewel, I cannot say that we did it perfectly but ...Jewel, I cannot say that we did it perfectly but sooo many times throughout my wedding planning process last year I was reminded to give things to God and He worked things out SO wonderfully. <br /><br />Also, a friend and I have commented that isn't it interesting how sometimes when you feel like you really need to talk to someone and you try calling several people only to get voicemail and then are reminded that God is always available and is wanting you to come to Him instead of going to all of these others first. :) He is loving. KellyMiss Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08219700435273352618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-7362095123123145102009-05-13T12:39:00.000-04:002009-05-13T12:39:00.000-04:00It's all about trust, isn't it? I like to take mat...It's all about trust, isn't it? I like to take matters in my own hands because I don't trust that He will do it, or that He will do it my way or in my time. You would think relying on someone would be easy, and it should be--but somehow I manage to complicate that too. Excellent post and a great reminder. Thanks Julie!<br /><br />Okay, time to put on the blinders. ;)Carmenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08860778037757805996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-37589196770208356212009-05-13T12:16:00.000-04:002009-05-13T12:16:00.000-04:00You know Julie, last night I sat in a room full of...You know Julie, last night I sat in a room full of women(our women's study) listening to all their trials (big and small) and at one point "I" was overwhelmed. One woman even said, "Don't you have some advise for her?" "I" was speechless. Self-reliance, wanted to figure it all out, desiring to make it all okay for those we love..<br /><br />So this morning as I read these, God inspired, words you posted I simply had to smile and rest - it is God's, not mine. And He is able to do exceedingly, abundantly all we ask and pray - Glory Be to HIM!<br /><br />Thank you for being used, once again to minister to so many.Letihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09943165032497635495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-38173891476441585692009-05-13T11:59:00.000-04:002009-05-13T11:59:00.000-04:00Julie,
I knew your and my hearts were on the same...Julie,<br /><br />I knew your and my hearts were on the same page in many ways, but I had no idea how much until I read this. The Lord has been saying to me over and over during the past month or so: "I've got you covered." I was amazed when I read those are the exact words He's saying to you. WOW!<br /><br />I can honestly say I believe that He's got me covered. When I blindly follow Him, it is more than AMAZING to see how He covers me. With Michael attending school full-time, with no job, and with me working for hundreds of dollars less than what we need each month - I am in complete AWE of how God not only comes through for us, but exceeds my expectations beyond anything I could ever imagine (Ephesians 3:20). It is a path I will NEVER turn away from...it's where MIRACLES are seen.<br /><br />Julie, I am so thankful that God allowed me to be in your class at The Vineyard Church and that He has tied our hearts together in many ways on this journey.<br /><br />Love you,<br />AmyAmynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-52471784967603846962009-05-13T09:19:00.000-04:002009-05-13T09:19:00.000-04:00It's so wonderful to meet other women whom God is ...It's so wonderful to meet other women whom God is teaching the same things! It's affirmation and confirmation and encouragement all in one. :-) If you want to see what God used to speak these same things to me, I posted about it <A HREF="http://hopeiscalling.blogspot.com/2008/09/glory-of-being-his-slave.html" REL="nofollow">here</A>. <br /><br />And thanks for stopping by my blog!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00487893990781399211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134116388719375338.post-38430037214637139742009-05-13T03:37:00.000-04:002009-05-13T03:37:00.000-04:00Hi Julie, another heartwarming post, and an eyeope...Hi Julie, another heartwarming post, and an eyeopener too. Is it Hannah who's getting married? I love the picture of her that you posted on the sidebar of your blog. She has a sweet spirit, as I can sense from the look on her eyes.<br /><br />I always assumed a role of "Problem Solver" in our family. That was my label. In many ways, it still is... but I'm learning to let the title go.<br /><br />Thanks for opening your heart once again.Crown of Beautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993686012020045284noreply@blogger.com