tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post1728403982340780103..comments2023-10-28T09:14:14.359-04:00Comments on Choices R Mine: God's Assignment today! Clean the bird feederIndian Lake Papahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14361870682375345469noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-23754330865149112712008-12-15T09:14:00.000-05:002008-12-15T09:14:00.000-05:00Crossview - I pray for good ears - I need to liste...Crossview - I pray for good ears - I need to listen better. I turned a deaf ear the other day, mama caught it! Now to make it right!Indian Lake Papahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14361870682375345469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-36564054237121284002008-12-15T08:43:00.000-05:002008-12-15T08:43:00.000-05:00I'm glad you listened! Those "little things" aren'...I'm glad you listened! Those "little things" aren't so little to the ones who can't do it but get so much enjoyment from it...CrossViewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14083392878830138266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-32012178912516599272008-12-13T18:23:00.000-05:002008-12-13T18:23:00.000-05:00Darla - I Am very humbled by how much He uses us i...Darla - I Am very humbled by how much He uses us in every day life. He wants us to be obedient in all things. Most of the things we miss are the little ones. I need to pay better attention.Indian Lake Papahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14361870682375345469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-71678168618707799972008-12-13T18:00:00.000-05:002008-12-13T18:00:00.000-05:00This reminds me of times when God has spoken to my...This reminds me of times when God has spoken to my heart, and I thought "what?, it seems so insignificant" and it turns out to be huge to someone else..yep thats how HE works..amazing! Thank you for being such a great encouragement to the rest of us!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-69243374278144183792008-12-13T07:27:00.000-05:002008-12-13T07:27:00.000-05:00lilLinda - I have my joy - but the tremors can be ...lilLinda - I have my joy - but the tremors can be distracting and a real frustration - they wear you out physically as well as emotionally - God is able though!Indian Lake Papahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14361870682375345469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-64728495873270541872008-12-13T00:11:00.000-05:002008-12-13T00:11:00.000-05:00Papa, My computer went all wacky and I lost most o...Papa,<BR/> My computer went all wacky and I lost most of the addresses in my address book. I know you emailed me. Next time I'll write it down somewhere else !<BR/>Your stories always perk me up. My mom has Parkinson's and although she is doing well, she has lost her joy.<BR/>If I could have one thing for Christmas, it would be to help her find it again.<BR/>You're story about being God's helper is great and no, it's not bragging, it's uplifting.<BR/>lillindalillindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16230314282534637796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-27081595023524073942008-12-12T21:29:00.000-05:002008-12-12T21:29:00.000-05:00Michelle - I Love that chorus - I learned it as a ...Michelle - I Love that chorus - I learned it as a child! Trying to sort out what I think He wants me to do and yet listening to his promptings has always been a challenge for papa!Indian Lake Papahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14361870682375345469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-39126805777083907452008-12-12T21:23:00.000-05:002008-12-12T21:23:00.000-05:00Those divine appointments are the best. I agree, ...Those divine appointments are the best. I agree, Papa.<BR/><BR/>I used to set my schedule, thinking I was doing the best for Him. And it was good. Discipline is good. But then I started realizing I wasn't available for His promptings. I thought I was doing all He had asked, but in actuality I was getting my list before His.<BR/><BR/>Remember the chorus:<BR/>Whisper a prayer in the morning, <BR/>Whisper a prayer at noon,<BR/>Whisper a prayer in the evening;<BR/>It will keep your heart in tune.<BR/><BR/>I try to keep my heart in tune.<BR/>Thanks again.<BR/>Have a great weekend, Papa.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-78663322631247136962008-12-11T12:44:00.000-05:002008-12-11T12:44:00.000-05:00Michelle - Hope you read this - IT is so important...Michelle - Hope you read this - IT is so important to listen for those 'assignments' & "Divine Appointments'! We are His Ambassadors! His servants!Indian Lake Papahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14361870682375345469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-14475992289980178852008-12-11T10:21:00.000-05:002008-12-11T10:21:00.000-05:00Papa, your heart for the Lord gives me such encour...Papa, your heart for the Lord gives me such encouragement to keep listening to all His promptings. I want to follow closely. I want to be obedient to all He asks of me.<BR/><BR/>I love reading your thoughts.<BR/><BR/>Thank You.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-74723491189689003682008-12-11T09:19:00.000-05:002008-12-11T09:19:00.000-05:00Tam - today, Thursday will be another day I need t...Tam - today, Thursday will be another day I need to pay attention closely - we will be attending the funeral of a friend. We love you and miss you too Tam. <BR/><BR/>Carol - and the week is not over. We start volunteer work at the PATH (shelter) on Friday. We will be taking residents job hunting - pray for us to be good witnesses.<BR/><BR/>Devoted - it was actually quite nasty - the bird feeder. But it was still fun and came out nice. Sometimes it makes me laugh after my 'assignments'.Indian Lake Papahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14361870682375345469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-68624473624282773032008-12-11T08:21:00.000-05:002008-12-11T08:21:00.000-05:00What a sweet thing to do. Isn't it wonderful to b...What a sweet thing to do. Isn't it wonderful to be the feet and hands of Jesus? May God richly bless you and Mama as you bless others.Devotedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10857357132404066036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-27943788488037774722008-12-11T07:30:00.000-05:002008-12-11T07:30:00.000-05:00You, my friend, are a faithful servant! God is we...You, my friend, are a faithful servant! God is well pleased!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02367631270580751657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-31833484611995544992008-12-11T01:30:00.000-05:002008-12-11T01:30:00.000-05:00you are always so attentive to the Lords prompting...you are always so attentive to the Lords promptings. thank you Papa.<BR/><BR/>i am so sorry to hear about your friend. i know that is hard on and for you. how blessed he is to have you and Mama, the most beautiful prayer warriors, going before the Lord on his behalf.<BR/><BR/>papa, i love you. and i miss you so much!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01000597076912773169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-35082493060658938672008-12-10T22:34:00.000-05:002008-12-10T22:34:00.000-05:00Sharon - papa learned to listen just a little bett...Sharon - papa learned to listen just a little better today.Indian Lake Papahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14361870682375345469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-71305378272304570762008-12-10T22:32:00.000-05:002008-12-10T22:32:00.000-05:00Oh Papa... that was so special!! What a gift to be...Oh Papa... that was so special!! What a gift to be used of the Lord to bring even a small happiness to others. I know you will be richly blessed and knowing you, you already feel you have been.<BR/>I love to watch the birds too... and so I know what a precious gift this was to your friend!!<BR/>In Him,<BR/>SharonTechnonanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00654136310714956586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-85537370042376867342008-12-10T22:27:00.000-05:002008-12-10T22:27:00.000-05:00LA - God cares for each of us - He really does. Th...LA - God cares for each of us - He really does. This overwhelms me!Indian Lake Papahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14361870682375345469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-58388734274132142432008-12-10T22:15:00.000-05:002008-12-10T22:15:00.000-05:00Papa, I love this story - it shows me that God car...Papa, I love this story - it shows me that God cares about every thing we do, even if it's cleaning bird feeders. God wants us to use our time like you did, caring for others and caring about the things other people care about. It's such a simple thing, but therein lies the beauty. God bless you for your kindness.Life Adaptedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03586746620057074241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-26414940819814625992008-12-10T22:05:00.000-05:002008-12-10T22:05:00.000-05:00Trish - one of papa's struggles in years past was ...Trish - one of papa's struggles in years past was having a tender heart. We listen better with a tender heart! I missed so many opportunities.Indian Lake Papahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14361870682375345469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-87447179940832732302008-12-10T21:52:00.000-05:002008-12-10T21:52:00.000-05:00What a sweet story. Papa has a tender spirit and I...What a sweet story. Papa has a tender spirit and I would imagine the couple loves you very much for your kindness. I believe God gives us specific things He wants us to do. They might be huge and they might be small,but the thing I believe He is watching for is obedience. They you for being obedient and always showing your love for others and the Lord!Nana Trish is Living the Dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11401202649082669911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-61252863998608894752008-12-10T20:43:00.000-05:002008-12-10T20:43:00.000-05:00Char - we had a Christmas concert at church tonigh...Char - we had a Christmas concert at church tonight and his wife sat w/mama and I. We laughed about the bird feeder - she said that they really enjoy watching Blue Birds, Finches and a bunch others! <BR/><BR/>Strider - you never know what your 'assignment' will be - just have to attentive and obedient.Indian Lake Papahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14361870682375345469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-72922952331943499462008-12-10T19:54:00.000-05:002008-12-10T19:54:00.000-05:00Excellent....it is as easy as that. Bless you guys...Excellent....it is as easy as that. Bless you guys. StriderStriderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809828176514703114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-86100442476840204632008-12-10T19:38:00.000-05:002008-12-10T19:38:00.000-05:00Doesn't come across as a brag at all! Comes across...Doesn't come across as a brag at all! Comes across as a caring and sensitive friend. May we all be responsive to those subtle nudges from the Holy Spirit.Charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12654555627035739689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-7111665370533098812008-12-10T17:40:00.000-05:002008-12-10T17:40:00.000-05:00ED - I struggled with this post. I felt I needed t...ED - I struggled with this post. I felt I needed to share, but did not want to sound like I was bragging about what I did. I think we both have hearts that want to help others, you, cats - me birds! lol Have a great day and a great Christmas! :o)Indian Lake Papahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14361870682375345469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273380153597715864.post-11102111816040187662008-12-10T17:17:00.000-05:002008-12-10T17:17:00.000-05:00Papa, you are the friend everyone needs.My step-mo...Papa, you are the friend everyone needs.<BR/><BR/>My step-mother loved to feed the birds. I remember when she reached 93 and became bedridden she made sure I would feed the birds everytime I stayed with her.<BR/><BR/>From her bed she could look out the window and watch the birds. It was the best part of her day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com