tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post4083476032494122931..comments2023-05-17T11:12:09.399-04:00Comments on Praise and Coffee: Two shall become One ~ We Reap What We SowPraise and Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18273673325959351521noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-66701173664993961932008-11-02T23:05:00.000-05:002008-11-02T23:05:00.000-05:00Thanks, Sue for this challenging post! I soooo ne...Thanks, Sue for this challenging post! I soooo needed to hear this. So many times I find myself responding unkindly because I feel I have been treated with a lack of kindness. Instead, I could have relied on God's Spirit within me and responded with gentleness and kindness, long-suffering....... <BR/>The sewing/reaping reminder was a definite "God moment" for me....give respect, get respect! I'm expecting a huge harvest of respect in my house!<BR/><BR/>Blessings and joy to you!!Jennsmerehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12120587651519832425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-73683794881547459332008-10-29T07:15:00.000-04:002008-10-29T07:15:00.000-04:00Kim,I will be praying for you and your marriage. T...Kim,<BR/>I will be praying for you and your marriage. Thank you for being so honest and for not giving up!<BR/><BR/>Though you walk through the waters...He is with you.<BR/>Much love,<BR/>SuePraise and Coffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273673325959351521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-51175242325332306722008-10-29T06:58:00.000-04:002008-10-29T06:58:00.000-04:00SueI have truly been convicted in reading your Two...Sue<BR/>I have truly been convicted in reading your Two shall become One posts. It is something that I am deeply struggling with in my marriage. I have an emotionally starved marriage- it has always been that way for 18 years. I have stayed and tried to make it work because I have felt that God asked me to stay married. I know how much bitterness, resentment and anger that i have sowed into this relationship. I can clearly see the results.<BR/>I have only a wee bit of hope at this point. Altho. Ginger's post gave me more hope! I am at the point of totally trusting God or walking out the door. It is hard since I do not believe that I have seen any signs of changes from my prayers over the years. I know God is with me but the situation or issues has not changed.I just am not strong enough to continue like this for the next 18 years. <BR/>Thank you for the beautiful encouragement from your posts. God's truth has convicted my Spirit. I would appreciate your prayers that I will truly hear God's Word.<BR/>BlessingsKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06039547674016305225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-60141369242809557002008-10-29T05:56:00.000-04:002008-10-29T05:56:00.000-04:00You know, I wouldn't writing you about what's been...You know, I wouldn't writing you about what's been happening in my marriage. I just won't give you an exact date because it might take me a few days to put it together. I have to finish our homeschool newsletter first.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-3289085239643795462008-10-29T00:03:00.000-04:002008-10-29T00:03:00.000-04:00I enjoyed this post, Sue... especially your tie-in...I enjoyed this post, Sue... especially your tie-ins with the verses. Good food for thought. :~DSusannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12090290482455881323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-87375794926915158882008-10-28T22:50:00.000-04:002008-10-28T22:50:00.000-04:00How True! I think every marriage goes through ups...How True! I think every marriage goes through ups and downs...I look at each down and a learning experience for us to grow and love each other more. Thanks be to God!MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07888918083438344866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-23390526865748349962008-10-28T19:54:00.000-04:002008-10-28T19:54:00.000-04:00Ginger, thank you for being so honest and open abo...Ginger, thank you for being so honest and open about your struggle. I pray that your story ministers to others. <BR/><BR/>I love the Love and Respect book/teaching and plug it here as often as I can! :)Praise and Coffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273673325959351521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-80063072966703707762008-10-28T19:38:00.000-04:002008-10-28T19:38:00.000-04:00Sue, its seems that its all been said above, but y...Sue, its seems that its all been said above, but your Tuesday posts are just what I need at this time in my marriage. Advice from my pastor is to pray the Word of God for my husband. It is His perfect will.<BR/><BR/>I will come back to this one often and I am going to suggest it to some of my friends who need encouragement in their marriages.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your obedience to the Lord and for sharing your wisdom.<BR/><BR/>Love ya!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00020984792748382010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-79134440789151007522008-10-28T19:20:00.000-04:002008-10-28T19:20:00.000-04:00Hi Sue,Epehsians 5:33 is one of my favorite verses...Hi Sue,<BR/><BR/>Epehsians 5:33 is one of my favorite verses. I'm so glad you are focusing on this. I feel such a burden for marriages and families. A little over a year ago, my marriage was over. Just recently I heard T. D Jakes say and I'm paraphrasing, " A crisis will either push you together or pull you apart". Well, it almost pulled us apart. However, we went to church as a family that one last time or so I thought in July '07 and I prayed for God to heal my family. It didn't happen that day, but later that week, my husband decided that he couldn't throw away over 20 years of marriage. I know God spoke to my husband that day in a very powerful way. He already had put money on another place. God heals, restores, and mends the broken. Our story over the last three years has been one of healing in so many ways. I'm amazed at God's grace, mercy, and abiding love. He's always there. Love and respect is huge in a marriage. I'd like to recommend the book "Love and Respect" by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs...awesome and based on Epeshians 5:33. There's always hope in God!<BR/><BR/>Ginger :)Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03519485460098429364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-14941763472865119962008-10-28T16:44:00.000-04:002008-10-28T16:44:00.000-04:00Ugh. Timely and sage wisdom. Thanks... I think. No...Ugh. Timely and sage wisdom. Thanks... I think. No, seriously... thanks. :)Heather Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377396008136738093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-45059023792479567842008-10-28T15:43:00.000-04:002008-10-28T15:43:00.000-04:00I have been challenged and encouraged by reading y...I have been challenged and encouraged by reading your post today. One thing I have to remember is that I don't have to do this on my own... I HAVE to rely upon God in all things, even my marriage. <BR/><BR/>More than anything I want to honor God with the kind of wife I am to my husband. Honestly, some days are easier than others. What a great reminder about sowing and reaping. Thanks for sharing!Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03419455608896457072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-30051555436305777052008-10-28T14:16:00.000-04:002008-10-28T14:16:00.000-04:00Holly, I wish you were here so I could give you a ...Holly, I wish you were here so I could give you a big (((hug)))<BR/><BR/>My heart goes out to you, I'm praying for ya.Praise and Coffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273673325959351521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-327651891513317562008-10-28T13:31:00.000-04:002008-10-28T13:31:00.000-04:00Sue, thank you for this blog. Thank you for your p...Sue, thank you for this blog. Thank you for your posts and your Godly mindedness. Thank you for giving us His word that helps convict and comfort us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-68060081794220805262008-10-28T12:36:00.000-04:002008-10-28T12:36:00.000-04:00What a wonderful devotion. Thank you. Blessings ...What a wonderful devotion. Thank you. Blessings from Costa RicaKathiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00494236077032300086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-38840156489007285852008-10-28T12:18:00.000-04:002008-10-28T12:18:00.000-04:00Holly, I'm not sure why you feel the need to apolo...Holly, <BR/>I'm not sure why you feel the need to apologize, I was not contradicting you. <BR/>You're right it is an incredible challenge, that is why I write these posts every week-because I know how easy it is to respond in the flesh! :) <BR/><BR/>I have cried and prayed with many women who were at the end of their rope, and I would still offer the Lord and His love as the answer. That doesn't diminish that they are hurting deeply, but I say it to offer hope.Praise and Coffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273673325959351521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-9832526518073264882008-10-28T11:58:00.000-04:002008-10-28T11:58:00.000-04:00Even women who do seek and fill their lives with G...Even women who do seek and fill their lives with God and the things of God are bound to be tested in ways that are discouraging and disheartening that can temporarily cause us be selfish and in need of support. It does not change the reality of the situation nor does being Godly spare us of those situations. <BR/><BR/>I am sorry I was simply stating a fact, a challenge, for many Godly wives.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-87069350074430331302008-10-28T11:39:00.000-04:002008-10-28T11:39:00.000-04:00Holly, that is a very difficult situation indeed. ...Holly, that is a very difficult situation indeed. As the Lord becomes our All in All, our cup is filled and will give us the strength and love we need to do the hard things.Praise and Coffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273673325959351521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-70753808168358027352008-10-28T11:10:00.000-04:002008-10-28T11:10:00.000-04:00It can be very hard to give what you're not receiv...It can be very hard to give what you're not receiving...that is our challenge many of times. (Especially after years of emotional starvation ~ it's hard to not fall into your own kind of selfishness.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-14137886736015166952008-10-28T10:18:00.000-04:002008-10-28T10:18:00.000-04:00Great quote Gina, so true!Angela, I think it's ver...Great quote Gina, so true!<BR/><BR/>Angela, I think it's very cool that you share that with us.Praise and Coffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273673325959351521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-60070934693469043822008-10-28T10:16:00.000-04:002008-10-28T10:16:00.000-04:00I also wanted to share the following quote. I put...I also wanted to share the following quote. I put it on my blog today because it is so convicting! I thought it went well with what you shared today!<BR/><BR/>"I want to say that no matter how many domestic skills you have, no matter how well you can cook and clean and sew, no matter how creative you are, no matter how efficient and organized you are in your home, no matter how capable you are in your workplace or in your home environment, no matter how clean your house is, no matter how beautifully decorated your home may be, you can destroy it all with one little instrument called the tongue." ~Nancy Leigh DeMossAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07075313642309338412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-80827097556023585712008-10-28T10:14:00.000-04:002008-10-28T10:14:00.000-04:00There are times I have said certain things...and d...There are times I have said certain things...and didn't even realize I was being disrespectful. My desire is to be respectful,but I'll blurt something out and the the Holy Spirit will convict me...and I will realize that it's still in my heart to be that way. We can never let down our gaurd, can we???<BR/><BR/>Good post, as usual, Sue!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07075313642309338412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-47658889787628205242008-10-28T09:39:00.000-04:002008-10-28T09:39:00.000-04:00Oh how true Sue. Thanks for bringing us back to t...Oh how true Sue. Thanks for bringing us back to the basics of what we need to make our marriages God honoring and doing it with the precious Word of God :)<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>SusanSusan Skitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13871921369901815459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-72096237265298602102008-10-28T09:24:00.000-04:002008-10-28T09:24:00.000-04:00Sue,I know you are not at my house! BUT it sure so...Sue,<BR/><BR/>I know you are not at my house! BUT it sure sounded like it. I stayed up until 2:00 this morning because I had been sowing some of those seeds of disrespect and the reaping was not pretty last night!<BR/><BR/>I appreciate SO much these TSBO posts! I try to make it over to read, but don't always comment! I will definitely link to this one today!<BR/><BR/>God bless you and thank you for letting Him use you!<BR/><BR/>AngelaDimple Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16787490571654632979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-92019094475888107642008-10-28T08:32:00.000-04:002008-10-28T08:32:00.000-04:00Sue...I needed to hear this today. I've been doin...Sue...<BR/><BR/>I needed to hear this today. I've been doing a little sowing and reaping lately -- and not the good kind! :)<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the reminder!<BR/><BR/>Blessings, friend!<BR/>DoriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com