Comments on: Give me words to speak http://especiallyheather.com/2007/07/18/give-me-words-to-speak/ Its not about the hair... Wed, 16 May 2012 19:46:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Mac http://especiallyheather.com/2007/07/18/give-me-words-to-speak/comment-page-3/#comment-22754 Mac Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:42:29 +0000 http://www.especiallyheather.com/2007/07/18/give-me-words-to-speak/#comment-22754 God bless you. You are truly an inspiration to all. Stay blessed Heather. God bless you. You are truly an inspiration to all. Stay blessed Heather.

]]> By: Lexy Peschel http://especiallyheather.com/2007/07/18/give-me-words-to-speak/comment-page-3/#comment-18808 Lexy Peschel Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:22:02 +0000 http://www.especiallyheather.com/2007/07/18/give-me-words-to-speak/#comment-18808 Hi, I'd like to say thank you for sharing your words, your experiences, your hopes, your feelings, and so forth. It's so difficult sometimes to get through the trials in our lives and in some ways it is comforting to know we aren't alone. I thought that perhaps in response to your words here, you might appreciate Mercy Me's "Word of God Speak" lyrics. Where even when we don't have the words, god has the words that matter most for us. With love and prayers, Lexy. Hi, I’d like to say thank you for sharing your words, your experiences, your hopes, your feelings, and so forth. It’s so difficult sometimes to get through the trials in our lives and in some ways it is comforting to know we aren’t alone. I thought that perhaps in response to your words here, you might appreciate Mercy Me’s “Word of God Speak” lyrics. Where even when we don’t have the words, god has the words that matter most for us. With love and prayers, Lexy.

]]> By: Rosie http://especiallyheather.com/2007/07/18/give-me-words-to-speak/comment-page-3/#comment-17662 Rosie Wed, 29 Aug 2007 01:55:01 +0000 http://www.especiallyheather.com/2007/07/18/give-me-words-to-speak/#comment-17662 Heather, I had to respond to your "Give Me Words to Speak. This past Sunday I had called a Christian friend of mine, to discuss with her that I did not know my purpose in life. Since 2001 I have had two surgeries, chemo, radiation etc. etc. for lung cancer and each day of being bruised, dazed and confused, Christ has carried me through. Things are quiet now and all seems to be well, but on Sunday I had this overwhelming feeling that I "should be doing something" serving, helping...something than just sitting quietly. After all, I owe Christ my life. My friend reminded me "you are in the Martha mode". She then thought of the song "Give Me Words to Speak" and searched the internet for the words to burn me a CD with this song and other songs such as "Your Raise Me Up" (one of my favorites). When searching the net she came upon your blog, which she shared with me. I have never done a blog thing before, but I just wanted to let you know that what you wrote I felt deeply in my heart, and the song, well that was right on the money for me...as I sit in silence waiting for His guidance. My friend also mentioned to me, that the quiet time in life is a good time to continue building my relationship with my one true love, Christ. Thanks so much for sharing. With love through Christ, Rosie. Heather,
I had to respond to your “Give Me Words to Speak. This past Sunday I had called a Christian friend of mine, to discuss with her that I did not know my purpose in life. Since 2001 I have had two surgeries, chemo, radiation etc. etc. for lung cancer and each day of being bruised, dazed and confused, Christ has carried me through. Things are quiet now and all seems to be well, but on Sunday I had this overwhelming feeling that I “should be doing something” serving, helping…something than just sitting quietly. After all, I owe Christ my life. My friend reminded me “you are in the Martha mode”. She then thought of the song “Give Me Words to Speak” and searched the internet for the words to burn me a CD with this song and other songs such as “Your Raise Me Up” (one of my favorites). When searching the net she came upon your blog, which she shared with me. I have never done a blog thing before, but I just wanted to let you know that what you wrote I felt deeply in my heart, and the song, well that was right on the money for me…as I sit in silence waiting for His guidance. My friend also mentioned to me, that the quiet time in life is a good time to continue building my relationship with my one true love, Christ. Thanks so much for sharing. With love through Christ, Rosie.

]]> By: Felipe http://especiallyheather.com/2007/07/18/give-me-words-to-speak/comment-page-3/#comment-16796 Felipe Wed, 15 Aug 2007 14:02:38 +0000 http://www.especiallyheather.com/2007/07/18/give-me-words-to-speak/#comment-16796 Dear Heather Thanks for being an inspiration to me. It doesn't matter if we understand His purpose or not. He still there. He still cares. He still loves. He still the best company. HE UNDERSTANDS. I'm able to see Him through you. THE BEST IS YET TO COME! Dear Heather

Thanks for being an inspiration to me. It doesn’t matter if we understand His purpose or not. He still there. He still cares. He still loves. He still the best company. HE UNDERSTANDS.

I’m able to see Him through you. THE BEST IS YET TO COME!

]]> By: Arizaphale http://especiallyheather.com/2007/07/18/give-me-words-to-speak/comment-page-3/#comment-16133 Arizaphale Tue, 31 Jul 2007 12:10:19 +0000 http://www.especiallyheather.com/2007/07/18/give-me-words-to-speak/#comment-16133 Oh yes, how many times have I thought "I know you have a plan Lord, I just wish you'd let me in on it!!!" God Bless You Heather. Oh yes, how many times have I thought “I know you have a plan Lord, I just wish you’d let me in on it!!!”

God Bless You Heather.

]]> By: Julie http://especiallyheather.com/2007/07/18/give-me-words-to-speak/comment-page-3/#comment-16084 Julie Sun, 29 Jul 2007 20:38:08 +0000 http://www.especiallyheather.com/2007/07/18/give-me-words-to-speak/#comment-16084 Heather, As I sit here and read your blog, and the comments of others who have responded to your blog, I am in awe of how the Father allows the paths of HIS children to cross regardless of their geographical locations, nationality, age differences, etc, via the internet. I do not know you, but my heart feels connected with you at this very moment through the Spirit which binds us together. I believe that I found your blog by divine appointment, not by chance. A very dear friend of mine is struggling and fighting a battle of his own. I wanted to offer a word of encouragement to him but I could not remember the reference so I googled the verse about what the enemy means for evil, God can turn it into something good and I found this, among many other links: http://www.especiallyheather.com/2007/04/11/he-never-lets-me-go/ .... this link was my introduction to your story. In reading the information on this link my heart was touched, and you have been an encouragement to me in the 3 links that I have read in your blog, the about me page and this one. Over time, I intend to go back to your very first post and follow your story because I can sense the victory He is working in you. Right now - or at the time of your post, you feel, or felt, raw and broken ... but I would like to encourage you because it is in our brokenness that our Father shines through. You don't have to always have the right words, or the right thoughts .... sometimes God just wants us to be quiet, and allow His Spirit to seep through the gaping holes in our lives which sometimes resemble cracked pots as we allow our broken vessels to be used in HIS ministry for the perfection of HIS Kingdom in HIS time and for HIS glory. I believe that you have done just that!! I also believe that there is a time and a season for all things .... maybe this is your season of rest .... a season where we can be used of the Father to minister unto you! Isaiah 40:31 says, "But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." Teach us Lord, teach us Lord, to wait! Love in Christ, Julie Heather,

As I sit here and read your blog, and the comments of others who have responded to your blog, I am in awe of how the Father allows the paths of HIS children to cross regardless of their geographical locations, nationality, age differences, etc, via the internet. I do not know you, but my heart feels connected with you at this very moment through the Spirit which binds us together.

I believe that I found your blog by divine appointment, not by chance. A very dear friend of mine is struggling and fighting a battle of his own. I wanted to offer a word of encouragement to him but I could not remember the reference so I googled the verse about what the enemy means for evil, God can turn it into something good and I found this, among many other links:

http://www.especiallyheather.com/2007/04/11/he-never-lets-me-go/

…. this link was my introduction to your story. In reading the information on this link my heart was touched, and you have been an encouragement to me in the 3 links that I have read in your blog, the about me page and this one. Over time, I intend to go back to your very first post and follow your story because I can sense the victory He is working in you. Right now – or at the time of your post, you feel, or felt, raw and broken … but I would like to encourage you because it is in our brokenness that our Father shines through. You don’t have to always have the right words, or the right thoughts …. sometimes God just wants us to be quiet, and allow His Spirit to seep through the gaping holes in our lives which sometimes resemble cracked pots as we allow our broken vessels to be used in HIS ministry for the perfection of HIS Kingdom in HIS time and for HIS glory. I believe that you have done just that!!

I also believe that there is a time and a season for all things …. maybe this is your season of rest …. a season where we can be used of the Father to minister unto you!

Isaiah 40:31 says, “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”

Teach us Lord, teach us Lord, to wait!

Love in Christ,

Julie

]]> By: Patrick Ansel http://especiallyheather.com/2007/07/18/give-me-words-to-speak/comment-page-3/#comment-16049 Patrick Ansel Thu, 26 Jul 2007 03:11:32 +0000 http://www.especiallyheather.com/2007/07/18/give-me-words-to-speak/#comment-16049 Hello, Thanks so much for the words to this song. I got to hear it tonight on the way to work and the first thing I did was google it. Your blog came up third on the list. I never answer or write in these things. Tonight I don't know why, I just wanted to say may the Lord bless you and say a preyer for you. Brother Pat Hello,

Thanks so much for the words to this song. I got to hear it tonight on the way to work and the first thing I did was google it. Your blog came up third on the list. I never answer or write in these things. Tonight I don’t know why, I just wanted to say may the Lord bless you and say a preyer for you.

Brother Pat

]]> By: Annamaria http://especiallyheather.com/2007/07/18/give-me-words-to-speak/comment-page-3/#comment-15960 Annamaria Tue, 24 Jul 2007 14:30:54 +0000 http://www.especiallyheather.com/2007/07/18/give-me-words-to-speak/#comment-15960 Heather, Continuing breath prayers for you and your loved ones...hoping all is well...I know we said be selfish, rest and relax. Just post a sentence so we know things are well with you, please. Peace be with you, Annamaria Heather,

Continuing breath prayers for you and your loved ones…hoping all is well…I know we said be selfish, rest and relax. Just post a sentence so we know things are well with you, please.

Peace be with you,
Annamaria

]]> By: Maricar http://especiallyheather.com/2007/07/18/give-me-words-to-speak/comment-page-3/#comment-15950 Maricar Tue, 24 Jul 2007 02:31:57 +0000 http://www.especiallyheather.com/2007/07/18/give-me-words-to-speak/#comment-15950 Heather, you are such a blessing and a testimony of Christ's love. How does your story end? In Christ. Always in Christ. HE is there. HE loves you. And HE will always be with you. No matter what. Oh, how great is HIS love for those whom HE has saved! For you! It is deep and wide and high. Heather,
you are such a blessing and a testimony of Christ’s love. How does your story end? In Christ. Always in Christ. HE is there. HE loves you. And HE will always be with you. No matter what. Oh, how great is HIS love for those whom HE has saved! For you! It is deep and wide and high.

]]> By: Stacy http://especiallyheather.com/2007/07/18/give-me-words-to-speak/comment-page-3/#comment-15939 Stacy Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:30:29 +0000 http://www.especiallyheather.com/2007/07/18/give-me-words-to-speak/#comment-15939 Continuing to be open God is holding you close As you shine bright! :) Oh - SO -BRIGHT! Continuing to be open
God is holding you close
As you shine bright! :)
Oh – SO -BRIGHT!

]]> By: tara http://especiallyheather.com/2007/07/18/give-me-words-to-speak/comment-page-3/#comment-15926 tara Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:44:09 +0000 http://www.especiallyheather.com/2007/07/18/give-me-words-to-speak/#comment-15926 You are so open... Keep trusting God. I am praying for you. You are so open…
Keep trusting God.
I am praying for you.

]]> By: Dawn http://especiallyheather.com/2007/07/18/give-me-words-to-speak/comment-page-3/#comment-15914 Dawn Sun, 22 Jul 2007 21:43:01 +0000 http://www.especiallyheather.com/2007/07/18/give-me-words-to-speak/#comment-15914 Your honesty and openness is appreciated -- and I believe that the Lord is using your life and testimony GREATLY! I know what you mean about being open and naive -- I vascalate between being who I am (open and vulnerable but wanting help those in need and be a listening ear) and wanting to hide and protect myself and be (on the outside anyway) someone else. But this is who God made me to be. And you too. I'm sure that you're going through so many questions and 'ponderings' -- sometimes my ponderings can be worse than reality! I have to look at how the Lord has led me throughout my life so far and trust that He's still in control and He knows what He's doing (which it what I firmly believe). I can't let satan have a hayday with my thoughts. ((( hugs ))) D Your honesty and openness is appreciated — and I believe that the Lord is using your life and testimony GREATLY! I know what you mean about being open and naive — I vascalate between being who I am (open and vulnerable but wanting help those in need and be a listening ear) and wanting to hide and protect myself and be (on the outside anyway) someone else. But this is who God made me to be. And you too.

I’m sure that you’re going through so many questions and ‘ponderings’ — sometimes my ponderings can be worse than reality! I have to look at how the Lord has led me throughout my life so far and trust that He’s still in control and He knows what He’s doing (which it what I firmly believe). I can’t let satan have a hayday with my thoughts.

((( hugs ))) D

]]> By: Amy E. http://especiallyheather.com/2007/07/18/give-me-words-to-speak/comment-page-3/#comment-15902 Amy E. Sun, 22 Jul 2007 02:35:22 +0000 http://www.especiallyheather.com/2007/07/18/give-me-words-to-speak/#comment-15902 Heather, Thank you for sharing your life. Everytime I read your Blog I am blessed. I am lifting you up in my prayers and know that God has already provided. Have a Especially Blessed Sunday. Heather,
Thank you for sharing your life. Everytime I read your Blog I am blessed. I am lifting you up in my prayers and know that God has already provided. Have a Especially Blessed Sunday.

]]> By: Anon http://especiallyheather.com/2007/07/18/give-me-words-to-speak/comment-page-2/#comment-15900 Anon Sun, 22 Jul 2007 01:08:41 +0000 http://www.especiallyheather.com/2007/07/18/give-me-words-to-speak/#comment-15900 Praying that he holds you in your brokeness. Your honesty is beautiful. I'm so glad He is there with us even in the questions and the darkness. Praying that he holds you in your brokeness. Your honesty is beautiful. I’m so glad He is there with us even in the questions and the darkness.

]]> By: Craig Capdepon http://especiallyheather.com/2007/07/18/give-me-words-to-speak/comment-page-2/#comment-15890 Craig Capdepon Sat, 21 Jul 2007 13:09:50 +0000 http://www.especiallyheather.com/2007/07/18/give-me-words-to-speak/#comment-15890 God bless, He gives us strength. God bless, He gives us strength.

]]> By: Susanne http://especiallyheather.com/2007/07/18/give-me-words-to-speak/comment-page-2/#comment-15882 Susanne Sat, 21 Jul 2007 04:47:23 +0000 http://www.especiallyheather.com/2007/07/18/give-me-words-to-speak/#comment-15882 No words that haven't already been said, Heather, but know we are continueing to uphold you before the Lord. No words that haven’t already been said, Heather, but know we are continueing to uphold you before the Lord.

]]> By: sarahgrace http://especiallyheather.com/2007/07/18/give-me-words-to-speak/comment-page-2/#comment-15881 sarahgrace Sat, 21 Jul 2007 04:41:12 +0000 http://www.especiallyheather.com/2007/07/18/give-me-words-to-speak/#comment-15881 I understand where you are coming from, Heather, and I know it doesn't even come close to what you are dealing with right now, but that is how I feel right now waiting for this baby to come. I wish I could just fast forward right to the moment she gets here, instead of having to endure all the hard stuff. Still praying for you! I think it's awesome how open you are, and have been very inspired by your honesty. I understand where you are coming from, Heather, and I know it doesn’t even come close to what you are dealing with right now, but that is how I feel right now waiting for this baby to come. I wish I could just fast forward right to the moment she gets here, instead of having to endure all the hard stuff.
Still praying for you! I think it’s awesome how open you are, and have been very inspired by your honesty.

]]> By: Faith http://especiallyheather.com/2007/07/18/give-me-words-to-speak/comment-page-2/#comment-15827 Faith Fri, 20 Jul 2007 12:06:46 +0000 http://www.especiallyheather.com/2007/07/18/give-me-words-to-speak/#comment-15827 Dear Sister, thank you so much for your raw honesty as well as the encouragement and hope you so readily share on this blog. I was recently diagnosed with a debilitating disease--not terminal, so I know it's a different road--but I could relate to some of the feelings you expressed. My case is mild now but I too have moments of so wanting to know how this story ends and what direction God wants for us. Thanks for sharing your heart with us. Praying for you, that He will heal your brokenness and lavish His love on you and your family in powerful ways. Dear Sister, thank you so much for your raw honesty as well as the encouragement and hope you so readily share on this blog. I was recently diagnosed with a debilitating disease–not terminal, so I know it’s a different road–but I could relate to some of the feelings you expressed. My case is mild now but I too have moments of so wanting to know how this story ends and what direction God wants for us.
Thanks for sharing your heart with us.
Praying for you, that He will heal your brokenness and lavish His love on you and your family in powerful ways.

]]> By: Missy http://especiallyheather.com/2007/07/18/give-me-words-to-speak/comment-page-2/#comment-15739 Missy Thu, 19 Jul 2007 22:30:58 +0000 http://www.especiallyheather.com/2007/07/18/give-me-words-to-speak/#comment-15739 Heather, I'd like to pass along Biblegateway.com bible verse of the day: “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”- Isaiah 41:10 You are such an amazing person to me. I think about you every day. I'm praying for you. I am a better person for having stumbled across your blog. Missy Heather,
I’d like to pass along Biblegateway.com bible verse of the day:
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”- Isaiah 41:10

You are such an amazing person to me. I think about you every day. I’m praying for you. I am a better person for having stumbled across your blog.

Missy

]]> By: Becky http://especiallyheather.com/2007/07/18/give-me-words-to-speak/comment-page-2/#comment-15731 Becky Thu, 19 Jul 2007 22:14:06 +0000 http://www.especiallyheather.com/2007/07/18/give-me-words-to-speak/#comment-15731 Even though I don't know how it feels to deal with what you're going through, I know how it feels to want to know how the story ends, especially when you're in the middle of one of those critical points. The one where you just want it to move forward, and instead, you feel stuck. I know how that feels. My life is radically different than it was a year ago. I still struggle sometimes with wanting to know what God has planned with all of it, and the pain that is sometimes there. But He is good. He has you and I in the palm of His hand. I know that. God bless you. Even though I don’t know how it feels to deal with what you’re going through, I know how it feels to want to know how the story ends, especially when you’re in the middle of one of those critical points. The one where you just want it to move forward, and instead, you feel stuck. I know how that feels.

My life is radically different than it was a year ago. I still struggle sometimes with wanting to know what God has planned with all of it, and the pain that is sometimes there. But He is good. He has you and I in the palm of His hand. I know that.

God bless you.

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