Comments on: Empty Me

By: Malinda

Malinda — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:18:34 +0000

Dear Heather,

What a difference a day makes! I was led to your blog yesterday, and was so blessed. Today I found out that my 17 yr old son has 3 fractures of his spine and has had no injury. He is to be scheduled for a bone scan to look and see if these are pathalogical fractures from cancer. I am trying to remain calm and just lean on the Lord. Please pray for Jacob, my husband Paul who is an unbeliever, and that the Lord will give me the strength and the courage to handle whatever is coming our way.

God Bless,
Malinda from California

By: Malinda

Malinda — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:28:27 +0000

My dear sweet sister in the Lord. I was spending time with the Lord this morning and the song “empty me” kept going thru my mind. I decided to google it. I was led to your blog and what a blessing I received! You have been given such a gift, and I wanted you to know that your life and love for the Lord truly lifted my heart and blessed me. I pray that you will continue to share with all of us your journey and inspiration you receive from the Lord. I have a dear friend who does not know the Lord and is battling lung cancer. I would love for her to visit your blog. I know that she would be blessed by your journey. I will pray for your continued healing.

Love In Christ,
Malinda

By: Malinda

Malinda — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:28:27 +0000

Love In Christ,
Malinda

By: sue

sue — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:26:48 +0000

Read my updated blog…. if you have time…I have good news…

http://cancersucksbigtime.wordpress.com/

By: Betty in Oklahoma

Betty in Oklahoma — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:23:01 +0000

Dear Heather, I’m concerned about you. Get up, have fun with your hubby and kids. You are a wonderful gal, so don’t be down on yourself.

The post above by Karen is so true. Sometimes we appreciate life more after the bad times. I’ll continue to pray for you. We all need a little boost sometimes.

God Bless You,
Betty in Oklahoma

By: Jennifer (Et Tu?)

Jennifer (Et Tu?) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:00:25 +0000

Ah, pride. Thank you so much for your inspiring words on this topic that so many of us struggle with. Jennifer (Et Tu?)s last blog post..A response to that voice that says "what if?"

By: Karen

Karen — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:27:42 +0000

Something in this post resonated with me, and I just had to reply. I was very ill in December of 1999 and early 2000, and never thought that I would be in good health again. I was one of the lucky ones.

After my recovery, a beautiful day filled me with a deep contentment that I had never experienced before. My children were more precious to me because I had the time and health to enjoy them. I vowed to never take these things for granted again.

Eight years later, I now realize that, just because I am not constantly filled with joy and thankfulness for the good things in my life, does not make me any less grateful for them. We all carry around with us the knowledge that life is short, things change, and we need to savor our lives. I have come to realize that the very act of forgetting how much I should live life to the fullest and be grateful, is a gift.

I have turned 40, and am now a full-time student. I work at a job I enjoy, spend time with family and friends, and love where I live. Do I look at life differently because of my illness? You bet.

Please don’t put pressure on yourself to live live to the fullest every waking moment. I guess what I’m getting at, is that the times that you forget to do so, are the times that you are truly living. I don’t know if that makes sense to anyone, but it is true for me.

By: Overwhelmed With Joy!

Overwhelmed With Joy! — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:38:54 +0000

I agree with a previous poster, we ALL need to be emptied and cleansed from pride. Thank you for the reminder and the constant inspiration. Overwhelmed With Joy!s last blog post..July Pay It Forward Book Exchange- 5 books up for grabs!

By: Holly Smith

Holly Smith — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:40:03 +0000

I understand, Heather…and was just thinking this morning about the seasons we’ve gone through over the past year–we’ve come a long way. And yet, I find that, even with this feeling of the sun shining full on my face, I am still not where I want to be in my attitude and my actions. Emptiness is a good place to start, I know. But then there is that need in me to want what I want when I want it–that is the rub.

Praying for you to radiate His love this week, dear one.

Holly Smiths last blog post..A Walk in the Park

By: AmandaB

AmandaB — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:04:02 +0000

Girl – this has been one of my favorite songs lately – I just keep finding myself full of myself – ugh! I don’t understand what changes happen when you experience cancer first hand – but I do know that I have really been struggling to be content in the mundane… I mean – why do I feel like I need a change? Why can’t I just be satisfied with my ‘normal’ life – 3 kids – baseball everynight – a few camping trips – packing and unpacking – more laundry – why is it that in the middle of a very ordinary life – I still want more? I have it all – with God right in the middle. I have a life others envy – a handsome husband that loves Jesus – that pitches in and does more than his share around here – what I need is God – I need Him – alone – I need to be thrilled by Him – His Word – His Truth – and not my fleshy desire for something new or different – Thanks for again, sharing your authenticity… The fact that you confess what is in your heart allows the rest of us to also be real – to face what is in our hearts and seek the healer – the comforter – the peacemaker – being authentic and living in truth will indeed set us free! Hugs – AmandaB.

By: Lorie

Lorie — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:50:52 +0000

Hi heather (((( Hugz ))))) So good to hear from you, I know I have been feeling that way as well, I want to be in that very intimate moment I remember so well….. Hugz

By: Nb

Nb — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:49:15 +0000

I understand what you are feeling.

Two years ago, I was just beginning to learn about God. Then, suddenly, I was in a horrible accident. I could have died.

My journey to Christ was hastened and I felt an intense, overwhelming desire to draw close to Him. I wanted to learn everything – and quickly.

I feel that I’m losing that feeling and I hate it. I want those feelings back!!

I want to see God in everything again. I want to feel God’s love now, the way I did then. I want that same level of passion and commitment from myself now that I had then. Only, I’m not sure where to find it right now.

Thanks for being real.

I’ve always loved your blog. Keep up the good work and hang in there!

By: Connie Hopkins

Connie Hopkins — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:32:17 +0000

Chris Sligh! OMG He was on American Idol last season! I knew he had released a Christian album but I haven’t heard anything from it yet!

I know what you mean (obviously I’d be lying if I knew EXACTLY how you feel). I have the best of intentions and then BAM, the world intrudes! It’s funny how the world looks upon us and thinks we are noble and we say to ourselves…”If they only knew the real me, down deep inside!”

Connie Hopkinss last blog post..FAMILY REUNION ON THE 4TH OF JULY

By: Scotty

Scotty — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:16:09 +0000

All I can say is “what kind of wonderful radio stations do you get where you live!!” – still praying for you from the other side of the world and thanking God for the woman you are and the way He uses you to inspire others. Thank you for allowing yourself to be used like that.

Love
Scotty
:wub:

By: Vicki

Vicki — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 04:26:04 +0000

Convicted. I do appreciate it though

Vickis last blog post..Notes on a Move, all in V-minor

By: david in the mountains

david in the mountains — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:34:03 +0000

shalom,

I love that you think, write, and feel and share with us what God is doing inside that beautiful head.

david in the mountainss last blog post..July – no I tell de true!

By: Sherry

Sherry — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:09 +0000

A wonderful reminder that He is always here even when our thoughts are absent from Him. The song is one of my favorites.

Sherrys last blog post..A day at the track

By: Peggy@Mazes, Messes, & Miracles....

Peggy@Mazes, Messes, & Miracles.... — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:58:21 +0000

Precious Heather :wub: Looks like everyone was sharing songs and the same thoughts from Father God, no matter what our circumstance or journey: He wants a clean heart :heart: He wants us Completely empty of us to fill us with MORE of Him!
I believe we all need this message, we all need this Fire under us, whether we are facing a terminal illness, tragedy or just need to set our “self”ishness before HIM to be purified! I so appreciate the way you allow Him to use you as His voice, that you listen to Him, and obediently speak what He lays on your heart or mind to benefit us all!:whistle: Love the song…love your words spoken in truth without “pride”…Please continue to
speak out and know that HE is GOD through your voice…each one of us needs to show compassion and passion for showing Christ to others in love daily as if it may be our last! We do not know the day or the hour…but He does…all of our days are numbered and OUR KING is waiting for HIS BRIDE!!! to be pure and clean before HIM, sharing HIS LOVE for eternity to ALL!
Thank you for the fresh reminder to be emptied…:silly: we cracked pots need to allow the Potter to fill our cracks, remold us, refine us…but mostly pour HIS LIVING WATER through us!
Bless you for blessing us! Could you take the time to bring an encouraging word to a very special blogger lady waiting to hear results:Cora @http://hiddenrichessecretplaces.blogspot.com/
and lift some others with cancer in prayer Jan @ http://grammysjourney.blogspot.com/ sister to Cherly @
http://hopeforeachday.blogspot.com/2008/07/tsms-saturday-who-am-i-casting-crowns.html
who has a friend named Joyce who is NOT Christian…and also a cousin with CLL! It’s through using what God does in our lives to help someone else through their life journey…that’s when we are emptied and HE POURS through us, just that little effort and sharing a common thread to touch others. I don’t know any of these woman except for what I read but I know we ALL need encouragement! I know you can’t do this for everyone but consider these women…Cora looks like she has some news. Time to pray! Gotta go read their updates! Still praying for ALL!

Peggy@Mazes, Messes, & Miracles….s last blog post..Seek the Lord Sunday (Part Two)

By: kate

kate — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:53:10 +0000

Heather,

All I can say is thanks for sharing from your heart as you most often do so well. Praise God for convictions.

I need to give you a call sometime soon.

kates last blog post..Treatment plans till 2009

By: Marie

Marie — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:41:09 +0000

Hi Heather,

We all go throught that I would think, then God brings us back because He knows our weakness, just realizing it shows us that God is doing just that