tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post4987304367326483941..comments2024-02-07T05:18:00.419-05:00Comments on Homespun Devotions: Seeing God in the Exile ~ Guest Post by Dr. Rochelle DelainCherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-90470669346007145412020-04-01T15:28:05.727-04:002020-04-01T15:28:05.727-04:00I know it is hard, and I trust God will comfort yo...I know it is hard, and I trust God will comfort you during this time, Regina!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-45043967518128261942020-04-01T11:39:06.851-04:002020-04-01T11:39:06.851-04:00Thank you Rochelle. I admit it's so very hard ...Thank you Rochelle. I admit it's so very hard not to despair over not being able to meet with the saints on Sunday mornings and wondering if this pandemic will ever end. But I know all our pastors in each of the readers here have reminded us that God is still in control and He will see us through this.Reginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06188723188448901080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-60530928907436127102020-03-31T23:10:45.446-04:002020-03-31T23:10:45.446-04:00Yes, I truly believe God is doing something beauti...Yes, I truly believe God is doing something beautiful through this, although we cannot see it yet.Rochellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08195930666886577069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-30820993928548724402020-03-31T23:09:42.491-04:002020-03-31T23:09:42.491-04:00Blessing to you Pam!Blessing to you Pam!Rochellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08195930666886577069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-54084337589078624452020-03-31T23:08:46.794-04:002020-03-31T23:08:46.794-04:00Blessing Journal? That is a great idea. I think I...Blessing Journal? That is a great idea. I think I am going to do this.Rochellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08195930666886577069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-49587370027408751792020-03-31T23:07:54.176-04:002020-03-31T23:07:54.176-04:00Martha, Thank you for the kind words.Martha, Thank you for the kind words.Rochellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08195930666886577069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-2325002630340714802020-03-31T23:07:06.964-04:002020-03-31T23:07:06.964-04:00As much as it feels like exile, I am starting to b...As much as it feels like exile, I am starting to believe that God wants me to see it as a special retreat with him in his secret place. Rochellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08195930666886577069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-23689001002325475402020-03-31T22:46:34.175-04:002020-03-31T22:46:34.175-04:00Blessings to you Victor.Blessings to you Victor.Rochellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08195930666886577069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-88201572812772804572020-03-31T22:43:33.010-04:002020-03-31T22:43:33.010-04:00Sometimes we don't fully appreciate how helple...Sometimes we don't fully appreciate how helpless we are and how dependent on God we are. It is when we truly learn to number our days that we learn wisdom and learn what it means to really trust him. It is hard to take ourselves out to what we think is the driver's seat however. Thanks for the kind words. Blessings to you.Rochellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08195930666886577069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-51026065801355178592020-03-31T22:28:33.441-04:002020-03-31T22:28:33.441-04:00As much as we want to know how it all ends up, we ...As much as we want to know how it all ends up, we only need to trust in him and place our future in his hands. Not easy to do, but it is our only hope.Rochellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08195930666886577069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-19944063241538860792020-03-31T22:23:34.243-04:002020-03-31T22:23:34.243-04:00Yes we do. It is not easy but Gods grants us grac...Yes we do. It is not easy but Gods grants us grace to deal with whatever comes our way. We just have to trust him.Rochellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08195930666886577069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-36145423078173606582020-03-31T22:16:09.217-04:002020-03-31T22:16:09.217-04:00Thank you so much. I love what that Jesuit priest...Thank you so much. I love what that Jesuit priest said about our lives being a Psalm. Blessings to you.Rochellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08195930666886577069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-85679905843866295382020-03-31T22:09:54.294-04:002020-03-31T22:09:54.294-04:00Amen. As things in the natural seem to get darker ...Amen. As things in the natural seem to get darker by the day we can shine God's light through remembering God's goodness and faithfulness. Rochellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08195930666886577069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-85893308441162242882020-03-31T21:33:43.730-04:002020-03-31T21:33:43.730-04:00Thank you ever so much for your kind words, Pam. ...Thank you ever so much for your kind words, Pam. May the Lord bless you and keep you and your loved ones healthy and safe!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-69086840224254918882020-03-31T21:32:44.537-04:002020-03-31T21:32:44.537-04:00A blessing journal is an amazing idea! You are so...A blessing journal is an amazing idea! You are so right, we do forget God's blessings, and it is so important that we remind ourselves and remember, as Rochelle said. So thankful for your thoughts about God bringing us THROUGH and His faithfulness to not forsake us in the suffering. God bless you, Lauren!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-32835239784097727762020-03-31T21:31:09.407-04:002020-03-31T21:31:09.407-04:00Thank you, dear Martha, for your faithful support ...Thank you, dear Martha, for your faithful support and encouragement. You are such a blessing. God bless you and keep you and your family safe, too!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-68508650012727032662020-03-31T20:45:00.184-04:002020-03-31T20:45:00.184-04:00Beautiful and encouraging truths from God’s word. ...Beautiful and encouraging truths from God’s word. Remembering God’s goodness and faithfulness in past blessings are so helpful in these uncertain times. Thank you Rochelle and thank you Cheryl. May God bless you both. Pam Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06155700433773658812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-11624738219559550722020-03-31T18:52:33.313-04:002020-03-31T18:52:33.313-04:00A few years ago one of our pastors while preaching...A few years ago one of our pastors while preaching, suggested we keep a sort of 'blessing' journal. Nothing that would require a great deal of time and sometimes would just be a word or two for that day. I think we all tend to forget all of God's blessings and how he has remained faithful through the years. YES, we serve a mighty God who is not removed from our suffering but is active and present in our suffering and walks THROUGH it with us. There is a THROUGH . . . He doesn't leave us stranded IN the suffering. Thank you for your words of encouragement and reminder!Lauren @ My Wonderfully Madehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17728384738339919639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-73555068328720198162020-03-31T11:24:41.746-04:002020-03-31T11:24:41.746-04:00Spending lots and lots of time these days recounti...Spending lots and lots of time these days recounting God's blessings in my life. Thank you, Dr. Rochelle, for your inspirational words today regarding King David. And thank you, Cheryl, for hosting such an amazing writer.<br />Blessings to all, and stay safe!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-83509742341279218882020-03-31T10:55:01.305-04:002020-03-31T10:55:01.305-04:00It does feel like banishment, doesn't it? Tha...It does feel like banishment, doesn't it? Thank you for your sweet visit and kind words, Kitty! God bless you, too!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-80525920412525971002020-03-31T10:54:31.398-04:002020-03-31T10:54:31.398-04:00God bless you, Victor!God bless you, Victor!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-77723388230552714882020-03-31T09:20:53.254-04:002020-03-31T09:20:53.254-04:00Yes, this social distancing is like a banishment. ...Yes, this social distancing is like a banishment. I know it’s necessary and for our protection, but it’s hard being away from family and friends. Thank you, Dr. Rochelle for your words of wisdom. Thank you, Cheryl, for doing this for us. God bless both of you! kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803962513834013589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-28573266001154881222020-03-31T05:30:04.325-04:002020-03-31T05:30:04.325-04:00Thank you Dr Rochelle. And thank you Cheryl for th...Thank you Dr Rochelle. And thank you Cheryl for this series.<br /><br />God bless.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-39204534849155126622020-03-31T01:47:27.608-04:002020-03-31T01:47:27.608-04:00Thank you so much for your support and encourageme...Thank you so much for your support and encouragement, my friend! May the Lord continue to bless you and your family. Praying for you and sending hugs!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-43560450106482775372020-03-31T01:46:44.141-04:002020-03-31T01:46:44.141-04:00Yes, and whichever way it ends, we win. God is on...Yes, and whichever way it ends, we win. God is on our side. Praying for you and your family, Betsy, and sending hugs your way!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.com