Comments on: Dec. 8: Rejoice, pray, give thanks http://www.goshen.edu/devotions/dec-8-rejoice-pray-give-thanks/ Advent and Lenten devotions by Goshen College students, faculty and staff Tue, 02 Apr 2013 01:56:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Susan V. http://www.goshen.edu/devotions/dec-8-rejoice-pray-give-thanks/#comment-1811 Susan V. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:47:50 +0000 http://blog.goshen.edu/devotions/?p=1257#comment-1811 Thank you for this powerful message and timely (for me!) reminder. Such a message of hope that is needed right now. God has spoken to me through the words he gave you to share. Have a blessed Christmas! Thank you for this powerful message and timely (for me!) reminder. Such a message of hope that is needed right now.
God has spoken to me through the words he gave you to share. Have a blessed Christmas!

]]> By: Mary http://www.goshen.edu/devotions/dec-8-rejoice-pray-give-thanks/#comment-1810 Mary Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:45:01 +0000 http://blog.goshen.edu/devotions/?p=1257#comment-1810 Thank you for your message. It was exactly what I needed today. Having just had my job and my whole department abolished last week, I needed to read the words that we should give thanks in all circumstances and pray without ceasing. Your message brought me hope. Thank you for your message. It was exactly what I needed today. Having just had my job and my whole department abolished last week, I needed to read the words that we should give thanks in all circumstances and pray without ceasing. Your message brought me hope.

]]> By: DeeDee Barnes Bruns http://www.goshen.edu/devotions/dec-8-rejoice-pray-give-thanks/#comment-1809 DeeDee Barnes Bruns Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:11:06 +0000 http://blog.goshen.edu/devotions/?p=1257#comment-1809 Beautiful words, Alicia! An especially good reminder regarding prayer as a tmie to 'refocus' and think about what is important...and to also remove ourselves to a position of submission to God's leadership rather than our own selfish motivations. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us this Advent season. Beautiful words, Alicia! An especially good reminder regarding prayer as a tmie to ‘refocus’ and think about what is important…and to also remove ourselves to a position of submission to God’s leadership rather than our own selfish motivations. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us this Advent season.

]]> By: Dale http://www.goshen.edu/devotions/dec-8-rejoice-pray-give-thanks/#comment-1808 Dale Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:42:09 +0000 http://blog.goshen.edu/devotions/?p=1257#comment-1808 Thank you for your thoughtful insights! Thank you for your thoughtful insights!

]]> By: Lois Kennel http://www.goshen.edu/devotions/dec-8-rejoice-pray-give-thanks/#comment-1807 Lois Kennel Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:15:06 +0000 http://blog.goshen.edu/devotions/?p=1257#comment-1807 Thanks for the inspiring words! I'm pondering the word "sacrifice" as "In this season of love, giving and sacrifice." I'm curious about your thoughts. Thanks for the inspiring words! I’m pondering the word “sacrifice” as “In this season of love, giving and sacrifice.” I’m curious about your thoughts.

]]> By: Mervyn Carapiet http://www.goshen.edu/devotions/dec-8-rejoice-pray-give-thanks/#comment-1806 Mervyn Carapiet Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:12:56 +0000 http://blog.goshen.edu/devotions/?p=1257#comment-1806 Thank you, Alicia, for helping me to be God-centered in my suffering and thanksgiving. Thank you, too, for being you. Mervyn Carapiet Thank you, Alicia, for helping me to be God-centered in my suffering and thanksgiving.
Thank you, too, for being you.
Mervyn Carapiet

]]> By: Ruth http://www.goshen.edu/devotions/dec-8-rejoice-pray-give-thanks/#comment-1804 Ruth Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:46:18 +0000 http://blog.goshen.edu/devotions/?p=1257#comment-1804 Our God is Great! Being able to rejoice, pray and give thanks is because of this faithful God whose "love and grace are on our side". Thanks for sharing! Our God is Great! Being able to rejoice, pray and give thanks is because of this faithful God whose “love and grace are on our side”. Thanks for sharing!

]]> By: Susan http://www.goshen.edu/devotions/dec-8-rejoice-pray-give-thanks/#comment-1805 Susan Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:46:18 +0000 http://blog.goshen.edu/devotions/?p=1257#comment-1805 Thank you, Alicia, for taking time, as a busy student, to write this devotion and share the truth with us for encouragement. I needed to hear your thoughts on this scripture today! It was good to be reminded of the Most Powerful Being willing to bear my load and give me rest so I can rejoice in Jesus. Again, Thank You. Thank you, Alicia, for taking time, as a busy student, to write this devotion and share the truth with us for encouragement. I needed to hear your thoughts on this scripture today! It was good to be reminded of the Most Powerful Being willing to bear my load and give me rest so I can rejoice in Jesus. Again, Thank You.

]]> By: Marlin Jeschke http://www.goshen.edu/devotions/dec-8-rejoice-pray-give-thanks/#comment-1803 Marlin Jeschke Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:43:49 +0000 http://blog.goshen.edu/devotions/?p=1257#comment-1803 Glad to read your comments, Alicia. Are you from the Mennonite Brethren Church in or near Dolton? It used to be a KMB church, and I grew up in the KMB church near Waldheim, Saskatchewan. I taught at Goshen College from 1961 to 1994. I hope you are having a good year. Marlin Jeschke Glad to read your comments, Alicia. Are you from the Mennonite Brethren Church in or near Dolton? It used to be a KMB church, and I grew up in the KMB church near Waldheim, Saskatchewan. I taught at Goshen College from 1961 to 1994. I hope you are having a good year.

Marlin Jeschke

]]> By: Peter Kufeke http://www.goshen.edu/devotions/dec-8-rejoice-pray-give-thanks/#comment-1802 Peter Kufeke Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:23:55 +0000 http://blog.goshen.edu/devotions/?p=1257#comment-1802 The breath prayer is a way of praying without ceasing. The breath prayer is a way of praying without ceasing.

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