Comments on: March 16: Losing everything

By: Elizabeth S.O.

Elizabeth S.O. — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 02:02:39 +0000

This devotional reminds me of something I think God may be tugging on my heart to do. That is, to follow a call similar to Jesus’s call to the official in Luke 18 – to give up everything I have so that I may be more able to give to those who are truly in need. It’s something that I have long resisted, but I think God is making it easier for me by assuring me of the reward it will bring -the “spiritual possessions,” as Flo mentioned above. Thank you, Emily, for prompting me to think about this.

By: Wilma Shank

Wilma Shank — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:58:11 +0000

Thanks, Emily, for sharing your challenging and moving experience, as well as your commendable goal. Abundant blessings upon you. Member at Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

By: Flo

Flo — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:42:23 +0000

Your comments reinforce that it is not “money, children, land, everything” that is important in God’s sight. But we can have love, kindness, and other spiritual possessions, as many in the world have.

By: Amy Murray

Amy Murray — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:20:05 +0000

Thanks Emily, a great reminder…

By: Jim Brenneman, GC President

Jim Brenneman, GC President — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:33:46 +0000

Emily, You provide a new slant to the age old tradition of “giving something up” for Lent, which in my past usually was more about the disciplined life and less about a sign of my love for God. Thank you for words well spoken.

By: Ruth

Ruth — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:54:56 +0000

Very challenging, Emily! I’d like to believe that after all Christ has done for me, I’d be faithful even as Job was. I think we get to practice and increase our faith in how we respond to the ‘little’ losses of life. Thanks for sharing!