tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post5066369430599281038..comments2024-03-29T11:11:52.736-04:00Comments on Closed Doors, Open Windows: It's a New Year...and I'm Going to....Pamela M. Steinerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-86782726513209816802017-01-06T13:24:26.855-05:002017-01-06T13:24:26.855-05:00I will pray for you as you seek God's WORD for...I will pray for you as you seek God's WORD for your life this year. I know He has special plans for you, and sometimes this "One word" idea helps define what God is preparing for us. I know that the word REST for me is a big one...in more ways than one. Right now I'm having a wonderful time getting ready to learn how to "rest" in the Lord! Not sure that is what He had in mind, but perhaps it is. May God bless you and guide you and keep you always.Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-76145316855117262012017-01-05T17:40:46.682-05:002017-01-05T17:40:46.682-05:00Pam, I love the word God gave you for the year. Fr...Pam, I love the word God gave you for the year. From your post, it sounds like learning how to rest would be good for you. Let us know how it goes! I'm still waiting for God to reveal my word for this year.<br /><br />Blessings!Kim Jollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670842504983601263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-10612136557469751222017-01-04T10:44:33.676-05:002017-01-04T10:44:33.676-05:00Thank you Cindy...I just have to make the time to ...Thank you Cindy...I just have to make the time to do exactly what I am intending to do, and what God is instructing me to do. It will be a challenge...but God knows what HE is doing even when I don't! Blessings to you too!<br />Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-62476338454314338092017-01-04T10:43:34.876-05:002017-01-04T10:43:34.876-05:00Oh, thank you for having that insight, Beckey! Exa...Oh, thank you for having that insight, Beckey! Exactly right...God KNOWS I need to learn to just calm down and relax and rest in HIM...and focus on Him as I do so. It will be a challenge for GOD...and for me...but He's in charge, and I know He will accomplish HIS goals for me...I just have to be obedient to His leading and instructions! Thank you for encouraging me along the way! I will look forward to that!Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-41819268170093167002017-01-04T08:36:46.767-05:002017-01-04T08:36:46.767-05:00Visiting from Deb's blog this morning with her...Visiting from Deb's blog this morning with her link up. REST...a great word choice and what a great way to rest in the Lord with a pretty park bench! Hugs and blessings, CindyCreations By Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06652249357420269173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-66647302284658940382017-01-03T17:03:01.036-05:002017-01-03T17:03:01.036-05:00"In keeping with this idea, my mind was alrea..."In keeping with this idea, my mind was already spinning (not resting!) with ways in which I could accomplish this idea of resting. Doesn't sound like I've quite learned anything about it yet, does it?"<br /><br />Well, now - that's sort of the point, isn't it? God wouldn't give you a Word to focus on if you already had it figured out! Where's the room for growth in that? I look forward to seeing how He works in your life this year as you learn to Rest in HimBeckeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06655479298425387161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-34656133138368861442017-01-03T13:40:17.722-05:002017-01-03T13:40:17.722-05:00I intend to. Thank you for your excitement for me....I intend to. Thank you for your excitement for me. There again, we have to time when we go out due to the sun's position and the presence of various bugs.<br />quietspirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086016141181470311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-951737940196542362017-01-03T13:06:51.994-05:002017-01-03T13:06:51.994-05:00Rest seems to fit you perfectly at this time in yo...Rest seems to fit you perfectly at this time in your life, Pamela. Loved the bench and the Secret Garden, too. Great place to retreat to and just breathe in God's presence.<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-4046612786307201982017-01-02T20:14:07.511-05:002017-01-02T20:14:07.511-05:00Thank you Dianna! I am so blessed by my family......Thank you Dianna! I am so blessed by my family...and by the Lord! It is going to be a wonderful year for all of us as we encourage one another to REST in the Lord and draw closer to Him in whatever ways He leads us. I am glad you like my garden gate...now we are trying to come up with an appropriate sign for it. My other son makes signs...so we shall see what develops. I know...I need to rest. LOL. This is going to be a challenge!Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-88088923898613270822017-01-02T20:12:00.711-05:002017-01-02T20:12:00.711-05:00Thank you Debbie! I just linked up...and I am enco...Thank you Debbie! I just linked up...and I am encouraged that so many are doing this! We can learn from each other's experiences! It's going to be a great year...I can tell!!<br />Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-21795242309654632852017-01-02T20:10:57.141-05:002017-01-02T20:10:57.141-05:00Thank you Melanie. I am already realizing how diff...Thank you Melanie. I am already realizing how difficult REST will be this year, but I know God wants me to learn to rest in Him and not try to do so much in my own strength. I am weary from trying...and I need to be tuned in to God's Divine plan for rest. I know you can understand this. Maybe you can come visit sometime when things get a little more settled for you. I would love that.Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-72069177898075635822017-01-02T20:09:07.239-05:002017-01-02T20:09:07.239-05:00I would love a yard swing. I know you will enjoy t...I would love a yard swing. I know you will enjoy that in the summer! It all sounds so lovely. You should post some pictures sometime!!Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-7685478215546475332017-01-02T19:54:15.209-05:002017-01-02T19:54:15.209-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Debbie Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16661813843716269751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-6267449557162906662017-01-02T19:53:56.258-05:002017-01-02T19:53:56.258-05:00You my dear, are welcome to sit on my bench anytim...You my dear, are welcome to sit on my bench anytime! I'll take you up on praying for one another. ♡<br />Bless you~Debbie Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16661813843716269751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-59984733155495063782017-01-02T16:41:21.476-05:002017-01-02T16:41:21.476-05:00Pam, I forgot to tell you we also have a yard swin...Pam, I forgot to tell you we also have a yard swing. It has a canopy over the top. It's black metal with green cushions and the canopy matches. Our house has green aluminum siding trimmed in white. Hubby chose to have out yard barn painted to match the house. It all looks so nice. We have the swing stored in the yard barn until the weather breaks, along with the bench.quietspirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086016141181470311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-33305954402297237722017-01-02T15:15:30.627-05:002017-01-02T15:15:30.627-05:00What a special gift your son has made for you! An...What a special gift your son has made for you! And I love what you have done with the headboard, turned Garden Gate. I have a thing about gates...I LOVE them!! It will be a blessing to walk through the year with you and see the working of REST in you by our precious Father.Diannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15916346102440260126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-15454375159134654632017-01-02T13:48:43.087-05:002017-01-02T13:48:43.087-05:00I'm so enjoying reading the words that God has...I'm so enjoying reading the words that God has chosen for each of us to focus on in 2017. I'd love for you to link up this post today on my "ONE WORD" post! HOPE you find lots of rest in 2017 in whatever way the Lord provides!Breathing In Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13302608654931936520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-55737218622991886622017-01-02T09:01:04.882-05:002017-01-02T09:01:04.882-05:00A beautiful word and not so easy to put into pract...A beautiful word and not so easy to put into practice but that is often when God can speak to us. I love the bench and your secret garden space. Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14483833008527417306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-71262102554878966872017-01-02T07:57:59.026-05:002017-01-02T07:57:59.026-05:00Oh Cecilia, thank you for letting me know about yo...Oh Cecilia, thank you for letting me know about your January blogs...I will be watching for them. Something to ponder as I "rest" in my secret garden. I love that you also have a bench and an enclosed porch. I also have to choose when to sit outside because of bugs and sunshine. Here in Florida that is a big issue. We don't have a screened porch, so I have to prepare accordingly. Praying that your new year will be filled with peace and times of rest and reflection. Happy New Year!Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-23205722776939712432017-01-02T07:55:02.496-05:002017-01-02T07:55:02.496-05:00Oh, I love your word, "simplify"! I may ...Oh, I love your word, "simplify"! I may have to borrow that one as an additional word for this year! IT is something that I long to do...and as I REST in the Lord, I am sure He will be helping me to learn how to do just that. May your New Year be filled with joy and sweet simplicity!Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-22845303518369435292017-01-02T07:53:25.520-05:002017-01-02T07:53:25.520-05:00Thank you Karen. I will have to look up that song....Thank you Karen. I will have to look up that song. Not sure that I have heard it. I am looking forward to being STILL as I rest in the Lord. Also, I appreciate your posts as well...always very much to the point and right on! Happy New Year to you as well.Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-71316776946311846602017-01-02T07:51:26.720-05:002017-01-02T07:51:26.720-05:00Oh Debbie! Your homesite sounds so beautiful...nea...Oh Debbie! Your homesite sounds so beautiful...near a creek between two mountains...I may have to come sit on YOUR bench sometime! I will think of you when I sit on mine. We can pray for one another. Funny...you want to sit in the sun, and I have chosen my site because of the shade! Living in Florida we have to take advantage of any shady spot we can find! Happy New Year...and may the Lord grant you peace as you also find REST!Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-66554536839556359492017-01-02T07:48:32.350-05:002017-01-02T07:48:32.350-05:00I have a feeling you will NEED that word for certa...I have a feeling you will NEED that word for certain! You've got a busy year ahead...but stay focused on the Lord and He will see you through! Happy New Year to you as well!Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-64251353586671200582017-01-01T21:51:27.305-05:002017-01-01T21:51:27.305-05:00You will enjoy your bench. You have a wonderful so...You will enjoy your bench. You have a wonderful son.quietspirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086016141181470311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-43402861546766315352017-01-01T21:50:29.552-05:002017-01-01T21:50:29.552-05:00Pam: You might enjoy reading blog entries for Janu...Pam: You might enjoy reading blog entries for January. My topic this month is rest. I will post information about my word for the year next week, by the way, my word is peace. A few years ago, we bought a yard bench at the grocery store; it was half price. We can't sit out there in the summer time until at least 6:30 or 7:00 in the evening. I like to go out there and pray. I forget that our yard is so quiet, although we live on a fairly busy street. This past summer, we fixed our enclosed front porch into a sitting area. I truly love both areas. The bugs bother me in the back yard. We have to work on that problem.quietspirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086016141181470311noreply@blogger.com