tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post7236220532578369726..comments2024-03-28T14:42:46.023-04:00Comments on Closed Doors, Open Windows: The Secret Garden Chronicles: Are We On the Road to Emmaus?Pamela M. Steinerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-59018587003699383832017-04-26T21:51:57.855-04:002017-04-26T21:51:57.855-04:00I think it happens a lot more than we realize. Un...I think it happens a lot more than we realize. Until later...when we stop and think about it...and we realize that He was right there with us and we didn't realize...but it still gives us great joy when we do recognize that His Presence never left us. Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-19692489188545047212017-04-25T16:16:07.331-04:002017-04-25T16:16:07.331-04:00"These two men were very sorrowful as they wa..."These two men were very sorrowful as they walked and talked together, and they did not realize that it was the Lord walking with them."<br /><br />I wonder how many times that is us.<br /><br />As you said, "That was You, wasn't it, Lord?"<br /><br />Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08702620069148109246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-74626687999303149692017-04-25T16:08:41.171-04:002017-04-25T16:08:41.171-04:00Thank you. Yes, we all do that...we think we'v...Thank you. Yes, we all do that...we think we've got it all figured out, and then something new comes along and there we are again, reaching out and hoping Jesus is right there...and we should know that He is...He NEVER leaves us or forsakes us. We can have that assurance because He has promised it to us.Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-58491766074734310772017-04-25T16:07:28.070-04:002017-04-25T16:07:28.070-04:00I hope you will Susan. Every voice of hope and enc...I hope you will Susan. Every voice of hope and encouragement is so needed in this difficult world we live in. We never know who may need exactly what the Lord has laid on our hearts to share at that very moment. Thank you for coming by to visit here again. Blessings to you my friend.Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-26987618887927794932017-04-25T16:06:05.388-04:002017-04-25T16:06:05.388-04:00Your experiences in the past few weeks have spoken...Your experiences in the past few weeks have spoken to me about how many ways God is right there reaching out to us...Jesus is there in the hotel, the Walmart, the hospital...right there in the Uber...Your stories have been so encouraging. God will be with you and Danny during this next surgery as well. Yes, turn it over to Jesus. He's got you covered!!! And we'll be praying.Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-2542285730763609762017-04-25T16:04:36.330-04:002017-04-25T16:04:36.330-04:00We all do that, Melanie. We are human and we forge...We all do that, Melanie. We are human and we forget to recognize Him in the midst of all our struggles...but He's always there whether we see Him or not. Thank you for your thoughts today.Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-25010231347442165712017-04-25T16:03:30.168-04:002017-04-25T16:03:30.168-04:00Oh yes..How often have we missed Him, I wonder? I...Oh yes..How often have we missed Him, I wonder? I would hope that in time He will open our spiritual eyes so that we will recognize that He was right there with us all the time. I know we'd want to reach out and hold on to Him and keep Him there all the time...but I think that would be too easy. We wouldn't grow like He wants us to if we could see Him all the time. It's in these "blind" times that we begin to grow and mature in Christ the most. I hope to see your blog post on this when it is done. Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-16510505400436505192017-04-25T14:51:01.275-04:002017-04-25T14:51:01.275-04:00Oh Pam, I've been trying to ponder this passag...Oh Pam, I've been trying to ponder this passage of Scripture for several days. In fact, I'm thinking a blog post on it is warranted. Once again, God is trying to get my attention. :) It's so easy to miss Jesus, even when He's right in front of us! Oh to have spiritual eyes to see!<br /><br />Blessings!Kim Jollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670842504983601263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-9093660379867382272017-04-25T13:53:33.860-04:002017-04-25T13:53:33.860-04:00I think I often fret about things not realizing Je...I think I often fret about things not realizing Jesus is right there to help. I let things weigh me down and I lose sight of the help that is there. Beautiful post!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14483833008527417306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-51136165767850401292017-04-25T13:37:52.005-04:002017-04-25T13:37:52.005-04:00Amen, Pamela, that is so true! We often keep our ...Amen, Pamela, that is so true! We often keep our eyes tuned to ourselves when we are in troubled times and all but forget the Lord is reaching out to us, walking with us, offering to carry all our burdens for us. I really needed these Emmaus words of yours today as I worry about Danny's impending surgery. I know God is with us in all of it, and I simply have to turn it all over to Him.<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-23806159031247669312017-04-25T13:30:11.274-04:002017-04-25T13:30:11.274-04:00Hi Pamela, thanks for visiting my blog. I don'...Hi Pamela, thanks for visiting my blog. I don't have to renew until the end of the year so I have time to decide. I do have to downsize. I enjoy your site and your encouragement makes want to keep blogging. HugsSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10311653940493662281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-33369912281026767052017-04-25T13:10:06.849-04:002017-04-25T13:10:06.849-04:00Rest, Trust, Peace..........that is what God gives...Rest, Trust, Peace..........that is what God gives to us, but we have to be willing to seek, and accept. Sometimes it is so hard to do that, but we have to keep working at it. I seem to go to Him, then take it back, and do it all over again. But I have peace knowing He knows me and knows my heart and mind. Very good post today.Ramblings of a Retired Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10983190448035117259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-66012122488546276662017-04-25T10:39:57.674-04:002017-04-25T10:39:57.674-04:00I totally understand. My One Word for 2017 is RES...I totally understand. My One Word for 2017 is REST, and I am still learning what that really means. It doesn't necessarily mean to sleep...but to REST in the Lord, wait patiently on Him...spend time with Him in the stillness...So hard for us to do sometimes, but so rewarding when we do.Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-90633507905616088142017-04-25T10:38:33.422-04:002017-04-25T10:38:33.422-04:00Oh so true! Amen! Our God IS an awesome God. He h...Oh so true! Amen! Our God IS an awesome God. He has so much patience with us...and we are so glad!!!Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-578272187371090602017-04-25T10:27:57.520-04:002017-04-25T10:27:57.520-04:00I am quilty of the same, getting ahead of God'...I am quilty of the same, getting ahead of God's plans, making plans for myself with praying, not listening when I should and so much more. He is faithful to show me and I have to humble myself at His feet and repent. He is always ready to restore and forgive. What an Awesome God we serve!Sylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029808502731853372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-50270581229146245202017-04-25T07:59:24.044-04:002017-04-25T07:59:24.044-04:00The hardest thing for this hyped up gal is to be s...The hardest thing for this hyped up gal is to be still . The Lord has been teaching me over and over again there's no better place to be but "STILL" so I can truly hear His still small voice . Hugs and bjessings, Cindy Creations By Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06652249357420269173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-44586740304212855902017-04-25T07:03:06.860-04:002017-04-25T07:03:06.860-04:00Oh Yes! Sometimes in the most unlikely places! W...Oh Yes! Sometimes in the most unlikely places! We just have to open our eyes and see Him!! Yes, Thank You, Lord.Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-44815789856423089952017-04-25T07:02:24.679-04:002017-04-25T07:02:24.679-04:00Thank you, Susan, for stopping by and visiting her...Thank you, Susan, for stopping by and visiting here again. I would love to have you visit our Secret Garden anytime! Yes, we do get so busy, but the Lord is always ready and waiting to spend time with us anywhere we are. We don't really need a special place, but it helps to find a consistent time and space to just be with the Lord each day. It can be at a favorite window in your home looking out, or just a corner of your yard...doesn't have to be a big place...just a place for you and the Lord, alone together each day. I hope you will be able to create such a place just for you and Jesus! Blessings my friend.Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-16986746659084728092017-04-25T04:37:53.918-04:002017-04-25T04:37:53.918-04:00Yes, yes, yes...Thank You Lord for always being wi...Yes, yes, yes...Thank You Lord for always being with us. Visits With Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606696720339004295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2756675007223295900.post-13382933043552064152017-04-25T00:42:10.112-04:002017-04-25T00:42:10.112-04:00Hi Pamela, I just read that in the Bible. I agree,...Hi Pamela, I just read that in the Bible. I agree, sometimes we just need to be still. Life an be so busy, but we need-we should want to make the time to be with the Lord. I bet your secret garden is so special. I would like to make something like that in my yard. We live in the city so not much yard space. Thanks for sharing!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10311653940493662281noreply@blogger.com