tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post7460289485199503974..comments2024-03-26T17:16:52.325-07:00Comments on Mountain Top Spice: Pressing Ever Forward and OnwardMarilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-9907924452170691372016-01-13T08:07:12.817-08:002016-01-13T08:07:12.817-08:00Thank you Sandi for your kind words, and I'm g...Thank you Sandi for your kind words, and I'm glad they blessed your heart! I've tried to make resolutions myself and always faltered with them, but after beginning to understand that the mercies of the Lord are new every day, I know I don't have to wait now for a specific time of year for that kind of thinking, I can start today :) <br /><br />I'm so sorry to hear about your difficult year in 2015. Losing a loved one, oh so difficult to walk through... but truly Jesus does become our strength when we face these kind of things, and I can't imagine not knowing Him, walking through these difficult times in our lives. I pray and believe with you that this year will be a time of growing deeper into Him, stronger and wiser indeed! <br /><br />I appreciate you and the lovely blog space you have, it has been such a joy this year to get to know you better! Praying that the Lord will bless and encourage you today, and every day through this year! Hugs and love! :) Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-67783458957505475282016-01-11T15:01:37.354-08:002016-01-11T15:01:37.354-08:00What a wonderfully written post! The beginning of ...What a wonderfully written post! The beginning of a new year is usually the time folks stop and ponder the year ahead, make their resolutions and plans. But I also believe that His mercies are new every morning and now, indeed every day, is the time to stop and ponder life and to ask Him for guidance and walk in the good way. 2015 was a hard year for our family and continues to be. The death of a loved one and other painful situations have tried to rob me of my joy but I will hang on to Him and trust that He will work it all out according to His will. I don't understand why these trials are taking place but I do trust Him. It is when we are in the valley that we grow. I pray that we will all be stronger and wiser when the trials are over. Thank you for sharing and God bless you for doing so.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SandiSandi@ Rose Chintz Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415214311003251398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-71277372691124987552016-01-09T09:35:14.419-08:002016-01-09T09:35:14.419-08:00Oh Pamela, such a tough, painful situation to walk...Oh Pamela, such a tough, painful situation to walk through, but with His Grace there through it all, I'm so thankful to hear that His Grace made a difference! Even in the darkest most difficult situations, when it comes in such a beautiful way as you've described, what an incredible thing that is. Indeed His Grace come to us in the moments we need it most, and I've learned that it is sufficient for today, and only today. We can't peer into tomorrow, for His grace is not for tomorrow, but just like the fresh manna that fell on the ground for the Israelites, it is only sustaining for today. It is a beautiful thing to know that we can open our hearts to Him TODAY and accept all He has for us today, and His grace is sufficient for today. Oh it is a beautiful lesson, and I pray the Lord continues to bless your dear heart for Him! I've truly enjoyed getting to "know" you too, and such a precious friend you are already to me! Praying the precious blessings of the Lord for you TODAY :) Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-66856791215217964452016-01-09T06:04:38.060-08:002016-01-09T06:04:38.060-08:00This is such a beautiful post! A friend shared a ...This is such a beautiful post! A friend shared a photo quote on Facebook the other day that simply said...Grace Upon Grace...with a reference to John 1:16. I'd never looked at that verse before. It says - From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another. NIV Grace has been such an important part of my life the past 18 months as I watched my dear bother suffer and die from Melanoma Cancer. He was a believer as is his whole family and the grace they carried was amazing. Their faith in God shone through. I have learned to pray for grace for myself and for others who are going through situations beyond their control. Thank you for sharing your faith in your blog and in this post. I've only followed you for a short time and am blessed to 'know' you. May you be blessed today and every day in the year ahead with God's amazing grace. <br />Hugs, PamPamela Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071092617682650349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-38038837684382131352016-01-08T15:23:24.434-08:002016-01-08T15:23:24.434-08:00He is sufficient, oh so very much so... we just ha...He is sufficient, oh so very much so... we just have to let Him be our sufficiency, and not try to take His job from Him {smiles}. Thank you for your sweet words dear Nancy, but I can assure you that the things I write were things He is teaching, and I am learning... but I love this journey, and wouldn't trade it for anything in this world! <br /><br />Appreciate you Nancy, and loved your shared thoughts about the new year as well. May the Lord continue to bless and lead you closer, ever closer to Him! :) Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-52735381855569232522016-01-08T15:20:16.520-08:002016-01-08T15:20:16.520-08:00That is so sad that people are not readily willing...That is so sad that people are not readily willing to share their thoughts on faith. Your thoughts are always welcomed here, I would love to chat anytime with you, and I do mean that! :) I think we can learn so much from each other and be an encouragement through the difficult situations that come our way. I know this is a year of change and excitement for you, and I look forward to reading more about it! Have a blessed and marvelous day my friend :) Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-75164807424300899882016-01-08T15:17:34.632-08:002016-01-08T15:17:34.632-08:00You are such a dear! I appreciate your words dear...You are such a dear! I appreciate your words dear Cheryl... but I can assure you I simply wrote the things the dear Lord was speaking to my heart... things that I need to be reminded of too! I am learning that it is a change of thinking that makes the difference in a situation, and learning to recognize things that turn my eyes and focus away from the Lord instead of to Him. It is a beautiful thing though, to look to Him, instead of at the situation! You are such a blessing to me too, and the messages and encouragement you share on your blog always minister to me too! I consider myself so very blessed to count you as a friend, and pray the Lord's sweetest blessings on your life today and every day! :) Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-83485780827473276702016-01-08T15:14:04.762-08:002016-01-08T15:14:04.762-08:00I like what Gina said too! His grace is always su...I like what Gina said too! His grace is always sufficient, but many times we need to be reminded to lay our burdens back down, we want to keep carrying them. I appreciate your visit so much, dear friend! Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-91539879868162849472016-01-08T15:07:52.224-08:002016-01-08T15:07:52.224-08:00Yes, indeed! Keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, per...Yes, indeed! Keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, perhaps the most important thing we can do on a daily basis! Praying for you dear friend, that you will soon find answers and a solution to the difficulty you are facing with your physical body, but rejoicing over what the what Lord is doing in your heart and life! Many hugs and prayers for you! Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-25958752020064473042016-01-08T11:08:01.152-08:002016-01-08T11:08:01.152-08:00A beautiful message from a beautiful soul. It'...A beautiful message from a beautiful soul. It's so apparent that you walk in the Spirit, my friend. Thanks for sharing your God-given wisdom with us. Christ is, indeed, sufficient. In every way. Hugs, NancyA Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-8335762774286453972016-01-07T08:27:47.137-08:002016-01-07T08:27:47.137-08:00I love reading your posts. They are refreshing and...I love reading your posts. They are refreshing and enlightening. People don't share their thoughts on faith so readily where I live. I think it'd be nice to chat about it. Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-66086128888138369362016-01-07T05:56:28.937-08:002016-01-07T05:56:28.937-08:00Oh, dear friend! I LOVE all of your posts...but, ...Oh, dear friend! I LOVE all of your posts...but, this has to be my favorite one you've ever written! Such a timely message for today...for me...for each of us, individually. No heart is without sorrow, no life free from some sort of pain. And to know that we have a GOD Who is winnowing our path and allowing only what HE deems best for us is a great comfort. Your reminder that our trials are not random, but Divinely ordered by Him, makes the suffering more bearable. Only the dear Lord truly knows what each one is going through, but He is the God of ALL comfort...whatever type of comfort we each one need. I can't thank you enough for sharing straight from your heart...this post just really, really ministered to me. You, dear friend, are a consistent blessing in my life, and I thank God for you and for allowing our paths to cross. May He bless you abundantly!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-56276870967979230092016-01-06T18:48:00.573-08:002016-01-06T18:48:00.573-08:00Beautiful reminder...His grace will be sufficient ...Beautiful reminder...His grace will be sufficient for all we face this coming year and always. Thank you for this timely and encouraging post. I like what Gina said above....sometimes we must lay the burden repeatedly at the cross and just keep finding our needs met in Christ.<br />I appreciate the thoughts you shared today.<br />Hugs from ShirleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-52645351201572176642016-01-06T16:16:29.050-08:002016-01-06T16:16:29.050-08:00Can I say how timely our Lord uses each one of us ...Can I say how timely our Lord uses each one of us to encourage each other and build each other up in His Word? Our situation is different for each one of us, yet as long as we keep our eyes on Him, fixed completely on Him, the fear diminishes. Thank you for sharing. ... Much love, mariAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-41982578221658775632016-01-06T16:09:44.880-08:002016-01-06T16:09:44.880-08:00Yes, so very, very true dear Gina! His grace is s...Yes, so very, very true dear Gina! His grace is sufficient, but it doesn't always mean the burden is removed or changed. Yet, He gives us what we need each day, and His strength is made perfect in our weaknesses! What an incredible thought! <br /><br />Thank you for sharing your encouraging thought today. I pray the Lord continues to bless and pour out His spirit in your life in a beautiful way! :) Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-31655134100028791742016-01-06T16:04:39.554-08:002016-01-06T16:04:39.554-08:00Thank you for your beautiful post. Sometimes we m...Thank you for your beautiful post. Sometimes we must lay the same burdens down every morning and just rest in Him. The burdens may never change or go away but we can find strength and joy in Christ.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-171496042337544952016-01-06T15:52:43.886-08:002016-01-06T15:52:43.886-08:00Roxy, thank you so much for sharing how you've...Roxy, thank you so much for sharing how you've learned to trust the Lord with your burdens! Indeed, I find myself "relearning" this lesson over and over, and each time what a relief it is to let go of that "thing" and just trust the Lord with it. He always works it out in a unique way that I could never have imagined, and so it is really best to just leave it with Him. <br /><br />Would you pray for Kitty (she just replied above you to my post). She is facing a difficult situation, and I know that you are a faithful prayer warrior and will pray for her. I've learned that we as believers can encourage and pray for each other, and even in "blogland" I've experienced the healing and miraculous power of prayer. <br /><br />My love and appreciation goes out to you dear Roxy, you are indeed my Sister in Christ... praying the Lord blesses your dear heart today! :) Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-41667365642522916602016-01-06T15:46:28.489-08:002016-01-06T15:46:28.489-08:00Oh dear Kitty, I will be praying for you! One thi...Oh dear Kitty, I will be praying for you! One thing I have learned is that in the midst of immense difficulty, sometimes it is hard to pray or even believe, and that is where other believers come in and pick up the load and carry it for you in prayer. I will pray for you, and believe that the Lord will bless you, be with you, and that His Peace and Grace will be sufficient for you in this situation. He is able! <br /><br />Appreciate your visit today, and will continue to keep you in my prayers! The Lord knows, cares, and will provide! :) Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-33702752565503607442016-01-06T15:42:10.855-08:002016-01-06T15:42:10.855-08:00Dear Sister In Christ, This is a timely word as ev...Dear Sister In Christ, This is a timely word as even myself have faced difficult trials. But as your post mentioned, I layed my burdens on the Lord and I trust His direction and I do what I can to be submitted to His will for my life! Really a wonderful and powerful word! Thank You so much for sharing!!<br />Love, Roxyliving from glory to gloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07123718369605106023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-75424159131790504012016-01-06T14:21:19.248-08:002016-01-06T14:21:19.248-08:00Yes, I certainly am facing a difficult situation a...Yes, I certainly am facing a difficult situation and I so needed to read your inspiring words right at this very minute. I have asked God if He is allowing this situation as a test for me. I'm trying my best to trust in Jesus, and to pray. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803962513834013589noreply@blogger.com