tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451874990236641064.post4015431370400386751..comments2023-11-02T10:26:12.388-04:00Comments on Rachel Olsen: Some pics from the cruise eventRachel Olsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666181671944102358noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451874990236641064.post-58378101835213064082007-10-10T12:33:00.000-04:002007-10-10T12:33:00.000-04:00Hi there, I love receiving my Encouragement for To...Hi there, I love receiving my Encouragement for Today and appreciated what you wrote today. Just dropping by to send you some love and thanks!<BR/>JOYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451874990236641064.post-34710183346708841902007-10-10T11:07:00.000-04:002007-10-10T11:07:00.000-04:00Hi Rachel,Just wanted to say that I found your blo...Hi Rachel,<BR/>Just wanted to say that I found your blog through the Encouragement for today e-mail that I receive. I loved reading your article and it is so true that you have to MAKE time to pray daily. That really hit home for me as I have been having the same struggle lately. I am always too busy driving the kids to school, coming home and pouring candles, then time to pick the kids up from school, dinner, etc. The Lord has taught me a lesson recently. Everyday (or most days) I read a women's devotional bible daily and recently I was trying to print labels for my candles and for some weired reason my labels wouldn't line up right - in both directions, lol. Well, I realized that I hadn't read my bible that morning because I had too much to do. Well, the Lord made me realize that I didn't put him first so things just weren't going right for me. Anyway, the next morning I made sure to put the Lord first and read my devotional and to pray. Afterwards I went right to my labels and they lined up perfectly. I was telling my sister in law about this and she said 'nope, not weird at all. Anyway, just wanted to let you know that I appreciated your "Making the Effort" article and I have also enjoyed your blog. I will have to add it to my list of favorites on my blog site, lol.pbmciverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17003271007852208228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451874990236641064.post-57908790856800712782007-10-10T09:55:00.000-04:002007-10-10T09:55:00.000-04:00Rachel,This is my second attempt to leave a commen...Rachel,<BR/><BR/>This is my second attempt to leave a comment my first one disappeared right when I was ready to submit.<BR/>I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciated your Proverbs 31 devotional Wed. which led me to your blog spot (which is now on my favorites). I loved your exhortation on prayer and the boldness which you presented it. Your comment about making time vs. finding time is sooooo...true!!!<BR/>It was great seeing a picture of your husband now I can put a face to his name. Congrats on his accomplishment that is huge. I beleive men of God are being raised up to be people of influence in their circles of influence. Thank you for your ministry.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/><BR/>Ann Marie Peterson<BR/>(participant in one of your past speaker evaluation groups)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451874990236641064.post-8581039006063208392007-10-10T08:34:00.000-04:002007-10-10T08:34:00.000-04:00Rachel~I ended up at your blog through your devoti...Rachel~<BR/>I ended up at your blog through your devotion posted at Proverbs 31 Ministries, "Making the Effort". WOW! Did I need to hear that this morning. Just today I "slept in" (as if 7:00 qualifies for sleeping in) and have been dealing with 2 toddlers ever since. Last night I told my husband I was just "too busy" to sit on the couch next to him every night and rub his back. Geez, what does he think, the house will clean itself???<BR/><BR/>I know my priorities are out of whack. And there is a little voice inside me that knows if I am obedient to the things God tells me, I will be blessed beyond what I can imagine. I have got look past the messy house, dirty dishes, and unfolded laundry, but the Martha in me is screaming on the inside!<BR/><BR/>For the rest of today I will focus on what you wrote: make time and just do it. Thank you! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451874990236641064.post-72355234325499357772007-10-10T07:36:00.000-04:002007-10-10T07:36:00.000-04:00I just read your devotional from P31 and it really...I just read your devotional from P31 and it really struck me since I've started having a quiet time with the Lord this week. I was the one waiting to find time to pray and read my bible. I have 4 daughters and I homeschool, so quiet time around here is almost nonexistent. I am not a morning person, but the last 2 days I've been up at 5 to have my quiet time. What a blessing! I just pray I can continue! Thank you for the encouragement :)<BR/><BR/>JonathaJonathahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12681088237984867302noreply@blogger.com