tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post674125691395996482..comments2024-02-14T01:13:37.420-08:00Comments on Sharon Sharing God: MARTY SPEAKSSharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00840994989201507494noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-67922948420065191122011-03-02T21:55:02.462-08:002011-03-02T21:55:02.462-08:00Anita - Your comment made me smile so much! So, y...Anita - Your comment made me smile so much! So, you have a "left side sitter only" boy too!! (The comment about the leather couch was hysterical, by the way!) Are we suckers for them or what?! I think the whole idea of dog training is kinda silly - I just know that I am the one who's trained! I'm glad you enjoyed the spiritual application too!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by - I really appreciate it.<br /><br />GOD BLESS!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00840994989201507494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-29409192470525198692011-03-02T12:14:48.374-08:002011-03-02T12:14:48.374-08:00Not only is this a wonderful post spiritually, but...Not only is this a wonderful post spiritually, but as a dog lover I can picture the entire scenario. Our oldest dog will stare at me, then the couch, then back at me again. Why? He is asking me to spread the blanket on the leather...which apparently he doesn't like the feel of. And he loves to sit with me...but only on the left. Heaven help us!Anita Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06581280313136512145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-43293454447190835052011-03-01T20:27:52.469-08:002011-03-01T20:27:52.469-08:00Peggy - Thanks for taking the time to stop by. I ...Peggy - Thanks for taking the time to stop by. I know how busy you are. Am praying for you - your physical strength, and your witness to others. I just had to leave Marty tonight - it was very sad! He does make me feel so special. And he points the way to Jesus - the ultimate place to tuck into!!<br /><br />Gregg - I just appreciated your comments so much. Yes, I also appreciate the fact that God created animals. They were part of His original plan - in a world that He pronounced good. And I just love how you said - "When we enjoy them He is glorified." That was really beautiful.<br /><br />Janis - It was a great week. We enjoyed each other very much. I'm glad you enjoyed this. I really had fun writing it - and really thinking about how I need to make more room for Jesus. I must always be ready for His presence to move me. (Hello, Chip - thanks for the biscuit!!)<br /><br />Sandra - I just love how you ended your comment. Isn't it unbelievably wonderful that the Lord makes room for US!! And the Scripture you used is just the best. We aren't going into some spiritual ether - we are going to a PLACE made just for us. Jesus will give us an eternal HOME!<br /><br />This is me, Marty - thanks to all my two-legged friends out there. I am happy when you read about me. Because if reading about me makes you think about God - well, then I'm really happy!!<br /><br />GOD BLESS!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00840994989201507494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-14024359353477747052011-03-01T20:17:41.641-08:002011-03-01T20:17:41.641-08:00Sandy - You would love Marty. As I would love Tob...Sandy - You would love Marty. As I would love Tobias! And those two together??? One big furball of fun! Sandy, it is so apparent in everything you write, that Jesus is your everything. I just love that about you. <br /><br />Sandie - I agree. Sometimes I think I could just do without the people! HA! And yes, Marty has those huge brown eyes. And he is very good at using them - as I've said before, he has perfected the "pound puppy" look. I'm just a sucker for him!<br /><br />Debby - Oh, I am SO sorry about your dog! Could you please keep me updated? I will be praying. I am convinced that God has a very special place in His heart for animals. (I'm a little partial to dogs...) He has given them such a heart of loyalty and devotion. We could learn a lot...<br /><br />Nita - Thanks for your comment. Marty always seems to give me something to think about - his love just reaches me and teaches me about the love of God!<br /><br />Betty - Oh, I know. It was so tough! I tell you what, I just left earlier tonight to come home. Marty has been staring at me all day. I think he knew I was leaving. I even cried - it was really hard to leave his warmth, both inside and out! Love what your pastor said. And it's so true. We often don't think enough about our choices - that our faith is a matter of our hearts, yes, but also of our will. We must set our minds on Jesus. (What is going on with the time??? I'm not kidding - wasn't it just Thanksgiving??)<br /><br />MORE TO FOLLOW...yes, there is...keep reading... :)Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00840994989201507494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-79858117266867853122011-03-01T07:21:32.066-08:002011-03-01T07:21:32.066-08:00Hi Sharon -
I love how you told another Marty sto...Hi Sharon -<br /><br />I love how you told another Marty story. It was indeed a pleasurable read.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your chair "duet" episode.<br /><br />I especially love this that you expressed, <br />"No matter what I’m doing – when He shows up, I want to make room for Him."<br /><br />Yes, Amen, Sharon. And it is so wonderful that our Lord makes room for us.<br /><br />John 14:2 - KJV<br />In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.lioneaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10257690196451550476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-76386125855573475442011-02-28T20:30:57.934-08:002011-02-28T20:30:57.934-08:00Hi Sharon,
Lovin' your paint-the-picture story...Hi Sharon,<br />Lovin' your paint-the-picture storytelling especially since it includes Chip's friend Marty.<br />That Marty is quite a blessed dog. He gets you and the beach. And it's not too bad on you, either. The beach and Marty. I think I could take that sort of job!<br /><br />Love the lessons from Marty. Learning to lean into the heart of Jesus. To make room for Him when we've stretched out our lives so far that we've crowded Him out of the picture.<br /><br />Great lesson.<br /><br />Hugs and a Milk Bone biscuit from Chip to Marty!<br /><br />Blessings from me,<br /><br />JanisJanis Van Keurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07291628430833626275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-85157046416492894792011-02-28T16:13:46.542-08:002011-02-28T16:13:46.542-08:00What an enjoyable analogy! I thank God in His sove...What an enjoyable analogy! I thank God in His sovereignty that he chose to create animals for our enjoyment. When we enjoy them he is glorified. I enjoy my two cats and my minature poodle, Fi Fi.Gregg Metcalfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16413691313803396844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-47504519020445422132011-02-28T15:27:38.070-08:002011-02-28T15:27:38.070-08:00Ohhh AMEN! Sharon and Martin (Marty with love)!
S...Ohhh AMEN! Sharon and Martin (Marty with love)!<br /><br />Such a lesson and such a gentlemen! And so is Our Lord!<br /><br />I LOVE THIS!!! in so many ways!!! No time to list them or expound (like I do) just know I'm moved by this:<br /><br /><br />"No matter what I’m doing – when He shows up, I want to make room for Him.<br /><br />And then tuck myself right up next to Him – real close – on His left side, maybe, next to His heart."<br /><br />Thanks and God bless your reclining at the beach! I'm so glad that Marty makes you feel that way!!!<br /><br />Love, peace and JOY, (i'm already tired)<br />PeggyPeggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07178137619890142365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-50666396499508970112011-02-28T13:04:37.128-08:002011-02-28T13:04:37.128-08:00that was some "tough" assignment you had...that was some "tough" assignment you had Sharon. Babysitting your favorite dog at the beach, it doesn't get too much better than that does it? And time to spend snuggling with him too!! Marty is probably sad now that he is back to his usual routine and you aren't there to help keep him company during the day.<br /><br />I am trying to make sure I make room for Jesus and follow his lead rather than my own will; some days are better than others. I like what the pastor said at church yesterday "we write the script on how we will live our days" (not meaning that we are in control, of course we are not and he acknowledged that) but that we can choose to be joyful or we can choose to be bitter, we can choose to be anxious or we can choose to trust (get the gist?) So I t hink we consciously also need to remember to choose Jesus and his way, his will over ours. It is always the better choice isn't it, to give it to him (and preferably sooner than later)<br /><br />enjoy the last day of February! where has this year gone?<br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-46969293310329042052011-02-28T10:33:37.768-08:002011-02-28T10:33:37.768-08:00Hi Sharon,
Excellent thought provoking post. Than...Hi Sharon,<br /><br />Excellent thought provoking post. Thank for for posting. God Bless - NitaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02205365191840035777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-15810649006146372322011-02-28T10:20:13.511-08:002011-02-28T10:20:13.511-08:00Aw, Marty is lucky to be at the beach! Our dog had...Aw, Marty is lucky to be at the beach! Our dog had a stroke yesterday, and he's not doing so well. I really do believe that God loves the animals more than we will ever know...Deborah Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14415814125499548149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-73751360643709479202011-02-28T08:43:16.399-08:002011-02-28T08:43:16.399-08:00If we treated people and peole treated us like dog...If we treated people and peole treated us like dogs - what a great world it would be! <br /><br />Does Marty have those dark brown eyes? You can't win with those. No way no how.<br /><br />Love,<br />sandieChatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-66589570433943300572011-02-28T05:24:01.991-08:002011-02-28T05:24:01.991-08:00I enjoyed this sweet and encouraging post,
Sharon....I enjoyed this sweet and encouraging post,<br />Sharon. I know I would like Marty. And<br />yes, I have made room in my heart for<br />Jesus. He is my everything.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10888547092318964711noreply@blogger.com