tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post4353256903625193296..comments2023-11-02T05:39:49.632-07:00Comments on Heart Choices: How Do You Stay Motivated?Debbie Petrashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08235978883396499354noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-20771900037264070032011-01-10T20:21:27.048-07:002011-01-10T20:21:27.048-07:00Amen to that, Debbie. Thank you for your encouragi...Amen to that, Debbie. Thank you for your encouraging words.<br /><br />Love & peace,<br /><>< Iriseph2810https://www.blogger.com/profile/09285857197237988640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-80287362774355855902011-01-07T09:53:48.662-07:002011-01-07T09:53:48.662-07:00"The love of Christ compels me..."
Oh, ..."The love of Christ compels me..."<br /><br />Oh, Debbie, if we could really get a handle on Christ and his love for us, we couldn't help but love back. The more we know him, the more we desire to be like him... to live as he lived, love as he loves!<br /><br />I've often thought that I don't love enough... that it isn't pure enough. I so want correct motives to anchor my loving, and that can only be found in Jesus Christ alone!<br /><br />Be blessed this weekend; hope all is well with the little kids beneath your watchful gaze.<br /><br />peaceelaine @ peace for the journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675745465728814736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-7841279873129569932011-01-07T07:05:15.004-07:002011-01-07T07:05:15.004-07:00I am always encouraged when I consider the linkage...I am always encouraged when I consider the linkage between love & obedience. I am equally amazed at the linkage betweeen obedience and freedom (John 8:31-32). <br /><br />Oh that we'd all be free in Him this year (and always).<br /><br />Hugs, <br />KathleenKathleen https://www.blogger.com/profile/05245926913888212148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-36726826392310093262011-01-06T14:31:37.949-07:002011-01-06T14:31:37.949-07:00You amaze me. Love you, h.You amaze me. Love you, h.hknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-63883341672874728692011-01-06T12:54:12.793-07:002011-01-06T12:54:12.793-07:00This is so true, Debbie, and it is an important le...This is so true, Debbie, and it is an important lesson that I have been striving to follow. He has shown me time and time again that when I put Him first, the "things of earth (will)grow strangely dim" and I find I need so little of what I once thought I needed. This is a daily surrendering for me, and His love holds me up.<br /><br /><br />Debbie, your love for Christ is a true blessing to me.<br />Love and blessings,<br />LaurieLauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11818912037373656469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-48414754502851249772011-01-06T03:04:21.628-07:002011-01-06T03:04:21.628-07:00Thank you Debbie for sharing on motivation. Bless...Thank you Debbie for sharing on motivation. Blessings.God Whispershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04602247548236421038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-22938474080260539532011-01-06T00:01:42.809-07:002011-01-06T00:01:42.809-07:00Oh Beth, this is a wonderful post. Beginning next ...Oh Beth, this is a wonderful post. Beginning next Sunday, I will be participating in a 21-day 1st Commandment Fast at my church. We are focusing on loving the Lord first. I cam really excited about this and hope to blog about my revelations. Thank you for this. Beautiful and timely!BARBIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02537827307867912139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-82595619268102362292011-01-05T22:24:57.267-07:002011-01-05T22:24:57.267-07:00i completely agree and don't even have
resolut...i completely agree and don't even have<br />resolutions anymore but a desire to<br />know Him more and love Him more.<br /><br />we have a "year end" review with each<br />of our kids to marvel at all the Lord has<br />done. every year has hard times, but we<br />can always see where the Lord intervened.<br /><br />thank you for shining His light for us.myletterstoemilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17555607498974287844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-5325647448718867992011-01-05T19:24:48.686-07:002011-01-05T19:24:48.686-07:00What an enriching, soul stirring entry Debbie!! Th...What an enriching, soul stirring entry Debbie!! Thanks for touching our hearts with your inspiring words. I'm blessed to have found you in the blogging world and have so enjoyed getting to know you.<br /><br />Hugs!Lea @ CiCis Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252011706208068724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-44318681008544110342011-01-05T14:57:10.389-07:002011-01-05T14:57:10.389-07:00Yes! Love IS the best motivator. A great word toda...Yes! Love IS the best motivator. A great word today, Debbie.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04238679303715431171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-19727634655023853552011-01-05T14:36:03.323-07:002011-01-05T14:36:03.323-07:00Hi Debbie,
What a great post to start the new yea...Hi Debbie,<br /><br />What a great post to start the new year with. I agree. Love is a powerful motivator. I'm taking that truth with me as I leave. It's a keeper. And so is HE. <br /><br />Always enjoy my time here.<br />Love,<br />TiffanyTiffany - Tea with Tiffanyhttp://www.teawithtiffany.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-90744223187311599562011-01-05T12:42:43.917-07:002011-01-05T12:42:43.917-07:00Oh, yes, love is always the
ultimate motivator! If...Oh, yes, love is always the<br />ultimate motivator! If our<br />love for God is strong enough<br />we will sacrifice anything to<br />be in His presence. He is the<br />one who motivates us to do good<br />in our lives. Unless we stir<br />ourselves up to take hold of<br />more of Him we won't. The spirit<br />is always willing.This was a<br />good teaching and I enjoyed it!<br />Love you!<br />SandySandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10888547092318964711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-60555524420586909002011-01-05T12:23:16.075-07:002011-01-05T12:23:16.075-07:00Dear Debbie,
I so remember your New Years "se...Dear Debbie,<br />I so remember your New Years "sermon" last year, when you know you were facing great challenges. <br />I have been inspired this whole year, and the way you persistently have been pursuing your goals.<br />I am amazed that you are driving on in the same direction.<br />You are indeed "a messenger of Christ, known and read by everybody".<br />I will set up so many resolutions anymore, but this one; love is the best motivator, I'll try to keep in mind.<br />"Keep close to Christ, and he'll keep close to you," shall be my other one.<br />The older I get, the more I need Christ every minute of the day.<br />I'm looking forwards to follow you one more year.<br />Yours FelisolFelisol https://www.blogger.com/profile/12240191154632603841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-45701583793629858922011-01-05T09:47:23.032-07:002011-01-05T09:47:23.032-07:00Blessings and prayers,
andreaBlessings and prayers,<br />andreaAndreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03082891172963869545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-26418318581885291772011-01-05T09:41:38.074-07:002011-01-05T09:41:38.074-07:00This was great! We are in a message series at Chur...This was great! We are in a message series at Church about the Holy Spirit. It has been eye-opening and comforting.<br />The biggest thing I've changed is starting out my prayers with THANK YOUS and PRAISES, that tend to focus my mind on the "haves" and not the "have nots".Sara@iSasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12957397803528050139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-21635766876104886742011-01-05T08:32:17.750-07:002011-01-05T08:32:17.750-07:00I am seeing this in action in my life right now an...I am seeing this in action in my life right now and it is so true. I wanted to get up before sunrise each day...I don't set the alarm...it was so I could just love on my Lord. He has gentle stirred me at the right time and when I roll out of bed to meet Him I am so blessed and than look so forward to the next sunrise. When I try it on my own "will" it just doesn't happen...so love is a great motivator!!<br /><br />Blessings and I have prayed for you as you went back to have the energy needed with those little ones.Janettessage.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01262598732466380229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-71004097154412798632011-01-05T08:03:09.271-07:002011-01-05T08:03:09.271-07:00God is love ... what an excellent post.
Blessing...God is love ... what an excellent post. <br />Blessings,<br />BrenGrace on the Narrow Pathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06161275623876776951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-73313157453304315852011-01-05T07:15:40.870-07:002011-01-05T07:15:40.870-07:00Exactly! Love is the ultimate motivation. Thanks f...Exactly! Love is the ultimate motivation. Thanks for keeping us on track.<br /><br />Love you,<br />LisaLisa notes...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07103364395238899215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-45803407630829494772011-01-05T07:01:11.766-07:002011-01-05T07:01:11.766-07:00Good point! I want to focus on what I should do, ...Good point! I want to focus on what I should do, rather than what I should not do...For instance, I have a problem with not being able to resist the candy jar on the front desk in my office! When I say "no" to myself...I weaken. I'm going to take your advice. Instead of attacking the issue from that angle, I'm going to focus on what God wants me to do. I'm going to: <br /><br />■ Surrender every part of my life to Him. (Including that naughty candy jar)<br /><br />■ Ask Him to guide me and lead me each moment of the day. (At work, at play, at study)<br /><br />■ Spend time in His Word. (I want to go deeper)<br /><br />■ Speak to Him in prayer. (Increase my communication!)<br /><br />■ When you mess up, talk to Him about it. (I'll talk about everything to Him)<br /><br />Thanks for the encouragement on the Wednesday mornng!<br /><br />Living for Him, JoanJoan Davis (Jo)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02305888520649862063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282814980296803369.post-88427349820243330602011-01-05T06:49:38.115-07:002011-01-05T06:49:38.115-07:00AMEN! I love you Debbie!
Thank you for the sweet...AMEN! I love you Debbie!<br /><br />Thank you for the sweet words about Scott's teachings. They still richly bless me!<br /><br />Hugs for your day!<br />Jill<br />PS Yes, we all LOVE Lexi leading us in worship!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17247824698674815568noreply@blogger.com