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Comment on Want a lift? by Joy Le Page Smith

Joy Le Page Smith — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 23:55:31 +0000

Someone once said, “God always answers our prayer–either “yes,” “no,” or “wait.” I do think it is humbling to “wait” and calls for patience. And, humility and patients are two things most of us do not have a lot of. Thank you so much for your responses, Cheryl. I might write a column of that for the newspaper.

Comment on Want a lift? by Cheryl Kitchens

Cheryl Kitchens — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 14:56:26 +0000

I’m saying prayers of thankfulness with a lighter heart these days for answered prayers! I always pray that God’s will be done- but, I always hope he will answer it the way I want, and that surely is not always the case. Sometimes he answers way later than I hoped. This latest “yes” answer was slow in coming, but maybe a better circumstance than a quick one would have been- only God knows- praise be to Him who sees the whole picture!

Comment on What does it mean to be “poor in spirit?” by Joy Le Page Smith

Joy Le Page Smith — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 13:48:34 +0000

In reply to Cheryl Kitchens. Thank you for sharing this, Chery. As parents it is hard to "let go and let God." We feel responsible. I think the more we let go the more God can work. I see that with our three sons. It is hard to trust God all the way! I am so a happy for the answered prayer! Thanks be to God! I am praying your grandson (2o-ish) will get help through Vocational Rehabilitation. If an applicant cannot work they direct as to "the next step." More later. Thank you for continuing to read my writings. You are a blessed gift!

Comment on What does it mean to be “poor in spirit?” by Cheryl Kitchens

Cheryl Kitchens — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:31:12 +0000

I read this one again this morning, and your response to my comment. Yo shared your struggle with feeling the “Father part”
My struggle has been that I have felt anxious for my Son, wondering if he is significant to God, with years of suffering on many fronts, praying daily forgiveness That I haven’t trusted God thoroughly to be the one who is his loving Father, and has a plan for him. Now that there has been a wonderful miracle for him- I surely am grateful to God- having to admit being kind of miffed with Him for taking so long. Yes my struggle continues to be more of who God wants me to be- praising him in all things- trusting the “peace that passes all understanding “

Comment on https://healing-with-joy.com/have-I-committed-the-unforgiveable-sin/ by Joy Le Page Smith

Joy Le Page Smith — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 01:07:15 +0000

In reply to Cheryl Kitchens. What a good question, Chery. Yes. Remember that when a person comes to God it is because the Father draws him or her. A person who is not in a relationship with God, does not know Jesus Christ Lord and Savior may think nothing of cursing God's name by using it in vain. When we hear a person cursing in that manner we can pray for them silently asking for the Father to draw them into a love relationship which as we know will change that person's life. That is how we can minister to that person; they will never know, of course. But you may very well meet them in Heaven. Certainly a prayer to be forgiven for that sin against their Creator could set the course for them being drawn to pray asking for Jesus to become their Lord and Savior and to be forgiven for all their sins. Scripture says angels in Heaven rejoice when a soul comes to Him. That life is changed and the person receives the promise of eternal life in Heaven with God. Here is the passage of Scripture that assures us of God being the one who initiates relationship with a person. We cannot do it on our own. Here is the Scripture passage referred to above: "No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up at the last day." John 6:44

Comment on https://healing-with-joy.com/have-I-committed-the-unforgiveable-sin/ by Cheryl Kitchens

Cheryl Kitchens — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 14:39:00 +0000

So, when someone curses, taking the name of Jesus in vain- that’s forgivable as long as they repent?

Comment on Finding God by Cheryl Kitchens

Cheryl Kitchens — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:16:14 +0000

As I read this, it changed , or rather broadened my perspective- I invite God the Father, Jesus, and Holy Spirit to live in me, but it’s a beautiful thought that God has me in His heart!

Comment on The “Red Lights” of life! by Cheryl Kitchens

Cheryl Kitchens — Sat, 04 Oct 2025 14:33:09 +0000

I have prayed for God to sharpen my conscience so that I don’t let myself do even the little infractions that seem harmless, but, I want to live aware of how my actions and behaviors may affect others- and more importantly, my relationship with the Lord- thanks for the reminder

Comment on “Holy” Smokes! by Cheryl Kitchens

Cheryl Kitchens — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 14:30:19 +0000

Fun story, and brought memories of my own, try at smoking, which lasted as long as yours. Also, the song, which, if every child was drilled with this message, how fortified would they be to resist temptation- and Tim’s addition to your story was very sweet.

Comment on A question for God by Joy Le Page Smith

Joy Le Page Smith — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 15:14:43 +0000

In reply to Chery. My experience is that the more we write the more messages come for sharing with others. I will also respond to your recent comment at HealingwithJoy.blogspot.com I love reading you as you truly think deeply and you write clearly. Keep helping me spread the truth, Dear Friend.