tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3286085860738815724.post2144111245224440150..comments2024-03-28T07:21:02.762-04:00Comments on Julie Gillies - Helping You Know God, Know Scripture, and Know How to Pray: Seize the Opportunity for JoyJulie Gillieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16043208077641628180noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3286085860738815724.post-73762860824138290662012-03-14T08:48:03.600-04:002012-03-14T08:48:03.600-04:00Sweet Tracy,
I appreciate your honest comment. Lif...Sweet Tracy,<br />I appreciate your honest comment. Life is not always fun nor fair, but I'm glad you met with God and found your way here. May He fill you to overflowing with His remarkable JOY! :-)Julie Gillieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16043208077641628180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3286085860738815724.post-33413325125452694002012-03-13T23:04:17.732-04:002012-03-13T23:04:17.732-04:00First of all, I must confess that Starbucks brings...First of all, I must confess that Starbucks brings me so much joy. You totally pushed me over the edge to leave a comment by using bribery!<br /><br />Secondly, I must make the point that joy is my most favorite fruit of the Spirit... and the one I struggle with the most.<br /><br />So, in conclusion, THANK YOU for the reminder to keep choosing joy. It was well-timed and is so very appreciated! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3286085860738815724.post-495538843658429792012-03-13T21:57:40.373-04:002012-03-13T21:57:40.373-04:00Julie,
Choosing joy is the only way.....It changes...Julie,<br />Choosing joy is the only way.....It changes your whole perspective in every situation.Josey Bozzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01726048506211545721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3286085860738815724.post-42789647340957319622012-03-13T15:02:18.995-04:002012-03-13T15:02:18.995-04:00I choose joy, because it is Lent and if ever the e...I choose joy, because it is Lent and if ever the evil one wants to rob us of our joy it is the time of great prayer, self denial, fasting, and preparation for Easter.<br /><br />Financial needs have been our cross to bear, and when things get tough, it is easy to lose hope and joy. I too, started the 1000 gifts journal, and it really does help put things in perspecive.<br />Thank you for your blog.Ginnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10576022783071536981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3286085860738815724.post-55588080023965369352012-03-13T12:36:36.016-04:002012-03-13T12:36:36.016-04:00I happened upon your post today and truly felt as ...I happened upon your post today and truly felt as though God was speaking to me through your words. Recently I experienced a complete and total meltdown..like nothing I've ever experienced before. I've been "white knuckling" it for a long time...barely hanging on through one life event after another. Finally I just broke. I was angry at the world...angry at God. I've never ever experienced such a distant feeling from my Creator. This morning I was able to spend time in prayer before my feet ever hit the floor and later was blessed by reading your post. Thank you for allowing the Spirit to work through you Julie.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05290288840469852796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3286085860738815724.post-20048524789778691572012-03-12T18:19:33.459-04:002012-03-12T18:19:33.459-04:00Oh my goodness, Julie! Things do seem to happen at...Oh my goodness, Julie! Things do seem to happen at once. You are so right-joy is a decision. And you know what, sometimes I just don't feel like it. Then the spiral starts. Happiness is fleeting, our Joy is in Him. Thanks for sharing your tough week-I love your honesty. BlessingsKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17012982939454873340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3286085860738815724.post-65915532711417730152012-03-12T18:12:44.462-04:002012-03-12T18:12:44.462-04:00Precious Sheila, I just prayed for you. May the Lo...Precious Sheila, I just prayed for you. May the Lord grasp your hand and pull you toward Him--enveloping you in His love, His strength, and a double portion of His joy! He IS faithful, and He is our healer. :-)Julie Gillieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16043208077641628180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3286085860738815724.post-70773016206107190582012-03-12T16:30:51.355-04:002012-03-12T16:30:51.355-04:00Julie, even while going through some excruciatingl...Julie, even while going through some excruciatingly painful years on so many levels, I have found that joy and laughter are God's wonderful gifts to me. I always look for a way to giggle through everything (yep, I AM the one getting the "parental look" at church for giggling!!) Since my childhood, I've always been known for trying to get people to laugh and find joy, even if just a glimmer! Though sometimes it might not seem that we're in a spot where joy would dwell, look harder, it's really in there! Love your post today!! As usual! :-)Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04070850202540196659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3286085860738815724.post-65641679879377119502012-03-12T14:33:47.598-04:002012-03-12T14:33:47.598-04:00I want to have joy, because I've been living w...I want to have joy, because I've been living without it for almost 2 years. I was blindsided with something that totally blew me out of the water and I haven't been able to grasp joy since. <br /><br />I'm reaching for His hand. I know He will be faithful. Life can be so hard.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03506073111632766659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3286085860738815724.post-91746448596650789442012-03-11T23:50:42.178-04:002012-03-11T23:50:42.178-04:00Oh yes, I want to seize opportunities for joy. Aft...Oh yes, I want to seize opportunities for joy. After reading Ann Voskamp's One Thousand Gifts, I started a "One Thousand Things" journal of my own. Every time we notice something we're grateful for, it can help us seize a little bit more joy. Gratitude is a great joy enhancer!Cheryl Barkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15700429665500763372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3286085860738815724.post-43440521850263663042012-03-11T18:43:57.711-04:002012-03-11T18:43:57.711-04:00Julie,
The past few months have been really tough ...Julie,<br />The past few months have been really tough ones with my kids(I have 3...two are on the autism spectrum, two have diabetes, and one has epilepsy), and I need to choose joy so that I can be the mom they need, the mom God chose especially because He is glorified in my weakness! I actually wrote about this very thing this week: http://threeringcircus.wordpress.com<br />Thank you for adding the encouragement of your posts to all that God has been saying to me on the subject!Elysa Henegarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07234435414663688688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3286085860738815724.post-3479418799075640722012-03-11T16:15:12.018-04:002012-03-11T16:15:12.018-04:00Oh Julie, bless your heart! I'm so sorry you h...Oh Julie, bless your heart! I'm so sorry you had so many joy-suckers after your post. You're right -- once you decide to walk in truth, that <i>is</i> the way we're tested.<br /><br />I choose joy because of all the right spiritual reasons (honor the Lord, bear fruit, be a good example, etc) but I have a selfish one too: I don't want my face to be marked with frown lines. I think about the kind of old lady I want to be, and I want to be a sweet one!<br /><br />Just keepin' it real ;)Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04823919278259760743noreply@blogger.com