tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post2963114470033307850..comments2024-01-02T21:16:08.896+11:00Comments on Apples of Gold: Encouragement for 2018! Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-67535926053315506112018-02-14T18:30:51.381+11:002018-02-14T18:30:51.381+11:00Ah, that's such good advice! I need to grow in...Ah, that's such good advice! I need to grow in that area too. Thanks for sharing! xxJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-87927904451236560032018-02-09T04:21:56.571+11:002018-02-09T04:21:56.571+11:00Amen! If I could share one word of encouragement w...Amen! If I could share one word of encouragement with someone it'd be: take it to the Lord in prayer. And don't only lay out your troubles before Him, but then wait for His answer. Read the Scriptures and earnestly seek out what the Lord might be saying to you. I'll admit, that's something I need to do more often. Gloria Kluthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10655482830974172647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-89075275540399098932018-01-10T14:31:18.747+11:002018-01-10T14:31:18.747+11:00I'm glad it made sense, Amelia! Yes, I'm s...I'm glad it made sense, Amelia! Yes, I'm sure there's greater depths to it I don't understand yet either. Thanks so much for commenting, and all the best for 2018! :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-54805755612136419752018-01-10T09:45:42.726+11:002018-01-10T09:45:42.726+11:00All glory to God! You're so kind and thoughtfu...All glory to God! You're so kind and thoughtful, Autumn. I'm glad this could be an encouragement to you. Happy new year - stay strong! xxJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-30495617620204443322018-01-10T09:35:58.516+11:002018-01-10T09:35:58.516+11:00Aw, praise God! Thanks so much for your sweet enco...Aw, praise God! Thanks so much for your sweet encouraging comment, Skylar. I'm so glad this blog can be a blessing to you. <br /><br />Thanks again, and I hope you have a fabulous year growing closer to our Saviour! Stay strong! xxJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-6811165372183368182018-01-09T10:35:00.447+11:002018-01-09T10:35:00.447+11:00I'm sorry that was your experience last year, ...I'm sorry that was your experience last year, Abby. It's hard when you have that desire, but God still seems distant. Something that's helped me is taking time away from distractions - having a social media free day, or spending time in nature. But God promises in Jeremiah 29:13: 'And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart,' so don't give up, friend! He will reveal Himself to you, and sometimes the times of struggle work out for our greatest good too. Thanks so much for your comment, and I hope 2018 is an exciting year of growth for you. xx Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-83205257919366964762018-01-06T17:03:55.256+11:002018-01-06T17:03:55.256+11:00Yes to all those things! Thanks for sharing. And H...Yes to all those things! Thanks for sharing. And He's always going to be more than we can list, which is pretty incredible to think about. <br /><br />Thanks Sarah! Happy 2018 to you too. xxJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-23631852426450333522018-01-06T16:57:37.468+11:002018-01-06T16:57:37.468+11:00Praise God! He is so real. Happy new year to you t...Praise God! He is so real. Happy new year to you too! I hope 2018 is a wonderful year for you as well. Blessings, and thanks so much for your comment, Joanny! xxJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-47739097603916816692018-01-04T09:59:27.678+11:002018-01-04T09:59:27.678+11:00Man, this was such a fantastic post!! I love your ...Man, this was such a fantastic post!! I love your perspective so much. I never understood what God meant either...but I always thought it sounded very wise. xDD This was suchhhh an insightful post!!milliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02655978536314419279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-46502995505318377082018-01-04T08:49:50.026+11:002018-01-04T08:49:50.026+11:00This was a stellar post, Jessica :) Your encourage...This was a stellar post, Jessica :) Your encouragement is so inspiring and truly encouraging! These words really spoke to me. <br /><br />Keep being the wonderful person God made you and Happy 2018 :) autumnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10338919380899247929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-25377545013108798302018-01-03T01:50:52.993+11:002018-01-03T01:50:52.993+11:00Great post, as always! You post are so encouraging...Great post, as always! You post are so encouraging, and I love reading you blog! I love how you are striving to know God better and help other to do the same, thank you! I'm sure God is smiling down on you right now, and has amazing things in store for you in 2018! Keep being awesome, girl! :-)<br /><br />~SkylarPerran Kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08097115041463167608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-91206826791330669852018-01-02T14:46:20.130+11:002018-01-02T14:46:20.130+11:00It’s comforting to know God is there, Jessica. I f...It’s comforting to know God is there, Jessica. I felt very detached from God in 2017, which is disheartening since I was just so much closer to Him when I was younger??? I don’t want to push him away, but I don’t know how to spot Him, either. But I do want to be able to grow in Him.<br /><br />xoxo Abigail Lennah | <a href="http://theworldthroughmywindowsill.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">ups & downs</a> Abigail Lennahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00629691351291882685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-74598853343039106282018-01-02T05:43:31.225+11:002018-01-02T05:43:31.225+11:00Great post Jessica! I love how God said I am.... w...Great post Jessica! I love how God said I am.... we can try to fil in the blank. He said I am. He is our heavenly Fsther. He is our friend. He is our rock. He is our refuge. He is King. And He’s so much more. I’m really looking forward to this coming year, though it’s hard to believe 2017 is over. I hope this year can be a time to learn and grow. <br />Happy New Year and I hope you have an amazing 2018 :)Sarah Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15830253815748803857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-17828527201776477402018-01-02T00:47:14.894+11:002018-01-02T00:47:14.894+11:00Wow wow wow such an encouraging post again Jessica...Wow wow wow such an encouraging post again Jessica. I really love this. Very true. God is. I love that. He is God and that is who He is. He is more real than we could ever imagine. Happy New Year ear friend and hope that this year again is a blessed one for you. Im excited to see what God's going to do.<br /><br />Joanny<br />imachoccakeaholic.blogspot.co.ukJoannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00892808418754744759noreply@blogger.com