tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post517944115321024905..comments2024-01-02T21:16:08.896+11:00Comments on Apples of Gold: God-IncidencesJessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-2283933677640414982016-10-22T17:30:50.386+11:002016-10-22T17:30:50.386+11:00Yes, I believe it was. :)
That's an incredibl...Yes, I believe it was. :)<br /><br />That's an incredible feeling. Indeed we have so much to praise God for! That's encouraging to hear that He's working miracles in your life, Baili, and thanks for visiting and commenting!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-78012060394541103072016-10-22T16:20:04.818+11:002016-10-22T16:20:04.818+11:00Oh, it sounds really good! Thanks for answering my...Oh, it sounds really good! Thanks for answering my questions. :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-3647468311837549702016-10-16T19:54:20.946+11:002016-10-16T19:54:20.946+11:00Seventeen books for 20 doller sound miracle to me....Seventeen books for 20 doller sound miracle to me..<br />I feel completely surrounded by God .<br />Since I start thinking that i can think I realised his presence in my life and he has been always with me each step .<br />He heard me whenever I called him and even then when i forgot to call him for help .<br />My life is ful of miracles and I have therefore great sense of gratitude in my each breath for him .<br />I feel that the realization of his presence around us is most important and most precious gift of God for onebailihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06498012175058870980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-22745590973449770702016-10-13T08:43:15.049+11:002016-10-13T08:43:15.049+11:00No, I can't think of anything that I have disl...No, I can't think of anything that I have disliked about Compassion International. =) I now have three best friends who speak only Spanish. =) Compassion is really good about sending pictures every time you give a special gift and making sure that you receive at least three letters a year. I have LOVED sponsoring these precious children. ♥ You also occasionally receive letters from pastors/teachers who are important in your sponsored child's life. It has been a huge blessing. =) Hosanna Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326767494489236766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-28148056381854797012016-10-12T20:57:04.024+11:002016-10-12T20:57:04.024+11:00Praise God! I have been really blessed by all the ...Praise God! I have been really blessed by all the stories shared in the comments here too - including yours. :)<br /><br />That's an amazing testimony! When He calls, He provides. And it's amazing that the more you've given, the more you have! Actually, your story is very inspiring to me personally: I've wanted to sponsor a child for long time, and I did for a short while through another organisation (not Compassion International). But it didn't have any way to communicate to the child, so it felt impersonal, and I stopped. The lack of funds has stopped me from trying again, but I should trust God and go for it.. Have you had a good experience with Compassion International? Is there anything about sponsoring through them you don't like?<br /><br />Anyway, thanks so much for reading, commenting, and sharing, Hosanna! Your story was definitely a blessing. :) xxJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-9892542559920477732016-10-12T08:28:53.092+11:002016-10-12T08:28:53.092+11:00Wow...this was such a great reminder, Jessica. I ...Wow...this was such a great reminder, Jessica. I enjoyed reading not only your stories but also the stories of your readers. It seems like so many of us are being blessed by God in amazing ways...but sometimes we don't even realize it!<br /><br />And yes, I have another story to add. =) While this might seem like I'm bragging, please know that I'm not. This has been such a blessing to me, and I want to brag in Christ right now. ♥<br /><br />I decided to start supporting a child through Compassion International last May. It's a wonderful way to help a child get out of poverty, share Jesus' love with the child, and make a friend with someone from anywhere in the world. My parents already support several children, two that I write to on a monthly basis. I have been so very blessed by receiving their precious letters and making dear friends with these girls. ♥ But anyway, I felt like God wanted me to sponsor a child on my own limited supply of funds. I don't make enough money each month to pay for the bills. I really don't! But I realized this month, almost half a year later, that somehow I have been blessed with so much more than I had <i>before</i> I started supporting a child. Somehow, somewhere, God has been dumping His blessings on me, and I have enough money to support sweet Camila and give more away to others! I am just overwhelmed by how much He loves me to care for me in this way. It truly is a miracle...and I learned that I can trust Him for everything in my life. ♥ I hope this proves to be a blessing to you as well. ♥Hosanna Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326767494489236766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-68154976638662524092016-10-11T13:47:15.812+11:002016-10-11T13:47:15.812+11:00Hey Anna! Praise God! Thanks for following and lea...Hey Anna! Praise God! Thanks for following and leaving a comment; it means a lot. :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-1922161934573613452016-10-11T13:40:46.050+11:002016-10-11T13:40:46.050+11:00Oh, I like that quote! We don’t deserve everything...Oh, I like that quote! We don’t deserve everything (or try, <i>anything</i>) He gives us. We really have got so much to be thankful for! <br /><br />That’s encouraging to hear God’s been doing amazing things in your life too! Haha, I think like to think that God smiles at statements like that: <i>Of course I’ve been doing amazing things; I’m God!</i> Anyway, thanks so much for reading and commenting, Autumn. :)<br />Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-28521435890875823132016-10-11T13:37:35.017+11:002016-10-11T13:37:35.017+11:00Amen! It’s amazing how much we can miss, and I’m s...Amen! It’s amazing how much we can miss, and I’m sure even when we’re paying attention we still miss many of His blessings..<br /><br />Thanks for reading and commenting; I’m glad this made you smile. :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-87812119203516993852016-10-11T13:36:10.066+11:002016-10-11T13:36:10.066+11:00It’s so encouraging hearing of others’ experiences...It’s so encouraging hearing of others’ experiences – thanks for commenting and sharing, Mary! That’s amazing how you missed the candles the first time so you could find the music! It’s wonderful how God works. :) And I agree, candles and autumn are a good combination. :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-3019465050933398712016-10-11T13:34:15.186+11:002016-10-11T13:34:15.186+11:00Wow, thanks for sharing Maggie! That’s incredible ...Wow, thanks for sharing Maggie! That’s incredible how God orchestrated all those circumstances, and arranged that your friend now gets to see God in others’ lives, and hear about the gospel more often! Hopefully one day you’ll have opportunity to share with her how God was working for her salvation all along. :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-39863461688719360972016-10-11T13:32:34.364+11:002016-10-11T13:32:34.364+11:00I’m glad they made you smile. :) Yes, it’s so easy...I’m glad they made you smile. :) Yes, it’s so easy to overlook His everyday blessings.. Thanks (a lot) for your comment. xxJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-70110564595147872742016-10-11T13:30:28.909+11:002016-10-11T13:30:28.909+11:00Oh, thanks for sharing that experience, Jordy! Tha...Oh, thanks for sharing that experience, Jordy! That’s a wonderful example of how God takes notice of our unspoken, and unprayed-for, desires as well! He certainly is incredible. :) On another note, I’ve found aloe vera is good for so many things! I’m sure you’ll get a lot of use out of it. :)<br /><br />I like your last thought too – maybe these small experiences are of greater worth than I thought.. Thanks again for your encouraging comment!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-71002136324096554862016-10-11T13:25:06.939+11:002016-10-11T13:25:06.939+11:00I have to say I responded the same way – God has a...I have to say I responded the same way – God has a way of overwhelming us with His thoughtfulness! Thanks for reading and commenting. xxJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-20740357003315620752016-10-11T13:19:28.940+11:002016-10-11T13:19:28.940+11:00I’m glad you’ve been seeing His hand in your life ...I’m glad you’ve been seeing His hand in your life too! It is so encouraging to see that God cares about all aspects of our lives – and yes, I definitely agree with God there are no coincidences!<br /><br />Thanks a lot for your comment, Hannah. :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-10986314732818587472016-10-11T13:17:05.139+11:002016-10-11T13:17:05.139+11:00It totally is! You must’ve have experienced Him wo...It totally is! You must’ve have experienced Him working as well, to respond that way. :) Thank-<i>you</i> for reading and leaving a comment. xxJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-71968037160447395702016-10-11T13:09:27.750+11:002016-10-11T13:09:27.750+11:00Yes, praise God! Thanks for sharing that experienc...Yes, praise God! Thanks for sharing that experience! That’s amazing that He prompted you to study the very questions you’d be needing answers for. :) He really is so faithful.<br /><br />Thanks so much for reading and commenting, Joanny! God bless you too. Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-1431609347248996772016-10-11T11:43:42.949+11:002016-10-11T11:43:42.949+11:00Oh Jessica! I absolutely LOVE your blog!! It's...Oh Jessica! I absolutely LOVE your blog!! It's beautiful!Anna https://www.blogger.com/profile/06931285278378182278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-13291878648347580312016-10-10T06:31:28.023+11:002016-10-10T06:31:28.023+11:00This post really made me grateful for all the amaz...This post really made me grateful for all the amazing things God has been doing in my life lately <3 "God-incidences" is the perfect word for that :) I think I had pinned once (before I gave up Pinterest XD) this quote that said "Thank you God for blessing me so much more than I deserve." LIKE YES. SO TRUE. God is so good. <br /><br />I loved reading your stories! autumnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10338919380899247929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-49495321531601086332016-10-09T15:06:43.752+11:002016-10-09T15:06:43.752+11:00So cool. That makes me smile. We serve an awesom...So cool. That makes me smile. We serve an awesome God, and He really does look out for us. Sometimes you just have to stop and notice. Esther Brooksmith (wisdomcreates)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15010043354045249021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-76088908183503339292016-10-09T03:36:28.815+11:002016-10-09T03:36:28.815+11:00Just this morning, I was trying to find a bag of c...Just this morning, I was trying to find a bag of candles (it's fall!!! Bring on the yummy candles!) but I couldn't find it. I was looking in every nook and cranny, places that I hadn't seen in years. And in one of those forgotten places, I came across a book of Stephen Foster songs. A while back I'd tried to plunk out Beautiful Dreamer by ear, since I'm a cheapskate but it never worked. And there in the book was Beautiful Dreamer! About five minutes after I started up the candle search, I found them, in one of the first spots I'd checked, just a little further back than I'd previously looked.<br />Thank you for this post! I loved reading all the stories :)<br />-MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-74424893542852003802016-10-09T00:50:06.167+11:002016-10-09T00:50:06.167+11:00How wonderful! I have a similar experience to tel...How wonderful! I have a similar experience to tell of! Last night, my sisters and I went to a monthy girls Bible study thing at our church, and our cousin has come before with us, but she hasn't the last few times. But I texted her a few minuted before we were suppose to leave, to ask of she wanted to come, and she said she would like to, but didn't have a ride, so we went to pick her up, and the lady who was speaking for the group last night, is a very dear friend of ours, and just an around awesome person, who loves everyone and everyone loves her, and she's spacey and scatter-brained and funny. So obviously our cousin loved her. Oh and she was speaking about sign language, and it turns out our cousin is interested in sign language, so they were talking afterwards, and so our cousin might go to her house once a week or something to learn sign language from our friend, if it works out, and what I'm most excited abut, is that our friend is not a Christian, as far as I know, and this is the perfect opportunity to be a light fr Christ to her, and to expose her to the gospel more often! Yay!Maggie Grooverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12057601539840643872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-9253975282744511282016-10-08T14:25:56.600+11:002016-10-08T14:25:56.600+11:00Haha I loved reading that... the stories made me s...Haha I loved reading that... the stories made me smile. Thank you for sharing them.<br />I'm blessed more than I realise.. anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07653526961144888015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-54500642639577001442016-10-08T13:43:58.738+11:002016-10-08T13:43:58.738+11:00Aww, Jessica. Thanks for sharing these incidences ...Aww, Jessica. Thanks for sharing these incidences and pointing us back to how incredible. our. God. is! A few times over the past months, I had a sort of unvoiced desire for some Aloe Vera plants hovering in the back of my mind (to help with my acne). I didn't want them bad enough to do anything about it, I just thought it would be nice. After visiting a mentor of mine yesterday afternoon, I came out of her front door to see something I hadn't noticed when going in. She had half a dozen or more uprooted Aloe Vera plants lying on their pavement. After I inquired of them, she told me that her and her husband were clearing them out since they had been "growing like weeds" and she offered them to me. Needless to say, I took one home and mum and I planted it in our yard.<br /><br />You would think it obvious that God was orchestrating this. Nevertheless, I didn't realize it until the end of your post when you encouraged us to share our own stories. But I praise God for it now that I'm reminded of how He takes care of these little desires in our life that really have no eternal significance. Or perhaps they have more eternal significance than I thought, given that they can cause us to praise Him more.Jordy Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06825438584409420647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-84384003360295623872016-10-08T10:22:17.821+11:002016-10-08T10:22:17.821+11:00These moments are so amazing. It just blows my min...These moments are so amazing. It just blows my mind!Grace Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07864931544458385634noreply@blogger.com