tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post9143106503028007063..comments2024-02-03T04:27:24.489-08:00Comments on Writing for Christ ~ The Audience of One: Be a Mary NewtonCaseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-54561643188657130182012-05-25T13:27:03.224-07:002012-05-25T13:27:03.224-07:00Casey,
Thanks for sharing this wonderful story of ...Casey,<br />Thanks for sharing this wonderful story of faithful and selfless prayer. I love the fact that when we pray for others, we never go away empty-handed.<br /><br />You've also given us a great reminder of how we need to live every aspect of our lives - not just the big things, you know? That's the "faithful" part - the consistent praying for all things.<br /><br />Blessings to you - have a wonderful weekend.Becky Doughtyhttp://www.beckydoughty.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-89294910278327983652012-05-25T10:13:49.927-07:002012-05-25T10:13:49.927-07:00Jules, I LOVE that Jot. So, so good and I could ha...Jules, I LOVE that Jot. So, so good and I could have sat and stared at the pic of you and Keith for so much longer. To see you both now, I would have never guessed he sat you down and asked you to pull your faith back. I hope your children follow strongly in your footsteps!<br /><br />And btw...Rory...ADORABLE! You're in love. ;)Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-44133677864149317402012-05-25T10:12:15.002-07:002012-05-25T10:12:15.002-07:00Inspiring, isn't she? She's one I look for...Inspiring, isn't she? She's one I look forward to chatting with once I get to Heaven. :)Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-2634198725521161462012-05-25T10:11:15.405-07:002012-05-25T10:11:15.405-07:00That He does! And He is always busy working on our...That He does! And He is always busy working on our hearts, it is up to us to respond to that gentle prompting. What a challenge for OUR faith!Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-805448997958165852012-05-25T10:10:36.474-07:002012-05-25T10:10:36.474-07:00Mary's story is so incredibly powerful! She tr...Mary's story is so incredibly powerful! She trusted God and He blessed her with her heart's desire. I wonder how much stronger that made their marriage.Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-61353469916670272702012-05-25T10:08:10.467-07:002012-05-25T10:08:10.467-07:00And pray, pray, pray. And pray when God lays those...And pray, pray, pray. And pray when God lays those people on our hearts. It's a huge step of faith, I think. Harder often, too.Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-23640107615813321982012-05-25T10:07:27.766-07:002012-05-25T10:07:27.766-07:00I agree, Anne. We start out with selfish prayers, ...I agree, Anne. We start out with selfish prayers, something that will make a difference in our lives, when it is their life, their salvation we should be hitting our knees for. And trusting that we might have the joy of seeing them come to Christ, someone else very well might. But our prayers will never go unanswered. And that to me is so encouraging!Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-65694102914925203142012-05-25T10:06:08.870-07:002012-05-25T10:06:08.870-07:00I've heard that story as well, Julia. It is We...I've heard that story as well, Julia. It is Well just tears at your heart once you learn why the author wrote the song. Mary Newton is such an inspiration to me, especially in this stage of my life.<br /><br />(LOL! That overthinking thing again. ;)Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-24277736292058805712012-05-25T10:04:58.392-07:002012-05-25T10:04:58.392-07:00I love your comments, Amanda. Long or short! You a...I love your comments, Amanda. Long or short! You always share such wisdom I appreciate greatly!<br /><br />I'm learning more what it means to be an intercessor. That God doesn't want our prayers, WE NEED our prayers. To teach us faith, to guide and challenge and strengthen our faith. It gives a new dimension to my prayers.Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-57518256040296877332012-05-25T09:43:11.208-07:002012-05-25T09:43:11.208-07:00OH MY, CASE ... what an incredible post!!! Soooo i...OH MY, CASE ... what an incredible post!!! Soooo incredible, in fact, that it inspired my Journal Jot today in which I included the link to your post. I hope many of my readers will check it out because it blessed the socks off of me, girl!!<br /><br />Love you!<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-42844058495786570232012-05-25T08:59:03.090-07:002012-05-25T08:59:03.090-07:00What an amazing post! I had no idea about Mary New...What an amazing post! I had no idea about Mary Newton's story. Thanks so much for sharing.Marji Laine - Faith Driven Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08863807987324920493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-68931178975820741862012-05-25T07:51:06.591-07:002012-05-25T07:51:06.591-07:00I didn't know this story of John Newton's ...I didn't know this story of John Newton's wife. Prayer always makes a difference. I can't tell you how many stories I've read of wives and mothers of famous Christians who prayed diligently for their husbands and sons. <br /><br />For example St. Augustine, whose mother prayed for him and his father diligently for years and years, came to the Lord in his 30's and his father who was a drunkard and cheated on his wife repeatedly, came to the Lord on his deathbed after years of dedication to prayer from his wife.<br /><br />The Lord hears the prayers of mothers and wives. Thanks for sharing this encouraging post! :)Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13105571098810204461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-75851938637342562152012-05-25T07:25:24.089-07:002012-05-25T07:25:24.089-07:00I love your thoughts Casey:) So easy just to think...I love your thoughts Casey:) So easy just to think to pray for 'what we want' instead of asking God what He wants and coming into agreement with Him...love it that Mary 'prayed for him.' Powerful!<br />Thanks for this post:-)Lorna Faithhttp://www.surfingforshoes.com/wordpressnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-58621665528859469332012-05-25T06:58:38.281-07:002012-05-25T06:58:38.281-07:00Wonderful post, Casey. :) Inspiration we all need ...Wonderful post, Casey. :) Inspiration we all need in our walk as we encounter those who don't hear the truth. It can be discouraging, and can even cause people to withdraw, ruining relationships. I will remember this next time. Don't argue, but get down on my knees instead.Katy Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695502207902033580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-51673691723562458082012-05-25T05:20:08.221-07:002012-05-25T05:20:08.221-07:00"She didn't pray for her future, that Joh..."She didn't pray for her future, that John would come to Christ and save her from spinsterhood. She prayed for him. That God would grab hold of his attention and devotion. If she was part of his plan, then she would rejoice. If she wasn't, she would still rejoice."<br /><br />I think that is the key when we are praying over the long haul for someone, be it a future spouse or our kids or even our parents or a friend. We start out praying for them because of how their walk with the Lord will impact our lives, but hopefully our prayers will change over time to be more focused on that person instead of ourselves. Thanks for telling her story, Casey. It really encouraged me today!Anne Mateerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11330467138236037032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-80499672479152820672012-05-25T05:08:17.756-07:002012-05-25T05:08:17.756-07:00Wow, I love these hymn stories. There are so many ...Wow, I love these hymn stories. There are so many inspiring stories of those who wrote our hymns. I think my favorite is "It Is Well" (story behind it). Too long to mention in the comments, but it is very inspiring. And of course, Fanny Crosby, Susanna Wesley, etc. Great post, Casey :)<br /><br />(P.S. Last night I was accused of over-editing ;)Julia M. Reffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11979214959063965164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-69592600089805281152012-05-25T04:57:09.579-07:002012-05-25T04:57:09.579-07:00Casey, this post was beautiful, my friend, simply ...Casey, this post was beautiful, my friend, simply beautiful. I confess, I didn't know who Mary Newton was before your post but, man, she's my hero now! ;-) Persistent prayer fueled by love is a powerful thing. I LOVE your closing line. So blessedly challenging! <br /><br />Thank you for sharing about this faithful woman of God. May we all strive to have a heart like that. Sometimes when you've prayed for something for so long and you see no change it can be very discouraging, like you said. We have to remember, if you're a child of God, when you lift up your voice and pour out your heart you have an audience with the whole of heaven. We might not see immediate changes or responses to our prayers, but rest assured Jesus hears and is working. He promises His hand is not shortened that it cannot save, neither His ear heavy that it cannot hear.<br /><br />Their is no greater calling than that of an intercessor. One who stands in the gap. Alone we can't reach into someones heart but through Christ our cries can echo in the halls of their heart.<br /><br />I might have shared this with you before but it bears repeating. A sweet, wise woman at my church once said, "Your prayers go where you can't go." Amen.<br /><br />Sorry this comment was so long! Sort a got carried away *blushing* This special post just touched and challenged me :-) Thanks again, my friend! Praying you have a beautiful weekend in Jesus!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />AmandaAmanda Stanleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16372107574684016349noreply@blogger.com