tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432903033078402293.post2648215150448740415..comments2024-03-27T07:54:29.003-06:00Comments on Cecilia Marie Pulliam: The Lottery TicketCecilia Marie Pulliamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08155201232666678307noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432903033078402293.post-71887123761674923132012-05-06T17:07:53.951-06:002012-05-06T17:07:53.951-06:00I so agree, Terrie. He does have a plan, and it wi...I so agree, Terrie. He does have a plan, and it will all turn out, not necessarily as I expect it. He could have something much grander in mind. I am glad you received unexpected blessings, and thank you for sharing. Always gives hope.Cecilia Marie Pulliamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08155201232666678307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432903033078402293.post-79118375621379862192012-05-06T12:35:47.383-06:002012-05-06T12:35:47.383-06:00It's easy to say good things or pray for anoth...It's easy to say good things or pray for another when things are stable or we're not experiencing a crisis- it is quite another to remain full of hope, joy and peace when crisis is knocking on your door.<br /><br />I am learning no matter where I am, whether I have enough or not, I am content. I know it's only a temporary situation. <br /><br />I anticipate the provision- and carefully pray when something appears. Not as a lack of faith, but assurance this is from the Lord. The evil one knows how to deceive - but the Lord always gives peace and adds no sorrow to his provision.<br /><br />I had a situation just yesterday, when I thought the Lord would provide in one way and totally came from another source. A double blessing. Love you Cecilia - It's coming.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01571892159506683588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432903033078402293.post-42499474757288783312012-05-04T22:23:32.567-06:002012-05-04T22:23:32.567-06:00Janette, I know blogger sometimes has issues. I ha...Janette, I know blogger sometimes has issues. I have tried to get on other sites and have had trouble. Glad you finally made it! Amazing how God orchestrates everything perfectly. <br /><br />Yes, we do need to lean on Him and not look at our circumstances. I am not just leaning this week, I am throwing myself into His arms. Not sure if I will have a job next month...waiting to hear what the announcement will be week after next.Cecilia Marie Pulliamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08155201232666678307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432903033078402293.post-21937464639419938242012-05-04T22:19:11.437-06:002012-05-04T22:19:11.437-06:00Denise, thank you for stopping and commenting.Denise, thank you for stopping and commenting.Cecilia Marie Pulliamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08155201232666678307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432903033078402293.post-50596920428494422792012-05-04T13:11:43.101-06:002012-05-04T13:11:43.101-06:00I have tried to come here all week and my computer...I have tried to come here all week and my computer wasn't letting me in...maybe because today is when I needed to hear these words.<br /><br />A friend, who doesn't have anything left for the future, no health insurance, etc. turned to me and said, "you know you truly don't understand unless you have been in these shoes do you?" She knew I understand, because I wear the same shoes.<br /><br />Each of us can witness to how faithful God has been through our valleys of lack, and He will continue to be in our old age.<br /><br />Great post...as alwaysJanettessage.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01262598732466380229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432903033078402293.post-10173527324092435282012-05-04T13:02:15.235-06:002012-05-04T13:02:15.235-06:00This was beautifully written and so very true! Th...This was beautifully written and so very true! Thank you for sharing the story and the sentiment! :)Denise :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07306906507013593208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432903033078402293.post-84052079400748774652012-05-01T20:04:40.749-06:002012-05-01T20:04:40.749-06:00I know what you mean, Jolina. It is hard to wait o...I know what you mean, Jolina. It is hard to wait on His timing when we feel we need the answer NOW.Cecilia Marie Pulliamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08155201232666678307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432903033078402293.post-55306115029633507022012-05-01T12:18:41.334-06:002012-05-01T12:18:41.334-06:00I'm learning to trust the Lord, too, mainly in...I'm learning to trust the Lord, too, mainly in timing. It is so much easier just to try to take things into our own hands, but that is not the best way. I appreciate this reminder!Jolina Petersheimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01735429508293558963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432903033078402293.post-37249927253169543432012-04-30T21:32:07.704-06:002012-04-30T21:32:07.704-06:00Lynn! I owe you a huge apology!
I thought it was c...Lynn! I owe you a huge apology!<br />I thought it was clear that the lightening was in a dream. However, when I went back and re-read the post, I realized it wasn't as clear as I thought. I re-wrote the lead in, and hopefully it is clearer. <br /><br />I must add though, I have had dreams similar to this one, so sharp and vivid, like watching a movie, and they turned out to be premonitions. In view of that, if I should be dumb enough after all these warnings to buy a lottery ticket, it would be wise to be standing a long distance away.Cecilia Marie Pulliamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08155201232666678307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432903033078402293.post-30344948691544361232012-04-30T21:27:06.790-06:002012-04-30T21:27:06.790-06:00Yes, Connie, I have had strong signs and I've ...Yes, Connie, I have had strong signs and I've decided to take them to heart! It is indeed our relationship with God that will not only bring about our greatest joy, but also our eternal life.Cecilia Marie Pulliamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08155201232666678307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432903033078402293.post-51299750078754502472012-04-30T21:25:36.519-06:002012-04-30T21:25:36.519-06:00Exactly, Lorna. The world brow beats us with entic...Exactly, Lorna. The world brow beats us with enticements which are hard to ignore.Cecilia Marie Pulliamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08155201232666678307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432903033078402293.post-81789855141445415262012-04-30T20:25:12.747-06:002012-04-30T20:25:12.747-06:00Holy moly! You really got struck my lightning? Whe...Holy moly! You really got struck my lightning? Whew! God surely doesn't want you to buy a lottery ticket. If you ever try it again, I hope I'm far away from you! LOLlynnmosherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05150393635514942267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432903033078402293.post-82909338169227143162012-04-30T18:21:24.227-06:002012-04-30T18:21:24.227-06:00Wow, you have certainly had some strong signs abou...Wow, you have certainly had some strong signs about trusting in God! The lottery can be so tempting as a possibility of getting enough money for everything we desire. But what our hearts most desire, even when we don't recognize it, can only be found in the Lord.Connie Arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06264510809220669622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432903033078402293.post-89010316755463585072012-04-30T10:03:03.488-06:002012-04-30T10:03:03.488-06:00God will provide if we trust Him, and we need to t...God will provide if we trust Him, and we need to trust Him, not money or riches. That's hard, because the world teaches us the opposite.Lorna G. Postonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06892952002960020516noreply@blogger.com