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Holly's avatar

The JOY of the Lord is OUR strength friend. Praying for you!

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Wendy Elizabeth Williams's avatar

Holly, thank you, I need it and appreciate it. Bless you, Wendy

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Jane Baker's avatar

This really spoke to me.

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Wendy Elizabeth Williams's avatar

Jane, a belated and heartfelt thank you for your comment on my writing piece “Queen Penelope’s Question.” I read every single comment and usually reply right away but somehow, yours did not get a reply. I apologize. I have another piece coming out later tonight, Friday Feb. 7, 2025, my weekly piece. God care for you, Wendy

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Jane Baker's avatar

Thanks,don't worry,I don't expect a reply every time. Your posts hit the spot I must say.

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Wendy Elizabeth Williams's avatar

Jane, I am very respectful of every person who takes the time to read my writing work, I do not take this for granted, with people being so busy. I do thank you for your comments, they mean so much to me! W.E.W.

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Joan Spilman's avatar

Another great think piece, Ms.Wendy Elizabeth.

From your fan,

Christina

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Wendy Elizabeth Williams's avatar

Thank you, dear Christina, I am humbly grateful to anyone who reads my work! Bless you, Wendy

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Mary Lou Hanson's avatar

Timely thoughts, Wendy, and so true.

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Chiaryn Davis's avatar

At the start of this post, I was saddened by the question you pose, but by the end, I remembered the answer is clear. Thanks for the reminder Wendy, and for leading the world to Him one post at a time! ♡

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Wendy Elizabeth Williams's avatar

Chiaryn Davis, thank YOU for your wonderful comment, it meant the world to me. Life can be so hard on all of us and getting older, even more difficult, as I have been battling terrible depression and wanting to just…go…Home. I am amazed at the fellowship I have discovered here on Substack Notes! Total strangers, bonding with our love of God and His Son…that is the connecting factor to all of us. God gave each of us gifts, gifts that are ours alone, of all the people who have ever been born. My gifts are words and encouragement. I do not know what Papa God gave to you, Chiaryn, but I suspect encouragement is one of them, as you encouraged me. God bless you, Wendy

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Chiaryn Davis's avatar

I am sorry you have been experiencing this Wendy, and I will be praying for you continuously. When life becomes overwhelming, don’t cease to cry out.

“But you, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head. I cried aloud to the Lord, and he answered me from his holy hill. Selah”

‭‭Psalm‬ ‭3‬:‭3‬-‭4‬ ‭ESV‬‬

I am so glad you’ve found Substack to be full of fellowship and encouragement. You are a great contributor in this space and in all of the spaces God has you in!

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Wendy Elizabeth Williams's avatar

Chiaryn, again, humble and heartfelt thanks for kindness and encouragement. I love the Psalms and hang out daily in Psalm 91, at least! I do appreciate your prayers, there can never be enough praying for our Brothers and Sisters in Christ, as the narrow road is not easy. Please let me know if you also have prayer needs. God bless and keep you, Wendy

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Chiaryn Davis's avatar

I would appreciate prayer for strength and rest, Wendy! Thank you kindly. 🩷

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Wendy Elizabeth Williams's avatar

"Papa God, I offer a prayer for my Sister in Christ, Chiaryn Davis, that You would give her extra strength for her walk of faith and to use the gifts You have given to her. She is one of Your beloved daughters! Fill her, Papa, with the true peace that passes understanding, the peace that only comes from You and Your beloved Son. In Jesus' mighty name I pray, Amen. " Godspeed to you, Chiaryn! Wendy

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Jan Downing's avatar

Keep on, Wendy, keep on! (And keep the faith!)

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Wendy Elizabeth Williams's avatar

Thank you, Jan, I will do my best…blessings to you! W.E.W.

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Holly's avatar

Ahhh my friend I hear you!! I always wanted to go home too. Ever hear that song by Dottie Rambo “ I’ve never been this homesick before” ? Well my Dad died when I was 13 so yeah always wanted to be with him until one day maybe 4 yrs ago was walking on the beach in Nova Scotia and a thought just popped into my head - I’m just going stop thinking about going home to be with you and enjoy being with you here and now!!!! As in God is a God of the Living and Christ is in our midst right here and now every moment is a miracle. I recently became an Eastern Orthodox Christian so learning a lot !!! 🛐☦️❤️🙏😊💞

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Wendy Elizabeth Williams's avatar

Holly, what a good and tender heart you have… I wish I had your strength. My heart is already Home. As the last surviving member of my immediate family and at 72, I feel very alone a lot of the time. I will write all that I can in the meantime, but Home is where I want to be. God bless your ministry! Heading for sleep, church in the morning, Wendy

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Baldmichael's avatar

It is a good question.

I am remindeded of this from the letter of James.

What causes conflicts and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from the passions at war within you? You crave what you do not have; you kill and covet, but are unable to obtain it. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask. And when you do ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may squander it on your pleasures.

You might like these.

https://baldmichael.substack.com/p/the-devil-is-in-the-detail-why-do?utm_source=publication-search

https://baldmichael.substack.com/p/to-be-or-not-to-be-the-question-of?utm_source=publication-search

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Wendy Elizabeth Williams's avatar

Thank you for your very deep thinking here, Baldmichael. I agree about the verses from the book of James, a very short book but packed with wisdom. My Prodigal years were not fun and I am in profound gratitude that God allowed me to return. While I would dearly love to just go Home and be out of this pain, I have at least some work left to do...so I keep writing and praying and seeking God. thank you for taking the time to read my work and to comment. I appreciate it! God bless you, Wendy

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Holly's avatar

Wow! You are marvelous !!! Love your writing! Every word resonates with me in real time my sister in Christ! I am 65 and would love to see Oregon but for now living with my Mom 87 in Fort Worth, so being close in age I’m guessing, I remember and lived much of what you talk about especially being a Prodigal daughter! I don’t trust myself so was blessed by Grace to have found spiritual help!!! Peace to you always!!!

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Wendy Elizabeth Williams's avatar

Holly, what a dear person you are, I am very grateful for your kind comment here. I am such a sensitive soul and empath and feel the world so deeply. Some days, I just want to go Home. Work not yet done...and I am grateful God allowed me to return after my rebellious Prodigal years. God is truly merciful and I am blessed to know Him and His Son. I was born and raised in Oregon but live in Northern California, but keep "a blunt Oregon girl" as my namesake, as Oregon is a blunt state and still in my heart, despite the political craziness. I grew up in Klamath Falls, a more Red area you could not get! Bless you, Wendy

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