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Oh yes, a girl so desperately needs to be taken up into her father's lap and loved.
I'm waiting with anticipation for the next part.
Blessings!
K 
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Posted 04/14/2009 04:44am
Author: kreynolds
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wow that was amazing
I love that feeling to know Jesus is by my side, holding me through my darkest nights, whispering His love to me.
Thank you for the blessing!
-Laurie
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Posted 04/14/2009 08:35am
Author: childofjesus
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Bethy,
I am deeply moved by this. very deeply. Like others, I want to hear the part 2...
We who visit this site KNOW the love and blessings, the comfort and hope given to us by our Heavenly Father and the Son. Jesus wraps us in His arms when we need it most. As a father should, we need not ask for this, it is a glorious act of love.
I cannot understand any earthly father who does not love his childern, who does not revel in being able to take them on his lap, to calm and comfort them. To just love 'em to pieces.
Yet, I know that there are fathers who do not. It grieves me...
Such a father not only harms the child, immeasurably, but misses one of the greatest blessings we humans can have... to love our children.
Thank you, bethy...
Art
Alive in the Word
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Posted 04/14/2009 10:24am
Author: aliveintheword
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good job bethy! Like many others I am wondering if there is a part 2. I am on the edge of my seat waiting for the rest. Oh, I hope she chooses the path to God. I just love the feeling of sitting in my Fathers lap. He is my comforter. angel
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Posted 04/16/2009 12:20pm
Author: angelita
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It sounds like maybe she had faded off into the arms of evil only to be snatch out by the hands of Her father. I assume that He still holds her now in those peaceful moments that she cherishes being with Him. It is wicked these moments of long suffering. These moments when loving your neighbor as much as you do yourself would bring harm to your neighbor. We look at ourself with contempt for what we have made it, this life of ours. When we look at our souls and realize how much we have disappointed everyone around us. We pray our Lord to come and take our wretched life from us, praise God He does. Then all of a sudden evil is left holding on to nothing, for our Father shows up just in time to save us from our wretched self. He's not kidding when He says He will leave the 99 to go and search for the one. Praise God that He found her in time. Now look at her how happy she must be, living in this world that is sorrounded by Love, welcome home Bethy been missing you, now walk among those still seeking that hand to reach out for them and spread your beautiful and loving life with them.
Blessings,
bubba
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Posted 04/16/2009 05:03pm
Author: bubbavela
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Great Blog!... Ive actually felt this way many moons ago...To want to go back to sleep to get back into that dream!...it was when I was saved and crying large tears (only way I can explain it)...That AWESOME feeling of the Holy Spirit coming upon me then it seemed to subside... I was upset thinking the Spirit has left me... But it wasnt true!...I naively left HIM after a couple of years... And like the prodigal son Im back in Love with JESUS CHRIST... Yahooooo! and Amen
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Posted 04/19/2009 07:21am
Author: coldapplianceman
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How can I thank each and every one of you for your kind thoughts on this my blog. I could give an Oscar speech but I would fear leaving someone out... and that would be a tragedy.
BUT you all have touched my heart by your reading and your understanding of the issues. For the issue was not of a loveless childhood, for like most families then, parents did what they could. It was never about a parent . Rather it was about Victory over the Evil one. It was about How God turns a tortured life and holds it in his grace and mercy. It was about pains which I will never write about in a blog, trying to destroy the wonderful life God had set forth from the foundation of the world.
It was about God and his infinite Love and compassion... It was all about HIM..
but I shall write a part 2.. just not sure when.. but I will.. promise.
You all have my heart you know, and there was me thinking I didn't have one anymore..
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Posted 04/21/2009 02:12am
Author: bethy
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He is Faithful, He is Faithful, He is faithful!!!!!!
The woman took a deep breath and walked slowly into the water. She gasped at the cold that licked at her ankles. She was thankful for the cold of the water, for it kept her focused on what she was about to do. She took a step, the water covered her knees. Oh how many nights had the woman spent on her knees crying out to the voice that called to her? How many times had she believed that the voice had gone silent.
But tonight she would put all that to rest; tonight she was going to finish it. She had to finish it; she could see no other way. There was no other way.
Very carefully the woman touched the surface of the water. She knew that in a few short moments she would be at one with the water, she would be at peace.
Standing there, the light shone on the water, glittering like a thousand stars in the sky, beckoning her down, down below the surface, down to peace, down to freedom.
Her tears started to flow again. OH there were times she hated her tears. They betrayed her feelings, they told others of her pain, and telling others was something she never did.
But now, now she hesitantly reached for the water that lapped at her body. The thoughts and emotions that welled within her were consuming, she shivered, not from the coldness of the water, but from the knowledge of what she was about to do.
It was now or never... she took a breath... could she do this? Was this were the voice had led her. Was the voice speaking truth...? "I am always with you. I rejoice over you with singing"... The voice, the voice of hope? of truth? Of freedom? .
Afraid she would lose all courage the woman let herself fall back, back into the deep dark waters...
The sounds and lights dimmed, the water gently caressed her cheek, and she felt... calm! She could hear other voices above her but they held no fear for her now. As she allowed the water to carefully wash away the tears that had stained her life for so long she knew, she KNEW that the voice spoke truth.
It was at this moment that the woman knew she had made the right choice. The embrace of the cold water was to her, like the arms of her Saviour. Ohhh the arms of her Saviour held her all those years ago, she could feel his love, feel his embrace, feel HIM as she embraced the peace that the water brought.
But that peace, that gentle swell of wave, that mingling of fresh water with the salt from her tears was ripped from her as two strong arms pulled her from the water.
The room erupted into applause and rejoicing. The lights that danced off the water in the pool vibrated with the echo of the shout. The woman grinned and lifted her hands in worship to her Lord. She was complete, she was restored and redeemed. She was clean and no longer filthy. God had walked with her. He held her when she cried and he hugged her when she was lonely... She was baptised, and as she turned and mouthed a silent "thank you to the pastor; she was now also content...
Oh her God was good, he was full of mercy. He died for her and he came searching for her... He was more enough ... He was faithful, He is faithful, he is faithful, He is faithful!!!!!!!
To Her God be ALL the Glory!
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Posted 04/23/2009 05:02pm
Author: bethy
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bethy,
You are a gifted writer and if you don't do it for a living, well, you ought to think about that. Beautifully written, very important parable, thank you!
Gracie
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Posted 04/24/2009 09:23am
Author: savedbyegrace
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Bethy,
It was amazing grace -how sweet the sound. Thank you for sharing about the wornderful work that God has begun in your life. May He always be your Shepherd.
Blessings,
ptl2008
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Posted 04/24/2009 08:53pm
Author: ptl2008
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Bethy,
This hymn came to mind immediately after I sent you the earlier note. May the words bless you today:
In shady, green pastures, so rich and so sweet,
God leads His dear children along;
Where the water's cool flow bathes the weary one's feet
God leads His dear children along.
Refrain:
Some thru the waters, some thru the flood
Some thru the fire, but all thru the blood
Some thru great sorrow, but God gives a song
In the night season and all the day long.
Sometimes on the mount where the sun shines so bright
God leads His dear children along
Sometimes in the valley, in the darkest of night
God leads His dear children along.
Tho' sorrows befall us and Satan oppose,
God leads His dear children along
Thru grace we can conquer, defeat all our foes,
God leads His dear children along.
God leads us along by George Young
We are really privileged to be His children. Praise the Lord.
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Posted 04/24/2009 09:05pm
Author: ptl2008
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I am overwhelmed at the response to this part testimony of mine. I never realise that laying myself on the line would touch so many.
I will never have words to express what God has done for and in my life.
I really only started this blog to show ya all that though a fool at heart I did have a story.
But the second half would not have been written if it were not for two people. One who whinged until I could take no more( your day is coming), and one who deeply touched me through a message of encouragement and care. You are so right.. He is faithful and he will complete his healing.
PL2008,thank you for the hymn I am in the process of trying to find music for it.
But my prayer is this.. If you are in the place I was in , in blog one of my testimony, remember God holds you in his hand. Be strong, be vigilant and above all, be faithful.
so again to you all, your encouragement , your comments, your thoughtfulness to even read the ramblings of a fool... are truly welcome.
God bless.
YS .b.
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Posted 04/26/2009 08:23am
Author: bethy
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Thank You bethy for sharing your testimony with us. It is so touching and God will use your testimony to change many lives. Be blessed my friend.
angel
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Posted 04/26/2009 04:52pm
Author: angelita
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Awesome blog Bethy (I knew you could do it you just needed that place to start)- but you will write more of these sharing blogs -in time. Not only do they Glorify God but they bring added /needed healing to ones own heart -they bless others and help them in troubled times and bring hope to ones that are where you were.
Just seeing how God works in lives in awesome and brings hope and rejoicing to ones own life.
I agree with Gracie -your writing skills are outstanding- it's a wonderful gift -use it to glorify God.
Love Ya
Mom pooh
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Posted 04/28/2009 11:22am
Author: poodlelady
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My dear Beth. That was so awesome, and everything else went from my mind as I read on, just enthralled. Thank you so much for sharing what God has done for you, and I agree with those who have said that you are a very good writer. I send this to you, with much love, and wishing you God's Richest Blessings.
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Posted 05/02/2009 03:43am
Author: mumbly
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Log Into Chatroom 
I'm glad it ending happily.
