tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292398111323195424.post3607769708580166022..comments2023-10-30T04:56:38.949-07:00Comments on Janette's Sage: Advent the Season of HopeJanettessage.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01262598732466380229noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292398111323195424.post-18682667926218350822011-11-30T06:40:47.407-08:002011-11-30T06:40:47.407-08:00Beautiful post and realization. I thank God for te...Beautiful post and realization. I thank God for teaching us to hope in HIM!! Blessings and love to you this Advent season!Petrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07199528755284144670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292398111323195424.post-68895664431894766052011-11-29T18:43:50.932-08:002011-11-29T18:43:50.932-08:00Yes, Advent is the season of anticipation and hope...Yes, Advent is the season of anticipation and hope. If we keep our eyes and hearts on Him, the season will indeed be holy and blessed, regardless of our situations and circumstances. He will never disappoint us, or fail us.Cecilia Marie Pulliamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08155201232666678307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292398111323195424.post-25022489469671850462011-11-29T02:44:16.984-08:002011-11-29T02:44:16.984-08:00nice post! thanks for sharing...loves sorayanice post! thanks for sharing...loves sorayaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292398111323195424.post-27448829477490616272011-11-28T20:59:50.959-08:002011-11-28T20:59:50.959-08:00I lift my cup of Hope to Him each day, as I try to...I lift my cup of Hope to Him each day, as I try to remember to empty it before of impatience, doubt, and fear! As always I leave, inspired, challenged, and motivated.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14843762646877115013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292398111323195424.post-11631676300973940192011-11-28T20:44:17.887-08:002011-11-28T20:44:17.887-08:00This was beautiful, Janette. It was like a wonder...This was beautiful, Janette. It was like a wonderful church service. Yes, on Sunday we also sang that beautiful song, "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel." Oh, such comfort...<br /><br />And the message was all about HOPE. Hope based on what God has done in the past, and on what He will surely do in the future. Hope is what gives us joy in spite of discouragement, disappointment, and despair.<br /><br />Oh, what a Savior we have!<br /><br />GOD BLESS!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00840994989201507494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292398111323195424.post-41607087146623228422011-11-28T19:25:18.364-08:002011-11-28T19:25:18.364-08:00The questions at the end of this post are great on...The questions at the end of this post are great ones to ponder as we enter Advent season. Christ is our hope, but so often, even as Christians, we forget and place our hope in something or someone else. I'm so thankful that He's patient with me. <br />Blessings,<br />MarciaSimple Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655741174904816921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292398111323195424.post-39082505370368573122011-11-28T19:21:16.208-08:002011-11-28T19:21:16.208-08:00Watching and hoping expectantly and faithfully.
...Watching and hoping expectantly and faithfully. <br />Thank you for sharing, Janette. <br />Love and blessings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292398111323195424.post-63800146850195780922011-11-28T16:06:44.358-08:002011-11-28T16:06:44.358-08:00Four gals discussing Advent and HOPE in my circle....Four gals discussing Advent and HOPE in my circle. I'm thinking that I have got to get my Advent wreath together before I miss out on any more of this good news.Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292398111323195424.post-83909043654319578862011-11-28T08:53:10.009-08:002011-11-28T08:53:10.009-08:00hope and peace are my two favorite words.
i even w...hope and peace are my two favorite words.<br />i even wanted to name one of our girls, "hope."<br /><br />your advent reflection is so moving and has<br />stirred my heart. i HOPE that the Father's<br />great love will be seen by multitudes this<br />Christmas and that many will flock to glorify<br />His Son.<br /><br />blessings sweet friend!myletterstoemilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17555607498974287844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292398111323195424.post-66795999092735534142011-11-28T08:08:33.292-08:002011-11-28T08:08:33.292-08:00i know nothing can satisfy but Jesus, i know, i kn...i know nothing can satisfy but Jesus, i know, i know, but how often do i run to the things that don't, can't!! <br /><br />may i see with new eyes this season!!<br /><br />love to you Janette!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15425904812918507490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292398111323195424.post-6520737461368522652011-11-28T07:03:29.982-08:002011-11-28T07:03:29.982-08:00This is such a great message to begin the Christma...This is such a great message to begin the Christmas season!<br /><br />I thought of you over Thanksgiving, and all of you together at your table, I know it was special.<br /><br />What I especially love with this post, is the reminder that no matter what our hearts may be feeling, hurt, pain, or joy... God can take all of it and change it with a fresh HOPE and a change of perspective even when the situations haven't yet changed.<br /><br />Praying for December to be more meaningful for all of us, maybe than ever before, as we focus on what we really have because of Jesus!<br /><br />xohttp://bitsandpieces-sonja.blogspot.com/https://www.blogger.com/profile/09254831447887637714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292398111323195424.post-34932647868458222882011-11-28T06:03:06.413-08:002011-11-28T06:03:06.413-08:00It's painful to be stripped of those things th...It's painful to be stripped of those things that then reveal where we're really putting our trust, what we're really hoping in, and yet, what a blessing it is to have the LORD refine us and make us more like Christ. Praising God with you, Janette, for the fiery trials that God lovingly gives us so we see every more clearly that Jesus is our only HOPE! Love you!Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09062211160407715766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292398111323195424.post-68395088005219320532011-11-28T04:13:52.052-08:002011-11-28T04:13:52.052-08:00Good post, Janette... good post.
"I believ...Good post, Janette... good post. <br /><br /> "I believe my age and life experiences are allowing me to enter this Advent season in a deeper depth than years before."<br /><br />I love what you said here... ;) blessings ~ tannaTannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484104973009411729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292398111323195424.post-3873728687290385142011-11-28T03:31:05.516-08:002011-11-28T03:31:05.516-08:00Janette, what a lovely quote from your church'...Janette, what a lovely quote from your church's advent guide. Our nation doesn't really celebrate Advent... but I do remember as a child that we did celebrate it in school (the school was a convent Catholic school run by Belgian nuns). It was so special.<br /><br />I do want to celebrate Advent as a countdown and preparation to Christmas.<br /><br />This post touched my heart. I want to let go of my expectations that do not point to God. Expectations that we have of life can be so self-centered! This is a beautiful reminder.<br /><br />Blessings to you, Janette, as we celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.<br /><br />Much love<br />LidiaCrown of Beautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993686012020045284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292398111323195424.post-77257374062774009152011-11-27T21:35:39.503-08:002011-11-27T21:35:39.503-08:00Thank you for this! I love "There is no more...Thank you for this! I love "There is no more powerful expectation than patience in the promises of God" It puts my hopes and expectations of earthly things into perspectiveShandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14337476167174497223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292398111323195424.post-86035215364649809552011-11-27T19:15:47.499-08:002011-11-27T19:15:47.499-08:00I was touched this morning in church, as we lite t...I was touched this morning in church, as we lite the candle of hope . . . realizing again that our only hope is Christ. And that is all we need.<br /><br />Fondly,<br />GlendaGLENDA CHILDERShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10413897395818998532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292398111323195424.post-63419053134073511762011-11-27T18:32:38.450-08:002011-11-27T18:32:38.450-08:00Wonderful thoughts as we enter the Advent season. ...Wonderful thoughts as we enter the Advent season. Lovely post, Janette. Thank you.GratefulPrayerThankfulHearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05912258806814037028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292398111323195424.post-90577297441678774022011-11-27T17:13:39.004-08:002011-11-27T17:13:39.004-08:00Anticipation...
Getting ready...
Build-up excitmen...Anticipation...<br />Getting ready...<br />Build-up excitment...<br />Waiting...<br />HOPE!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690722786561637489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292398111323195424.post-77052932866518839462011-11-27T16:51:39.411-08:002011-11-27T16:51:39.411-08:00This was a wonderful step into the season of Adven...This was a wonderful step into the season of Advent. I happen to love that hymn you sang. For years (and years and years) I didn't like it. Our former church tended to sing it like a dirge. Then, a man from my current church sang it. Oh, how different it was! It was rich and full and frankly, it was full of hope and not despair. Now, I love it.<br /><br />I hope you post more advent posts.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05671482394424988047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292398111323195424.post-73139114748320349132011-11-27T16:37:14.787-08:002011-11-27T16:37:14.787-08:00What hope we have in our Precious Savior...Getting...What hope we have in our Precious Savior...Getting ready to celebrate His birth is such a joy...<br /><br />I loved reading your post today.....Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05977147960900342156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292398111323195424.post-23975978710282487542011-11-27T16:13:01.056-08:002011-11-27T16:13:01.056-08:00Our Savior. What a hopeful, joyful thought!Our Savior. What a hopeful, joyful thought!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292398111323195424.post-44310176318042676082011-11-27T16:03:58.168-08:002011-11-27T16:03:58.168-08:00I admit that I am looking forward to Advent as wel...I admit that I am looking forward to Advent as well. I really am looking forward to looking at all of those passages.<br />Blessings to you.Farm Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00998621464797636686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292398111323195424.post-61946228909329619562011-11-27T15:50:16.634-08:002011-11-27T15:50:16.634-08:00My lesson in patience has been ongoing for some ti...My lesson in patience has been ongoing for some time and I'd like to think I am better at it than before, but it is likely more situational than before.<br /><br />My son was home, for the first time this semester, for four days. What a joy! He is doing so well it was easier to wave goodbye.Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05758737470750841665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292398111323195424.post-44663871063217132012011-11-27T15:48:32.160-08:002011-11-27T15:48:32.160-08:00Advent is rich with spiritual food that we can fea...Advent is rich with spiritual food that we can feast on as we anticipate the work of God in our lives in preparing to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The sermon series for Advent at our church this year will include 4 different messages preached by 4 different pastors (two from my church - one being my husband! - and two from our sister church across town) that is called the "Characters of Christmas". This morning one of the pastors preached on Mary & Joseph and what God did in their lives and what God does in our lives in the times that we are "waiting" on our faith to fruition into the fullness of God's purposes in our lives. It was very powerful and encouraging. I love the spiritual richness and depth of this season. It offers SO MUCH MORE than the commercialism that abounds all around us. God bless you, and thanks for sharing your heart with us here.SDKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11884983441549852106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292398111323195424.post-25904794020357742252011-11-27T15:27:19.267-08:002011-11-27T15:27:19.267-08:00We sang Joy To The World today in church and it wa...We sang Joy To The World today in church and it was more about the sermon in Nehemiah than that the Christmas season has begun. Our pastor talked about hope a lot today. Thank you for sharing your worship today :) Have a great week.Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09807434285554893291noreply@blogger.com