Comments on: 4 Powerful Steps to Mending Broken Hearts

By: helloredds@gmail.com

helloredds@gmail.com — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 18:57:42 +0000

In reply to Beth.

Thank you, Beth!
You bless me with your kind words!
Melanie

By: Beth

Beth — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 15:13:58 +0000

I love the golden nuggets you’ve mined for us from Hannah’s story, Melanie! They truly provide the roadmap back to feeling encouraged in the Lord. Thank you for this reminder! Hugs to you!

By: helloredds@gmail.com

helloredds@gmail.com — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 18:24:04 +0000

In reply to Elizabeth.

Hey Elizabeth,
And, aren’t you grateful for the Bible characters who offer such powerful examples for us? I love how we can take our pain to God and leave it there.
Yes! I can take time. But it is possible to lay it all down.
Praying that God will bless you richly in 2018~
Melanie

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 05:52:11 +0000

Hi Melanie,
Thank you for writing this. That is such an amazing observation that when Hannah left her pain with the Lord, her face was no longer sad. I like how to say it can take time, but it’s possible. I’m going to remember that 🙂

By: helloredds@gmail.com

helloredds@gmail.com — Sat, 02 Jul 2016 14:40:30 +0000

In reply to Nina Lewis.

Hey Nina,
Thank you for stopping by to leave a thoughtful word. I appreciate you and your compassion. We are doing much better, but it has been a crazy few months!
Heavy hearts are hard as well! I’m sorry that you have been hurting and grateful that you were comforted by my post. I do think it’s hard to let others know we are hurting – especially as bloggers, leaders, and those who are usually upbeat.
For me, I just don’t like to be the one who is down. I like to be the one who is lifting others up. But, sometimes, we must let others pray with us, comfort us, and give back to us. If we don’t, we (and they) will miss a huge blessing!
Praying for you today – that God will give you some sweet praying sisters that you can be totally honest and open with!
I know I have a few of these, and I consider them one of God’s kindest gifts!!
Blessings to you,
Melanie

By: Nina Lewis

Nina Lewis — Sat, 02 Jul 2016 03:12:43 +0000

I’m so sorry to hear that life has thrown a monkey wrench in your plans! My heart goes out to you. Been there. Done that.

While my heart isn’t shattered, I have had a heavy one the last little while. Your words have brought comfort to me. I’m slowly letting others asking others to pray for me. (Why is asking for help so hard???) I can lay my problems at the Lord’s feet much easier. I can personally pray much easier. And, what else is there to do but do the next thing?

Is it pride? (I can take care of my own problems, I don’t need help from others . . .?)

Thank you for your inspired words.

By: helloredds@gmail.com

helloredds@gmail.com — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 22:32:47 +0000

In reply to Laurie S.

Hey Laurie,
Thanks for stopping by to visit and leave a good word today! It’s nice to “meet” you.
I’m so glad you were encouraged by my post. I prayed that God would use it affirm and bless many who were hurting.
Whatever is going on in your world, I pray that God will deeply comfort and encourage your heart!
Blessings to you,
Melanie

By: helloredds@gmail.com

helloredds@gmail.com — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 22:29:07 +0000

In reply to aimeeimbeau.

Thanks, Aimee!
Hannah is one of my favorites too. I think women can so relate to her.
And, I look forward to reading your prayer series!

By: helloredds@gmail.com

helloredds@gmail.com — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 22:28:21 +0000

In reply to Lori Schumaker of Seaching for Moments.

Thank you, sweet friend! I have prayed that He would!
I so appreciate your kind words and your affirmation. It was a joy to get to speak to you on the phone!
Grateful for your prayers. You are a blessing to my life~
Melanie

By: Laurie S

Laurie S — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 15:43:26 +0000

Hi Melanie – happy Friday. I found you through Michelle at Grammie Time. Wonderful post, very insightful and oh so poignant. I am keeping this close to my heart. Life as its ups and downs (and some real downers) but I am so thankful we have Jesus. Thank you dear sister in Christ…

By: aimeeimbeau

aimeeimbeau — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 04:04:29 +0000

Hannah’s story is one of my favorites, Melanie! I plan to share about her next week in my prayer series – when our prayers are tears. Thanks for sharing on Grace and Truth.

By: Lori Schumaker of Seaching for Moments

Lori Schumaker of Seaching for Moments — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 23:34:53 +0000

Melanie,
I am so proud of you for taking what the enemy meant for harm and using it for the good of the many that will stop here and read this beautiful encouragement and hope! You are such a blessing. I am still so sorry for the pain that was caused you and your husband. I’m praying for that continued healing. That continued next step! Love you much!! Lori

p.s. Thank you so much for being such a valuable part of the #MomentsofHope on Mondays!