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Words From The Cross

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Anniebach Sat 24-Mar-18 08:37:07

1st Word

"FATHER FORGIVE THEM FOR THEY KNOW NOT WHAT THEY DO"

Doodle Fri 30-Mar-18 21:40:52

Thank you annie. Good comforting words, to be loved no matter what is such a blessing and to be forgiven our sins. It gives me hope.

Bathsheba Fri 30-Mar-18 22:38:02

Thank you for this lovely thread Annie. I have so enjoyed following it and sharing it with you and with everyone else here.

Synonymous Fri 30-Mar-18 23:58:17

Ann as mumofmadboys says it really isn't about being good enough. If we could do it on our own there would have been no need for Jesus to come to earth to be the perfect sacrifice to open up our way back to God the Father.

You have put it all so well Annie flowers

So glad that DH''s daily hospital appointments have come to an end so that we are now able to get to church and in time for Easter, PTL! smile

grannyqueenie Sat 31-Mar-18 08:35:56

I’ve not contributed to this thread but have been following it. I’ve enjoyed reading so many inspiring thoughts on familiar Christian truths, you have all made the journey through Holy Week helpful and thought provoking. Thank you.....and now we wait for Sunday and all it signifies.

Anniebach Sat 31-Mar-18 08:57:54

All who attend church tomorrow sing to the Lord with cheerful voices. Those not attending church look at your garden, fields, mountains ! He is there too .

He said - I am with you always, even unto the end of the world .

Needless to say I will look to the mountains ?

annsixty Sat 31-Mar-18 09:45:24

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help.
This is only my recollection of one of my favourite quotes.
We used to walk a lot in the Lake District when we were younger and fitter. I always felt lifted in spirits and very peaceful when we did, oh how I miss those days.
Thank you Annie for this week ,you have touched a lot of people with it.
A very peaceful weekend to you all.

Anniebach Sat 31-Mar-18 09:52:24

My favourite psalm Ann, the next line - my help cometh from the Lord ?

wot Sat 31-Mar-18 10:02:37

When i see animals and flowers and birds, I always think of God and his miracles.

Anniebach Sat 31-Mar-18 10:22:07

Because he is there wot ?.

Years ago I read Corrie ten Boom's book 'The Hiding Place' her family hid Jews in their home, were arrested and Corrie and her sister were in Ravensbruck, she wrote of their hut infested with fleas and said they were from God because they kept the warders away ? Do qoogle her quotes, they are worth it I promise

Jangran99 Sat 31-Mar-18 10:34:50

"May the light of Christ rising in glory
dispel the darkness of our hearts and minds".
Let us ask him to comfort all those troubled in body or soul this Easter.

Anniebach Sat 31-Mar-18 10:36:13

Amen

Cherrytree59 Sat 31-Mar-18 10:46:56

Annie & Wot So true.
In my little garden, I feel the hand of God.
sunshine

Synonymous Sat 31-Mar-18 12:13:12

Cherrytree a friend had a lovely plaque in her garden which said:
"The kiss of the sun for pardon
The song of the birds for mirth
You are nearer God's heart in a garden
Than anywhere else on earth"

So lovely to see all the flowers coming out in the garden and it certainly makes you feel better to know spring is here and summer is coming with all that it promises. smile

Annie it would have been impossible to have survived all that Corrie and all those other poor souls endured but for the grace of God. She wrote such inspiring books didn't she.

Anniebach Sat 31-Mar-18 12:22:29

Synonymous, it surely would have been impossible to have survived, she was the most remarkable woman

Teetime Sat 31-Mar-18 14:03:58

Still here still thinking . smile

Anniebach Sat 31-Mar-18 14:29:00

Teetime, for you ? X

"never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God "

Smileless2012 Sat 31-Mar-18 14:46:16

"never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God".

That's lovely Anniesmile. I don't think I've ever read on thread on GN that has stirred such emotion in me. Thank you X

Anniebach Sat 31-Mar-18 15:15:01

Jesus at work Smileless ?

Cherrytree59 Sat 31-Mar-18 17:51:59

Synonymous you are absolutely right sunshine
Lovely words smile.

Doodle Sat 31-Mar-18 20:30:53

I know you can't attend church at the moment annie so I will take you with me in my heart when I go tomorrow. It's been a thought provoking week. Thank you for sharing with us all x

annsixty Sat 31-Mar-18 20:41:41

For myself I can't thank Annie enough for starting this thread and bringing her own beliefs to us.
It has revived my own thoughts which were long sublimated. I have had my faith renewed.
I feel so much better for it.

Anniebach Sat 31-Mar-18 20:55:58

How kind you all are but it is I who owe you all thanks, you came thought the week and shared with me, if you hadn't I would have walked the week alone. Well not quite alone , he upstairs is always with me as he is always with you .

So I thank you x

Marydoll Sun 01-Apr-18 08:17:09

Happy Easter and thank you Annie.x

Polly99 Sun 01-Apr-18 08:44:52

A very happy Easter to all. Thank you Annie for this joyful and thought provoking thread. I am off to church soon and will say a prayer for you and everyone. X

Nonnie Sun 01-Apr-18 09:43:19

Happy Easter to you all. I pray that this will be the start of a better year for those of us suffering loss and that we will find a way to cope and recognise that our loved ones are in a better place.