tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735040292604331611.post2923923658152159122..comments2023-10-17T10:25:57.853-04:00Comments on learning my lines. . .: Never Stop Praying. . . .Walt Muellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16502588185280592205noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735040292604331611.post-72287182988296510222010-08-28T10:16:05.884-04:002010-08-28T10:16:05.884-04:00Andrew, thanks so much for your well articulated r...Andrew, thanks so much for your well articulated response to help me understand the doctors remark. I very much appreciate your effort. What you say makes perfect sense and is well documented. I believe it falls under the "Power of Suggestion".<br /><br />With your explanation of the power of prayer it is the patient's knowledge that people are praying for them that results in them being "strengthened and encouraged and therefore have quicker recoveries". With this explanation though, quicker recoveries have absolutely nothing to do with God's intervention in response to these prayers. Interesting, but confusing. <br /><br />P.S. I am also totally confused and at a loss in trying to respond to my good friend Ralph, in his questioning of unbearable suffering of Godly people.Stephanienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735040292604331611.post-43836506263025840282010-08-26T14:11:00.745-04:002010-08-26T14:11:00.745-04:00In response to Stephanie:
I was also encoura...In response to Stephanie:<br /><br /> I was also encouraged by your BLOG, Walt. It's good to see that those who we gain perspective from, also keep the right perspective during difficult times.<br /><br /> As far as the doctor's comment, I don't believe it was insulting to God at all. It speaks more to the patient then it does to the character of God. The implication is that those who know there are people praying for them are strengthened and encouraged, and therefore have quicker recoveries, usually. While someone who does not have that hope feels alone, or even abandoned at times, which may lead to depression, anxiety and a slower recovery.<br /><br /> Our God is full of love and compassion, and though it may seem that His mercy and kindness extends to some more than others, He does nothing that is contrary to His Word. The Bible says that He is not a respector of persons, "For there is no partiality with God." We must also understand that "... all things work together for good..." and ultimately that good = His glory. Whether we accept it and trust Him, or not.<br /><br />-Andrew<br /><br />Northville, MIAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735040292604331611.post-52878753536704547152010-08-25T19:57:29.772-04:002010-08-25T19:57:29.772-04:00Walt it really is encouraging to see you process a...Walt it really is encouraging to see you process and give us perspective. The deepest wells have been excavated through the hardest rock...Nate Enoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735040292604331611.post-58729013170422967262010-08-25T18:04:28.508-04:002010-08-25T18:04:28.508-04:00Walt...I will commit to pray for you each day unti...Walt...I will commit to pray for you each day until you are better...I often think of you and CPYU and would love to catch up with you someday. My prayers are with you and your family, and I loved your blog, it encouraged me, even in my continueing saga with my daughter! Get better and God bless you! Debbie DeShaw in New HollandAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735040292604331611.post-12188073138885289062010-08-25T17:53:52.899-04:002010-08-25T17:53:52.899-04:00Praying for you, Walt!
Bob Irvin
CincinnatiPraying for you, Walt!<br /><br />Bob Irvin<br />CincinnatiBob Irvinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735040292604331611.post-59912269962922670682010-08-25T10:20:32.994-04:002010-08-25T10:20:32.994-04:00Walt, great to hear of your recovery. You are one ...Walt, great to hear of your recovery. You are one tough hombre. God has blessed you with an exceptional family and supportive friends. You are worthy and deserving of both.<br /><br />I have always been greatly puzzled as to why God allows massive and excruciating suffering of His beloved children. The passing of my most loving, caring, and giving grandmother is the epitome of this puzzlement. On the Sunday she was to receive recognition for 45 years of consecutive attendance as church organist, she failed to show up. Several of us hurriedly rushed over to her house. Upon entering we were horrified to find her lifeless body stuck between her refrigerator and the wall. She had slightly pulled out the refrigerator to reach a picture of Jesus which had fallen from it's place right above the refrigerator. She got stuck and was unable to free herself. She always glanced at that picture and gave a quick thanks before opening the refrigerator. What an unbelievable slow and agonizing way to die. All the while God was looking down upon her.<br /><br />As loving fathers, both you and I would never allow any of our children to horribly suffer while having the power to stop it. I cannot fathom any condition or reason we would.Ralphnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735040292604331611.post-57843490609595720012010-08-24T22:56:22.023-04:002010-08-24T22:56:22.023-04:00Walt, I am so so thankful to see that you are reco...Walt, I am so so thankful to see that you are recovering. Your ministry to us is so comforting in these times of great confusion. <br /><br />"...patients who have large bases of prayer support always seem to recover better", so states a doctor. This is an insult to God. Healing is not a "Get Well" contest where God counts the number of prayers received and then heals those with the most "votes". The implication being that God then neglects to intervene(or intervenes to a lesser degree),on behalf of the poor sickly innocent child born into a family without a strong base of prayer partners.Stephanienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735040292604331611.post-83767247962701045382010-08-24T15:24:27.485-04:002010-08-24T15:24:27.485-04:00Walt, your words are so true. As we walk through ...Walt, your words are so true. As we walk through the trials of a family member who's choices are heart wrenching, it is ever so clear that it is prayer that gives the strength. we share the heartbreak with others so they will pray when we are weak and that their hands will lift ours when we cannot. I have learned that when I say i will pray, it is a serious matter and a privilege beyond any I can imagine. I want to be where God wants me to be, in communication with Him, at his feet. Praying with and for you, my friend. And as always, so thankful for your honest words.<br /><br />KerryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735040292604331611.post-83598125846997307742010-08-24T13:48:30.264-04:002010-08-24T13:48:30.264-04:00What a season you are in, Walt!! I pray for God to...What a season you are in, Walt!! I pray for God to shower you with His healing, and also for him to continue this good work in you.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08564392040128686352noreply@blogger.com