Monday, February 8, 2010

Out On A Limb
















"You've always been right there for me; don't turn your back on me now. Don't throw me out, don't abandon me; you've always kept the door open. My father and mother walked out and left me, but GOD took me in." Psalm 27:9-10 The Message

Do you feel out on a limb and alone?

Do you feel abandoned?

There have been times in my life when I have felt abandoned. During those times, GOD took me in. He was always there for me. He never turned HIS back on me. I am here today, because HE loved me when it felt as though no one else did.

A heart forever changed,

Andrea
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51 comments:

  1. DeniseFebruary 8, 2010 at 9:58 PM

    Praising God with you sis, He never leaves us, never. I love you.

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  2. ~Lesa~February 8, 2010 at 10:36 PM

    What a beautiful praise.
    Hugs to you my friend,
    Lesa

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  3. He & Me + 3February 8, 2010 at 10:40 PM

    Yes Andrea I have felt that way but I remember the verse that He will never leave us nor forsake us. He is with us always. Praise Him for that.
    Hugs,
    Mimi

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  4. EdieFebruary 8, 2010 at 10:54 PM

    Wonderful encouragement Andrea! He is here, with me and for me.

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  5. TracyFebruary 8, 2010 at 11:01 PM

    I've known what it's like to be all alone and I, too, am so grateful that God is faithful. Even when I've not been faithful to Him, He has been faithful.

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  6. ChristineFebruary 8, 2010 at 11:33 PM

    No mom and no dad, but I don't feel alone! God is with me at all times.

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  7. Simple HomeFebruary 8, 2010 at 11:45 PM

    Amen Andrea. He is there with us always.
    Blessings,
    Marcia

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  8. Debra@CommonGroundFebruary 9, 2010 at 12:06 AM

    I really love your Message Bible translations, AND you wonderful photos of God's Nature, (I love squirrels!)
    Debra

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  9. AlleluiabelleFebruary 9, 2010 at 12:52 AM

    Dearest Andrea,

    It's comforting to know that He is always with us...never ever leaving us alone. Oh how I love Him so.

    Big Hugs,
    Alleluiabelle

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  10. AlleluiabelleFebruary 9, 2010 at 12:53 AM

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  11. AlleluiabelleFebruary 9, 2010 at 12:57 AM

    I double posted the same comment, thus the reason for deleting.

    I really need to go to bed, can't you tell?

    Love you,
    Alleluiabelle

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  12. CarolFebruary 9, 2010 at 5:36 AM

    Yes I have felt that way before, but thankfully not now. He is always there with us, walking beside us, and never forsaking us. How can't we praise a God like that?

    Beautiful post, Andrea.

    Hugs,
    Carol

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  13. Anonymous :)February 9, 2010 at 5:41 AM

    Those times, when it's just you and God, can be awful and wonderful at the same time.

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  14. Just Be RealFebruary 9, 2010 at 7:05 AM

    Comforting words that I cherish to hear now! Blessings.

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  15. Kathleen February 9, 2010 at 7:55 AM

    I thank God for the seasons in my life that seemed a barren wasteland at the time. In retrospect (20/20 hindsight), I can see they were the fertile soil He used for great dependence upon Him.

    Blessings,
    Kathleen

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  16. JoFebruary 9, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    Dearest Andrea, so many people will resonate with that scripture and todays message.

    You and your blog are an example of good works, bringing peace of mind to the disheartened.

    Peace and serenity to you, sweet lady!
    ~Jo

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  17. ~*Michelle*~February 9, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    I thank Him everyday for this:

    "He never turned HIS back on me. I am here today, because HE loved me when it felt as though no one else did."

    yea and Amen~!

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  18. LorenFebruary 9, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    Yes I have felt abandoned and alone....too many times to count BUT as the years go by and my relationship grows in HIM I can see clearly that HE was and IS with me at ALL TIMES! I praise HIM and am humbled by that each and every day and in every circumstance!

    Love you Andrea

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  19. UnknownFebruary 9, 2010 at 10:57 AM

    What a beautiful truth - God never forsakes us! Makes me think of the verse: "He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep."

    God is the only truly faithful one, isn't he?

    I enjoyed my visit today Andrea! Have a beautiful day.
    Love,
    Lynnette :)

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  20. UnknownFebruary 9, 2010 at 11:01 AM

    Psalm 27 is "mine". I read it and I see "wait" but seeing this part, I'm taken back to the message He seems to be repeating over and over and that's "I love you"!

    Thank you for the reminder and THANK YOU for being such a sweet and faithful commenter.

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  21. Lori Stanley RoeleveldFebruary 9, 2010 at 11:59 AM

    You know it, Andrea! I've been out there and He's always there with me!

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  22. MarshaFebruary 9, 2010 at 12:15 PM

    Thank you, Andrea for these words of encouragement. Yes, there are times I feel out on a limb alone. So thankful He is there.

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  23. Wylie @ Shout A Joyful Noise!February 9, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    A heart forever changed! Hallelujah!
    Wylie

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  24. Jenny @ flutterbyechroniclesFebruary 9, 2010 at 12:53 PM

    Amen, wonderful post.

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  25. NancyFebruary 9, 2010 at 1:52 PM

    What a touching word. Again, your choices hit right when I need to hear them. You are doing something very right, Andrea. Thanks for sensing His timing.

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  26. Warren BaldwinFebruary 9, 2010 at 2:02 PM

    NOthing like personal testimony to put flesh on the great promises of God. Thanks for sharing.

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  27. MariFebruary 9, 2010 at 2:20 PM

    Isn't it a great promise? God will never leave us or forsake us, or leave us "out on a limb"!

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  28. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2010 at 5:12 PM

    I love this Psalm! A wonderful promise!

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  29. RebeccaFebruary 9, 2010 at 5:30 PM

    The picture is perfect to call to mind this great truth about God!

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  30. Auntie CakeFebruary 9, 2010 at 5:58 PM

    What a great reminder that God will never leave us.
    Kate

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  31. SnoWhiteFebruary 9, 2010 at 6:34 PM

    Amen!

    thank you fro that encouragement.

    And, thanks for the birthday wishes :)

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  32. karenFebruary 9, 2010 at 7:11 PM

    I am so thankful that our Abba never leaves us to bear a heavy load.. He is always here for us, isn't that such a comforting thought? We always can trust Him.. He never lets us down, ever, sister... Praise God !!
    You are so faithful in encouraging me, and others.. I know I am very blessed to call you friend!!
    karen

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  33. GaiaFebruary 9, 2010 at 8:08 PM

    Yes Andrea, he has always been with me, yet I feel abandoned cos we are living in this world filled with kin folk and yet we are worlds apart. In the end, there is only God. Blessings.

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  34. KatiaFebruary 9, 2010 at 8:20 PM

    Dear Andrea,

    Beautiful and amen.
    blessings,
    Katia

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  35. Catherine AnneFebruary 9, 2010 at 8:35 PM

    I love this as I do all your post. I have missed stopping in. Each time I came to your blog my computer would then bring up one after another. Its better now. I dont know what it was. Well its great to be back her visiting. :) Blessing Catherine

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  36. christy roseFebruary 9, 2010 at 9:01 PM

    Great post Andrea! He definitely can make us changed in our hearts for the better as we come to know that we are never alone even if we feel like it sometimes.

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  37. LynnFebruary 9, 2010 at 9:03 PM

    Andrea, this is another beautiful post! It is always such a comfort knowing that our Loving God is always with us, anytime, and anywhere..

    I appreciate your kind comments you leave on my blog! Thank you so much for coming and visiting me and for your prayers..

    Blessings,
    ~Lynn

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  38. Nikki (Sarah)February 9, 2010 at 9:12 PM

    these words really hit me béc Iève lived them. Thank you so much for once again...hitting the mark. You are the total best. Hope you know that. And if you ever ever ever need anything.....hope you know...I would do anything for you. Sarah

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  39. Jennifer @ JenniferDukesLee.comFebruary 9, 2010 at 10:58 PM

    I'm praising God with you, that we belong to a God who does not abandon nor forsake us.

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  40. Five Moms & A BlogFebruary 9, 2010 at 11:34 PM

    I am so glad to know that He won't ever leave me. He is always so faithful and I can't imagine living my life without having the hope that comes from Him!

    Have you tried reading my blog in another browser? Even I can't read it in Internet Explorer. I have to use Mozilla (Firefox). I hope that'll work for you!

    ~ Nan

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  41. Living WaterFebruary 10, 2010 at 1:20 AM

    When we feel He is nowhere, it is then that He is now here!

    God bless you, sister!

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  42. Michelle DeRushaFebruary 10, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    Andrea,
    I just have to tell you...you are a wonderful, dedicated commenter! Thank you for being so supportive always!
    Michelle

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  43. KristieFebruary 10, 2010 at 9:43 AM

    Very encouraging post! Thank you! :-)

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  44. SQUELLYFebruary 10, 2010 at 1:09 PM

    A lovely,encouraging post! Thank you for all the lovely comments you have left on my blog. They always give me such a lift

    God bless!

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  45. quietspiritFebruary 10, 2010 at 1:45 PM

    Andrea:
    Since God is always there for me, I have a greater degree of confidence than I had when I was younger. That confidence is in Him.

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  46. Debby@Just BreatheFebruary 10, 2010 at 3:22 PM

    Yes, I have had those times but found out later that He was always there at my side.

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  47. PetFebruary 10, 2010 at 6:43 PM

    Thank you for this.

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  48. Liz MaysFebruary 10, 2010 at 6:47 PM

    It's so comforting to know that God is always there.

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  49. Chubskulit RoseFebruary 10, 2010 at 7:25 PM

    I can attest to that, He is always there when I need Him the most!

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  50. BarbaraFebruary 10, 2010 at 8:35 PM

    Wonderful post....He is so faithful to us!

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  51. LeslieFebruary 10, 2010 at 9:41 PM

    Thank you for this! I am making my way back to Him, and I know He is waiting with open arms. Love you!

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