tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382629264175127167.post1186027040195853636..comments2024-03-25T05:22:40.086-04:00Comments on Widow’s Christian Place: Dealing With Restlessness & DisquietFerree Bowman Hardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10739485535852107104noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382629264175127167.post-6934023353707945122015-08-20T10:15:17.491-04:002015-08-20T10:15:17.491-04:00"our story is not about cancer, it's abou..."our story is not about cancer, it's about the faithfulness of God." You will make many hearts sing, Jen. God bless you and your wise friend. What an encouraging conversation!Ferree Bowman Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739485535852107104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382629264175127167.post-11974363889108604492015-08-20T06:57:38.891-04:002015-08-20T06:57:38.891-04:00God has used music in such a big way throughout my...God has used music in such a big way throughout my husband's illness and now in this next chapter. Many times the right song will come on at just the right time.<br /><br />When I was feeling absolutely overwhelmed by circumstances, he used "overwhelmed" by Big Daddy Weave" to remind me to be overwhelmed by him instead.<br /><br />Just yesterday I heard on the radio about a teenage boy who flagged down police and asked them to show him how to tie a tie. My little guy won't have his dad to teach him how to do this. His teenage brother can show him. Not to mention any number of "uncles" brothers in the Lord who would be happy to step in. But it should be his dad. For this and so many other things. As my thoughts started going down unwanted paths the Lord zeroed in on the song playing on the radio - "hello my name is child of the one true king" by Matthew West. Their Father sees and knows and will care for them. <br /><br />Finally, this one excites me. It's a brand new song by Big Daddy Weave - "My Story". That song is MY song. If I tell you my story I'll tell you of Him. I heard this for the first time two days after a conversation with a friend. We were talking about looking forward to seeing how God will allow me to use what I'm learning in all of this to expand<br />His kingdom and disciple other women. I told her, "our story is not about cancer, it's about the faithfulness of God." She said your story will never change anybody's life, but it will give you a credibility from which to share his story, which will change their life. Yes and amen. This song is the song of my heart. JenMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03469014971881871227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382629264175127167.post-88149831305888254682015-05-13T17:46:27.906-04:002015-05-13T17:46:27.906-04:00I never heard that idea before---placing God's...I never heard that idea before---placing God's name into the lyrics of many favorite love songs---I'm going to try that sometime too. Thank you Sheila, you always touch my heart.Ferree Bowman Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739485535852107104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382629264175127167.post-42908187294542400282015-05-13T00:03:26.874-04:002015-05-13T00:03:26.874-04:00Beautiful hymn, Ferree. Thank you for sharing it. ...Beautiful hymn, Ferree. Thank you for sharing it. Music has always been a big part of my life, yet after my husband's death, I could only bear instrumental songs as so many lyrics proved too painful. In God's gentle mercy though, eventually I was able to listen and enjoy music again, even the wonderful love songs. We had been so much in love. Now, I place God's name into the lyrics of many of those love songs...very soothing.Sheilanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382629264175127167.post-22482453523164613442015-03-17T20:50:10.767-04:002015-03-17T20:50:10.767-04:00The example of David playing his harp for Saul is ...The example of David playing his harp for Saul is a perfect example. I'm so glad you took the time to mention the scripture passage for that. Wonderful theology and encouragement in hymns and they serve as prayers when our words won't come. I looked up Till the Storm Passes By---what a comfort! thanks so much <3Ferree Bowman Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739485535852107104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382629264175127167.post-17699979053681883652015-03-17T17:22:40.780-04:002015-03-17T17:22:40.780-04:00Music is wonderful solace for a greiving soul, in...Music is wonderful solace for a greiving soul, in the old testament when King Saul was upset he would often call for David to come and play beautiful music upon his harp. The Bible tells us as David played his harp the evil opressional spirit left King Saul removing his grief and became cheerful, <br /><br /> {1 Samuel 16:23} even though David's music was a natural means, it was attended with the power, presence and blessings of God. Thank you Lord for the gift of music, and the gift of hearing the beautiful melody and lyrics. There have been many times in my journey I sing hymns as an offered up prayer. One of my l favorites is "Hold Me Safe Till The Storm Passes By" :-}Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382629264175127167.post-70046497300289239642015-03-17T13:55:59.971-04:002015-03-17T13:55:59.971-04:00Beautiful song....and this should be our desire......Beautiful song....and this should be our desire...to give all of ourselves to Him...this inspired me today...thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382629264175127167.post-20086364782405129072015-03-17T12:09:19.915-04:002015-03-17T12:09:19.915-04:00Tears can be a sweet accompaniment to your music f...Tears can be a sweet accompaniment to your music for those who understand. What a beautiful legacy. I would have loved to listen to you.Ferree Bowman Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739485535852107104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382629264175127167.post-84921798338459704182015-03-17T11:54:43.342-04:002015-03-17T11:54:43.342-04:00My husband and I are musicians who met in our coll...My husband and I are musicians who met in our college symphony orchestra and my husband was a wonderful school orchestra/band teacher and a youth orchestra conductor until he went to Heaven. We always enjoyed harmonizing while singing our beautiful hymns in church. And this is now one of the times I feel him so close to me, even though I sometimes shed tears, especially during "On Eagles Wings" and "Amazing Grace."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382629264175127167.post-64747794600881795052015-03-17T10:41:03.483-04:002015-03-17T10:41:03.483-04:00There were so many times I din't have words ei...There were so many times I din't have words either. Music ministers in powerful ways. I'm glad you found that so true.Ferree Bowman Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739485535852107104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382629264175127167.post-65463389667258874822015-03-17T10:36:22.552-04:002015-03-17T10:36:22.552-04:00I found the opposite after my husband passed. I fe...I found the opposite after my husband passed. I felt the only way I could praise God was through music and Praise & Worship songs because the words were provided for me, as I couldn't find words to pray. Sometimes I couldn't see the words through my tears but the music moved me to a level of peace that was not my own doing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382629264175127167.post-4388247137632841472015-03-17T09:47:30.901-04:002015-03-17T09:47:30.901-04:00Dear Angela, I love that song too, and it's go...Dear Angela, I love that song too, and it's good to hear how the Lord provided it along with today's post to speak to you. Keep clinging to Him through this storm for He's faithful and true and the source of all hope. He'll see you through.Ferree Bowman Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739485535852107104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382629264175127167.post-30111977521643472602015-03-17T09:25:53.105-04:002015-03-17T09:25:53.105-04:00Ferree I have been dealing with restlessness for a...Ferree I have been dealing with restlessness for about two weeks now and it does throw you in the Word and prayer. At church Sunday we sang "How He loves us" and I just love that song and needed it Sunday. I've been struggling for the last couple of weeks and can't pinpoint as to the why but I guess it's just part of the grieving process. I am clinging to Him right now that is for sure!! Thank you for your posts..they always hit home!!! Love AngelaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com