tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21739861.post7290882331662735601..comments2023-08-07T00:41:10.657-07:00Comments on Ed Litton's Blog: Before and AfterEd Littonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05976602584589977803noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21739861.post-84280279895341884442007-10-23T22:25:00.000-07:002007-10-23T22:25:00.000-07:00Dear Pastor Ed, My story ended Sept.19,2004 at 2:3...Dear Pastor Ed,<BR/> My story ended Sept.19,2004 at 2:30am. On a Sunday morning, my husband saw the face of God and went to his heavenly home. I became a widow at 43. We have 2 children, a boy 3 and a girl 7. My story as a happily married woman of God ended and have another tomorrow as a widow. I knew God's hand has always been upon my life and never wanted to live a day without him as my Lord and Saviour.<BR/> I don't understand why and how to tell my children that we trust God, he loves us so much. People don't treat you the same anymore. You don't think of yourself as single, but as married still. My church family has hurt me the most. I got more kindness from non-believers than believers. When this began, my life was broken, I turned to a couple from FBNM to help talk to my little girl. I had prayed & prayed for word's to comfort and wisdom for her. She asked to talk to them because they knew her daddy and had a kind heart. After 2 visits, I was told that my husband was dead and I was alive. I had to go on with life and get through it. My face is ever before God and ask the Holy Spirit to comfort us with his words. Three years later and we are looling for the next tomorrow that will bring us closer to Our Lord's return with his Saint's.<BR/>Bitter?yes Joy? only in the joy of my salvation and the children the Lord BLessed us with. Forgiveness toward those words from church family that crushed us spiritually? Yes,because they know not what they do.<BR/><BR/>On a Sunday-srAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21739861.post-51858362178955996162007-09-26T10:46:00.000-07:002007-09-26T10:46:00.000-07:00I'm so thankful that my parents raised me in a chu...I'm so thankful that my parents raised me in a church led by such a godly man. So many times, I hear Christians say that we are to praise God through the rain. I have a hard time trusting God in hard times. Thank you for trusting God. Your faith is ministering to me in so many ways.<BR/><BR/>Nicole SalterNicole Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17490270377397661584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21739861.post-84334175624723397022007-09-24T13:30:00.000-07:002007-09-24T13:30:00.000-07:00Revelation 7:16-18 (English Standard Version)16The...Revelation 7:16-18 (English Standard Version)<BR/>16They shall hunger no more, neither thirst anymore;<BR/>the sun shall not strike them, nor any scorching heat. 17For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes." <BR/><BR/>God Bless You. <BR/>We send our love,<BR/>Landon and Amber GainesAmberGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13733898840996933841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21739861.post-53126589421299303952007-09-23T19:19:00.000-07:002007-09-23T19:19:00.000-07:00Pastor, through your loss, God is helping me in mi...Pastor, through your loss, God is helping me in mine. Three years ago my 25 year old son Bryan was killed my an drunken driver. Your recent blog's are no doubt a word from God to all of us who hurt. I don't understand why my son had to die but I know God is in control. I'm sorry I didn't get to meet Tammy, she was a very special blessing to our church. I'm proud to call you my Pastor. There isn't enough time or space to tell you how God has used you in my life through your preaching. There isn't a day that goes by that my thoughts turn to my son and how much I miss him. But I can say It is well with my soul.<BR/><BR/>God bless,<BR/><BR/>HenryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21739861.post-57275562672928590492007-09-22T09:09:00.000-07:002007-09-22T09:09:00.000-07:00Pastor Ed, Thank you for journaling your walk with...Pastor Ed, <BR/><BR/>Thank you for journaling your walk with grief. It is another evidence of God's work in and through you. <BR/><BR/>Today I posted some thoughts about Tammy on my own blog. I pray it ministers to those who read it. <BR/><BR/>Blessings, <BR/>TeresaTeresa Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044030661258324610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21739861.post-26370536478011388382007-09-21T13:44:00.000-07:002007-09-21T13:44:00.000-07:00Beautifully written.Beautifully written.Bentertainmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745034653546528846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21739861.post-12988943241207634812007-09-21T07:53:00.000-07:002007-09-21T07:53:00.000-07:00Pastor Ed,I can't help but think that these writin...Pastor Ed,<BR/>I can't help but think that these writings you've done since the day of Tammy's death should be gathered into a book that would be a comfort to others suffering the loss of a loved one. God has certainly gifted you not only with the spoken word but with the written word. You are an absolute blessing to me.<BR/>Teresa CallanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21739861.post-14383664177517145352007-09-20T20:36:00.000-07:002007-09-20T20:36:00.000-07:00Pastor Ed,As I read your blog tonight (while picki...Pastor Ed,<BR/><BR/>As I read your blog tonight (while picking our KidGrid music for October)a song came on my Windows Media player which was playing the background. This is a song I've sung in many weddings, but it was amazing to hear the lyrics while I read your blog.<BR/><BR/>"God before us<BR/>God beside<BR/>God within us abide<BR/>God in Heaven and in this place<BR/>Father we commit to You this day<BR/><BR/>God in pleasure<BR/>God in pain<BR/>God will ever remain<BR/>God in gladness <BR/>God in strife<BR/>Father we commit to You our lives<BR/><BR/>For we know that You are faithful<BR/>Through the stillness and the storm<BR/>For You've been with us from the start<BR/>Father we commit to You our hearts"<BR/><BR/><BR/>It's neat to see you and Tammy at the start of it all. God certainly brought you through a wonderful life together. You both have blessed so many people. <BR/><BR/>You are loved!<BR/><BR/>Heather MessickAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com