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fern's avatar

i love how the snake plant reminded u of God♡ it's such a joy when He gives us the little things in life and they remind us of Him. the quote "God is seeking you, every sunset, every clear blue sky, ever ocean wave, the starry host of night. He blankets each day with the invatation 'I am here' ~ Louise Giglio

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Katie Donohue Tona's avatar

What a beautiful quote! Thank you for your kind words Fern :)

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Lynette Allcock Yoon's avatar

This is beautiful. Thank you for the reminder of the patient Gardener -- I know so many people who seem to have no interest in God, no matter what, but it doesn't mean that the seeds planted don't have chance to grow.

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Katie Donohue Tona's avatar

Amen, the Lord is teaching me that as well. Thank you for reading Lynette!

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Elisa Jewel's avatar

Such a good challenge. Thank you.

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Katie Donohue Tona's avatar

Thank you Elisa!

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Christine's avatar

This is a great challenge, Katie. I have one friend in particular who I have gained so much from. I wish we could share Jesus as well, because I feel like there's a whole me who she doesn't know. But I allow her to dictate the boundaries and only share as I feel led.

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Katie Donohue Tona's avatar

That's tough Christine. I feel the same way with one of my friends. May we continue to be the light of Christ and that the Holy Spirit would do a mighty work in Jesus' name. And thank you for reading!

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Sikemi's avatar

So beautiful. Thank you for sharing 🤗

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Katie Donohue Tona's avatar

Thank you so much Sikemi!

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Reginald X's avatar

How would you feel if someone tried to share Islam with you? You Becoming a Muslim one who submits entirely to the will of God?

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Christine's avatar

That's a great question to ponder, Reginald. Christianity also requires us to submit entirely to the will of God, as Jesus did. We must follow his example and continually point people to the Father. It seems Katie wants to challenge us to have a truly soft heart for the people around us - to have the Father's heart of love and compassion. Only in this way are we fit to speak - or not to speak - of what we believe, as the Father leads us.

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Katie Donohue Tona's avatar

Amen, so well said Christine!

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Reginald X's avatar

Beautifully said Christine. So what is Christianity by definition? You said Jesus submitted entirely to the will of God by definition Jesus is Muslim.

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Katie Donohue Tona's avatar

I would feel compassion and curiosity. And then I would share with them about how Jesus changed my life, performed miracles in my life by taking away my 10-year chronic back pain from a spine injury and stomach ulcers causing internal bleeding. How I lived the majority of my life with mental illnesses and suicidal ideation and he completely healed me and rescued me and I've never been the same since.

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Reginald X's avatar

I’m glad to hear that Katie I’m happy for you. I’m curious what would raise the feeling of compassion towards the question? They may have a similar testimony about Allah and how their life has changed. Would that be convincing for you?

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