tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post5723020509140506243..comments2024-03-27T21:51:24.656-04:00Comments on Chat with Vera: "The Prayer Box" by Lisa Wingate (Review & Giveaway)Vera Godleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00511948370346834218noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-15839177227780743732014-01-15T10:19:09.246-05:002014-01-15T10:19:09.246-05:00would love to read The Prayer Box. Sounds really g... would love to read The Prayer Box. Sounds really good and I've heard so many good things about Lisa's writing.Learn about Mild Original Hickory Beef Jerkyhttp://www.beefjerky.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-35524337618087791132013-09-08T22:37:42.604-04:002013-09-08T22:37:42.604-04:00It seems like the prayer box might be a different ...It seems like the prayer box might be a different way of approaching praying. I can see how it would be appealing to some people or to everyone at some time or another. It kind of reminds me about how people put prayers on the wall in Jerusalem. KayMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09972922396306756344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-51012390563513873302013-09-08T19:40:01.042-04:002013-09-08T19:40:01.042-04:00The prayer box idea is a good one. However, Jesus ...The prayer box idea is a good one. However, Jesus tells the parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18:1-8. Verse 1 says he told it "to them that they should always pray and not give up." I think the key is being able to be persistent in prayer without it turning into more worry than prayer.Pam K.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-46808077637233024762013-09-08T13:14:25.536-04:002013-09-08T13:14:25.536-04:00I would love to put my burdens in a box and leave ...I would love to put my burdens in a box and leave them to God. There ARE things that are out of our control,ie sickness, death....but there are things that I do believe in leaving it over to God: strength to go on, get through a touch day, etc.Tami Valentinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03639746358995156011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-18529273002303736052013-09-06T16:13:51.479-04:002013-09-06T16:13:51.479-04:00Lisa, we have also gone through storms here near G...Lisa, we have also gone through storms here near Galveston and in Houston area too. Houses were destroyed on Galveston beaches also. Hope I can win your book. It sounds good. This would be neat to make a Prayer Box. I think I will do this. Maxie mac262(at)me(dot)comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-46565514056672244732013-09-03T21:03:43.002-04:002013-09-03T21:03:43.002-04:00At family camp we've done something similar wi...At family camp we've done something similar with releasing cares to God and asking for His guidance then throwing the letter into a camp fire. Merryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17501893347195105854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-57250281862175644412013-09-03T06:03:44.827-04:002013-09-03T06:03:44.827-04:00Putting into action what we should be doing mental...Putting into action what we should be doing mentally!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00714922816102640333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-11478086517467270982013-09-02T16:56:58.176-04:002013-09-02T16:56:58.176-04:00Thanks for the great review! I am really looking ...Thanks for the great review! I am really looking forward to reading this book. It definitely appeals to me to put prayers in a box and then not worry and leave them up to God!!Sherinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-76320790859380536842013-09-02T15:41:27.410-04:002013-09-02T15:41:27.410-04:00I agree with some of you that just praying about m...I agree with some of you that just praying about matters is not what God expects. He does expect us to "put feet to our prayers," too. But sometimes and some circumstances are simply beyond our being able to do anything. Then we need to pray and let it go an let God work His will in the situation.Vera Godleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00511948370346834218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-83198929026652390702013-09-02T15:39:03.410-04:002013-09-02T15:39:03.410-04:00Lisa, it was an honor to review your book. When Ma...Lisa, it was an honor to review your book. When Maggie contacted me, I was honored and then when I began reading the book and saw it was set along my beloved North Carolina coastline, I was thrilled.Vera Godleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00511948370346834218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-46369646668659959992013-09-02T14:54:21.100-04:002013-09-02T14:54:21.100-04:00While in theory this is a wonderful idea, the real...While in theory this is a wonderful idea, the reality is that you have to make things happen yourself and prayers, although comforting, are just not enough to make your dreams come true.SkokieShopperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18062398270579595074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-31615999834586626272013-09-02T13:28:40.023-04:002013-09-02T13:28:40.023-04:00Thank you for having me, Vera! I loved reading a ...Thank you for having me, Vera! I loved reading a North Carolina girl's thoughts on The Prayer Box. Lisa Wingatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14206553259713075080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-70557782857402653372013-09-02T12:18:23.115-04:002013-09-02T12:18:23.115-04:00I believe the prayer box is a great idea, however,...I believe the prayer box is a great idea, however, sometimes we are expected to take actions with God's guidance. Cindi Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11829227412728712321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-39423597869809547812013-09-02T12:06:14.419-04:002013-09-02T12:06:14.419-04:00Does this appeal to you as a way to let go of your...Does this appeal to you as a way to let go of your burdens and give them over completely to God? - I have heard of something similar before but you put them on a tree branch. To me that works better since the paper will eventually blow away and decay and over time, all of your issues will be resolved.Emihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17928381603385856463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-67884665511863252442013-09-02T07:48:17.473-04:002013-09-02T07:48:17.473-04:00I think a prayerbox for those prayers for things y...I think a prayerbox for those prayers for things you just can't let go of is good concept.Cheryl @ Simply Shoeboxeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06128246500106501585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-70812365088682061662013-09-02T04:04:20.313-04:002013-09-02T04:04:20.313-04:00I love the sounds of a Prayer box. One of the chur...I love the sounds of a Prayer box. One of the churches in our small little town has a large prayer box right outside the church.Sandra VanHoeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04011706701867934114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-21095869177027903452013-09-02T01:52:55.317-04:002013-09-02T01:52:55.317-04:00I believe we ARE to submit our request to God, let...I believe we ARE to submit our request to God, let him handle the situation & not worry about it anymore. However, I think we have to be ready to do our part in whatever the Lord asks us to do, in reply to that request. I also think that rather than hide our requests in a box - we should keep a list of them to refer back to, so that we can thank & praise the Lord when the answer comes. That will make us more aware of answered prayer, & blessings bestowed. bontonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02852536941656729576noreply@blogger.com