Comments on: An Unexpected Love Story https://jodyevans.com/an-unexpected-love-story/ all our little stories Sat, 01 Mar 2025 01:45:04 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Jody https://jodyevans.com/an-unexpected-love-story/#comment-615 Sat, 01 Mar 2025 01:45:04 +0000 https://jodyevans.com/?p=6696#comment-615 In reply to Judy.

You’re singing my song, Judy. Beautifully said. The play analogy continues to open my eyes and settle some things in my soul.

]]> By: Jody https://jodyevans.com/an-unexpected-love-story/#comment-614 Sat, 01 Mar 2025 01:43:40 +0000 https://jodyevans.com/?p=6696#comment-614 In reply to Lisa.

Thank you, Lisa. I’m so glad you got something good out of this. We all need reminders so often (at least I do!).

]]> By: Judy https://jodyevans.com/an-unexpected-love-story/#comment-613 Sat, 01 Mar 2025 01:33:39 +0000 https://jodyevans.com/?p=6696#comment-613 These analogies are spot on and so relatable. We can see ourselves in those roles, even if we miscast ourselves in them. It is humbling to realize that we are not meant to do God’s job. We were never meant to. However we were meant to be carriers of God’s Love to those around us, as directed by Him. He is the Director of the play, even if some days we think we have been miscast in our parts. Just follow Him and He will show us how to do our part.

]]> By: Lisa https://jodyevans.com/an-unexpected-love-story/#comment-610 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:26:05 +0000 https://jodyevans.com/?p=6696#comment-610 What a beautiful reminder that I am not in control. But God is. 💗

]]> By: Jody https://jodyevans.com/an-unexpected-love-story/#comment-609 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 22:38:08 +0000 https://jodyevans.com/?p=6696#comment-609 In reply to Richie Rondeau.

Thanks, Richie. I first heard that myself in a sermon on the Ten Commandments at church. I’m so glad you and your friends got something valuable out of this post : )

]]> By: Richie Rondeau https://jodyevans.com/an-unexpected-love-story/#comment-608 Sun, 16 Feb 2025 23:19:30 +0000 https://jodyevans.com/?p=6696#comment-608 Beautiful Jody! Excellent treatment of the law of love. Never heard the idea that the command to honor God’s name can come from our identity as his bride.

We shared with our friends while out of town this weekend. They loved it too.

Richie

]]> By: Jody https://jodyevans.com/an-unexpected-love-story/#comment-607 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 01:56:17 +0000 https://jodyevans.com/?p=6696#comment-607 In reply to Joyce.

You mean I’m not the only one, Joyce?

It was a hard (but good) day when a family member I was trying to help said, “I love you and I know you love me, but I don’t want to be your project.” Sort of like the day a dear friend told me, “Jody, you’re Bible smart, but you’re not God wise.” Hard things to hear, but I’m so grateful for the way God reveals these things in His time through people I know love me dearly. I can’t say I’m totally free of these issues, but those lovingly-offered insights pulled a few scales from my eyes, granting clearer vision for my journey through this world as God’s project. How wonderful to rest in the confidence that He is always successful with His projects. (Phil. 1:6)

]]> By: Joyce https://jodyevans.com/an-unexpected-love-story/#comment-606 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:23:40 +0000 https://jodyevans.com/?p=6696#comment-606 Good one, Jody. Especially Love Story 1 and 2 where you mentioned having “projects.” It’s so easy to fall into that.

]]> By: Jody https://jodyevans.com/an-unexpected-love-story/#comment-605 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 02:52:52 +0000 https://jodyevans.com/?p=6696#comment-605 In reply to Molly.

Thank you, Molly!

]]> By: Jody https://jodyevans.com/an-unexpected-love-story/#comment-604 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 02:52:33 +0000 https://jodyevans.com/?p=6696#comment-604 In reply to steven s. paschall.

Thank you, Steve. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Happy Valentine’s to you and Patty, too : )

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