tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post5900011773973505724..comments2024-03-28T19:02:37.054+00:00Comments on More than Writers: I don't see that joy, sister! - by Helen Murrayauntyamohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08213728883228063200noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-19305102959221483312016-09-29T08:58:59.298+01:002016-09-29T08:58:59.298+01:00I think it's a good thing that God can see our...I think it's a good thing that God can see our hearts, don't you? What happens on the outside isn't always a good indicator of what's happening on the inside. Thanks, Mari.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05559604728716256864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-25229798102055651362016-09-23T20:41:24.203+01:002016-09-23T20:41:24.203+01:00Thanks Deborah! Wonderful to behold, buttock-clen...Thanks Deborah! Wonderful to behold, buttock-clenchingly awful to be part of. But a great story; certainly one I'll never forget! Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05559604728716256864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-52963633310567027452016-09-23T18:29:59.002+01:002016-09-23T18:29:59.002+01:00With strangers, fine, me. It's the problem of ...With strangers, fine, me. It's the problem of arm-waving around people who think they know you and who you are ... like what's the somewhat sceptical academic type doing dancing to the worship songs? :-)Mari Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05606125048044373268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-34118680176521331702016-09-23T18:29:40.595+01:002016-09-23T18:29:40.595+01:00With strangers, fine, me. It's the problem of ...With strangers, fine, me. It's the problem of arm-waving around people who think they know you and who you are ... like what's the somewhat sceptical academic type doing dancing to the worship songs? :-)Mari Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05606125048044373268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-73281276037393700612016-09-23T18:06:49.933+01:002016-09-23T18:06:49.933+01:00Haha! Sorry I'm English! That's what I wou...Haha! Sorry I'm English! That's what I would have did while wanting to say, I beg your pardon? It's God who sees it whether you do or not. Great story. I winced with you 😉Deborah Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11156120348177986321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-48615882845690880982016-09-23T15:59:36.425+01:002016-09-23T15:59:36.425+01:00Thanks, Mandy. You'd have been right at home! ...Thanks, Mandy. You'd have been right at home! ;-)Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05559604728716256864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-60166985693242076192016-09-23T15:59:16.329+01:002016-09-23T15:59:16.329+01:00Ah, Fran, that's what I should have said! I th...Ah, Fran, that's what I should have said! I think I muttered something like, 'Sorry. I'm English.' and then shrivelled up. Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05559604728716256864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-69024142865238839362016-09-23T15:58:00.022+01:002016-09-23T15:58:00.022+01:00Aw bless you Helen, loved this story. Brilliant de...Aw bless you Helen, loved this story. Brilliant description of the little bald man with the 'impossibly shiny head'. Thanks for sharing :) :)Mandy Baker Johnsonhttp://www.mandybakerjohnson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-30205355549447905662016-09-23T15:53:48.270+01:002016-09-23T15:53:48.270+01:00You told this story very well! I could just see it...You told this story very well! I could just see it all. I think you should have said, 'You may not see joy, but you can clearly see this big bruise I've got now from your meaty elbow.' Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-55948382989157638512016-09-23T12:05:42.355+01:002016-09-23T12:05:42.355+01:00Well, I don't know. There was a very real sens...Well, I don't know. There was a very real sense of the Holy Spirit; the people were genuine in their extravagant worship and the lady next to me was baffled as to why I wasn't joining in. I suppose she couldn't understand how I could sing about joy but not be expressing it (in the way she understood an expression of joy). <br />Interesting point about the joy of the Spirit, though. I'm not sure I agree that it is 'for a purpose' other than to have fun. I think joy is a by product of our relationship with God, which is our entire reason to be - the lady with the elbow and I just expressed that joy in very different ways! <br />Thanks so much for your 'me too'! Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05559604728716256864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-16514336652322928662016-09-23T12:01:33.580+01:002016-09-23T12:01:33.580+01:00It was an incredible experience. I was really enjo...It was an incredible experience. I was really enjoying it until that point! I think I am among the most inhibited people I know, however. Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05559604728716256864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-67217729889961750772016-09-23T11:08:16.421+01:002016-09-23T11:08:16.421+01:00Yes, I know that feeling! There's something a...Yes, I know that feeling! There's something about church culture and types of spirituality here. I've been in situations where those who aren't the same spirituality as most other people are judged. It ain't good!! It's also about 'why'? All this jumping up and down is great ... but does it lead to spreading God's Kingdom? The joy of the Spirit is, after all, given to us for a purpose ... not just to have lots of fun.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-27184002572233310912016-09-23T10:11:28.903+01:002016-09-23T10:11:28.903+01:00We have to be so careful what we say, don't we...We have to be so careful what we say, don't we? Father God saw your joy and that is who matters. Sounds like an incredible church. Slightly different from my own...Lynda Alsfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12260944221255162533noreply@blogger.com