tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33561357.post492119929527856698..comments2023-09-27T04:12:03.861-04:00Comments on Mel's World: Love is a BattlefieldMel's World with Melissa Mashburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09811037129669411510noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33561357.post-57645517365775198662008-02-19T00:18:00.000-05:002008-02-19T00:18:00.000-05:00Mel, forgiving is a command, and forgetting is a c...Mel, forgiving is a command, and forgetting is a choice.<BR/>Both goes hand in hand.<BR/><BR/>xoxoxoIvy Vega from www.ivysmind.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12614765420259792416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33561357.post-18001374036347630342008-02-18T20:34:00.000-05:002008-02-18T20:34:00.000-05:00I guess I should have titled this post "Love Hurts...I guess I should have titled this post "Love Hurts" (maybe another day), but what I have learned just in the time that I have actually been obedient to write it (for all to see) that my heart is being softened. My heart is growing stronger. And HE is getting all the glory. <BR/><BR/>I hate it that I can be so stubborn sometimes, but I have to tell ya...it still hurts. <BR/><BR/>Love really is a battlefield...but like the old saying goes, "It is better to love hard and lose it than to never love at all." (or something like that)<BR/><BR/>Thank you all for your kind words, your prayers (I know you are praying because I can feel them), and your support. <BR/><BR/>My cup overflowth,<BR/>MelissaMelissa in Mel's Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13638983411456998183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33561357.post-40088182508616205292008-02-18T15:34:00.000-05:002008-02-18T15:34:00.000-05:00P.S. I tagged you & I FINALLY got your button up! ...P.S. I tagged you & I FINALLY got your button up! It was super easy to do! It's a great set up you have there!<BR/><BR/>God bless, Melissa!She Rose Uphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04468898873508947166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33561357.post-74348180537119693812008-02-18T14:30:00.000-05:002008-02-18T14:30:00.000-05:00Melissa, this I KNOW was born out of much hurt and...Melissa, this I KNOW was born out of much hurt and mercy, love and teeth grinding frustration. I am so glad to see that Love IS winning within you! <BR/><BR/>You have LOVED much! <BR/><BR/>2 things I just have to highlight:<BR/>1) this part of the scripture: "If all you do is love the lovable, do you expect a bonus? Anybody can do that. If you simply say hello to those who greet you, do you expect a medal? Any run-of-the-mill sinner does that.” <BR/><BR/>THIS is so true & it needs to be posted on my bathroom mirror! :)<BR/><BR/>2) Remember, Love IS a battlefield, but the things that usually matter more in life are always worth the fight -<BR/><BR/> Melissa - that is a GREAT line! Your grapes got pressed & you are making Fine Wine! :)She Rose Uphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04468898873508947166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33561357.post-27257358471854988702008-02-18T10:41:00.000-05:002008-02-18T10:41:00.000-05:00Tough devotional to grapple with, Melissa, but suc...Tough devotional to grapple with, Melissa, but such great words of wisdom! Thanks for sharing it...<BR/>Looking forward to hearing from you later!<BR/>Have a great week!<BR/><BR/>MelissaMelissa @ The Inspired Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09711494549892860307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33561357.post-79542578708714672822008-02-18T09:15:00.000-05:002008-02-18T09:15:00.000-05:00This was so wonderful. I have dealt with this man...This was so wonderful. I have dealt with this many times. I feel I do better than bam! Thanks for sharing this.<BR/><BR/>JoyJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11223532630839368391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33561357.post-19297882768630591772008-02-18T08:53:00.000-05:002008-02-18T08:53:00.000-05:00Wow, this has been my struggle this week. I love t...Wow, this has been my struggle this week. I love the advice your friend gave you. God has used the lyrics of Shane Barnard's song "Waiting Room" to minister to me time and time again and the line that I submit to Him in prayer every time is "Lord I know if I change my mind, You will change my heart in time". I love that verse and the encouragement it offers. That if I start to change my thinking by surrendering the situation and how i feel to Him, He will, in His perfect timing, work on my heart to heal the pain and allow me to truly forgive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33561357.post-55999142822100999602008-02-18T07:00:00.000-05:002008-02-18T07:00:00.000-05:00Thanks MelIt is hard but walking in freedom is wor...Thanks Mel<BR/><BR/>It is hard but walking in freedom is worth the perseverance ... I remember a friend saying to me once, "if you don't want to forgive, ask God to help you want to forgive ..." to which my response was, "but God I don't want to want to forgive ..." and then its , "well help me want to want to forgive ..." I am sure you get the point.<BR/><BR/>Just keep one step at a time Mel ... and thanks for your honesty ... you will get there ...<BR/><BR/>SassiekiwiSassiekiwihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08201502064231879505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33561357.post-14185105719270760592008-02-18T01:55:00.000-05:002008-02-18T01:55:00.000-05:00Wow, I really needed to hear this tonight. Thank y...Wow, I really needed to hear this tonight. Thank you so much :)Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16819702310204719331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33561357.post-47738538223455467762008-02-17T23:00:00.000-05:002008-02-17T23:00:00.000-05:00**SIGH** Oh God how many times will I need to here...**SIGH** Oh God how many times will I need to here this message before I automatically do it. <BR/><BR/>Melissa...thank you for sharing from a heart that is still learning and growing.sharon brobsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05886459608541959680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33561357.post-61406520759926411402008-02-17T22:50:00.000-05:002008-02-17T22:50:00.000-05:00I needed that today. Thanks.I needed that today. Thanks.Mocha with Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16387717261200678465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33561357.post-20434251577802140432008-02-17T18:31:00.000-05:002008-02-17T18:31:00.000-05:00Thanks for such a beautiful devotion.Thanks for such a beautiful devotion.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33561357.post-9892433055804986892008-02-17T15:16:00.000-05:002008-02-17T15:16:00.000-05:00one step at a time. I believe that it is only thro...one step at a time. I believe that it is only through God's grace that we can forgive, He sometimes even has to give me the desire to even forgive... to even just start the whole process.<BR/><BR/>He leads us gently through the process.<BR/><BR/>He knows right where we are and is capable of changing us. Thank goodness becaue sometimes I do not like who I am or how i feel.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14436448395735167693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33561357.post-41993137013151710212008-02-17T14:57:00.000-05:002008-02-17T14:57:00.000-05:00Hello Mel, What a great devotional. You are right ...Hello Mel, What a great devotional. You are right it is hard and it takes time. I think that is one of my biggest faults. I do not forgive easy, I know that I need to work hard on that so my heart and my soul can heal. Love you, JulesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33561357.post-23959545580553351432008-02-17T14:02:00.000-05:002008-02-17T14:02:00.000-05:00Hi Mel, We do share the same passion! I have a pas...Hi Mel, We do share the same passion! I have a passion for the abandoned, rejected, hurting girls and women. Yes I have been there. Forgiveness is essential and you are so right, your heart will follow(in time) when we choose to forgive.Great post! Glad you finally wrote it. Fight the good fight:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33561357.post-79954564538148805862008-02-17T13:03:00.000-05:002008-02-17T13:03:00.000-05:00Great word - I need to have this tatooed on my arm...Great word - I need to have this tatooed on my arms!!<BR/><BR/>Love you so much!!!<BR/><BR/>HeatherHeather Orrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03810074734534854276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33561357.post-8955891110514889502008-02-17T12:03:00.000-05:002008-02-17T12:03:00.000-05:00I wish I had any answer, never mind all of them!'F...I wish I had any answer, never mind all of them!<BR/><BR/>'Forgive with your head first...' I'll try it!the mother of this lothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04173598381711792094noreply@blogger.com