tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942298247061510776.post7658249211064955494..comments2014-05-31T03:21:32.263-05:00Comments on ...another chapter: The Gospel According to JobTyson Aschlimanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03605848732265779094noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942298247061510776.post-49841005809994069152008-10-07T11:25:00.000-05:002008-10-07T11:25:00.000-05:00Hi Tyson,I have learned that sometimes God does wa...Hi Tyson,<BR/>I have learned that sometimes God does want us to live with the "void" instead of looking for ways to fill it. So hard, but ultimately I think learning to live with the empty part of your heart is how He heals your soul and draws us more to seek Him and become like Christ. God is using you greatly to reach the heart of others just by being you who are. Still praying for you and TJ.<BR/>-HennyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942298247061510776.post-19480868398422646542008-10-07T08:02:00.000-05:002008-10-07T08:02:00.000-05:00I read a quote yesterday and immediately thought o...I read a quote yesterday and immediately thought of you...it says "Faith is a footbridge that you don't know will hold over the chasm until you are forced to walk out onto it." Tyson, you have been forced to walk on the footbridge of faith through this experience. Your faith has been called into action and you are "passing the test". You are being refined like gold by our Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer, Jehovah, and Abba Father. He is our Laminin. I heard a correlation drawn between the colors on the leaves in the fall and cold nights. In order for the chlorophyll to die in the leaves we have to have cold nights. It is those cold nights that draw the vibrant, dramatic colors that we get to experience and glory in during this time of year. As Christians we will go through "cold nights".....trials. What is in our hearts will begin to bubble out (Matt. 12:34b). These "cold nights" will draw out what is inside of us and it will either serve to bring colorful glory to our Father or make us turn away from him. Tyson, you have taken your "cold night" and have allowed God to turn you into a vibrantly colored creation that is bringing glory to HIS name. That is what we were created to do....to glory in HIM, HIS Supremacy and the work done on the cross by Jesus Christ. I continue to lift you and TJ up in prayer. I pray that God will make himself obvious to you in the times when you are so hungry for him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942298247061510776.post-45098860479605270592008-10-06T21:45:00.000-05:002008-10-06T21:45:00.000-05:00Tyson, I don't know you :-) but I am greatly encou...Tyson, I don't know you :-) but I am greatly encouraged by your blog - a friend recommended that I read it. Thank you for your bravery in writing it all down, the words of truth and of struggle.<BR/><BR/>I don't know what kind of music you listen to, but please try going to www.igracemusic.com and listen to Pilgrim Days: Indelible Grace II. (Of course, having the album works better than the samples) This album has been a breath of fresh air for me today. The lyrics are rich and powerful. Our God is truly the greatest lover of our souls. He has boundless stores of grace to pour out upon us.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02958917125777587233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942298247061510776.post-10027013984307700042008-10-06T21:44:00.000-05:002008-10-06T21:44:00.000-05:00Thanks for sharing, Tyson. I pray that God alone ...Thanks for sharing, Tyson. I pray that God alone will satisfy your soul and teach you to rest in His sufficiency. Thanks for encouraging us to abide in Him, too.kim phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15910709074111750296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942298247061510776.post-51045911944436649012008-10-06T12:27:00.000-05:002008-10-06T12:27:00.000-05:00Tyson,I just want you to know that I am praying fo...Tyson,<BR/><BR/>I just want you to know that I am praying for and TJ everyday. You are such an inspiration to people and I know that our loving God has so much in store for you both!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942298247061510776.post-28556569374434965242008-10-06T10:35:00.000-05:002008-10-06T10:35:00.000-05:00Praying for peace and comfort for your heart, Tyso...Praying for peace and comfort for your heart, Tyson. Thanks for sharing. Keep it up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942298247061510776.post-72424922649665930222008-10-06T07:00:00.000-05:002008-10-06T07:00:00.000-05:00You don't know me, and I didn't find this blog unt...You don't know me, and I didn't find this blog until a few weeks ago, but reading this blog is soothing balm to my soul. I haven't lost someone dear to me as you have, but I feel the Holy Spirit through every word you write. Your words exude faith and trust and love and every time I read, I finish with tears freely flowing and "thank you, Jesus!" on my lips.<BR/><BR/>I've been struggling with something similar but on a much smaller level - we so want that human touch, that human face, that human someone to hold onto. Even though God is more than enough. Even though He is all in all. Even though there is nothing better or more fulfilling, sometimes there's still a longing there... we want to touch Him. I mean really touch Him. His presence can be tangible at times, and those are incredible moments, but I think perhaps God designed it to be this way. We're supposed to long for more, so that He can fill that void. The more we seek Him, the closer we'll become. But we'll never be completely satisfied that we have "enough" of Him, which keeps us heading in the right direction, towards Him.<BR/><BR/>Praying for peace. Quiet. That soothing, still voice. And a presence so tangible, so real, so heavy, that you feel Him cradling you in bed at night. That you talk to Him knowing He gets you. He made you and rejoices in your quirks, because He designed them. He is your source - He is your all in all - your words declare that to everyone. Now, my prayer is for you to feel that on a whole new level.Kelly O'Dell Stanleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04326558030573633652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942298247061510776.post-74117977974471877842008-10-05T22:33:00.000-05:002008-10-05T22:33:00.000-05:00Praying for that you will hear the still small voi...Praying for that you will hear the still small voice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942298247061510776.post-43660580163627348372008-10-05T21:34:00.000-05:002008-10-05T21:34:00.000-05:00Tyson You are an amazing man of God!!! Amazing!!!...Tyson <BR/><BR/>You are an amazing man of God!!! Amazing!!! <BR/><BR/>I have tears in my eyes reading this blog entry. Your HEART is so amazing and you are such a living testimony :) I admire your strength and your huge amazing heart --I can't wait to see what God does in your life.--You are AMAZING!!!! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942298247061510776.post-18251331114693107172008-10-05T21:03:00.000-05:002008-10-05T21:03:00.000-05:00Such a beautiful and poignant post, Tyson. You ha...Such a beautiful and poignant post, Tyson. You have a gift for putting your thoughts and emotions into words. Still praying for you and for T.J.!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13832780447403308087noreply@blogger.com