About oneta hayes
ABOUT ME
Hello. To various folks I am Neat’nee, Mom, Grandma Neta, Gramma, Aunt Neta, Aunt Noni, Aunt Neno, and Aunt Neto (lots of varieties from little nieces and nephews). To some I’m more like “Didn’t you used to be my teacher?” or “Don’t I know you from someplace?” To you, perhaps, I am a Fellow Blogger. Not “fellow” like a male or a guy, but “fellow” like a companion or an adventurer. I would choose to be Grandma Blogger, and have you pull up a chair, my website before you, while I tell you of some days of yore. I have experienced life much differently than most of you. It was and is a good life. I hope to share nuggets of appreciation for those who have gone before me and those who come after me. By necessity you are among those who come after me and I will tell you of those who came before. Once upon a time in a little house on a prairie - oops, change that lest I commit plagiarism - and change that “house on the prairie” to “dugout on the prairie.” So my story begins...
a boon of wisdom Oneta—I’m still hanging on that a prayer shall not return void!!!!
Actually the scripture says,”God’s words will not return void.” But I assume if we are praying his word in accordance to his will, that scripture will apply. Thanks, Julie, for always saying encouraging things.
I was paraphrasing in the nutshell– but yes “not return void”– meaning empty.. we will not go unanswered– even as we wait on the when and how- we rest knowing He is not silent! I find tremendous comfort in that!
Thank you Oneta!!!
How do you like this, Julie? Psalm 56:8 NLT
You keep track of all my sorrows.
You have collected all my tears in your bottle.
You have recorded each one in your book.
Sounds like he pays close attention to our needs, doesn’t it? He doesn’t store up our tears to forget them! 😀
No He doesn’t!!
Beautiful words of wisdom, as always.
Thank you, Heather. I feed on feedback! 😀
During a coffee group meeting my sister had called me to ask for prayer (for her daughter) knowing I take prayer seriously. I told her, “Sweetheart, I’m glad to pray and would like to hear that Niece is praying too, especially for herself.” Not knowing the niece has been living contrary to her professed beliefs, this began a lively conversation with my friends on the subject had some friends and I going on and on. I appreciate your points and hope I remember to bring them up this week!
That’s interesting timing. Hopefully your niece will mature and find the joy of talking directly to the Lord. Meantime, pray for her and her need. Sometimes, however, a person might not be concerned about themselves; they just want their problems to go away without having to make any changes. God is so loving, patient, and long-suffering, and he gives time to grow. But the Bible says that he disciplines as a loving Father. May it be that her need will draw her quickly to self-evaluation and a hunger and thirst for him. 😀
Great words Oneta. We are of one mind. Our prayers are a lifeline to God. He wants to hear from us, but in the end, he will answer in his time and way. He doesn’t need our prayers, but we need to pray.
I think he likes to her his kids talk to him. Often they are more apt to do that when they are in trouble than when all things are going well. You are right that we fulfill many of our own needs when we pray to him.
no truer words spoken … you are the wise elder Oneta 🙂
Thank you, dear friend. I’m still a learner, I am also a teacher. I love to pass on some of the things I have learned in God’s University here on earth. 😀
and so you bless us 🙂
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Dear Oneta, for some reason I am not getting your email posts. I do enjoy them, I will figure this out. I have many of my church friends/ Pastors, family (spread out through many states) and other Christians across the nation. I have requested prayer many times on that medium, but I am careful about things of a personal matter, my settings are friends only. When I’ve had to have surgeries or procedures, or when my mama, who lived in another state and was struggling with chronic illnesses and Alzheimers, I would shoot out a request (she and daddy did not attend church, mama was too weak most of the time, anyway).to my FB friends and family. I know that some will say they are praying and will shoot up a quick prayer, and a few others really stand in the gap. I guess it has its place, but it does concern me when I see others posting things about their husbands, or personal matters concerning other people, that’s nothing but gossip. We need to be careful and have discernment, that’s for sure!
Karen, I sorry to be so late responding to this. My blogging has been hit and miss for a couple of weeks. And sorry to say it has been more miss than hit. 😀 You have responded with a well thought out comment. A lot does depend on the “company you keep.” You will know whether your request will be taken seriously or not.
Thank you for this encouragement! 😇
Thank you, avalanchofgrace. I visited your blog and left a follow so I will see you later. Your blog is beautiful.
Thank you! God bless you 😇
LOvely post
Thank you.