Comments on: FRIENDS are like life cheerleaders! “You can do this THANG (called life)!!! You can DO IT well…now GO be FANTASTIC!!!…and yes I’m watching you:)!!!”

By: Pam Mueller

Pam Mueller — Sat, 09 May 2009 01:05:30 +0000

Marissa, I love your blog…the layout is colorful and beautiful! This one on friends inspired me, and I am challenged by your statement about living out loud. Thanks for sharing your life.
love,
Pam

By: Jessica

Jessica — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:45:32 +0000

Wow!! You are such an amazing friend to write all those awesome words of encouragement to all friends!! I have checked out your blog before but I’m gonna start now!! Love ya!!

By: amy

amy — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:43:47 +0000

hey you!!! I loved reading this post and seeing how God has placed such sweet souls in your life. You are a gift and in return have been given such gifts.

It was such a treat to run into you last night. Hope you have a fabulous week and I will see ya soon!
God Bless YOU!

By: Yvonne "Yonkers"

Yvonne "Yonkers" — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:19:01 +0000

MARRRRRRISSA!!! God knew what He was doing when you chose me to be in your little Agape room. With tears in my eyes I am ever so greatful for this Divine appointment that only GOd could set up. Sometimes I feel you are wearing beer goggles when you look at me because you see things that I sometimes can’t and I wonder… can she really see me?…lol… I deeply cherish you my friend. You are as brilliant as the sun and a deep well. Mi hermana para siempre. Sincerely, I thank you.
love love love you!
My prayer for you this year is that you reach greater heights in this journey with the Holy Spirit and that He reveals his secrets for this great body of diverse believers. More love for those that are not so lovely, an explosion of His prophetic heart in you, Peace like the most refreshing River in your home where you can constantly just float and take sips from anytime needed and last but not least, I pray LOVE seeps through everything you write, say and do, like the most tasty honey… as the Beatles said “all you need is love”
1 John 4:7-8 Beloved, Let us love one another, for love is of God and everyone that loves is born of God and knows God. He that does not love, knows not God for GOD IS LOVE.

xoXOxO
ym

By: Tirz

Tirz — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:13:18 +0000

Ris ~ beautiful girl! Beautiful spirit! What can I say that others have not already said about you? I have read each comment in response to this beautiful & heart-felt blog both here and on Facebook. They are all right! You, honestly, have got one of the most beautiful and big and loving souls that I have EVER come across in my life. THANK YOU for your great love & friendship that you have bestowed on me and on so many others. I truly do feel honored to know you. You are an inspiration to me. You are an encouragement. And I absolutely love how deeply you love our God, your family, your friends and others. That is what life is all about! Loving God and loving others! That is what matters the most. And you do a fine job at setting the example of what we should strive for in this life. God radiates through you! Thank you for sharing this. Much love to you!

By: Stacy Burnett

Stacy Burnett — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:11:30 +0000

Ris … My friend … My encourager … YOU truly bless me! What an honor to be encouraged and thought of on this blog. I am so inspired when I spend time with you and talk to you about writing. I know there’s so much more in me … I feel like it’s kind of stuck right now. I know that it’s friends like you are going to help me unclog my writing drain and it’s going to start flowing very soon.

Thank you for listening and being sensitive to the Holy Spirit. I believe that what you’ve written to each of us … and I know for me … is directly from the Lord. Thank you for letting that prophetic voice be heard. I appreciate you!

Love you so much!!!!

PS – I’m drugged up right now after having that procedure done today, so if I have typos, please forgive!

By: Becky

Becky — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:32:43 +0000

Well, my friend, it’s YOU who inspired me when I found you on myspace a while back. Your obvious passion for God sparked something in me and made me want more!!! So I began to press in…and I’ll tell you what, I’ve just reached the tippy-top of the iceberg, but I’m NOT letting up. Ladies, he’s got SO much in store for all of us and for the body of Christ though us! The lies of our enemy have kept us quiet for too long!!! Ris, you’re an original, and MUCH-NEEDED by all of us. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for going after God and bringing us along for the ride:) Looking forward to watching His beauty unfold together! Thanks so much for your beautiful words of encouragement!

P.s. And, I must say, I don’t know all the women this list, but your assessment of Tirzah was SO right on! There is a purity of heart like I’ve never known before in that girl!

By: Renee

Renee — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:40:36 +0000

Ris, I too am so grateful for our friendship. It did come from nowhere at such an unexpected time, but the timing couldn’t have been more beautifully orchestrated. I look back over the past year (and a few months), and I wonder where did all these amazing friends come from? How am I so blessed? I cherish you and our friendship. And, I definitely look forward to continuing the journey. Thanks for living out loud! Your friend, Renee

By: Celeste

Celeste — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:26:40 +0000

Marissa, I feel honored and encouraged. What a gift you have given us- of your heart and your time. I have always appreciated your openness and realness. I, like you, use to cherish things in my heart never to share them. It’s time to start living out loud! Whatever that may look like, whatever doors God may open… “Bring It Lord and let’s do this thang!!!” Continue being an inspiration- because we all need each other. Thank you, love, Celeste! :}

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:59:05 +0000

Your exhortations are among the most genuine and encouraging I have received. Over the years, your words to me have often been the only voice speaking destiny to me. Thank you once again for confirming what I have kept hidden and buried in my heart. I was also so moved by your words to our friends. It is out of sincere relationship and inspiration from the Holy Spirit that you see these things in all of us. Love you tons my faux sister!