For Your Splendor

A few weeks ago, I swerved my car into the parking lot adjacent to the Chick Fil A restaurant six miles from my country house and glanced at my watch, so glad that I was on time. I knew we’d only have a few minutes. Most of the parking lot at the restaurant had already been roped off and overtaken with a stage, large speakers and lights. Fold out chairs were set in rows facing the platform but I know a little about the spiritual side of Houston and that most of those listeners would only sit in those chairs until the first note. Then they’d be up on their feet. This is a hot, sweaty, some-might-even-say-homely town in a lot of ways but it is a fair and lovely place to those who love Jesus. Maybe one of the reasons is that our area is home to a really fabulous, award-winning Christian contemporary radio station – KSBJ, 89.3 FM – that serves as a central station for unity, that turns up the volume on worship and still fights harder to win souls than awards. They host something called “Brown Bag Concerts” throughout the year where they bring in various CCM artists to do concerts at different Chick Fil A restaurants around the city. (I feel so sorry for you – truly I do – if you do not live where there is a Chick Fil A or, worse yet, if you have no idea what one is. Move.)

That day the artist going up on stage was Christy Nockels. My pastor of 25 years, John Bisagno, used to say, “All people bring gifts to the church. Some people are gifts to the church.” Christy would be one of those. A year or so ago (not sure how long it’s been), we invited her to one of our LPM Tuesday night community Bible studies. As I sat to the side and watched the women packed in that sanctuary and the aisles, lifting their faces throne-ward, many of them with their eyes closed and their hands raised, and listened to their voices in almost perfect pitch with hers, I had a revelation of sorts. I realized that in so many ways, Christy is to this generation what Amy Grant was to mine. She helps place words on the tongues of true worshipers who want so much to express themselves to God but don’t always know how to say what they feel. That makes a person a gift.

As I got out of my car and headed across to Chick Fil A, I spied my two friends, Christy and Nathan, and they were grinning at me just like I was grinning at them. We hugged then headed into the small RV so we could chat a little while. Mike McCloskey, who was managing the evening for them, asked me if I wanted anything from the restaurant while we were visiting and, of course, I did. “Nuggets and an Ice Dream? Oh, and Polynesian Sauce?” And in minutes, I had them. While I spooned Ice Dream into my mouth (always spoon down, for some reason), we conversed quickly like a couple of people on borrowed time.  We talked mostly about their kids, my kids, and my grandkids, and did a bit of musing about Passion 2012 and had some wild thoughts about Passion 2013. We got out pictures on our iPhones and even watched a video their son Noah had created. (Actually, it was astonishingly impressive. But I guess his gene pool is nothing to whine about, now is it?)

Mike reminded them about the time and Christy glanced over at me and said, “Hey, Beth, do you care if we rehearse one song really quickly?”

“Absolutely not. Please, do!”

And so I sat right there on the couch in that RV, six inches from Christy to my right and Nathan across from us, leaning in with his guitar. We were all three crouched in about 4 square feet. And I listened to a song I’d never heard from a voice truly as beautiful as any I’ve ever heard. The album is out now so you may well have already heard it but I really need you to join me in the intimacy – no, the strange sanctity, really – of that small RV and hear it again. With nobody else listening. Just you. Just the voice singing. Just that guitar. And Jesus.

 

“I’m so concerned with what I look like from the outside.

Will I blossom into what You hope I’ll be.

Yet You’re so patient just to help me see.

The blooms come from a deeper seed that You planted in me.

Sometimes it’s hard to grow when everybody’s watching.

To have your heart pruned by the one who knows best.

And though I’m bare and cold, I know my season’s coming.

And I’ll spring up in Your endless faithfulness.

With my roots deep in You, I’ll grow the branch that bears the fruit.

And though I’m small, I’ll still be standing in the storm.

‘Cause I am planted by the river by Your streams of living water.

And I’ll grow up strong and beautiful, all for Your splendor, Lord.

So with my arms stretched out, I’m swaying to Your heartbeat.

I’m growing with the sound of Your voice calling.

You’re bringing out the beauty that You have put in me.

For Your joy and for Your glory falling.”

 

Written by Christy Nockels and Nathan Nockels, Copyright 2012 sixsteps Music/worshiptogether.com Songs/Sweater Weather Music (ASCAP) (Admin. at EMICMGPublishing.com)

 

As that melody floated in the air, I pictured Annabeth running down the path from my house to Big Pops and Memmaw’s, sunlight dancing in her dark honey hair.  I pictured Amanda and Melissa, each of them growing up before my eyes in Christ. So, so different from the other, just the way they’ve always been, but equally breathtaking. My mind cased across the faces of so many women I’ve seen, faces reflecting the light bouncing from an open page of Scripture. Oh, now, you know I love our brothers. But I’m not called so much to our brothers. I’m called mostly to sisters. And somehow the lyrics touched me in a deep place for all of us. Deep enough that I’ve thought of it every day since then and played it many times in the same car I pulled into that parking lot. Now I know it almost by heart. But that day I knew it more by faith. More by growing experience.

I want to say to you today that I watch many of you fight this good fight, trying to keep your equilibrium in this crazy culture where – for the most part – a woman is as desirable as she is sensual. Or, on the other side of the spectrum, she’s as valuable as she is marketable. I want to cheer you on and say to you, Good Job! And Don’t Give Up! And don’t forget, no matter what this world tells you, that the most gorgeous blooms come from a deeper seed. The lyrics ring so true. “It’s hard to grow up when everybody’s watching.” And sometimes God lets others behold the pruning process in us when we’d just as soon have done it in private. But He always knows what He’s doing. And He is only doing you good. Never evil. Never harm. He cannot be unbiased toward you. The blood of His Son flows through your veins. Even through the silence He is talking. Even in the stillness, He is moving. He is hemming you in. He is closing in on you to open you up to Him.

All that you are going through, all that you are learning, is bringing out the beauty that He has put in you. And some of those same folks who watched the pruning will see the blooming.

I just want you to know that I already see it happening. And others already see it, too. And if you’d look really close, not into your rear view mirror, but into His Word, I think you could even catch a glimpse of it.

You get more beautiful by the day, Darling Child. Don’t be discouraged. Don’t decide it can’t matter all that much. “For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for His name in serving the saints, as you still do.” (Hebrews 6:10) He will see to you until you are stunning for His splendor.

I know your season’s coming.

 

 

 

 

 

PS. I totally forgot until this morning (Tuesday) that we snapped this picture that day in the RV on my iPhone. If you’re like me, you love pictures in blog posts. If you’re not like those of us who do, stop reading now. Laughing. Man, I so love you guys.

 

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  1. 1
    Aimee Thoennes says:

    Thank you Beth! This was perfectly timed…under some recent pruning myself, but it’s all good because He is always good!!

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    Sister Lynn says:

    So beautiful.

    I feel like I have grown up with all eyes watching here in the convent. I came a very young 26 and this year i turn 40. I have learned SO much about this walk of faith… as is often the case, the learning came from making many mistakes. Sigh.

    But HE is faithful and for that I am so very grateful.
    Love to all my dear siestas!

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    Hope says:

    Thank you so much for posting this. This past year has been a challenging year for me spiritually. I desire so much to grow in the Lord and be a Godly woman yet this culture holds both my hands down. You have blessed me by your words of encouragement. Thank you for your obedience to God!

  4. 4
    ULCARDSFAN says:

    Thank you Beth for this refreshing word. Work AND life is pretty hectic right now. Your post was like a cool drink of water. Have listened to Christy since she was in Watermark.Have a wonderful day Beth !
    Love, Linda

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    Donna, Parker Colo says:

    Having just cut my hair short (after wearing it long for ever) which cut off most of the blond highlights and leaving the tints of gray I am not feeling quite so beautiful. Going through Kelly Minters study on Idols I’m feeling very exposed and vulnerable but even though it is a difficult time I love the way God prunes us and when its over we come out so much richer and more beautiful then ever before, so instead of dreading the seasons I cherish them. What a beautiful and perfect song for this season in my life. Amen Beth, thanks for sharing.

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    carla says:

    Beth , I’ve missed hearing from you. So glad you’re back, but most of all I’ve missed hearing those precious gems of encouragement and truth from God’s mouth through your lips. I just lost my mother over the Easter season and it was the hardest thing I’ve gone through thus far. I’ve been struggling with if or would God still want to use one who has questioned her own faith or the very stillnes of His presence in ny life right now. It seems the more I seek Him the more distant He is. Why? I thought this would be the time I would feel Him more. I know deep in my heart that He does hear me and cares but my mind not so much. Thanks for this post. The words are encouraging and food for my drenched spirit. I’m going to continue my seeking Him in His word and prayer and sit back and wait for the down pour of His Holy rain on ME! Luv ya sister

    • 6.1
      WendyBrz says:

      Dear Carla,
      I’m so sorry for the loss of your mother. Can’t imagine many things more heartbreaking. I pray you feel Him holding you tight.

    • 6.2
      amybhill says:

      i’m praying for you carla. i just read a book discussing some of the very feelings you are having. the book is entitled “a grief observed” by c.s. lewis. he wrote it after the death of his wife. so much love to you at this sad time…

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    molly says:

    “I’m so concerned with what I look like from the outside.

    Will I blossom into what You hope I’ll be.

    Yet You’re so patient just to help me see.

    The blooms come from a deeper seed that You planted in me.

    Sometimes it’s hard to grow when everybody’s watching.

    Man, that part really spoke to me, especially the line about everybody watching. Because I am in a blessed season where I get a lot of ‘you have a gift,’ and ‘GOD is doing some BIG,’ and HE is and Im stoked – but it can be wierd and hard to just walk in your love with HIM when everyone is making comments and I found that I almost have an expectation of myself when I walk into a scenario of ministry. They are going to expect it, I am. Its wierd and sad and I found myself wanting to say, ‘don’t tell me,’ TELL GOD.
    Anyway it spoke to me in the ministry realm.

    Oh and fyi, if you ever need a Bible Study helper…I would move!

  8. 8
    Jen C says:

    I ADORE this song. Hands down, it’s my favorite on the album. I listen to it on repeat. Such amazing lyrics!!

  9. 9

    Oh Beth! I’m smiling that you wrote about THAT song, because I just listened to it for the 1st time this weekend, and it brought tears to my eyes. Mostly because my little 4 year old is named SaraRose Joy. And when I heard it I thought of this little poem I wrote for her when she was born, my prayer for her. The song has the same sentiments. Now I can sing it over her too! Love.

    SaraRose
    Joy of our hearts–
    How we love watching you grow.
    As your precious life blooms
    May your heart be filled
    With the hope of Christ,
    And may you come
    To know Him fully.

    May you always look up
    In sunshine and in rain
    Knowing you are
    A special creation
    Never to be duplicated.

    May your heart remain tender,
    But also strong.
    Choosing love
    And giving kindness
    To those on your path.

    May your roots grow deep
    And your bloom be bright
    With happiness and hope;
    Freedom and joy–
    All the days of your life.

    • 9.1
      fuzzytop says:

      That is such a beautiful poem! Thanks for sharing!

      Adrienne

      • Thank you for saying so. I’m not a “writer,” but when I became a mother I was so overcome with emotion and all I pray for her little life that the words just flooded out of me! 🙂 I read it at her dedication to the Lord. Christy Nockel’s song is really the perfect addition to it and I can’t wait to sing it over SaraRose as she falls asleep tonight. Better get memorizing! 🙂

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    Debbie K. Summersville, Mo says:

    Beth,
    You have been such an inspiration to me over the last few years. Every time I read one of these kinds of messages (and that is what they are) that God our Father has placed on your heart, I just want to cry. Not with pain but with joy my sister, it seems it is always what I needed at the time. Thank you for listening to Him, and then sharing with us.
    In God’s grace,
    Debbie

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    Andrea says:

    Oh sweet Beth-
    This has been such a HARD season for me and I so needed to hear your words today. I’m moving back home in a couple of weeks after nearly seven months of separation from my husband and his children….and it’s been a tough decision, but I feel God calling me back…and demanding my obedience, eventhough my heart isn’t fully aligned with his, I’m trusting as best as this battered, broken heart can. We started your James study at church two weeks ago, and the end of last weeks session was “Your obedience will restore your joy.” How I needed to hear those words. Please pray for us…for a smooth transition back into the home, for our trust to be built up little by little, for our marriage and our family to be far stronger and more beautiful then before we walked through this valley.

    In Him,
    Andrea

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    rachel h says:

    I love Christy Nockels, almost as much as my four year old. Every time a song comes on by a female artist she asks if it’s Christy. If it’s not she asks for me to turn it to a Christy Nockels song. I am so grateful for her ministry!

  13. 13
    Janice says:

    “And though I’m bare and cold, I know my season’s coming.

    And I’ll spring up in Your endless faithfulness.”

    This is a terrible time for us, living through a parent’s worst nightmare. But I know these words to be true. I know God does not make mistakes. I know that He only desires what is best for us. I know He will bring beauty from the ashes.

    Thank you for sharing.

    Janice

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    Jennifer D. says:

    Dear Beth,
    I skipped lunch at the teacher table to read your post – I couldn’t wait. I must declare that this was the perfect lunch date! Thank you! I hope that you know how much you are appreciated, respected, and adored! I have been going through a pruning time, but am seeing little glimpses of the blessing of change. Ouch that almost hurts to type :-).

    Your words of encouragement have been a continuous source for growth and again, I truly thank you. (The first time I heard you was at the 1st Passion Conference – my goodness that was quite a long time ago. Chris Tomlin was our breakout group’s worship leader.)

    On one final note, I brought my mom to LPL KC, I have been amazed at how the conference impacted and strengthened her. Thank you for being faithful to the Lord and sharing His message!

    !

  15. 15
    Fran says:

    Oh my goodness…this is beautiful and true and wonderful and needed by this girl right here.

    I printed this off. Thank you sweet Beth.

    ((hugs)) and lots of blessings,
    Fran

  16. 16
    kendal says:

    reading this after i stopped my 7th grade social studies class for a mini-lesson on how NOT to treat a woman. one of the boys was whistling and then i heard the words “cat call.” these kids don’t usually know what they are talking about, so i went ahead and assumed that he didn’t know that cat calling is degrading. i love those teachable moments. and this piece. and that song!

  17. 17
    Tara says:

    “But that day I knew it more by faith. More by growing experience”…perfectly put Beth. THis was the first song that I listened to on Christy’s album. I didn’t listen to any other song for a few days after because it touched me so much. Beautiful and heart felt. I am so blessed by christy’s writing (and that voice….). Thankful that she loves the Lord and His people so very much and uses all He has given her to bring Glory to His name. God bless her. Thank you Beth for sharing.

  18. 18
    Debbie says:

    Beth, you cannot know how much I needed this. My heart is so heavy, with so many things. Your words are so touching. LORD knows, I need to remember He is at work & hang on to Him.

    Bless you Beth. Again, I thank our Father for you.
    Debbie

  19. 19
    Jane says:

    Thank you! I loved this. You are such a blessing to me.

  20. 20
    Shawn says:

    Wow! God is always! on time! This post is exactly what I am living! You just put my life into words!
    My season is coming! It is! It is here! I feel like I can reach out and grab it!

    Thanks for all that you do!
    Shawn

  21. 21
    Beth says:

    Thank you for the post! I needed this today…been in such a pit for a couple months and no idea how to get out 🙁 but I keep doing what I’ve been called to do (which is so much more exhausting when you don’t want to be around people due to being in the pit) and this verse: “For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for His name in serving the saints, as you still do.” Hebrews 6:10 – I needed a reminder of that promise. Thank you Beth 🙂 My season is coming!

  22. 22
    amybhill says:

    Wow. Would you believe I sent a tweet to Christy Nockels just two days ago telling her “‘For Your Splendor’ feels like it was pulled straight out of my heart”?! This song is such a mix of the pain and beauty that is the reality of a follower of Christ. One day, God is using me in ways I never could have imagined. The next, He is “pruning” me to the point that I wonder if I’ll survive it. All the while, He reminds me that He loves me, He asks me to trust Him, and He teaches my heart to glorify Him through it all. I have so much love for you and Christy and Priscilla and your girls Amanda and Melissa. Even though we do have Chick-Fil-A here (ha!), sometimes I want to move to Houston just to be where the Spirit is so obviously moving. But alas, I know God has me here in New Jersey for a reason. Pray for us Beth. Pray that I and the women that love Jesus here would believe God for the promises He is doing through all of you in Texas. The same power that conquered the grave (and the same power that is working in Texas!) lives in us – wherever we live, sisters! Let’s do this thing!!!

  23. 23

    Those moments of worship must have sounded like the angels singing. What a beautiful moment. It is a powerful song!!

    These words come at a time when He is speaking.
    I am holding tight,leaning in and listening cause I know the season is coming…. The blooms on the tree are about to burst forth. The anticipation is scary yet exciting.

    Thank you for being our biggest cheerleader in life.

  24. 24
    Church Lady says:

    What a great post!! It makes me think of my 10 year old daughter. She is growing up so fast. We are trying so hard to not let the world tell her of her value and we try so hard to teach her what God’s plan is. I pray she sees it. My heart breaks when I see girls who’s influences come from the world. Us ladies who have been around for a while know that the world will chew up and spit out girls who don’t get the chance to have a godly influence, and leave them feeling ashamed and alone. We have girls that come on Wednesday nights that I know that the time they spend here is all the godly influence they have. I pray it’s enough and that they will let us into their lives more and more.

  25. 25
    Teresa says:

    I LOVE Christy Nockels, and her new album is beyond awesome. I am always blessed by her voice and love the song that you mentioned. Although it is not good to listen in the car, because I often find myself closing my eyes when I am driving, losing myself in worship 🙂 For some reason driving and being able to see go hand in hand.

  26. 26
    Susan says:

    Can you give us the name of this beautiful song? And the album name, if possible. I’m trying to find it on iTunes and listen to it…

  27. 27
    Sandy Bowers says:

    Thank you Siesta Mama for another perfectly-timed, aimed- straight-at-my-heart message. You always seems to know where my heart is (or isn’t)– or should I say God always knows. Hope you are well and I send blessings and hugs your way.

  28. 28
    Kathleen says:

    Oh Beth this is a divine moment. God knew I needed to hear, All that you are going through, all that you are feeling is bringing out the beauty that He has put in you. Some of those same folks who watched the pruning will see the blooming. I am one that the pruning was messy for all to see It brought out some ugly things in my heart But today I know I am blooming and just wished that others could see the blooming and how God can change a heart. I get so discouraged at times because I know that I am changed and want to be used for His purpose and Glory. Thank you Beth, by the way I am facilitating our Women’s 6th Beth Moore Study in Sunday School class We have done Daniel, Esther, Tabernacle a Women’s heart, John, James and now Jesus the One and Only(we are all trying to get use to your big hair in this one) LOL we love you Beth and God Bless!!!!

  29. 29
    Becca says:

    On a completely non-spiritual note: I eat my ice cream spoon-down. It lessens the occurence of brain freezes when the coldness isn’t directly against the roof of the mouth. Perhaps its your subconscious genius that compels you to do the same 😉

  30. 30
    Ruth says:

    This post brought tears to my eyes. I’ve had her album for a few weeks now and love every song, but this one has become one of the dearest to me. Thank you for sharing and encouraging us!

  31. 31
    Christi says:

    What is the title of that song???

  32. 32
    Kim B. says:

    Sweet Beth! Thank you. This word, this beautiful picture, spoke to the marrow of my heart in this very day. I needed this sweet reminder. Thank you, Sister. I love you.

  33. 33
    Patti Hayes says:

    Anointed, my dearest sister, that post was truly anointed and perfectly timed. Thank you for loving and serving the Body of Christ. You are a gift!
    Much Love,
    Patti

  34. 34
    Colette says:

    Thank You so much for the much needed Word!! You always cheer me up!
    And Thank You God for your perfect timing!!

  35. 35
    Amy says:

    Thank you for that beautiful post! I have been through tremendous loss in the last year and this week was given more disappointing news. I asked the Lord for encouragement and Hebrews 6:10 is EXACTLY what I needed to hear!! I love when I ask Him for a word he delivers…….and in ways I totally do not expect. Thank you Beth for being a willing vessel for God to use! God Bless your day 🙂

  36. 36

    Warmest greetings to you Beth, I am thanking God for you and your encouragement to me today. HUGS to you too…It occurs to me that i could listen to the enemy and think that there is no way I could be as some of my sisters who haven’t experienced in life what I have,feeling sorry for myself and letting the enemy steal effervescent life in Christ from me, OR, I could rest in the fact that i am as REDEEMED as any other woman in Christ. I could exult in the pure revelation that i am free indeed in Him. I want to choose life, Beth. I want to be an amazingly peaceful, joyful (no matter my circumstances), and beautifully His-inside and out. Why on earth not?? If He says to me that I am dead to sin and alive to Him. If He says to me that I am now a chosen lady. Why can’t I just believe Him and act like reality? I am His…I was reminded yesterday from my pastor that I am working from victory in Christ. It reminded me what I had learned doing Tammie H.’s study, the very same thing. I am working from my victory in Christ, not to it. From it. It’s already there! I’ve got to claim it. Praying for you to be ever so persevering in your walk until the end, making the enemy sorry He ever messed with you, Beth. PLEASE pray that for me too! Love you, my Sister and Siesta Mama in CHRIST.

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    RaeAnn says:

    Thank you…needed to hear this today. Love you, Beth!! God Bless.

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    Steadfast and Faithful says:

    Oh how I love how my Savior loves me through your work. Thank you for the needed encouragement, and reminding me I don’t live in a state where there is a Chick Fil A! Grin!

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    Ginger says:

    Thank you, Beth.

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    Lynn says:

    Beth I just finished previewing the last video session of James study. I have been facilitating your studies since Breaking Free and have grown up and along side you. I didn’t think I could cry anymore today after viewing that video……… That is, until I read this post of yours. In my mind I was saying “how does she know me Lord?how does she know how to write things that are so perfect for the moment I am in? How does that happen? ” It’s just God.
    I have laughed and cried at the video sessions in this study on James. It was God’s perfect timing as I had just been recovering from a very serious surgery when by faith I said “yes Lord” to facilitating the series. With the surgery behind me, life is full, I feel indeed like I am in full bloom again. Life has color and my love for Him has increased even more.
    I prayed for you this morning as I closed out the workbook and video. I thanked God for you and asked Him to continue to grow you and bless you. Hours later, as if you had known it, turned around and blessed me with your post. Thank you so much sister:)

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    joy French says:

    I love you Beth and thank you for such a timely word. You were definitely used by the Lord to confirm something he just told me minutes ago!

    You are a blessing to me and to so many – I pray the you are chased down and over taken with God’s blessing in every area of your life:)

    joy~

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    bethany says:

    I don’t feel like I’m growing up strong and beautiful. But maybe, just maybe I am. One little seed of hope. That’s all that keeps me afloat sometimes. Thank u Beth. And many thanks to Christy and Nathan for pening those words.

  43. 43

    May it be so in Jesus’ name! Thank you, Mrs. Beth!

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    Therese Rasnick says:

    Dear Bev,
    I cannot tell you how much your bible studies have meant to my life. My brother gave me the first one (Believing God) and I clung to it, then went to his church to study ‘James’ with you and the women. My husband (severly depressed and bipolar) and I live in a 900sq ft house, with 2 beagles, and my mother whom I am now the caregiver for – while I work at home doing programming for a major retailer (Praise God I can do that). Believe me when I say, I am hanging onto Jesus’s coat-tails for all I’m worth because Satan is after me every day, even more so seeing I am sucking up everything I can right now from you and the bible.
    But I need to say, I long to be one of the women in one of your intimate sessions that I watch on tape – the enthusiasm they must feel! I have a suggestion, as I sit here at my desk keying, looking out the back window at a beautiful Michigan spring day – you need to include some of us women who will never be able to come to you – who will never be able to leave the constraints of our lives to partake in something our heart would appreciate – you need to SKYPE a few of us in so we can feel a part of that room when you say ‘my women online’ – you’ll see your women online, cuz we’re here, doing everything we can’t leave – AND studing the word of Jehovah God with you!!!!
    Can I get an AMEN sister?!!!!
    Love!
    Therese Rasnick

    • 44.1
      Therese Rasnick says:

      OMG!!!!
      I read my blog, PLEASE forgive me BETH – not BEV!!!!!
      See, just a little too much stress right now!
      Praise God from whom ALL blessings flow!
      Love you BETH!!!!
      Therese

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    Kim says:

    Beth – Oh how I needed these sweet words today! Thank you for sharing!

    I love you,
    Kim

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    I LOVE that song- it’s been in my car and playing in our house since I downloaded it a few weeks ago. That song immediately got me..I bawled…”bare and cold, I know my season’s coming and I’ll spring up in your endless faithfulness” Yes Lord. I’ve played it so much that my 3 little girls have it memorized and we call it “our song”- and it’s my prayer over them as well. Love you!
    Charity

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    GJ says:

    Beth – LOVE THIS POST!!! God has used the music of Christy Nockels in my life too …been listening to her most of the morning here at work!!! You are right – she IS a gift. So are you. And you ARE called to women – and this woman is so very thankful.

    Just found out that grandbaby #4 is going to be a girl, and Gran Jan is purposed to stay planted by streams of living water, and I can’t wait to see what He has for my grandchildren…

    Love to you friend!
    GJ

    PS: Do you love the Spicy Chick-fil-A sandwhich? It is my favorite – and you can eat Ice Dream (with the spoon down) to cool off the spice if you need to. I like to keep that spicy going… 🙂

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    Breahn says:

    Wow… just wow… I just want to bawl right now. I think you are talking to me… no, I am positive God is talking to me.. thank you a million times!
    Breahn Royal
    White Oak Texas

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    Kristy says:

    Thank you for such encouraging words. We’ve been pruned for our friends to see and I would imagine many of them are now beginning to see some blooms. I am so grateful for the whole journey. God is so good!! I do appreciate your voice of encouragement today. It’s always needed.

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    fuzzytop says:

    Thanks for posting this Beth. I really needed to hear this encouragement today.

    Love and hugs,
    Adrienne

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      GJ says:

      Adrienne – How are you my friend? So good to see your name here. I miss you!

      • fuzzytop says:

        Hello Jan! It is so good to see you, and I miss you too! It’s been way too long… sniff sniff
        We need a GA-TN-AL siesta get-together! Wouldn’t that be great?

        Love you!
        Adrienne

        • GJ says:

          We’ve been TALKING about that way too long! Yes we need a Siesta meetup? I remember the Siesta Fiesta so well. I wore my neon green tee-shirt that sweet Holly Smith gave me just this past weekend while I puttered around the house.

          I love this community so much!

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