Good Monday morning, my beloved Siestas!
I am at the Houston Airport (IAH) with my man and we are waiting to get on a flight to Denver where we’ll then connect to Wyoming and join the Jones. We’ve got a slight maintenance delay and I’m a bit concerned about our layover. One thing I can tell you for sure. A life of airports will remind you over and over just how little control a folk has over most circumstances!
I am hoping some of you guys from North Dakota get on here today because I have to tell you something. Not only did I totally LOVE you and LOVE studying God’s Word with you, you guys gave $10,000 dollars to the poor through Samaritan’s Purse. Did you hear what I said???? $10,000! They were absolutely FLOORED. For crying out loud, WE were absolutely floored. I’ve never posted the charitable giving before but I had to this time. You need to know that you 4200 women outgave groups over twice your size. Please don’t misunderstand me to imply the least negative thing about a single one of our wonderful groups. We don’t ever measure our groups like that. People can only give what they can give and some areas of the country are suffering financially much more than others. At the same time, I just had to let you know how generous you were. Organizations like Samaritan’s Purse really get hit by financial crises like the one we’re experiencing so this was a huge help to them. They’ll turn that money into provision for the poor as soon as possible. Thank you so much, ladies! Thank you so much!
I love all you guys like crazy. You won’t waste a prayer on our family right now. At the top of our needs is a loved one with a health issue. That’s all I feel free to say right now but I cannot express how much we’d appreciate your prayers for healing. As much as I know it would be in love, please try not to get into conjecture in your comments on who or what it might be because it will inevitably lead to rumors. If about 5000 of you would say just one general prayer each, we’d feel blessed beyond measure. We would know that, no matter what, the heart of God was moved by the copious prayers of the saints. Thank you, Sisters. We pray for you, too.
Talk to you soon! And I will give you a general update on that situation before long, too.
Honored to be your servant,
Beth
UPDATE: Our flight was cancelled so we had to go down to baggage claim, reclaim our bags, go back through ticketing, get new seats and get booked on another flight five hours later. And we don’t have a car at the airport so we, two equally hyperactive adults, are just sitting tight. Yes, Michelle offered to come get us but I’m not letting her go to that much trouble. Just so happens we’re in IAH’s only small terminal and the lone one that doesn’t allow you to take the train to any of the hopping ones. Thankfully, a sparrow is loose in the terminal and is perched about five feet from Keith and me so we’re momentarily spared from perishing of unmitigated boredom. Because of the economy, most of the kiosks are closed so shopping is out of the question but there is a Rosetta Stone vending machine that keeps calling our names. Keith and I are thinking of learning Swahili while we’re here. I’ll keep you posted.
FURTHER UPDATE:
Nilikula – I ate
Nimekula – I have eaten
Ninakula – I am eating
Nitakula – I will eat
I am lifting you and your family up today! Have a blast loving on one another!
God's Peace!
Mary Ann
Wichita Falls, Texas
My Bible Study group (and my 20 year old daughter) were at Living Proof in Fargo. This was the first time many of us had been to this type of event and WOW! We came away with a Good Word. I am going to really try to "duck". The thunderstorm was awesome (and we all were camping). Last but by far least, one of our ladies accepted Jesus as her personal savior! God is Good – all the time!
My prayers are with you, your family and your worship team & families.
Lori
Oh, Travis and team were absolutely wonderful – what a treat
Beth,
Already prayed for your loved one and will continue to do so. You and your family are such a blessing to me and God has used your Bible studies to dramatically improve my life. (My husband would tell you they have also dramatically improved our marriage.) It is an honor to pray for you and your family and please know I will continue to do so.
Love,
Susan
Beth,
I will be praying for healing for your loved one! I will also be praying for your brother's salvation that you mentioned in past seminars. I love you and thank God for your obedience to His call.
Angela A.
Love it!! Know the feeling of being stuck at the airport in a boring terminal.
Seems like you have put the time to good use, are you fluent yet?
Need some pics of those darlin babies with those Tetons in the background.
Melissa has me trying out new fragrances…now I have a headache. Too much!
Praying for your loved ones health issue.
I'll be prayin for your loved one! I've been struggling myself and was talking to a pastor the other day who said he went through a season of sickness where he was praying for healing. He said I knew in my heart that Jesus had healed me but my body wasn't acting like it so I got down on my knees and wept before God. He was having more tests run and asked God that when the test results came back good that Satan would have to leave in Jesus name. Two days later the doctor called and told him that he had a healing ulcer. So maybe your loved one is like this pastor ?? I just love Jesus!! and my siesta mama 🙂 Tell your loved one to keep praying scripture over them!
Beth,
I'm praying for you and your sweet family, immediate and extended. I pray that God will act in such a way that there will be no denying that it was Him.
With love,
Michelle
I sure hope you are on your way and to busy having fun to read this!!!!
It was one of your funniest blogs and I shared it with my husband. We were just at IAH and remembered considering one of those Rosetta Stone courses, but only because after being in Texas for 2 weeks we thought we probable should learn Spanish.
Hope it is cooler in Denver!
We will also be praying as well. How it can way on your mind when someone you love is not well!
No need to know any details, the Father knows them all, just know you and your fam are in my prayers: for God's protection, comfort, provision, and blessing!
Praise God for the sweet group in Fargo!
I am praying for your family member. Believing God to be HUGE in this situation.
Also, praying for your trip to J.H. Wyoming! Have a fun and safe trip!
Much love,
Patty
We have had layovers in Houston on our way to Alaska (from Ohio…go figure) for the last two summers. My family laughs because I always keep my eyes peeled for "my friend, Beth".
Nimekula and then took a walkekula. Going to bedekula soon.
I attended the "little event that could" at the farGODome this past weekend with my mother, my daughter and my daughter-in-law. It was an incredibly blessed time and I will cherish it forever. You are most assuredly a gifted and anointed teacher.
I will be praying for your family member.
Deb
Cathay, ND
Praying for your loved one, and praying that you have a sweet time with your family.
Blessings to all of you,
Patti Hayes
Lutz, Florida
PS: so excited that you're coming to Idlewild!
Beth,
Your sister from Wyoming is chuckling and thanking you for some dinner hilarity. I was checking the blog before dinner and decided to share your Swahili words with my husband and two teenage boys. Before, during and after the meal I used the appropriate Swahili word to reflect whether I was going to eat, was eating, etc. It drove them crazy! My 14 year old swore he was going to send you an e-mail that said "Swahili…enough said." Anyway, thanks for the laugh. I needed it today!
Angi from Cheyenne
Fun to find you in blog land…enjoy you.
~ jill
peace and healing be with your family.
http://seekshalom.blogspot.com/
Lord, be with the family member of the Moores
Pour out your spirit of healing now and touch them in a special way.
thank you Lord that we can bring this request to you
In your Name
Amen
God bless you all
I can't wait to come to one of your conferences soon. I need it
thanks for you and your familys inspiration
Jackie
Milford, NE
I am praying for your loved one.
Did you make it to Wyoming?
May the Lord bless your hearts as you spend these few days together.
Hoping to see some photos. Hint hint!
Love you guys,
Mary Watkins
I am definitely praying for your loved one. God is in the healing business I tell you!! Can't wait to see you in Orlando next month!! Love you all of you and a great big PRAISE to our Lord for all He chooses to do through each one of you! Enjoy your vacation!
Love in Christ!
Wendy in Ga
hahaha…praying for safe flights and a restful and enjoyable trip! maybe you can teach Swahili to Jackson when you get there…kids take quickly to new languages! 🙂
Praying for your family.
Love you!
Kelly
PRAYING!!!!
God heals! I was diagnosed with two years… about five years ago and we are adopting from Ethiopia… He is amazing!!!
Hello Mama Beth,
I pray by the time you have read this you are with your beautiful family soaking up some mountain air. I will be praying for your family member that God would lay His healing hand on them. Blessings on each of you and enjoy your time with your grandbabies.
love and blessings
Tammy S.
Precious Beth,
Wanted you to know that I will also join thousands of others in seek healing and endurance for your family. This sends me to our very first memory verse…"And HE will be the stability of your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom and knowledge.The fear of the LORD is Zion's treasure. Love You all in JESUS name..Suzann
Oh my Gosh!!! I'm so happy you are the kind of God loving person who does not like to waist a second!! Swahili sounds like so much fun. Thanks for the fun today. You are a hoot.
Royana
It just so happens, I lost your blog on my Google Homepage and didn't realize it. Thankfully, I was lead here again and WHAT?!?!?!?!?! you are in Wyoming?!?!?!?!?!?! I live in Wyoming!
"NINYI NI CHESHI !!"
I googled that! It means you are…warm, amusing, humorous, entertaining, funny, witty, comical in Swahili. So true 🙂
Praying for an amazing trip and for complete healing in Jesus name for your family member.
Much love to you!
Nicole
Hi Beth,
Thank you so much for coming to Fargo this last weekend. God has given you an incredible gift to teach and your love for the Lord is absolutely contagious! 🙂 Travis and the praise team are absolutely amazingly talented. Listening to their beautiful voices makes me think about how awesome it will be to hear the angels sing.
When you mentioned how you love the North Dakota way, I wish I could have told you that we love YOUR way! Your enthusiasm and passion for the Lord is an absolute delight. I will be praying for you and your family member.
Amber
Prayed.
*hugs*
LOL…Have you eaten?? Ninatukanlem-hehe
Love you two!
Been thinking and praying for you throughout the day!
You are just a mess Mama Beth and this is why we love you!!! Thanks for doing life with us.
And, I'm absolutely praying for your family member. Absolutely.
Have a wonderful time with the Jones crew. Enjoy the view!
Hope you are there safe and sound and haven't lost your sanity!
And WAY TO GO DAKOTA GIRLS on the giving! Simply awesome.
Love,
Fran
Dear Beth,
Thank you for sharing this very important prayer request. I am praying for complete healing to come to your loved one…In Jesus' Name Amen.
Love you,
Jennifer B from GA
Praying for your loved one, for God's healing & peace!
Of all the people in the world who should probably just "turn off" and relax…you turn to learning Swahili. Really. You just floor me!
So proud of those Fargo girls! I so wanted to be there too. Alas, God had other plans.
Prayed for the loved one, needing healing. May it be so, to the Glory of God the Father!
Enjoy my beautiful state. Hope you took a warm coat. Supposed to get down to 39 here tomorrow night and YOU are in the coldest part of the state. The fire place will be going, I expect!
Melana in Wyoming
That was about 3 good posts in one! Thanks so much for keeping us up to date and informed.
PTL on the offering for Samaritan's Purse – they are a great organization!!
"Lord, we humbly ask you for healing for this loved one. We ask that you hear and answer our prayers that your will be done. In Jesus Name, Amen."
P.S….would love to hear how the pronunciation of your Swahili is coming along 🙂 Have a great time with the Jones family!
Bless your darlin' heart – I would have come and gotten you both and taken you to lunch – was at work just 1/2 mile away ——- so sorry for the long delay.
Have a blast in the cooler climate —- a dream, as you know, for we Houstonians right now – and since May – will it ever get cool —- what a long hot summer – drink in the nights on the porch and rest . . .
Peace Moore family.
I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I am SO sooooo sorry…because this is going to sound so horribly shallow–but the last part HAD ME IN STITCHES! I get it. The sarcasm is stinking hilarious.
On a more sensitive note, you have my prayers. I'll pray for her.
And, seriously Beth, I don't know if anyone but me saw the extreme humor in the issue of the stray bird–thank you, sweet Lord, for doors that linger open to long and/or for cruddy window construction. Life is entertaining if we JUST SUBMIT!
And one update upon the next. Too funny…
I am praying for your ministry. A group of Godly, hysterical women; sounds just like girls camp. Ridiculously funny. I love it! The Body of Christ–how amazingly precious. And, ahem, Rosetta Stone. I could learn Chinese–I just know it.
NUNCAKULA–I ain't eating cause it is way past my bedtime and it will land on my innocent hips, darn you.
I speak healing to your family member in need. He is our Great Physician…
Romans 15:13
In humility and love,
Becky
Beth,
You and Keith are my heros!!!…you are a constant inspiration and reminder that a marriage can be loads of fun, even when stuck in an airport with a Rosetta Stone vending machine. Thank you for your neverending smiles…you made my day!
Praying for your family!
Tanya
When I saw this
Nilikula – I ate
Nimekula – I have eaten
Ninakula – I am eating
Nitakula – I will eat
I busted out laughing Beth Moore you are one of the funniest people I know
Ginny
Schenectady NY
PS When are you coming back to the northeast to see us again?
Beth, God bless your sense of humor during trying times! I needed a lift and when I read your airport adventure I just let out the best laugh! The language thing got me!!
Count me as one of the five thousand to pray for an unspoken request.
Be safe, let us know how things go on your trip.
With much appreciation for all you do for so many through your ministry with Gods word.
Lovin ya'll from California!
Louise
Beth — praying for your family member. May the Great Physician give you comfort, peace, wisdom and discernment as you walk the path He's prepared for each of you.
Know that I'm lifting this up before Him and asking for His hand to move. He knows the circumstances and I don't need to know.
Praying for your loved one whomever it may be. Isn't it amazing how a general request can be turned into a soap opera. Okay ladies let's pray for the loved one. Our God is listening.
Speaking of up dates. after the summer bible study and bimonthly video I would like to make a request. How about taling to us bimonthly or even monthly during the other months of the year on the blog. I'm sure that others would like to hear what's going on with Living Proof and you throughout the year. If I could go to every Living Proof event I would to get refreshed and pumped up to hear God's word, but since that isn't possible as probably for most of us, how about pumping us up on the blog. Just a thought but certainly not to cause you more work. I love how you let God use you and want you to know how much I appreciate it. Your inspiration has given me the zest for loving God's word and just want others to love IT too. Thanks from Ceffie
Dear Beth,
I thank the Lord for raising up a lovely, servant of the King, who inspires me to love Jesus like no other in my life…..thank you sister : ) My 18 yr. old daughter and I were blessed this past weekend at the Dome…..awesome experience to worship and learn of Him with so many other women. God is so alive in our lives it's tangible……much love and prayers for you and yours…….Rhonda
Beth,
I am praying for your loved one, I know the pain – we experience it daily with our chronically ill daughter, but each time discouragement comes I remember our 5 statement pledge of faith:
God is who He says He is.
God can do what He says He can do.
I am who God says I am.
I can do all things through Christ.
God's word is alive and active in me. And I'm believing God!
Blessings on all of you as you share this precious time together.
Hi Beth
I was at the farGODome this weekend and I want to thank you for your teaching! Months ago when they announced you were coming to Fargo I started praying I would be able to attend you see we are an agricultural state and we are in the midst of our harvest so I told my friends I was praying for rain Aug 14 & 15 so many of the farm wives could attend including me!! Well I woke up to thunder Friday morning and my husband smiled and said you & God really mean business don't you:) Being with you and all the other women at the dome just opened my eyes to so many things going on in my life and I want to make a song! May God Bless you and I will be a prayer warrior for your family member.
Deanne
P.S. Please come back to North Dakota soon!
So I'm guessing those were words in Swahili. Does one need Swahilian snacks to ninakulla on?
I'm praying for your loved one as well as a time of rest and restoration for Moores and Jones. I hope you just have a total BLAST with each other. (If you can find the game Pictureka I think Jackson would love it and its fun for everyone to play…)
Leslie in Utah
I lift up the Moore family for a total healing in Jesus name. do not forget all His benifits He who heals ALL our diseases. Love you all and have a great time in Wyoming.
Pam
Praying extra prayers for you and your loved one Mama Beth. Get some much needed rest and enjoy your beautiful family. Looking forward to hearing God's word thru you at the simulcast. Thanks you for being you and doing what you do to and for the glory of God. Love you.
Carolyn
Oceanside,Ca
Praying for your family.
Just talked to a South African friend who is a recent immigrant to Canada who drove down to Fargo with two new friends this past weekend. She was weeping as she told me how the Lord spoke to her so specifically and powerfully. I am praising God with her for this weekend.
Dear Beth, I am praying for your family member and for your trip. May your time away with your family bring you all refreshment and fun. In Jesus' Love, Kathy Knoblock