Colin and I just dropped Mom off at the Atlanta airport.
[Tear]I was secretly hoping the strong rains in Atlanta would last just a day longer so I could hold on to Mom for just a few more hours. And a cleansing of the final layer of inch deep pollen paste that has coated my car and bronchial tubes would have been a nice little bonus as well.
Colin and I took Mom to the Flying Biscuit in Midtown this morning for breakfast. We really wanted to take her for âbrunchâ but her flight was leaving a bit too early for such a special event. Brunch is a big deal to the wonderful folk in Georgia and I have become quite fond of it myself. Admittedly, I had to get over my initial aversion to the word âbrunchâ because it appears to be a combination of the word âbreakfastâ and âlunchâ which sorta-kinda-I-mean-really gets on my nerves. I swiftly got over my petty annoyance, however, the first time those creamy dreamy shrimp and grits touched my lips. Enough about âbrunchâ though. Except for one more thing, the word âbrunchâ is far better than âbruncheonâ on the velveeta scale. My cordiality comes to a screeching halt with âbruncheonâ.
Back to breakfast. In predictable Beth fashion, Mom ordered the Flying Biscuit Breakfast with the Orange scented French toast on the side. Please note that the Orange Scented French toast is actually not a side dish but a full meal. While we were waiting for Momâs several dishes to come out we were talking about really urgent issues, like how complex and intricate the Flying Biscuit motif was on this little ceramic jar.
If I have not said this on the blog before, by far my favorite time to hang out with my Mom is right after some kind of big event like a videotaping, Passion, Deeper Still, or a Living Proof Live. In this case it was the Simulcast that was evidently extended to over 300,000 women. By the way, I told my Mom yesterday never to utter a number like that to me again without a serious warning and that if she even attempted to introduce me during the second session of the simulcast, I would take her to court for her wrongdoing. As you can guess, Mom did not listen and it turns out there really are restrictions on lawsuits. But seriously, Mom is super fun to be with right after a big conference. For starters, right after a big event she hasnât slept in about a week and so after she steps off the stage she plunges into a very advanced case of delirium. If I thought she could handle the stress I would use this priceless state for my own advantage and literally take her from the church directly to a venue for her to do stand-up comedy. Also, since her stomach is usually pretty weak right before she speaks since she doesnât have much of an appetite, usually the first thing she says to us after a session is, âI AM SO HUNGRY!â Then we sit down at the table and she says, âIâm going to order sixteen things.â For some reason, she always uses the same number, sixteen. Iâm not sure why she has this affinity for the number sixteen but she does and it delights me to no end each new time she throws it out there, almost like it is the very first time she has ever come up with this golden number âsixteenâ. You can ask Amanda. I am not making this up.
My heart is so full from such a wonderful weekend. After Colin and I left Momâs hotel last night and had gone on home, Amanda and I called my Mom three-way from my cell-phone. It was like 1993 sans landline. We talked and giggled and carried on and on about little snippets and stories from women we had encountered throughout the day until it was past Momâs bedtime. When we hung up the phone I realized I had a giant lump in my throat. The Lordâs ways are truly remarkable. Â His intricate and elaborate pursuit of each of us just blows me away. Â Yesterday as I sat listening to my Momâs message in the second session I noticed a woman a few rows behind me who quietly streamed tears the entire hour and a half. As I watched her emotionally absorb words that were far too weighty for her to bear without a physical response, the gospel in its most unadulterated form was preached to my heart once again. That God, in the cross of Jesus Christ, has forgiven us and brought us into fellowship with Himself is the most compelling news our ears will ever hear and our minds will ever conceive. That He esteems us and deems us valuable is just beyond comprehension. I mean, weâre pretty bad. Â Okay, we’re really bad, and even a tad bit unlovable a lot of the time.
Paul told the Corinthians in his second letter, âFor God, who said, âLet light shine out of darkness,â made his light shine in our heart to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christâ (4.6). Godâs work in us through Jesus Christ is nothing short of a new creation. The same creator who sculpted the sun shined his very own light into our hearts by means of the knowledge of Christâs gospel. This is not the kind of news one just sits and coldly anticipates with a forced half-smile but one that should be absorbed in a manner that cannot be controlled, contained, or folded up neatly like linens in a closet. I thank my dear sister who was sitting several rows behind me, wherever she is now, for reminding me how vast, enrapturing, and beautiful the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ really is. It is a profound experience to ponder the gospel anew in the face of someone who has just internalized Godâs indescribable gift. The gospel is not safe and predictable, although we have most often rendered it such. It should turn every aspect of our lives completely upside down. Jesus has thrown everything utterly off balance. Perhaps more often than not the Gospel should completely undo us to the point that we cannot act altogether civilized. It sounds a little bit unsettling or even grotesque for those of us who are especially self aware but the bright side is that the community of God has been a peculiar people from the beginning, so we really donât have all that much to lose.
Where do I find the words to describe the simo cast expierence. My sister’s unsaved daughter (age 23) DID attend and my own daughter who is all of 11 and teetering on and off of salvation if there is such a thing, was able to attend. I cannot tell you how those two things in it self are a miracle. With busy schedules and such. Even though I personally am your #1 fan (next to Amanda and Melissa), just the fact that I was able to attend is a miracle. I literally woke up and announced to my husband that I was taking off for the day and I could care less if the kids made it to any of their activities planned for that day. He graciously, with a mix of humility (knowing I never never take off for a day) said “write everything down and I’ll take care of everything. God moved rain to our area in the morning cancelling my daughter’s soceer game and allowed me to bring her to the event (thank you God). Now to what I really wanted to share with you. At the simo cast’s first prayer session I had a prayer come to me for you Beth, I prayed that you would speak in tongues for this simo cast. Now that did not mean that I was hoping you would begin speaking jiberish, but that everyone attending would understand the gospel message where they were at in their life. Love you and I thank God for using your uniqueness for His Kingdom.
Preach it sister,
love, love, love your post, thank you for sharing.
Melissa,
What a great blog! I do believe you’ve inherited your mom’s gift and wouldn’t be surprised at all to see you follow in her footsteps.
Your mom’s stories of you were so inspirational to me, as I have 3 girls, and my youngest daughter, Hope, is also a very strong-willed child. She brings all of us to tears on a regular basis. But if she turns out as wonderful as you have, then it will be worth it. Since Saturday, my husband and I have looked at each other and quoted your, “are you gonna boss me today?” story that your mom shared a couple of times, and laughed. That is so us, (only our baby is 11 now).
This morning I went over all the simulcast registration cards from our site. We had 39 different churches represented, 12 ladies said they didn’t attend anywhere, and two were from Arkansas and Texas! Folks are still buzzing about what a huge success it was, just at our church here in Panama City, so I can only imagine the impact you all had everywhere else! Praise Jesus!
I hope and pray that my relationship with my 3 daughters will continue to stronger in Christ, just as yours has with your mom.
Just as I look forward to seeing what all God has in store for them, I too look forward to seeing what all God will continue to do for you.
In His Love,
Donna Benjamin
Hi! I was at one of the 869 host locations for the simulcast on Saturday. I can’t tell you what a change I’ve experienced! The next day I was faced with several situations where I could put to practice what I learned from reading the book and from hearing Beth speak. Thank you Beth, for allowing God to use you as a vessel to empower women to live better lives!
Melissa, I love how you said that God’s word is not predictable even though we may have rendered it so. I think I have been guilty of doing that – and you are so right though how it can turn our lives completely upside down! But they are far more exciting and full of joy as a result – even if the process is somewhat painful.
And I love your mom all the more that she can’t eat when she’s nervous and anxious. Makes me feel better because that is SOOO ME. She deserves 16 of anything she wants to eat! :):)
Melissa,
Your mom was amazing this weekend. She stepped all over my toes but it was something that I needed to hear, in addition to the words you just shared with us. Thanks!
First of all, yes we do love our brunch. Nothing like getting to eat fruits, pastries, eggs benedict and shrimp ettouffe…all under the blanket of one meal. đ I have been blessed (and I mean to say ‘blessed’ in the most sincerest form) to have never spent any portion of my life very far from the Lord. And now that I am getting older (eek! 30 this year!), I’m growing far and going deeper than ever before with Him. I cry and cry and cry tears of all manner of emotions for all the mercies and grace and love I receive. And I would never change the way that is physically manifested for me…in full-on tears….because, wow, it just makes it all the more real and tangible to me. There’s nothing I know like sensing that overwhelming presence (literally so heavy you can barely inhale earthly air) of my God. And feeling that this weekend while standing amongst all those sisters…it’s absolutely beyond words. I mentioned it in my post and again here: It felt for a few precious moments, when we were all singing, like this world was gone, and we were on the other side. I wish there were words to describe it all. I don’t think there are. đ Sooo much love to y’all.
Thank you for sharing. There can be such nurishment to the soul and body [thanks to the Flying Biscuit :)]in a little mother-daughter time!
God is so good. Praise God that He gives us the opportunity to take His offer to make us new creatures in Him, day after day after day!
Sara
I have to say that one of the things I love about your mom is she is she is able to project the freedom of being a ‘fool for Christ’. What if I got over what other people think long enough to truly focus my heart on Jesus and let those tears fall, let my knees buckle and let my ‘amen’ out?! I’d be free to express what Jesus is doing…and ultimately not give a flying biscuit what anybody might think. Yes, we Christians have always been a peculiar bunch. And I think we are just supposed to stay that way!!
The Flying Biscuit, huh, I am going to have to try that place sometime soon, it sounds great. You are so richly blessed to have Beth as your mom. I would love nothing more than to meet her in person and enjoy her company for I have no doubt we would get along wonderfully and laugh our heads off like old friends. The night before the conference I dreamt that she had spent the night with me at my home along with two other ladies that attended with me and we were up early trying with all our might to get ourselves ready to leave for the meetings and couldn’t seem to make any headway…dreams are so funny. Anyway, love you all and can’t wait to see you again!
Hi Melissa,
I absolutely love the way you express/write about life…just beautiful…speaks to my heart! As always, your mom was amazing this past weekend! God has used your family in so many ways to touch and change my life…I’m forever grateful…thank you!
Did you know that when you exaggerate, you tend to pick the same number or at least the same decade of numbers? If I exaggerate my number is always in the 50s…so since Beth obviously doesn’t order 16 items…it must be her exaggerated number.
I’m glad I’m not the only one who cried thru an entire point on Saturday! His love is Amazing.
You three (plus men, plus kids) bless my heart, crack me up and strengthen my faith by challenging me, exhorting me and just generally dragging me along đ Thank you, hallelujah and all praises be to the One, The Only, Most High God.
Love you!
Melissa- I have missed your writing đ Love it when your mom talks about her strong willed girl. It gives me such hope for my beautiful, strong willed girl!!
I cannot imagine the hours of soul searching, study and prayer that have gone into this project. Thanks, Beth for standing in the gap for so many. God was certainly glorified. May we truly live as woman secure in Christ!
Beautiful post Melissa. Saturday was wonderful all the way around. One of the most special things to me was watching two of the women I brought with me who have never experienced any kind of worship event like this before. They were pretty reserved in the beginning…but by the time your mom got done with them and Travis led the last worship set, their hands were in the air, tears streaming, huge smiles on their faces. It took my breath away just watching them experience our awesome God that way. Thank you so much to your mom, Travis and the whole team for an awesome, life-changing day!
I feel the same way when my girls leave to go
home. I just want to hold on a little longer. There’s
never an age that you don’t miss your mom or your
daughter’s!
Texas is a long way from the ATL!!!
I’m south of the city in Peachtree City, but grew up in South Georgia. I’m glad you’re learning to love some of our Georgia ways!!!
Thank you for sharing what’s on your heart!
Love,
Lisa Spearman
I may have been that woman!!! God did so many unbelievable things to get me in that seat on that day to hear that message…The Holy Spirit flooded me in a way I haven’t experienced in 15 years. Your Mom has been my teacher for the last 5 years, and I was so honored to have been chosen (and believe me if you knew half of the whole story of what He did to get me there and what He has orchestrated in my life in the last 6 months you would be CONVINCED I was supposed to be there) to sit in that place. HE IS REAL. I started writing down the coincidences because it got too weird. And most of the details are so personal to my walk and life that ONLY He could know all of them and only I would see it. HE IS REAL. And He answered my prayers to feel His love and I couldn’t contain it. BTW I finished Breaking Free 2 weeks prior…I’m still covered in goose bumps just talking about it. And I was a few rows behind you so who knows? But it would thrill me to think that He was glorified in my tears because that was my whole focus…to thank Him and bring Him glory for his brilliance and wisdom and power.
With love and respect,
Becky
“Perhaps more often than not the Gospel should completely undo us to the point that we cannot act altogether civilized.”
Love it!!!
I’m trying to imagine your sweet, dignified mother doing air guitar worship, as she mentioned last week in Tampa..
Jeannette
Becoming even more undignified than this – 2 Sam 6:22
I am so grateful for the words that you shared about time with Mom! I have 3 boys: 12,14,& 15. So many days are just one struggle after another. I long for the days that maybe, just maybe, they to, will feel the way about me that you and Amanda do about your Mom! (my own insecurity maybe?) Boys and girls are a different breed, but we moms long to hear the wonderful things that you 2 girls share about your mom. May God truly bless you for being such a blessing to you mom!
I had a great weekend, with my mom, as well. I was in the overflow room and it was a great time! It is amazing seeing a new level of LPM unfold…this could be your greatest message yet…to set women free from insecurity….that can change our own lives and the generations of women to come. Can’t wait to read the book!
Oh I have to just stop by and say how much I loved the simulcast! And the praise music was awesome (even thru a screen and speakers ;O) )
I was blessed, so blessed. I went alone but met two wonderful older women of faith that were just dolls!!
And I am so thankful that I brought tissue for my eyeballs. I don’t think they stopped sweating the entire second session!
I really did enjoy it very much and I was wonderfully reminded that I do have victory in Jesus. I needed a reminder of that!
God bless you all!
For some reason my brothers and I always used the number 476 when we wanted to throw out a big number. I don’t know how it started but to this day when we are together one of us can say that and we think it’s the funniest thing ever….wierd…..
I missed your simulcast!! I was really having a hard time deciding between attending your simulcast at my niece’s church (by myself) or going ahead with my previous plans of having some in-person fellowship by attending the women’s retreat with my girlfriends’ church (what were they thinking planning a retreat on Beth Moore’s simulcast weekend??) Anyway, God whispered to me that I should go on the weekend, can you imagine?? and of course, He had a time of refreshing and words of encouragement all planned for me to drink in. (Not to mention the intense challenge of conquering a climbing wall and zipline on Saturday afternoon!) I am wondering if there will be a way to purchase a CD or view the simulcast online at a later date? I am a relatively new Siesta, and the CA visit from Beth in July was sold out before I could even catch my breath! You are a sweet, sweet Woman of God, Beth – and I am enjoying your input at this stage of my life. Hope I will get to see you sometime soon…
I’m SO glad you posted this! I found myself thinking lots the last few days of Beth and your family and wondering what it must be like to process an event like that (300,000 is just mind-blowing!!!!) — it’s so fun to hear the stories!!! And I LOVED the story of you, Melissa, when you were four — “are you going to boss me today Mom?” – that is one of the best kid quotes EVER!!!
I can so relate with the woman who cried the entire session. I could barely contain all the emotion that was going on in me at times and reading that just made me realize it was the beauty of what was being spoken to my heart, that had some “hardened” places — the cleansing TRUTH Beth was speaking, it was obviously Holy Spirit inspired and at times I didn’t even know if I was going to be able to stay seated (not trying to be dramatic)!! It is a day I will not forget in my walk with God. I had gone alone to meet with Jesus, I was so hungry to hear from Him, and realized He had orchestrated SO much to show me that He is speaking and moving and I CAN hear Him…I’m so so thankful!!
Another awesome post, Melissa! My daughter especially loves the number 16 this year because she has her golden birthday. She will be 16 on 16th of May. Her name is also Melissa. Happy you got to spend time with your mom! Love all of you! Joan
What a sweet note! Melissa, I may be that lady you were referring to….I was so in tuned to what your mom was saying because it hit right to my heart. What I have been through for the last 15 years of my life, has broken my heart and made it heavy….there is someone very important and close to me that has an addiction….one that has affected my life as well and caused me great insecurity!!! What I would have done without Christ in my life over these last 15 years is scary, but for His grace in my life….maybe I would have my own addiction, but His word continues to speak to my heart and He carries me through each trial and my faith and trust in Him continues to grow. I pray that one day He will equip me & heal me so that I can begin the ministry to women that I feel he may be calling me for….reaching out to women who have been touched by this same addiciton and I have a good feeling it is the majority of women living in this media saturated world! Your mom was speaking about and to me on Saturday!
I can’t tell you how much I needed to hear the words from the Lord that went through Beth’s mouth. The “Exceptional” part just took me back. I so pray for that. LOVED it. LOVED it. LOVED it!
As powerful as your mom’s message was to me on Saturday, it didn’t move me to tears. But this blog post did. Reading your description of God shining His own light into our darkness stirred something deep inside me that I haven’t felt stir for a long, long, long while. Oh to see Him more clearly. To grasp more fully His love for us. You’re right, everything would be completely upended if we did.
After hearing your mom talk of us living as dearly loved children, our Pastor, John Piper, spoke yesterday of how Paul prays that God may grant for us to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in our inner being to comprehend how vast is the love of God in Christ for us. I don’t know that it ever struck me before that it takes the power of the Spirit to strengthen our hearts to grasp that great and powerful. Come Holy Spirit! Because when even pinpricks of that light and love hit us, we’re done in. Just reading your post makes me feel like I might be on the brink of being done it – if I let my heart take it in. I want to be done in and utterly upended.
Can I just say that you and your mom are radiant in that picture. And this is what I love: when I focus on just you in the picture, you are an beautiful and elegant young woman. But when I look at the two of you at the same time, you become your mom’s little girl – so precious in her sight and dearly loved. What a treasure.
(And *thank you* for adding the picture of the little biscuit logo. It would’ve driven me nuts to not get a visual after your description!)
Okay…I knew that I already really, really loved Beth Moore. But now we share a connection in that we each use my “favorite” number – 16 – to commemorate certain events. For Beth, it may be the number of dishes she’s going to order after a live event. For me, it’s been the number I’ve counted to since childhood (seriously) before I make myself do something unpleasant or that made me nervous. Here’s to 16!! It’s a great number, isn’t it Beth?!
I want it said of me — ‘except her’.
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That was a wonderful post. I love Melissa’s last line about the “peculiarity” of the people of God. I have to chuckle with pride.
Thanks for a great recap and thanks to all of you – Beth, Amanda, and Melissa – for being an encouragement to us all.
A new Siesta, here, and I’m loving the words you are writing Melissa. Thanks for letting us in on a more intimate level between a mama and daughter. BTW, my mother-in-law’s favorite number is 47. “Benjamin (my 10 year old) asked me 47 times how much longer it would be before supper.” But it sounds like “forty-sebm” – you know, where no “v” gets enunciated. Just thought you’d appreciate that. đ
Beth, thank you SO MUCH for your similcast Saturday! I needed to hear a lot of what you said.
I am a pastor’s wife. My family is going through a very difficult time with the church (only 9 months there) right now. There were some that caused the last pastor to leave and they have begun trying to find things to cause us to leave!
I have been a pastor’s wife for 23 years and have been in the pastorate all my life – 48 years – my dad was a pastor. I have never seen anything like this before!
I thought I was secure in my position as pw, but with the spiritual attacks that are happening right now, I have REALLLLLYYYY become quite insecure with my call as a pw.
Anyway, thank you again for such an awesome time! Time to let go and let God! BTW, I LOVED YOUR OUTFIT! My daughter and I kept commenting on how ‘cute’ you looked! đ
Bless your heart, just prayed for you. A friend who is a pw has gone through some of the same things twice now. God has up held her in many ways.
Hey, Rebekah – My husband is a pastor, too, though I’ve only had 10 years of experience at this. I’m praying for you, too. I can’t say I’ve been through what you’re dealing with exactly, but I definitely know what it feels like to struggle with insecurity about your role as a pw. I think nearly impossible to love the people you’re serving when you’re wracked with insecurity. . .and it’s awfully difficult to have a heart for serving people you don’t love. But God knows that even better than we do. Just keep turning all of your concerns over to Him.
Just love this post. First that you love and enjoy your mama so much warms my heart! Such a blessing…and your reflections on the incredible, awesome, inexplicable gift of salvation. What a powerful reminder to return to the joy of our salvation! And His ways are so remarkable. Each of our lives are so filled with and marked by the touches, the hand of God. Our stories are His love story to us. Each life filled with His very personal, individual plans and purposes. Oh how blessed we are!!!
Thank you for sharing this tidbit…and I loved being one of the 300,000 on Saturday. I hope I become an “except her.” (PS: I loved how you sat there and shook your head! Priceless!)
The Simulcast was awesome!!!!!!!!!!! Do you know if the message will be made available?
Thank you Beth for the message thru the simulcast. I have been battling such depression and loneliness with my husband in heaven. I know, it has been over 5 years, but it seems like yesterday. I hung on to a few, no, many, of your statements. The one that impacted me the most was leaving the old and reaching for the new. It is a choice. I am going to try to choose joy. I do have a lot to be thankful for. My Savior, my salvation, and my family are foremost. Thank you for your ministering to me!
Dear Beth & Staff,
Thank you for a wonderful simulcast “So Long Insecurity.” She has been a bad friend to us indeed.
You have been a huge inspiration and encouragement in my life. My struggles parallel yours closely. It is definitely time to put off the old self and put on the new. I’m so thankful to have been clothed in the righteousness of Christ. My old clothes were dirty and didn’t fit well. My new clothes. . . well they sparkle with dignity. Along with many sisters in Christ, I am resolved to live a life that’s EXCEPTIONAL.
I pray that every woman who saw your simulcast or read your book is mad enough to change. Security as a woman is ours to have because our Father is the King of Kings; He has defined who we are; we are the apple of His eye. We can say with full confidence, “I am His, and He is mine.” I love that!
I am resolved to help women (two of which are my daughters) discover who they are in Christ. Our real, lasting, soul-deep security is in Him, and in Him alone. It is a privilege to study God’s word with you and I have resolved to join you on this journey to impact the lives of women.
I am thrilled you are coming to Southern California on July 9-10. I will see you then.
I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Karen Martinez
Murrieta, California
Moms are just too precious, aren’t they? Thank GOD for moms. I pray my daughter loves me as much as I love my mom – and as much as you love your mom. What a gift we are to each other.
Melissa –
This was the first time I came to this blog and what a blessing it was! Thank you for sharing your sweet relationship with your mom with all of us!
It was a wonderful weekend that we all will remember. I had the joy of sharing it with my mom as well honoring her for an early Happy Mother’s Day.
Here’s my 4th try at leaving a comment–lol. AWWW! That was a beautiful post! We are all curved in on ourselves! You made me think of Paschal’s quote: “True religion accounts for both the wretchedness and greatness of people.” I’ve been reading the Facebook comments of those who attended SLI and sounds like God showed up!!! Missed this one as I was attending my high school senior’s last track meet ever in San Antonio! Just caught up reading your blog—wow, lot’s happening for you all! Quite a jolt for Curtis! Praying for his good God to speak to him in it all. Your picture is gorgeous! my love…
Hey all,
My daughter and I attented the simulcast on Saturday at a local church. WOW, Praise the Lord, just what we needed to hear. Already had the book and am 2/3 the way through. Thank you for addressing this issue. I’m finding that I have some pondering to do.
Jan
The simulcast was incredible! I was able to attend with my niece and mom(who are strong believers),and my sister(who is not). I have been to 10 of your conferences but never with my sister (or mom and niece). My sister put on fb: “Attended a Beth Moore conference this weekend with mom, daughter, and sister “loose your insecurities” awesome message. If you every get a chance to attend a conference of hers GO! She knows how to talk in plain english what the bible verse means and you actually can apply it to your life!”
Thanks Beth for being u and for doing what God has commisioned u to do. You r an awesome lady of God.
Thank you so much for inpiring me in so many ways over the years. I am going to start posting scripture all over my house in hopes of it sticking in my memory now. Love you and God bless you and your wonderful family.
Melissa! What an awesome post! Thank you!
Saturday was incredible! Such a blessing! I have tears in my eyes thinking of the gift it was… to come with my 16yr old daughter Lizzy… to sing praises with her… to hear the powerful truths together taught by your Mom… then my favorite – holding Lizzy’s hands, looking into her eyes, commissioning each other on something that has been a huge stronghold in my life! You have no idea how much God used that for healing in me! Whew…
Lizzy and I also ADORED helping with LPM’s merchandise table! Thank you, Nancy, Kmac, Diane and Michelle, for loving us immediately… for making us feel like you had always known us… we came to serve in a small way… but you all served us. I will never forget that! : )
Posted a note w/Beth’s prayer and wanted to share to the girls thanks for being obedient and loving the Lord with all your hearts. You are touching so many with obedient lives. May He bless You and your families over and above!!
I wanted to thank your mom for sharing the words of GOD with us through the simulcast. My family has been in such turmoil. My husband was called to preach and we have been attacked from the devil on all sides. From my husband losing his job of 13 years, health issues for him, rejection from our home church. Our identities were stolen for $477,000. We went to the bank to borrow money for Christmas and found it out. We asked our church to help us and they required us to stand before the church and explain our situation. We have since left and been attending another church. I have just finished the revelation study at the new church and learned so much from your mom’s teaching. PRAY for my family and that we will be strengthened to do GOD’s will in our lives amid such turmoil. To be FAITHFUL to his word. TRUST and BELIEVE him and his PROMISES. To be BOLD in the PROCLAMATION of HIS word to others.To be FILLED up with HIM!!!
All I can think about now is the Gospel and a biscuit. I’m pretty sure that combination is okay?!
The simulcast was such a blessing….I am always so uplifted, convicted, and encouraged by your sweet momma! You Moore women are amazing with words; may God continue to work through you for His glory! I just have to ask: did momma decide to try a “bumpit” on Saturday?! đ
I have so many words to share-so there may be many posts so I’m sorry up front.The last couple of weeks have been a crazy ride with HIM!April 16th &17th we were at Falls Creek and man oh man did HE show up!(Do you remember when you went to Falls Creek and when you were a speaker at the Great Hills Womens Ministry event in Tulsa! OMGoodness I still remember to this day that one year you spoke on Abraham and Isaac and you opened my eyes to the scriptures and you signed a song.) (wow) After that we were preparing for the simulcast in lil’ Neosho, MO where we had 130ish people! 5 different denominations represented! woohooo! We have alot of single moms and we found out that there were new single moms and a couple of women that are going thru divorce right now that attended the simulcast! Talk about HIS timing! I’m so sorry that Curtis went through his appendix rupturing this week, but I think Beth he used this time for you to be able to relate to the single moms or dads out there trying to do the thang’! Your one lil’ comment of “I’ve been a single parent this week” touched women I know it did because somehow we know that you can relate with us even if it was just for a few days, you related and how big is that!? So, some of the women who attended who might have thought what can she really know about insecurity, I believe at that moment when those words came out of your mouth it stopped the rest of those thoughts and they could listen, really listen and then apply the truths that were spoken to their lives! HUGE!!!I’m rambling.sorry…my soul is full of what He is doing in my life…He’s changing me and I don’t welcome change very easily but I will welcome His change…I might kick and scream a lil’ bit but I will eventually get my big girl panties back on! lol we’ve been friends for many years you and I(I know that sounds weird, but you’ve spurred me on) …oh yes…one more memory and rambling..a few years back you mentioned at one of the events or bible study or something that your husband prays over you before you go and then possibly over the phone with you as well, and then you mentioned that he prays for the single women…thank him please…I bawled like a baby…and I get all choked up now thinking about it. It is very important for us to know someone is praying for us!!! Thank you for your realness and boldness that comes from HIM and your obedience! đ Okay so now I’ve rambled on and on i will close with a joke that my 9 yr old lil girl told me and I cracked up!
Why didn’t the skeleton cross the road?
IDK, why?
He didn’t have the guts!
don’t be suprised one day at your office if you receive a video tape of us in Neosho, MO sharing a lil piece of our lives with you! I know I risk sounding more and more weird, but I’m pretty sure HE said I could. lol
Thanks for listening! One day I believe we will meet to have coffee and it will be a divine appointment.
oh pleeeaassse do NOT post this! I might be insecure! lol
Because of Him,
Jennie C.
I’m still processing the 300,000 women!
It was such a great event! Thank you!