Hey, Siestas! I just printed out Day 1 of Week 5 of the James manuscript (ultimately, there will be seven weeks of homework, God willing) and decided to take a few minutes before I dive into the next thing. Actually, I wish we could just sit and talk for a little while. I’m in a chatty mood. One day soon we’re going to figure out how we can do some informal live streaming video and skype some of you guys on here. Wouldn’t that be fun? I have one of my trusty coworkers looking into that right now and I’ll keep you posted.
I’m working from home today because Keith is out for the day and two dogs are WAY too many to take to the office. Talk about mass pandemonium. Geli (Keith’s bird dog) is big enough to jump the back fence at the office and, when I bring her inside, she decides that any toy Star picks up is exactly the one she’s always wanted and barks her head off with that really jealous kind of yelp. So, I’m home today and getting to take a break right at my very own breakfast room table. (And dining room table and all-purpose visiting table and our only table.)
I wish you were sitting right across from me and, while we were taking our Bible study break, I’d fix you some of this, too.
That’s one of my favorite afternoon snacks. It’s actually tea instead of coffee because it goes so well with the Milano Cookies. I dip them into the hot tea so the chocolate melts and then I hold it on my tongue until it disintegrates. Yum. That sounded so good that I’m stopping for another bite. Lord have mercy. I’m so glad He gave us tongues.
Amanda is the one who got me started on a spot of tea. (Just a small spot. Not a true devotee.) She never got into the coffee mania of renown with her sister, father, and me but we were ecstatic when she developed taste buds for hot tea while she and Curtis lived in northern England. She took to their very basic (cheap) variety and it’s a good thing because it’s easy to get here in the States. I keep a box of it in the cabinet at all times so she can have tea when she’s over while Lis and I have coffee.
As I sit here sipping tea, these are a few of the thoughts rolling around in my bleached blond head…
How much I loved what I got to see earlier on a stroll by myself:
I totally dig turtles. They’re such a mixture of hard and soft.
How I love looking at Star after she’s been to the groomer. I took her today for her second hot-weather cut. Once I realized she wasn’t going to be shamed by it (grin), I asked them to go a little shorter. She’s just darling. Looks just like a puppy. I wish you could see her tail because they left it really fluffy. It looks so odd that I can’t quit grinning at her. I keep telling her that I’m laughing with her and not at her but that’s what my girls say to me and I know better.
How fresh this verse is hitting me. It came up in my quiet time yesterday (out of the fifth week of “Brave”) and I thought how much that one half-a-verse answers. Just think about it! Revel in a pure-dee NEVER, EVER! In a life of grays, give me some black and white! I took it to staff prayer time yesterday and we worked on memorizing it together.
One by one we coworkers mentioned various concerns we had, all the way from personal to global issues, then we followed each one up by saying the verse together in unison. We truly felt the power of God fall on us. Then we played a goofy word game. On rare occasion, I feel just devious enough to see if I can bring out the friendly spirit of competition in my very godly staff members. I was feeling it yesterday. I had printed multiple copies of the verse out in a big font and in as many different colors as I had coworkers. I then cut out each word, threw them all in a bag, shook them up then, after our lesson, poured them out on the table in a big mess and said, “GO!” They had to choose a color (some shades were gleefully similar) and arrange each word of the verse in order. As I explained the objective and was just about to pour them out, one of them said in a frenzy, “Are we trying to see who can do it the fastest?” No, I said. But I wouldn’t mind if you tried. And it was a free for all. Made me really laugh. It’s a wonder they didn’t draw blood. Love them so much.
Let’s see what else has been going through this head…
How I cannot BELIEVE that we are going to see THIS SIGHT TONIGHT:
TOO MUCH!!!!!! Amanda has cried two dozen times and I’ve cried one dozen. Curtis is so proud he can’t stand it but he’ll bite his lip bloody trying not to join Amanda and I in our sappiness. Our man-child! We’ll have a kindergarten student in three short months. Good grief. Somebody stop how fast this is going! He is one of the most wonderful things that has ever happened to this family. So full of life. So hilarious. So BIG in all his feelings and reactions. He left these by Melissa’s old bed last week when he went to sleep at our house and I can’t bring myself to move them one single inch.
And, lastly, BUT FAR FROM THE LEAST, I am thinking about hopping on that plane and heading to Eden Prairie, Minnesota this weekend for Living Proof Live.
I am so excited about this one! (I know you’re thinking “You say that every time,” but somehow God stirs up a unique brand of anticipation in my heart for almost every single one. Sometimes it comes from pain. Sometimes from joy. Sometimes it comes from passion for a Word burning a hole through me but it always comes with a feeling toward that event in particular. Only Jesus can do that.) God began speaking to me about the subject matter a week or so ago and I’ve been trying to listen hard and wide. I’m sad to say that we won’t have a ticket giveaway this week because this one blew our minds by selling out a while back. We’re in a church this time so there’s not the seating of an arena but it’s still a whopping forty-three hundred women. Make no mistake. That is a big group! Anything past 200 gives me a serious case of butterflies and, if there are any men in the less-than-200, that gives them to me worse. Give me girls, Lord.) We are thrilled to be in a sanctuary and cannot wait to meet the group God is drawing. Any time an event sells out, we think, “Wooooo-EEEEEE!” (Hear that like Jed Clampett) “If God has stirred up that kind of expectation, He must be up to something! We don’t want to miss Him for the world!” Well, OK. I’m probably the only one that actually says “woooo-eeeee” (well, Travis – AKA Jethro – does, too) but we all feel a blast of anticipation if that body of believers shows a heightened expectation of God in any discernible way. If they’re especially excited, so are we!
Well, look what’s gone and happened:
I guess break time is over but, man, you were good company while it lasted. I think of you everyday. I’m so proud of you guys for pursuing Jesus amid the train wrecks and derailments of life that I hardly know what to say. He is so worthy, Sisters. He is so worthy.
Keep turning your eyes to the skies…
“For You, Lord, have NEVER forsaken those who seek You.”
Now that was fun way to get a zap of energy, tea, and Beth rambling. I feel reju-va-nized! I came on here to see if there was anything new under the sun and the Lord is faithful He never forsakes those who seek Him! Here he is with a spot of tea. Do tell where do you get the PG tips tea in Texas?
HEB. Do you have one, Yanna?
Yes, I do Beth. I will go there today. Thank you!
I’ll be sipping my PG Tips this afternoon with my Bible study and thanking Him and you. 🙂
Success PG tea and milano cookies I can hardly wait for my afternoon time with God. 🙂
Yanna! you can order PG on Amazon for a good price! You get 6 boxes at a time, but it’s totally worth it:-)
Thank you Chelsea, I splurged at HEB when these are used up I’m ordering them (the extra boxes can be gifts wtih a Bible)
Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and he will make your paths straight.”
Well the Lord must be trying to ingrain this verse in my brain. It is THE very one he impressed on my heart and I posted on my facebook page just a few days ago (Ps.9:10)…love the beginning of the verse,”And those WHO KNOW YOUR NAME put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you.” Good stuff. And I need it. Especially today. One of those days when the enemy tempts with, “did God really say….” Good weaponry to come back at him with! Thank you dear kindred spirit!
I just wanted to know if my fellow Siestas can lift my mom up in prayer, as I got a phone call from my sister in NY and my mom was admitted to ICU with respiratory failure, and they want to place her in an incubator, but she doesn’t want too, and is fighting the dr’s. Please pray that my mom, a stubborn retired nurse opens her eyes and mind to God and let the dr’s help her. I just want her to be well, her 62nd is Memorial Day, and our family wants my mom to make it till she’s a 100. Thank you
Praying with you, Erika!
Praying for her now!
Sending hugs and prayers to your Mama…and to you!
I approached the throne for your mother today. Asking for a miracle!
” Let us approach the throne of grace with confidence so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” Hebrews 4:16
Thanks for the afternoon tea chat. I love PG Tips!! I am the biggest tea snob you would ever meet. I am American Born with British taste buds. I must try it with Milano cookies. That is new to me!!
Praying for LPM live while you are in Minnesota! I am looking for you all to head just a little east. Is Michigan on the radar in the near or far future?
Stacie
I don’t even drink tea, but I would drink it with you! Actually, I’ve never had hot tea before. And I don’t like iced tea! Should I give up my status as a southern girl? 🙂
I have a graduate in my own little house. My oldest foster daughter, who is seventeen, will graduate from high school this Friday night. I can’t write much of her story online but you would do backflips if you knew what a big deal this is. My Miss Seventeen is the mother of a three year old boy and has worked her little ba-donk-a-donk off to graduate from high school in the middle of her whole world crashing down around her (she was just put in foster care a few months ago and will likely not be able to be with her parents for many, many years to come). This Friday night, I’ll be the closest thing to her mama in the audience and you better believe I’ll have a whole bushel of roses in my arms when she walks across that stage. (And I think you will appreciate this — I have one of the special edition new Chi flat irons hidden to give her as one of her graduation gifts!!!)
amy beth, i was ready to pull your southern girl membership when you confessed to not liking iced tea, but then you said “ba-donk-a-donk” so i feel like those cancel each other & you can keep the sg status. 🙂 i’m praying for special blessings for you & your girl friday night.
oh dearest beth, that verse is so timely and encouraging to me as my hubby and i are seeking after the LORD with all of our hearts concerning our 15 year old wayward son. i know our prayers are heard and will be answered. but the waiting can get so hard sometimes.
… for you, LORD have NEVER forsaken those who seek you.” !!!
this verse is going into my heart!
thanks for the little chat!
julie
Hi Julie,
I am still praying too! Don’t give up hope! God has given me a lot of little things to keep me hopeful and trusting Him with my son! Keep the Faith!! Proverbs 22:6! 🙂
hi colette,
thank you,thank you, thank you!!! i have been praying for anthony also. my son’s name is jake.
the LORD has given me psalm 46 to pray for this season. maybe it will comfort and encourage you too.
i do pray that these children except training in the way they should go! thank you for the verse.
you are so appreciated!
love,
julie
Could you pray for my daughter while you’re at it? She’s been acting out a lot lately and I fear it’s going to get worse as she moves into her teenage years if something doesn’t change now! I will pray for both of your sons as well.
hi shellie,
absolutely i will pray for your daughter. so glad to do it! if you are willing, what is her name?
thanks for your prayers!
love,
julie
Julie, Stormie Ormartian’s book, The Power of the Praying Parent, helped me soooooo many times in the past! She gave me prayers when I was “prayed out”. Praying for you now, for His strength, His power, His peace!!! Stay on your knees!!! Hugs!
hi julie,
thank you so much for your prayers and for the name of the book. i love stormie ormartian! i will definitely check it out!
hugs back,
julie
These kinds of posts from you are my favorite, this is why we are friends. (Even though we’ve never met or spoken to each other 😉
Actually we’ve already spent time together today at Bibleshop. I’m doing the Believing God study (for the 2nd time!)and today was the God’s Word is alive and active in me session. You my friend were fired up!!! There were several amens and hallelujahs during that video. This study is just as amazing this time round. The first time doing this study I was going through chemo, this time just a week before the study started we had a dearly loved family member die very unexpectedly. God is so good to bring this into my life when He knows I need it the most. And he has not disappointed, He NEVER forsakes those who seek Him!
Thanks for 2 great conversations with you today 🙂
Am praising God for using you today to share a verse that couldn’t have spoken to me any louder. Just hours ago we received some hard news (adoption related) and I was feeling a way-too-familiar feeling of despair…but, how powerful is God’s word to us. Yes, oh yes, I can trust Him who has not forsaken me. What is hard news to Him?!
Talk about looking towards the sky, listen to this: A couple days ago the biggest, brightest rainbow appeared, and the beginng and end of it was in our yard. I have never seen anything like it. Sure some other siestas have but I didn’t even know one could actually see the beginning or end of a rainbow.
We praised God, all 12 of us who were there…. and of course, we looked for our pot of gold. Something tells me it was there and the blessing of it can’t run out.
Just wanted to thank you Beth for always being so faithful to share with us all what God has laid on your heart, for in doing so you have blessed me. God knew the I NEEDED the confirmation of the verse you posted. As a believer and follower and lover of Jesus for 37 yrs, I needed to hear that today. Never think you are too “old in the faith” to have your foundations rattled! Please pray for me as I am struggling with believing that God is at work in my life for my good. I struggle with fighting the good fight….am weary. I soooo want to BELEIVE that God will finish what He has started and that He has not forsaken me.
i love these posts. i think my favorite picture is the one of little man’s cars. i have two boys who used to play with hot wheels. they are middle and high school now so the cars in a drawer….love the verse and the idea to use it with petitions. can’t WAIT for James!
Thank you for being such a blessing! And for reminding me of the Lord’s goodness- through sharing that verse, and by showing how creative He is in His creations!
In March I was so sad 🙁 when LP Live in Eden Prairie sold out before I could register. But then I was so happy 🙂 when my sister invited me to attend LP Live in Fresno. With only one week(!) until the conference… hold onto your hat!!!… I bought a plane ticket half off the regular price, invited my California girlfriend, registered the 2 of us & found a sweet little hotel with the only room left in Clovis! I am pretty sure I was the happiest (and probably only!) Minnesotan at LP Live Fresno!! This week I am praying for you and the women in Eden Prairie to experience the happiness I did in Fresno!
Beth, Thanks for the chat. It was very refreshing. I guess that is why we call it Siestaville. I had Milano cookies today as well. I tend to be more of a coffee drinker than tea (other than iced tea). I do occassionally put together a little concoction known as Frienship tea or some call it Russian tea and drink it hot. Today I have decided to name it Siesta tea.
Thanks for sharing that verse. It Rocks. We are doing the Brave study in my Wed night Women’s group. I am looking forward to the weeks ahead. Beth, I admire you for honestly admitting that doing a Siesta summer study would be too much on your plate. Angela addressed that in the 1st week of study about giving priority to her big 3 after God.
I am so excited about the James study. I was wondering how many weeks it was and now I know. I am beginnig to plan for next year. Now I know how many weeks to pencil in. Thanks for your encouragement and motivation. It is so nice to come home from work and visit Siestaville. Thank you Siestas!
Blessings,
Janice
Made me glad to see the scripture board in the kitchen! I have one just like it–I need all the reminders I can get. We are struggling with our three-year-old’s illness and the toll it takes on him and the family. Any prayers y’all can offer will be appreciated. Thanks so much. Praying for Jackson’s big night–hope it’s great and the camera batteries are charged!
praying for your little one and for you!
I got my board at Kirkland Home—looks the same as Mama B’s.
I enjoy spending time with you, too, Beth! You’re cookies & tea looked yummy. I LOVED the verse. And the word game y’all played sounded like it was a hoot!
Dear Girl, so you’re not a coffee purist like I thought? I can forgive you that. And can I say that just hearing about your schedule makes me tired. I’ve been praying for extra energy, rest and strength for you lately. The milanos lead me to believe God is answering.
I picked up my SLI workbook today. Yep, I turned straight to the dedication. So dear. Thanks for being chatty. It makes me feel that our siestaship is not quite as one-sided as my offspring seem to think it is. Those little darlings.
Well, Cherio!
You are precious, Mama B!
Thank you for sharing that verse with us. I just may need to have that be my next verse for SSMT!
It seems like only yesterday my nephew was drooling and sitting in my lap. He is 17 now. SEVENTEEN! The times flies, doesn’t it?
LOVE the skype idea! Hope something can be worked out for a fun time like that. We might just break the internet though! 🙂
Beth – I so enjoyed the “chat” and tea time with you. We too have two preschool graduates this week. Two wonderful granddaughters. Oh how the years do fly by. Looking forward to seeing you in July in North Carolina. Also looking forward to James later this year. We love you in Georgia!!
I feel as if I just sat down and had tea with you! I could hear your voice and your laughs and the tilts in your tone. I LOVE IT!!! 🙂 (Guess I’ve watched a few Beth Moore dvds–plus, it helps that you write like you talk! hahaha)
Prayers and blessings as you keep chugging along in loving on us with God’s Word,
Rebecca
Hi Beth!
Thanks for your comfortable chatting and your excitement about this weekend in Eden Prairie! My best friend Denise and I will be there — yeah!!!! It’s a late birthday present for myself and a celebration time for our deep friendship which has weathered some severe storms in recent months. Praise God — He is the basis for our friendship and His fruit is what enables us to stick with each other through all the yuck. Life in Christ is such a beautiful gift.
We’re so glad to be in the Body of Christ with you!
Oh I just love the sound of a ‘spot of tea’..makes me think of Mary Poppins!
And bless you Beth for sharing that verse to revel in…never, ever. Oh our heavenly Father is more than I can grasp at times.
Praying for the Living Proof Event this weekend.
Blessings to all,
michelle in VT
i drink tea allllll day at work –the office is always freezing! (even in the midst of -20 degree weather the a/c comes on in the afternoon!) most people’s lockers are stocked with snacks; mine is full of different kinds of tea and a sweater 🙂
i understand that feeling right now too–we have 7 seniors graduating from our youth group. i have had the great privilege to watch most of them grow, change, transform, and become promising young leaders in our church and in their schools. they aren’t my kids, but sometimes it sure feels like it 🙂 it’s hard to let go, but i am excited to see what God has in store for the next part of their individual journeys!!
Beth, I don’t know if you’ll ever see this or not but I’m going to send it and the LORD will see it. Whether I realize it or not, I’m a senior citizen, 5 foot nothing, and in love with following the Lord. Last weekend I took a Saturday class at Cedarville Univ in Cedarville, OH (David Jeremiah’s father was the founder) on Small Group Ministry. Since last September I’ve led a women’s SS class at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday before evening church. This is mainly for women who teach children on Sunday morning. I’m loving it, there are 4 regulars. We have already completed 6 books of the Bible, I’m ‘so stinking proud’ of them. Sooooo I want to learn all I can about small groups. Well I was older than the instructor and out of 24 attendees, 23 were from the same church, I was the loner. I kept thinking I’m going to leave at first break – for pity sake I didn’t even know what they were talking about when they said they all go to home churches. At lunch I finally asked someone and I was so happy when they told me it didn’t take place of Sunday worship. Anyway, I was born in Kentucky, I’m a ‘briar’, this sweet young woman came up to me at lunch time, after we had all told why we were there and what our ministries were, she asked me to be her mentor. Oh my heavens, she’s Vietnamese, I’m a briar, Lord are you laughing like I am. I’ve barely got enough self-confidence for myself let alone sharing with someone. We talked a few minutes, she ‘doing the thing’, she’s studying, she’s leading a women’s Bible study and wants to continue. I told her she was on the right track, being obedient and to ask our instructor if he could recommend someone, I drove 40+ miles to attend this study. ANYWAY, I have grinned all week at what the Lord gave me Saturday, a good chuckle. I’m having a hoot teaching this gals and they’re teaching me. I love the Lord, I love what I’m doing, AND Beth you are my biggest encourager. I love you for being obedient and for sharing with all of us. Can hardly wait to do ‘James’. I was in Lexington last year and we’ve got our tickets already for Columbus, I’ll see you there in August. Thank you and may God bless you more, Mary Lou Smith
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Siesta Mamma!
What’s in my brain:
* Blessed is the undefiled in the way,
Who walks in the law of the LORD! – Psalm 119:1
God challenged me to work through all 176 verses as part of my journey through “Breaking Free.” How daunting! But I’m excited, especially since my hubby and a couple of friends are joining me in it.
* I have a friend who just recently moved to Houston under less-than-desirable circumstances. I am hoping and praying that she just “happens” to “stumble” across a good church or that someone can speak a word to her that finally breaks through the crusty shell. God is mighty enough to do it!
* My wiener dog, Blue, escaped. Again. Carried home in shame by a neighbor.
I love that we can all chat about things. Haven’t even seen each other face to face and we’re friends. God is just so cool!
Your last thought about your dog got me so tickled! The mental picture of a wiener dog walk of shame is too funny!
thanks for sharing…I have only come to know you in a few short weeks and i look forward to reading about your life and the joy of faith you pass on to others – many thanks from the sunshine state…
By now you are celebrating the big event!!! – Precious times. Amazingly, I feel encouraged by our “visit”. I was drinking my tea, feeling a little discouraged over so many worldly bombardments on friends, our church, the long faithful now making compromises, and at times it looks like Satan is winning. Then … thanking the Lord for your Bible studies, for HIM, and for raising you up, …and then I logged on and related to melting chocolate cookies in tea (real English tea), getting excited over my dog grooming appointment later in the week … and yes, eyes to the sky … He is FAITHFUL!
Thank you for sharing your day and your heart. You know we love you. You are special!! Thanks for the encouragement!
Beth, I am almost giddy with excitement for this weekend. My daughter and I are driving 500+ miles one way for this. I have visions of sitting in a garage somewhere with car trouble right now my daughter has been sick with no voice! I just met you this past year and I guess you have been to ND but I was busy with my own struggles then and not walking close to the Lord like I should have. Hope we all make the trip safely. I can not wait! Love ya all! Hugs from the Heartland, Betty M
oh…. btw…. tomorrow is my last session of Inheritance, sad to finish but glad to know I am an Heiress…
Thanks for visiting with us, Beth! I am a huge coffee lover, too, but there is nothing like a cup of tea in the afternoon. And thank you also for the timely, encouraging Word! He will never forsake those who seek Him. I’m so glad in a world that ever changes, He is the solid Rock.
Hope you and your family had a wonderful time at Jackson’s graduation.
Blessings,
Gretchen
We can’t wait for you to stir up some gratitude and praise in Minnesota! I’m confident that the event would have sold out for double the capacity here!! I know lots of ladies clamoring for a ticket and trying to barter for one! Safe travels and congratulations on your Graduate!
Oh, you had my heart when I saw your snack with the Milano cookie and tea. It brought fabulous memories back of my time in Australia. My dear friends introduced me to the cookie, Tim Tam. It’s a chocolate coated wafer cookie that is divine. But even better is a Tim Tam Slam. Opposite corners of the cookie are bit off. One end of the cookie is submerged into a cup of hot tea. You suck through some of the hot tea through the other end of the cookie. The inside wafer begins to melt and then the outside chocolate coating melts. Then you have to quickly shove/slam the whole melted chocolate goodness into your mouth before it melts all over you. It is the best ever! I recently found some Tim Tams at World Market if you and Amanda ever want to give it a try with your hot tea. 🙂
Enjoy precious memories tonight made with your family. Love to you all.
Yum… Tim Tams… I was introduced to them in New Zealand several years back – with Dilmah tea!
Pepperidge Farms makes a version, though it’s not quite the same thing. And they even make a caramel version, which makes a really incredible Tim Tam Slam!
Loved spending some tea time with you Beth…. and seeing your ‘little man’ Jackson…he is growing so fast.
Oh thank you sooooo very much for sharing such an amazing promise with us in that verse! I just shared it with a precious friend who miscarried this weekend; she was 29 weeks pregnant. Absolutely heartbreaking. While I pray and pray for her and her husband, I thank God that they KNOW Him with every part of their hearts and souls. Thank you, Father, that you have NEVER forsaken us!
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Ok Beth, I’m about beside myself after reading this! I was enjoying all of your commentary, interjecting my own along the way…Like, “Wow, I can’t believe Jackson is that old! I remember when he was born” and “Where did she get that ceramic board her verse is written on? I love it!”
AND THEN, as I’m casually reading on, you said how excited you were about…
…EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA and I thought, “Wait, that’s MY city!!” and “Wait, that’s MY CHURCH!!!” and “Wait, I’M GOING TO BE THERE TOO!!!”
I got my tickets months ago andI’ve been so thrilled and excited about this weekend and yet, when I read that, I STILL got that excited, butterflies in my stomach feeling when I remembered that I was going to see you VERY soon! Yay for me! You are such a blessing to me, from the very first study I did while I was in college (God’s Heart, A Woman’s Dwelling Place!) to the most recent I finished, Esther. I credit you with sparking a thirst and a love for the Word of God in a season where God truly got ahold of my heart. I am now married to a youth Pastor (my husband is the junior high Pastor at Grace) and we have two small babies at home. You and your girls remain incredible blessings to me and more recently, I’ve been very moved by your support of the McRae’s. I grew up with Holly and am amazed at the journey the Lord has taken them on these last two years.
Anyway, I could write a book, but needless to say (again), I’m so thrilled to hear from you and more importantly, from the Lord this weekend! I’ll be there with my Mom and sister, soaking up the Word and doing my best to avoid using my husband’s church keys to hunt you down for a hug!!! Or a Starbucks?? Ok, seriously, I’ll just smile at you from the audience and won’t become a stalker you have to worry about- ha ha!!
See you soon!!
Sending lots of love from Minnesota tonight 🙂
Good Evening!
I just wanted to let you know that one of my friends invited me to Bible Study at her church. We studied Esther and I enjoyed every single moment of it and was sad to see it end. You are so amazing and so inspirational. I love the way you talk and teach and inspire. I wish I could meet you in person because I think you are so amazing. I talk to God every day especially at night before I go to sleep. God is good. Always. Have a good evening.
Maureen Cobb
Jackson’s picture is so cute. My youngest is getting ready to “wrap up” 1st grade in a few weeks. Seems like yesterday we were at her pre-k graduation. The picture of the turtle reminded me of how much she loves turtles. She wants one as a pet. (Not sure about that.) Thanks for sharing the bible verse – I needed that!! (I know others did too!)
Patti, Kissimmee, FL
PG tips are my fav!!! 🙂 warms my heart to know you have some in your house… i like mine with half-n-half…. and a teaspoon of sugar or honey (orange blossom of course – i am a FL girl!)
Does it surprise me that I felt the yin, the pull, the draw to look at the LPMB tonight. And lo and behold! The memory verse that I burned into the very creases of my brain last week was staring right at me. This little gem is what carried me through a very difficult week.
The Word is the breath of God that sustains me, and when I get little post-it-notes from God as wonderfully as I did tonight when I surfed on in to this haven of goodness, it’s better than two cups of Community Coffee to enliven me.
Those who know your Name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. Wooohooo!!!!
P.S. –
I have a young friend who could use the prayers of Siestaville. An epidemic of despair and suicide has struck the teens in our area, and she is being swept up in it. I don’t want to divulge too much information, but her name is Morgan. She doesn’t know Jesus right now, and she needs Him so much.
Praying right now for her and others in your community!
I will be praying for Morgan. I wrote her name down already!!
Praying for Morgan.
This is a huge issue, I know.
Prayers are going up for her.
praying with you, marie… that she would see how much Jesus has pulled out all stops to show His love for her.
I’m so sorry to hear this Marie! I will definitely be praying! Teens are my heart and oh how this breaks it. I will also be praying for wisdom for you as you lean on God for vision and leading to deal with everything that’s going on. God bless you Marie!
Praying for Morgan. We all know that Jesus knows her and knew her before the foundation of the earth. He has not over looked her, even if she is not looking at Him. I am so glad that you have been placed in a position of being a Watchman (woman) on the wall, for her.
Thanks so much for the prayers, siestas! The Enemy isn’t even going to know what hit him!
Praying for Morgan….and you!
“Casting all your care upon Him, for He careth for you.”
1 Peter 5:7
Hey Beth! So glad you stopped by just to chat today. I so needed a little visit with my mentor ;o) Things are kind of crazy right now and it was nice to relax a bit with you. Thank you so much for all you do for us siestas. I know without a doubt, that I wouldn’t be where I am in my faith walk if I’d never have taken that first Beth Moore study. What a work He had done in me and many of my friends. I’m so excited about the James study! I can’t wait to get my very own copy. Blessings to you and praying for an outpouring of God’s spirit at the event this weekend.
Jamie,Sulphur- Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the lord, not for men.
Colossians 3:23
I was thinking of something as I was driving home tonight.
There are so many people we meet online that we know them by their names…but what I love about this little community the most is that I’ve also gotten to know hearts too:)
I think its so much more important to know someone by who they are deep down then who they portray in the world.
Just a deep thought…I mean I’m coming up on the anniversary of a dear friend who took her life last year(19th), and I just think of how she thought the world saw her, she felt so misunderstood, and so unloved. I could go on about it, but I’ll just say, with all the moving around I’ve done over the last few years, I’m really grateful to have my siestas. God has helped me through so much through a lot of you.
And that’s what makes this more than a message board or whatever…it is a huge family, and I am thankful to have it everyday:)
xoxo
ang
P.S- I have to add my SSMT verse bc its all of us:
Hebrews 10:39 (ESV)
But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls.
Beth,
I’m not sure how far into the comments you read…I’m pretty far down here.
You have no idea how much your encouragement means to me. Honestly, I can’t express it adequately in words. I don’t have many folks encouraging an ACTIVE walk with God. You are that person for me right now. So, thank you.
With love,
Elizabeth
Thanks for BECOMING my break…..now back at it. Hugs!! and Blessings!
Tonya
Thank you Beth for the graduation celebration. My son graduated Saturday from the University and left Sunday for graduate school so I am feeling a little lonely after all the celebration and now he is gone. I remember last year you had a prayer/blessing for graduates. Could you write something for this year’s graduates also? (Kindergarten to whatever age – they all need a prayer and a blessing!)
Thanks!