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.”
Moma–this may have been the best post from you yet (I say that after each one)but really–you make my heart smile!! What an influence you are-a beautiful reminder to put God first in all things, every day. I love the 1/2 memory verse and will post that in several places for a quick but real reminder of who we serve. I am so thankful for you and for this blog and for each and every one of you. Blessings to all–will be praying for you this weekend…and I will see you in June!! It will be my first and I can’t wait.
I love your post. I am a big fan of Milano cookies and especially PG tea. If you are going to have tea it must be English. I put 3 PG teabags in a cute little teapot then add my boiling water from the kettle… ” A proper cup of tea” is poured into my favorite cup. haha Heaven.
My 10 year old daughter & I make tea everytime we watch a Jane Austin film haha.
Enjoy your Event… I say Orlando, FL 2012. We will have Milano cookies and PG tea waiting.
Shannon
Hi and Praise Jesus from whom all blessings flow.
Heb 11:1 Please tell Bethy and MMF thanks for prayers.
Jordan Caldwell got a job today after 5 long months.
He works in an adv agency in Htown. I love Jesus.
I CANNOT WAIT to see you here in MINNESOTA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I bought tickets last September right after the simulcast event. And I am so excited that you’ll be in a smaller venue this time. YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for coming up here!!!!XOXOXOXO, Julie
Beth, I would like to ask all the Siestas to pray for my sister and her two children. Her husband left her a few years ago and she is going through a very difficult time. She needs a job in the worst way. Our church has been helping them but she needs some extra prayer for a touch from our loving savior. She needs to feel his strong arms around her and know that he is able to meet all her needs according to his glorious riches. Thanks Beth for all you mean to this community of women who are running hard after their Lord.
Just said a prayer, may she feel the arms of God in a special way.
Praying for one of His miracles for your sister…
Carrie, Burnsville, MN (I will be at the event in Eden Praire, Beth! with my “bethie siestas who I do bible study with!)
“he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.”
Psalm 23:3 (NIV)
Hey momma Beth!! My oldest grandson turned 13 today! Where does time go! His mom got him an electric guitar! She must be crazy today!! God love her!! They are in NM and I am in OK. Sure miss them. Enjoy that grandson while he is near!! They grow up so fast!! God Bless as he prepares the way for this weekend!! xoxo
I do love the PG Tips tea as well! A friend and co-worker who is from England recommended that brand, and it was love at first sip:) I prefer a spot of milk in mine and, if I am feeling really wild, a spot of sugar.
Dear Beth, you are such JOY. I can’t believe theres another person who takes pictures of their food!! My husband -the one I’m totally crazy about – works away from home and we send each other pictures of our meals as well. I so understand your ministry and thank you for bringing to light the dark things that can destroy us. It is so important to be able to talk to our youth group in freedom.Sweet Blessings Blessings
I am so excited to hear what God has to say through you this wknd in Eden Prairie. It is perfect timing, as my life has been filled with heartbreak this last week. This verse is SO timed for me. I am seeking Him – He is faithful, especially in this mess!
Enjoyed the chat. Let’s do it again before to long!
I am so looking forward to hearing what God will give us through you at Grace church this weekend. I am bringing my friend Robin to celebrate her 50th birthday (Saturday)—seeing you is the best present her daughter and I could think of giving her. We have done several of your studies together and this will be her first time to see you in person. I can hardly wait! I know you are praying for the event, and so are we. I hope the weather stays clear so you have a good flight in to MSP.
God bless you. (I already know that He does!)
Leanne Bondhus
Thanks Beth for sharing life with us and encouraging us with His Word. What a blessing the verse was for me before going to bed last night. Ended up praying most of the night…couldn’t sleep.
Please if you have a second. Say a pray ya’ll for my sweet cousin Suzi and her family. Her sister Liz and husband Charles and her 3 girls, Suzi’s mom and Dad. Uncle John and Aunt Becky. Suzi was diagnosed with Brain cancer an has now been told they have no more than can do for her. Pray for wisdom, peace, rest and for them each to feel God’s breath on their face in these days of walking my sweet cousin, “sister” and friend Home to her Lord.
Thank you all for praying. And thank you Beth for living life with us. God Bless you this weekend as you share His heart in Eden Prairie.
Beth, I’m heading to Eden Prairie with my 2 daughters this week-end and we can hardly wait! God Bless You!
Aww…that just made my day, Mama Moore. 🙂 I love you so much. Even if I have to wait until glory, I hope we can have a cup of coffee together sometime. I can drink tea too as long as there are cookies involved. 🙂
We all love you too and thanks for thinking of us and sharing with us.
Beth,
My sister turned me on to your bible studies last summer. She “made me” start Breaking Free. It took me three tries to get through it. Looking back, I know it was the enemy doing his best to get me to stop, because he knew I was going to be a threat, once I had that break through! Since then, I’ve done your “Jesus the One and Only”, “Daniel”, and now I’m currently working on “Believing God” and “Here and Now” at the same time. I can’t get enough! Just before I started the Daniel study, I had a serious battle with the enemy. He was oppressing me every night for a week. I felt like Job, but I kept faithful as I learned that I could count on Him every time to fight the enemy back. By the end of that week, God had given me the spiritual gift of intercession. Believe when I say, I know this came from God because I’m NOT a natural prayer warrior. Since that time, I’ve seen that my prayers ARE powerful and that God IS truly using me. I love that verse that you gave your staff to memorize. It is exactly what has been burning in me. God has given me such a love for His word that I can’t keep silent. I can see that it is overflowing onto others around me. I’m seeing good fruit. I know it is all from Him. Thank you for letting Him use you to teach the rest of us. Please don’t stop! I hope you are able to get through every single book of the bible before you leave this earth 🙂 I pray God will give you the strength to keep up with the tasks He has given you. Words are not enough to express how much I appreciate you and your ministry! A simple “thank you” must do. Bless you!!! Your Sister in Christ, Jackie
So thankful to share your teatime! Love, love your little grandgrad. My baby graduated from college on Friday – where DOES the time go?
I.needed.that.verse. Oh, praise Him for His word!
Thank you for this chat and the pics! I just learned how to Skype so I’m all ready! 🙂 I am not a coffee drinker. I love Earl Gray, Ceylon, and Palm Court (come in black tins from Harney & Sons online)–but my fav of all is Constant Comment (decaf) I buy at the grocery store. It’s a black tea with a dash of orange & sweet spices. Comes in a box of 20 tea bags. Love these kinds of posts, even when I’m a day late. 🙂
“WAAAAY DOGGIES” (as Jed also might say) – I am SO excited to have Living Proof at my home church this weekend! I have been asking the Lord to put His message for us on your heart for the past couple weeks, so I was thrilled to hear that He has given you the subject matter! Will continue to cover the event in prayer. Spring has sprung in Minnesota just in time for your visit!
Beth: Loved your posting today, and I cannot tell you how much you encourage me, because you are faithfully following GOD’s leading and willingness to pour yourself out to draw deeper and nearer. Four years ago, I met you for the first time over the pages of Esther and you lite a fire and desire in this women’s heart to know our El Shaddi, Lord Jesus in a whole new way. So from one co-worker inviting me to her church for a Beth Moore Study on Esther, I am have had the priviledge of going back to my home church and introducing our Women’s Group to Believing God, The Inheritance and we just started Here & Now The Book of Revelation. Never doubt for one single blond moment that we are not laughing, crying, praising, growing and walking closer with JESUS right beside you. Thanks Beth and May GOD continue to bless you & your wonderful staff at Living Proof abundantly. PS We got to see you in Chicago in September of 2010 & are believing that we can go to Lincoln Nebraska in June 2011 (my twin sister & I have a sister who lives in Nebraska).
Linda,
Come on down…some of us siestas will be there. I can’t wait to hear what Mama Beth will have to say
Beth,
I know I don’t know you, but I love you as if I do! After a long hard day you were able to make
me smile! Then again every day I do your studies you make me smile. I long for
the day I get to tell you my story in heaven. We can share a cup of tea and coffee as
I tell you how God used you to teach me about grace, mercy, hope, and forgiveness! It will be
a wonderful day to be able to tell you in person about what God did!! I can’t wait.
Oh, I can’t wait till the James study is out!
Hugs to you Beth!
Your friend,
Aileen
I love that verse!! I just finished praying and fasting for the first time in my entire life for nearly three days and I woke up this morning with the biggest joy bubble in my heart knowing that even if God doesn’t speak into the situation that I’m seeking His direction on, He is so worthy and will NEVER let me down. In it for His glory and so glad I am!! I’m going to have to commit this on to memory too…. (I’m sitting here next to my man watching American Idol and I just nudged him and showed him that verse. He said a very expressive, “Mmmm…” I bet we’ll BOTH be memorizing it. So what we need and where we’re at.)
Blessings,
Sasha
Oh, Beth,
This seems like a good time and place to “chat” back at you! First, two weeks in a row I’ve heard your story about wanting a baby elephant to ride to first grade. Makes me laugh and laugh – but I can see the appeal of wanting to make an entrance!
Second, I just have to tell you that twice in recent weeks I have dreamed (while sleeping, not daydreaming) that I visited you at your house and you prayed for me. In each dream, the house was very different, but the prayer was so good!
I’m so grateful for you and your ministry, and your encouragement to hang in there and love God! Blessings upon you!
Beth will be bringing you and the team to the throne as you head to Minnesota! I was at Take-home-a word LP. It was life transforming for me, hope to send you the details of how God met me there. I am walking it out (the WORD) that is!
I know Jesus is our only hope, but I have a sign at home that says, “Where there is tea, there is hope.” I am tea crazy and love English tea. Typhoo is another great brand and they have decaf too when you need it. Milano cookies and tea, mmmm, that’s heaven on earth. Enjoy and may God pour his spirit out and rain down his glory in MN. This is my first ever post, but I have to tell you that joining the scripture memory team has changed my 2011 in a profound way. I am walking through a dark time but love being in the company of princess warriors thousands strong, it gives me hope to stay faithful at my post.
Beth, that is such a pretty tea cup! Where did you get it?
Beth,
How I delight in opening my email and seeing one from you! Before I start reading I know that God is going to speak to me in a clear and comforting way! Like others have posted, I feel like we are friends, the kind of friends that live away from one another but always feel connected. Your “realness” is refreshing! I pray this weekend for you and your team that through all of you Christ will bring amazing joy and life to the women (and men) that hear the WORD! Love from Michigan! P.S. God must look at us and smile as we gush over our grandchildren, what precious gifts we cherish and want to share every little thing about them with our friends.
My favorite part of this verse, as bizarre as it may sound, is the period at the end of it. I read it like a word, like this: …”those who seek You period”. I know that’s not normal. And not what’s even in the original greek, which I know nothing about. But today in my time with the Lord, the period screamed at me. I am going through some yucky stuff at work and I feel unjustly treated. So instead of trusting the Lord to be faithful, I tell my story to whoever will listen in hopes that will see how unfair things are for me. Even just writing that feels so petty. But the Lord always breaks through with direction and today His direction, for me, was found in punctuation. Lord, I commit to being a “those who seek You period”. Thank you Beth.
Beth, You are such a blessing in my life, I can’t imagine doing life without you! Those cookies are my 3pm favorite with a fresh cup of decaf 🙂 Want you to know I tell the Lord these days, “Lord, I love you too!” That was a Word needed at the exact time, but He’s on time every time! Praise Him! Anticipating the July event with you! Love you to pieces!
Precious Beth,
God’s fingerprints are ALL over you! Without even knowing it, you are a friend to me. I am a wife of a church planter…and it’s often very lonely. Thanks for the tea, pics, and scriptures you shared. Loved it. Love you. Love God.
Beth, your posts are so like sitting down and having a cup of tea together and chatting-love it! I too watched my 5 year old granddaughter graduate from pre-school yesterday, and both my daughter and myself cried all the way through! So precious…..
Good Morning Beautiful Women!
I have been in the Word with you, Miss Beth, for 8 years now, and I am 5/6 of the way through through the Stepping Up Workbook. The one where you have us get on our face- you know? And I love it so much, as I do anytime I get a word from our mighty God. Your feet are beautiful, by-the-way. 🙂
But, last Sunday, I had dropped my amazing mother off at the airport after a spectacular weekend and I was in the bathroom getting ready for church. I was feeling a little anxious, as I was about to teach the second graders in Sunday School, then teach the entire elementary large group lesson. This means I won’t be sitting in church, but bringing church to the children. So I realized that I should really get on my face and commit myself to God, since, apart from him I can do nothing.(John 15:4) So, I proceeded to get down, but only to my knees and elbows, which means my butt was sticking up in the air and my head was lower. I was just trying to save a few seconds!!! -Stay with me here– I had a great prayer time, my anxiousness was gone, I was equipped with the spirit, so I was ready to jump up. But right before I did, I felt the need to mention to God, ” God, I know your power in my desperation, and I am so grateful you have delivered my from it, but, I don’t think we need to go there again.
So can we just move up from here now?” -It never hurts to ask right?
Well, I jumped right up and stood at my sink. Suddenly I felt a little dizzy, then I heard a bang in the background, then I was breathing deeply, and all of a sudden I was waking up! I realized that the bang was my head against the windowsill and I had fainted! This brought 2 Corinthians 10:12 into a whole new light! ” So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall!” I reached up to my ear and my finger went into a flap of skin, and I realized that I was bleeding a lot. I walked out of the bathroom dazed, and asked my husband if he thought my ear was going to need stitches. He immediately loaded my into the car and drove me to the ER. I proceed to get 3 stitches in my ear and some sanitary super glue. I walked out of the ER with the ever so stylish gauze headband. Apparently my ear needed pressure. Good grief what about the kids!? I had to call our leaders and tell them I might not make it this morning!
I was quite taken aback at how this had happened to me on a Sunday morning after I had gotten up from praying! I was going to work for the Lord, for crying out loud! My feelings were quite hurt actually, as I know God blesses those who seek him. I love that verse you have been relishing! It really spoke to me this morning. I am always bugging God as to “why” things happen, and sometimes he suffices me with an answer, and sometimes he just makes me trust him. It is obvious I needed a little humbling here, so I chalked it up to that.
Then he spoke through my pastor on Sunday. He was talking about being poor in spirit. And he said something that rang in my ears! He said that out of our desperation, we put our faith in Jesus, because we recognize our need for a savior. But The longer we walk with him, the more desperate we become. We don’t get stronger, we get weaker, especially when he starts adding to our ministries. And it was then that I realized, that just because I am not in desperate circumstances, I am extremely desperate everyday, if I am not fully satisfied in my saviors’ love. What a blessing it is to have a God that won’t let us get away with thinking we aren’t desperate for him. I have a nice scar on my ear to remind me. Any day I am not destroyed, I have witnessed Gods power in my desperation. 🙂
God, will never forsake those who seek them, but he might give us a well needed whack upside the head!! 🙂 For the glory of his name of course.
I noticed quite a few type-o’s in my comment, but the most important one is “those who seek *him*”
OK… that has me laughing and crying with you girl. I think a few typos on that one are forgivable!!!
Well, it gives a whole new meaning to the idea of being a prayer warrior, thats for sure. I have been walking around with a whole new respect for Jacob, grateful it was just my ear and not my hip! 🙂
So excited for this weekend in MN! I am 4 month pregnant and working on the Daniel study right now. There have been hard things in my life and so many around mine, that Daniel fits just right – like a glove! One reason I’m so excited about this weekend is because every time I listen to Beth on the Daniel videos, the baby kicks! I don’t know what the sweet baby will do this weekend when it’s all Beth! = ) He or she will probably be dancing! Can’t wait!! = )
You are a best friend forever Beth. Thank you for sharing your tea and heart with me. If we all could sit with a friend, have tea, a cookie and talk about our Lord once a day it would change the world. Love you.
Beth, I’m praying for you and your team this weekend to feel God’s leading. Praying for Him to prepare the hearts and minds of all those who attend to hear from Him. Your posts make me smile. 🙂
Blessings, Mary Jane
I needed that verse today. What an encouraging reminder! Love you, Mama Beth, and your Milano cookies too! Hope you have a great trip to MN. 🙂
By the way, I can’t wait to worship our king with you when you come to Salt Lake City in August! <3 I am praying for your protection, and continued annointing. Loves!
Dear Beth, thanks for sharing your tea time with us. We will be heading to Eden Prairie first thing on Friday morning. A looooong drive from Winnipeg, but so worth it! I’m bringing my daughter and my two nieces along. Praying for you as you prepare to speak to all of us.
Blessings, Meggie
Dear Beth
I know what you mean about it going so fast. My baby is 18, going for his driver’s test on the 30th and will be finishing school at the end of the year. What happened to that adorable little boy that your picture of Jackson brought to mind? He turned into a young man!
I am so excited about the James study. Our group plans to study it next year. Just hoping for slightly bolder, easier to read, print. Some of the “mature” eyes don’t see so well anymore.
Love you Beth.
We just finished David and I have to say that this study had the most impact on my life. I can relate so much to David… I seek God and then I stumble and fall. I am so thankful for David’s example for us, he sinnned big but He always sought to have a heart like God.
This past week I learned a huge lesson from God. My husband has been away working for over a year and I have been praying that he would be able to come home and have a job so our family would be together again. Well God answered the prayer but not the way I thought it should have been answered. I was grumpy and not at all excited because even though I asked God to bring him home anyway possible, it was not done my way. god spoke to my heart saying, “Elizabeth what is the problem here, you asked for Darryl to come home- I did it and you are still upset.” Clearly I needed to build a bridge and get over myself. I am so thankful that God showed me my error and I can truly thank Him for being so faithful and answering my prayer. Isaiah 55:8 says it all “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways declares the Lord”
I so wish you were coming to Portland, OR for a Living Proof Live event! I’d just love it. One day, I will attend!
God bless you, Beth! I pray He works mightily this weekend in Minnesota, and all who attend are blessed with His presence. I know you all will be, He is so faithful!
I love you guys & am praying for you.
Beth…how do you know God is speaking to you? How do you know it is Him?
Beth,
I love these kinds of post where it seems we are really sitting down chatting over a cup of tea. Skype would be SO awesome. I want to apologize to you if you got multiple tweets from me yesterday afternoon(Destinmimi) about the updated Woman’s HEart videos.. we were at bible study and quickly found out we had the updated books and the old videos. I am still learning how to tweet so you may have gotten several.. if so.. I am sorry! Thanks for replying and we have ordered the updated dvd’s! Love you so much and praying for God to speak through you mightly this weekend! Martha in MS
I have not been commenting for sometime now (but still checkin in). Thank you for your break-time sharing! I am at my only table having coffee and needing a Word from God Himself! I love that I have a whole community of sisters to chat with. Thanks Beth. Blessings on you and yours (and I ADORE that sweet grad pic!) I have one of my oldest who is now almost 15!
Wow! I read the same verse this morning in my reading and wrote it down on a notebook to share with my daughters! I love that God can speak the same thing to a Texas Sister & a Mississippi Sister at the same time!!
Beth,
The last two posts you have mentioned scriptures I really felt God was using to speak to me. After a long battle of fighting Him (even though I love him), I’m laying down a desire that has consumed me. I know my hope comes from the Lord and I know that He will not forsake me, but I was finding difficulty in laying the dream of being a mommy before Him and following His footsteps.
I just wanted to thank you for being faithful to share these things–even if you can’t possibly imagine who they will speak to in the moment. I’m finding a freedom I haven’t had in a long time (even though I’m pretty scared). And I’m thankful for that. I’m actually going to read Get Out of that Pit this summer to really continue this message of keeping myself in touch with the Father’s will for my life.
Again. Thank you so much. You cannot imagine what the Lord has spoken to me through those two little verses.
Oh so worthy are You Lord! Be blessed and filled as you head to the north. You be lifted high, Jesus!
Thanks for the Scripture…had to share it on Facebook this morning! =)
Thanks for the break! Love the post, Love the verse, and Love you!
Love that verse. Daddy is so good to us. He never fails to say over and over again in His word that in His almighty-ness He is almighty for us. HOW BLESSED WE ARE TO BE HIS CHILDREN.
I run my second 5k Sat. at our local zoo. It has been quite a journey these last 10 weeks of training. God really worked on some attitudes I have (had!) Time will tell but I might be free from some of them Yeah!! I run and say my scripture as I go. I might get hauled off to the funny farm for talking to myself in public!
Off to fold the biggest pile of laundry you have every seen!!!! Might make some tea to help pass the time. Love you all. Deana (Made for Him)
Love you Beth, you are one of the most honest, humble, down to earth people ever! Love your sense of humor!
Your siesta in Christ
Val