Hey, Siestas! Just a quick update to let you know that each of the ten scholarship tickets are now gone for the Lubbock location where it will be live. We would encourage you to click on the link below to see if you’re still able to join another simulcast location near you. Thank you so much!
Hey, you darling things! I’m just dying to know if any of you are participating in the Living Proof Live simulcast this coming Saturday. (Sept. 10th) God has made you such a huge part of this ministry and given me so much love for you that I wonder if you’re out there every time I serve on the road. Somehow (God alone knows how) you lend a very personal touch, giving me the sense of a close sisterhood even among many unfamiliar faces in that group of participants. It’s that feeling only God can bring where you feel loved and accepted even in all your quirks and mistakes.
SO, are any of you going? (If you don’t know anything about it, see the link at the bottom of this post to check on whether or not a host site is in your area. If so, please contact that location directly about available seating. We’d love to have as many Siestas as possible!) If you’re going, you’ll see three questions in the next paragraph that I’d love for you to answer. First, let me give you a few stats so that you’ll know what’s up. To God’s glory and purpose, there are 731 host locations in all this year. They are sprinkled throughout 48 of our 50 States and – are you ready for this??? – a whopping 31 of those 731 host locations are in CANADA! We were flabbergasted! So grateful to God. We also have host sites in 10 other countries. I’ll share those on Saturday. In addition, our gracious God is granting us the privilege of serving 3 military bases (so dear to this Army brat) and one women’s prison. I am without words to convey what the latter means to me. Many of us women know what it’s like to be imprisoned to something we feel we cannot escape. We are overwhelmed and anxiety-ridden (and grateful, prayerful, mindful) at the prospect of serving this large and very diversified group on Saturday. Our only hope is to be crucified to our own flesh and alive in Christ. Our competency is in Him. We gladly esteem every participant in the presence of Christ as better than ourselves. God alone can accomplish the task we have before us but He did not stir the whole concept up just to pull a no-show. He promises that He will be found by every person who sincerely seeks Him. Siestas, if you have ever prayed for us, pray for us now! We are trusting Jesus with everything in us to minister personally to each of those lives. We are pleading with Him for a demonstration of the Holy Spirit’s power.
Now, for those three questions! The insight you bring me is always gold. If you are participating in the simulcast, would you tell me …
*Your 1st Name?
*The location where you’ll be attending?
*ONE of the biggest things in your life right now? (Please just ONE and please make your description very succinct or I’ll never be able to read all of them. I want so much to look through them to gain insight toward our group on Saturday.)
Siestas, may I ask your sweet understanding and cooperation in limiting our comments to this post just to the ones attending the simulcast this weekend? You know I hate to do that but it will help immensely as I look through the comments to begin formulating a composite of the group on Saturday. Thank you so much!
P.S. Be sure to hop on the blog tomorrow because I have someone really wonderful I want to introduce to you. You will know her WELL by this time next year!
I’m nuts about you.
Now, here’s that link in case you want to check on the nearest host site. Click Here: Simulcast Host Locations
P.P.S. For any Siestas near Lubbock, where the live Simulcast site will be this Saturday, we are humbled to be able to offer ten scholarship tickets to those that would love to join us but just cannot afford a ticket at this time. Call and ask for Kimberly or Susan at 1-888-700-1999.
1. Teresa
2. Lubbock, Tx at the United Spirit Arena…..So excited to finally see you live in person this year.
3. My one thing is being a good support system for my husband and the possibility of starting a prayer group for the Police Wives here in my town. Being a police wife I know that prayer is huge not just for our husbands but also for ourselves.
My name is Cindy and I will be attending the simulcast at Cathedral of Praise in Charleston, SC. Understanding at a deeper level just how much Jesus is in love with me. Individually, specifically me. I want that giddy, heart-on-my-sleeve, love with joy and laughter bubbling over!
Emily
Mayfield, KY – Northside Baptist
Following God’s direction unapologetically – trusting in His plan and provision
Iwill be attending at St. John Lutheran Church in Roanoke, VA. The biggest thing in my life right now is serving as Women’s Ministry Leader.
Kathleen
First Baptist Arnold in St. Louis, MO
Realizing and truly learning thet Jesus is ALL I need!(Love and prayers to you, Miss Beth!! <3)
Amanda and my new friend Dee
1st Baptist Church, O’Fallon, IL
I want to become mature in my understanding. Hebrews 6:1
Rita
Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Birmingham, AL
Want to step up to a leadership role at my church.
Karen
Lubbock, TX
Sowing into the lives of my children and helping them transfer their dependence from me to GOD. I want them to reap the blessings of following after GOD.
1. Monique
2. Severns Valley Baptist Church, Elizabethtown, KY
3. The biggest struggle in my life right now is trying to incorporate boundaries with a family member that continues to cause stress and pain in my life.
Susan B.
Irmo, South Carolina
Empty Nest – our one and only went off to college 3 weeks ago! It’s a new day!
YES !!!! First Baptist Lenoir City, Tennessee is on board and can’t wait to see what God does when you both show up.
1. Michele
2. First Baptist Church Andersonville in Andersonville, TN
3. I am struggling at church. It’s a small community but I have such a big desire to be more active. Lots of members are entrenched and apathetic and others in seasons of life that hinder them. I feel so alone other than God Himself. I feel He hasn’t released me to leave but it is a constant struggle!! I pray He will show me He’s sufficient and/or reveal wrong motive in my struggle.
So as to not hurt feelings inadvertently, the church where I am attending the simulcast is NOT my home church. 🙂 🙂
Finding contentment with workaholic husband. After 37 yrs of marriage and working hard I thought we would be doing more “fun” things now. So, biggest issue – Being Content.
Jill
Wentzville Baptist Church, Wentzville MO
I need to hear from God and KNOW that I am following His will. I have a huge business decision ahead of me and I just want to do what Jesus wants me to do.
1. Jennifer
2. Live in Lubbock (traveling there with girlfriends from San Antonio! Last year we were in Chicago for the simulcast! I feel a tradition coming on!)
3. Authentic relationships with those closest to me, trusting God as He & I work on overcoming my fear of conflict & equipping myself for the battlefield of the mind.
We will be watching in Tampa, FL @ Idlewild Baptist.
Struggling with trusting the Lord in ALL things for my life.
1. Evie
2. First Baptist Elgin TX
3. Matt. 13:44 is what I have been struggling for about a month now. I know that Gods kingdom is my trasure and that I should be able to give any and all materialistic things away; and it has become easier for me. My biggest test was a few days ago, I live in Bastrop County, and was on my way back from a short vacation when I found out that our neighborhood had been evacuated. My heart did sink initially and it was then I knew why God had been vworking with me on this. I’m fortunate to say our house and family are fine and the rest of my vacation will be spent volunteering. I pray for the right words for all those people who lost their homes.
Teresa, Yuma, CO
Life changes – young adult children, jobs (?), residence
1. Kristie
2. Lubbock, TX – Yeah, Baby – Live!!!
3. Teaching a co-ed Sunday School class and wanting to bring God glory as I try to disciple my class…I want to train them up in the way they should go!
Leah
Knoxville, TN
Waiting on God’s direction/guidance in the lives of my three sons in their twenties.
Annette Greenwood, Virginia, Our church is hosting the Simulcast, Urbanna Baptist, Urbanna,Va
Waiting to hear a mighty word in the strong name of Jesus. Blessings Beth as you make yourself a vessel of ministry.
My real mama, Martha, will be at her church in Myrtle Beach, SC Christ United Methodist Church!
Specific: Peace in the family.
Love to everyone at Living Proof!!!
Resurrection Life Church in Rockford, MI
Working on giving up control to God and not relying on myself!
Barb
Ressurection Life Church, Rockford MI
One of the biggest things in my life right now is trying to get pregnant for the first time. We’ve been trying about 9 months and I’m frustrated and discouraged. I’ve been believing God and confessing for my children for 3 & 1/2 years (since we got married) and therefore thought I would get pregnant immediately when we stopped using birth control.
1. Becky
2. New Life Providence Church in Virginia Beach, VA
3. I just began my MDiv. The enemy of my soul has already been on the attack – fear, stress, doubting the call of God, etc.
Debbie…New Life Fellowship, Tokeka, IN…working on my relationship with my Mom
In Myrtle Beach my daddy and a bunch of the men are setting up for the women of Christ United Methodist!!!
Community Church – Oshkosh WI
Overwhelming desire for myself and God’s people to hunger and thirst for righteousness – to seek first God and His Kingdom – for His people to LOVE His Word.
Jess
Hope Community Church Manitowoc,WI
My biggest thing is having trouble speaking to my children with love, grace and mercy vs. just anger and frustration.
Cindy
Alliance Church, Warren, PA
Leaving a ministry.
Donna
Ridgecrest Baptict Church, Springfield, MO
Facing the probable end of a 36-year marriage.
Did not want to forget to tell you that we are all praying for you and everything on Saturday…love you, Miss Beth!
Diane
Alliance Church, Missoula, MT
Transitioning from full time work to part time to be more available to God and my family.
*Your 1st Name? Tina
*The location where you’ll be attending? NC
*ONE of the biggest things in your life right now?
My husband has repeatly choosen to go outside of our marriage to find companionship and meet his lustful needs in the private world of internet and cell phone use. I cant keep battling this war with the unseen! I need God’s strenght, revelation, & his mercy to keep going.
Vickie
Yuma, CO
Soon to be 50, last child off to college, wanting to figure out what the Lord wants me to be when I grow up. Wanting with all my heart to be all He wants me to be, and not letting “Life messes” get in the way. Oh I so want to be connected to Him!!!
Jennifer
Lancaster PA
Trusting God with me, as I undergo the healing process from past hurts.
Crossroads Church in summerville, SC
Ministry of caring for college aged granddaughter. We love it.
First Baptist Forsyth, MO hosting at Big Cedar Lodge, Branson, MO
Keeping my commitment to be in God’s WORD daily.
Rebecca
Lubbock
Should I uproot my family from Amarillo where all our family lives to move to Houston to work on my PHD? I don’t know if that will just kill my mom by taking her only two grandkids away. My parents can’t go two days without seeing the boys. Will getting my PHD be that much of a life changer for us to scarafice so much now? I’m so scared.
Kristi, Lubbock Tx!! yeah!!! Struggling with many around me who are afflicted with fatal illnesses and several with addictions.
Suey,
Katy, TX
the medical
field that im privileged to have a brain and heart for.
also to keep up a sense of humor in my marriage. Thx very much for asking.
1. Rebecca
2. Littleton, CO Littleton Church of Christ
3. My husband and I have committed to a new prayer life. I’m hoping this will help in my own personal prayer life. Can’t wait for Saturday – I’m bringing my 24 yr old married daughter and 4 first timers.
Carol
CopperPointe Baptist
Albuquerque, NM
I am going thru a season in my life right now where I am unemployed and being 54 it’s been very difficult to find a job, Trying to be faithful to God in this season of weariness. Learning that Jesus has it all in His Hands TRUSTING , learning to cam my anxious thoughts
Sorry should have read calm my anxious thoughts
Martha
attending at my own church, Brevard Community Church in Brevard, NC
One big issue right now: my marriage. loneliness in it, spiritual warfare against it.
Kristin
EaglePoint Church, Jacksonville, AL
Spiritual Warfare
Hi Beth!!
My name is Courtney, I am going to First Baptist Orlando and I am getting married in 58 days! ! I’m excited to have this little break from wedding craziness. 🙂
1. Tina
2. FBC in Lebanon, Missouri
3. I’m a new Christian learning to pray effectively for the lost; especially for my 19 y.o. son in college and praying I don’t mess it up.
Love you Siesta Mama Beth!
Nancy, Birmingham, AL, to make God my #1 priority in everything I do.
1. beth
2. Christ Community Church, Winter Haven, FL
3. Trusting God in my empty nest…God gave me Habakkuk 2:3 from The Living Bible…”These things I plan won’t happen right away. Slowly, steadily, surely, the time approaches when the vision will be fulfilled. If it seems slow, do not despair, for these things will surely come to pass. Just be patient! They will not be overdue a single day!”
Courtney
Leonardtown Baptist (Leonardtown, MD)
OR (haven’t decided yet–praying about where I’m supposed to be)
Oakland Baptist (King George, VA)
Waiting on God for the “next step” in life (husband, famly, etc), as a single 30 year old. But at the same time, wanting to gain freedom and health in my emotionally and spiritually dynsfunctional immediate family.
PRAYING FOR YOU!