Hi, Everybody!
Saturday is almost upon us! In a little while I’ll zip up my suitcase and head out for my flight to Reading, Pennsylvania. After having this on my radar for so long, I am now in the process of steadying myself in Christ and trusting what He’s given to us for this weekend and thanking Him in advance for His faithfulness. The segment we’re studying is strongly impacting me and I pray God will use it to strongly impact you. I don’t like a lot of hype because I think it sets up expectations in the human realm that mostly can’t be met. But I believe strongly in the power of the Holy Spirit released on a sincere and seeking people through the Word of God and the saving Name of Christ. My hope is steadfastly in Him this weekend. As the psalmist said in the 62nd chapter, my expectation is in Him alone.
The entire team has prayed hard and planned hard and studied hard toward this weekend but that’s not a drop in the bucket toward what we’re really asking. We don’t want a blessing in keeping with our preparation. We don’t want what we deserve or what we have earned. God help us, no. We want a full-fledged visitation of Jesus. FAVOR. The kind that reveals and heals and steals back everything the enemy has stolen.
I am leaving this post for you in hopes that you’ll let the Mama around here know where all the participating blog chicks will be tomorrow. If you’re in a group, tell me where and what general size (small group in a den, larger group at a church), and if you’re participating solo, let me know that as well. Be sure and include your city so that we can place you on our mental map. You’ll see my own staff on there. They’ve already got a screen set up in our board room so picture all your Living Proof servants gathered among you as well! They totally amaze me.
As for you who are participating solo, approach the day and the study with full interaction! I will not forget that you are there for a single moment. (Nor any of the rest of you!) I know first hand that this medium can be tremendously effective. I had to fly back from Atlanta to Houston in January of this year before the Passion conference had ended and I watched the remainder of it from my home via my laptop screen. I sang with them and I turned in my Bible where they did and I totally engaged and at times I was so intimately involved that the tears streamed down my cheeks. I say this to testify that a personal livestream experience can be POWERFUL. God is not limited in any conceivable way here. Fully engage! If I ask you to repeat something, do it out loud and with enthusiasm! Look up every Scripture. Take down your notes. Enter in to every praise and prayer experience. During the commissioning at the end, I will be your partner. Stand to your feet and do the thing. R.E.C.E.I.V.E.
Oh, Sisters, I am so honored to serve you. You are a high priority around here. Pray for me as I pray for you. EXPECT God to speak to you and alter you in a vital, life-giving fashion. That’s what I want, too. Exercise some FAITH toward tomorrow, Sweet Things. And pray for the enemy to be bound from every direction and to be forbidden even an inch of ground. And, one more thing: pray against distraction. Lord have mercy, we’re so distracted these days that we can hardly focus on God long enough to get the full blessing out of an encounter. Set our chins like flint toward Your face, Jesus. We will not let go until You bless us.
You are so dear to me, Siestas. You can well know that you’re on my mind. I love you so. Lindsee will be watching over you all day and moderating. I’m so thankful for her.
Jesus, do this thing. Do it UP. We surrender.
Nancy -from Versailles, Ky -piping it into my home -linking computer to my 56 inch TV 🙂 -Individual
A small group of 7 ladies in Murrysville, PA in my mom’s living room. Several generations of not only blood sisters, but sisters in Christ as well! We are very excited for tomorrow 🙂
Four of us girls (2 from Kansas City, MO; 1 from Liberty, MO; and 1 from Holt, MO) are meeting up and traveling to Chillicothe, MO together to participate in the simulcast at the First Christian Church in Chillicothe. The anticipation is almost too much!!! 🙂
Miss Beth I am so excited to see you tomorrow! I will be joining you with a group of ladies from church here in Douglas, WY. I think there’s about 30 of us.
My latest “dwelling phrase” has come from Ann Voskamp. She says, “The virus of distraction is cured by the art of subtraction.”. Don’t you just love that. It describes my life to a t these days. Thankful for the simulcast and praying for all He has to say to us through you!
Rebecca, watching solo from Greenwood, Indiana.
I’m so happy you encouraged us all to participate fully even if we are solo (never alone, the Holy Spirit is reminding). When I watch your “Wednesdays with Beth” lessons, I do just that. I take notes, answer aloud, and seek the Word on the page in my bible! I’m expecting a Word and I KNOW HE’S got one for us all. Praise God!
My mom and I (and our dogs) will participate from her living room, Lord willing. We plan to set the computer up for the test this afternoon, but even with planning ahead I am asking God to protect this time from distractions, interruptions, and technical difficulties. This event and time together was her birthday present.
My dad and my husband plan to shop for a chainsaw and build Nerf dart blowguns while we’re simulcasting. 🙂
Erica, Denver. A group of about 25 college women, alongside a group of about 15 women from my church… I love to see the college and the older non-college rub shoulders. I could about cry every time we join together.
Hoping my schedule allows me to be a part of this!! Will be praying regardless!
My mom and I (and maybe my daughters) will be watching at my house in Wilmington, NC!
Going solo to Reading. Looking forward to it.
Jo Ann
Watching from New Mexico
A small group of definantly 7 and hoepfully more will meet in our church fellowhip hall and we are sooooooo excited. Deep Creek Baptist Church, Wadesboro, North Carolina
Dawn in Menomonee Falls, WI
Crossway Church in Germantown, WI 🙂
I’ll be participating with my home church (FBC Pinson) and about 100 ladies! We cannot WAIT to love on some women, worship together and receive a WORD from the Lord. We are ready! And yes, let’s do this thing! AMEN
So excited to atttend the simulcast at South Church in Lansing, Michigan with all of my sisters in Christ. I’ve been praying hard for you Beth as you deliver BOLDLY the Word. I’m praying that our hearts will HEAR and receive. That God will be hard on us- and convict, teach, inspire, encourage, and renew. I invited a friend going through serious marriage issues- so I’ve been praying for a fresh and healing word for her too.
Can’t wait!!!!!!!
Thanks for being faithful.
I will be attending in Andersonville, TN with a friend from my church. We are going to a neighboring church which is hosting the simulcast. Can’t wait!!
Melanie—watching from Rapid City, South Dakota with a group of ladies at Calvary Baptist Church. So excited and can’t wait to be praising the Lord with you Beth and other sisters in Christ. Also, 60 ladies at my home church will be staring your James lesson Monday the 17th!!!
Hi Beth,
We will be recieving you via simulcast at Urbanna Baptist Church, Urbanna, VA. We anticipate a group of 35-40 ladies of all faiths and ages to be joining our Working Women’s Bible Study group and our WMU who are sponsoring your event. A continental breakfast kicks off the day in the a.m. with lunch provided as well. All donations will be going to Samaritans Purse. Love you and cannot wait to hear what the Lord has for us. Blessings and prayers.
I will be participating at Niceville United Methodist Church in Niceville, FL with women from all around our area! Praying for you and your whole team, Beth:)
Kathy Peacock
Have a good trip to PA Siesta Mama.
A dear friend and I are attending in Reading.
We live about 1 hour from the site and it will
be our first LPL event. Our first time seeing
our very favorite Bible Study teacher in person.
Needless to say we are excited…and expecting the Holy Spirit of our dear Jesus Christ to
show up in a big way : )
We have some mighty broad smiles here in PA.
I’m hosting a small group of 4 ladies at Seacoast Christian Community Church – West Ashley Campus in Charleston, SC. SUPER EXCITED!!
19 or 20 of us will be tuning in from the event room at our church office, in Granby, CT.
Deb AKA Txmarm
San Antonio, Texas
Solo
I’m so excited that this is an option! I’m homebound with MS and have always wanted to be part of a Living Proof Live event but haven’t had a way/been able to afford it on my SS Disability income but I could afford this and I’m ready for the Blessing Tomorrow!
Miss Beth. I am praying for the simulcast asking our Risen Savior to send us blessings beyond measure. Our country needs a huge revival and may it begin this weekend. We need to experience the Holy Spirit and receive the power from Him. Beth I am praying for you to be anointed and your words to fall fresh on us straight from His Word. May we all leave changed and on fire for the Lord. God is going ahead of you and I believe angels will be there to sing and praise with us. Teach on sister God is equipping you for this event and we will RECEIVE by His blood and His precious name. May God be gloried, honored, and adored for He is worthy. We love you Beth and thank you for using your gifts my life has been changed because of your faithfulness. Can’t wait until Saturday may many come to the Lord for salvation.
I am so excited, for tomorrow! I’m praying for all of you and all those participating. I will be at Crossway Church,
in Germantown, Wisconsin. I will be going solo, but
I know I’m never alone, when I’m with my sisters-in-Christ.
Thanks to everyone for your labor-in-the-Lord!
Kate, with we hope, 50 or so others, in Bristol, UK. Delayed feed on October 13th.
Not sure if we count for this blog entry…but we are so looking forward to our day. Met together today and prayed for the live event…may God use it mightily for his glory.
My best friend, Kathy and I are participating from Grayson, GA courtesy of the hospitality of the Women’s Ministry at Grayson UMC who opened their doors to provide a place for your simulcast!!!
Solo From Knoxville TN
I so wanted to participate, but I am finishing a class and my last all day Saturday class is tomorrow! 🙁
I am praying for you and the entire team.
Lord, I know you have gone before Living Proof and I thank you for covering the team as they travel to Reading. Lord, I know you have great plans for this Saturday and I thank you for all the hearts you have prepared for your message. I am praying that hearts that do not know you as their Savior would accept you this Saturday as their Savior. Lord, that you would use Beth and the team for your glory this Saturday. I pray a hedge of protection around everyone attending and watching Lord. I thank you Lord for the technology of today that so many people around the world will be able to hear your word tomorrow. I pray a hedge of protection around the technical equipment, that there would be no bugs or problems.
Lord, I praise you for all you have done for this event.
In your precious name, Amen.
Blessings
My and my mom Nellie. Will be watching from Porter Memorial Church. In Lexington Ky. I can’t wait!!!!!!
Mollie will simulcast from her living room in Atlanta. I had a particular invite list but God had another plan. Not sure if 1, 3 or more. His will be done! Praying for individual and corporate visitations of Jesus!
Catherine ~
So privleged to be part of the team hosting 175+ women at Merlin Community Baptist Church, near Grants Pass, Oregon. We are praying and expecting great things from the Lord!
I’ll be at the Simulcast at Crossroads Christian Church in Shawnee, KS.(KS City metro) I worship and minister someplace else, but have been blessed by attending your Bible studies there in the summer to fill my cup. I’m expecting a fresh Word and filling this time, too. I am in a season of grief after ending an long term unhealthy marriage this time last year. Blessings on all the LP Team and especially you, dear Beth.
I am sorry to say that for the first time in many many years I will not be able to attend. I can’t be sad though,because I will be attending my 30th High School reunion. I can’t wait to see all the old friends but I will sorely miss my Siesta’s. Praying for all of you and asking for Jesus to let His glory fall on each one.
Emma – from KC but heading to Bolivar to meet up with some friends and join over 500 others at First Baptist – Bolivar, MO. So excited I don’t know how I’m going to sit at my desk and get any work done this afternoon!
I am sad to say I will not be watching but I will be praying. Would love to be there but it does not work. I know a lot of people who are going to be there in Reading, PA.
I will be praying while I clean at the school my children go to and going about my Saturday stuff.
I will be praying from Parkesburg, PA which is about an 1 or 1 1/2 from Reading. May God rain down.
Love and Prays.
We r praying for 300 and so far we have over half of that signed up and that is without our entire team being signed up!!!!!
We had a generous gifter provide the expenses for the simulcast so there is no admission charged!
First Baptist ElDorado, AR is holding it but we have many other sister congregations involved in not Only attending, but in organizing it!
We are waiting and expecting God to breathe over us !!!!! Praise God for you!!!!
Debra
ElDorado, AR
My sister and a friend who is like a sister are going to attend at Porter Memorial Baptist Church, Lexington, KY. We live 36 miles south of Lexington in Danville, KY. So looking forward to attending. I recently joined LPL in Knoxville, Tennessee and received such a tremendous blessing. I certainly want to be ‘CRED’…Much love and many prayers coming your and the team’s way.
“Set our chins like flint toward Your face, Jesus. We will not let go until You bless us.” I love that. Especially because in my quiet time this very morning, the Lord asked me to really believe Him for Matthew 5:6, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.”
I am alone, attending the event live at the Sovereign Center.
Now I am going to get off the computer and hit my knees for all of us.
See you tomorrow Siestas – xo!
After asking numerous times when you were coming to Philadelphia…. I will be in Reading!!!! I’m soooooo excited, I can barely sit still. Oh, how I hope I could give you the biggest hug ever!
Oh, going with my best friend! :))
Rachel, Suprise, AZ
I’ll be participating from my home as an individual participant. I was hoping to get the women’s ministry at my church involved, but the leadership never got back to me. So while I would much rather be with a group tomorrow, I’ll be watching and responding aloud (assuming my voice comes back tomorrow) from my living room!
I will be praising and worshiping from Clearwater, Florida, in a large group in a church
I’ll be there with my mom, aunt and cousin.
I signed up for the Simulcast to attend at home, but it looks like I will not be able to use it. Can I offer it to another Siesta??
I’ll be attending from Fresno, California. Large group at a church there. I’m from Modesto but will be traveling south for the simulcast. Can’t wait to see my sweet blog-turned-real life friend Yvonne!
Beth, our small group of 10, will be joining you from West Liberty, IOWA in my downstairs family room, on a 60″ TV, and also on the wall! Floor to ceiling! (This is in the hopes that we can fit your hair onscreen) 🙂 We are pumped up and ready to “get our praise on!” We wildly anticipate what God has to say tomorrow through you, dear sister!
Bwahahahaha…..Blog chicks! You make me laugh out loud sister! I am going solo from my sun room in Bryan, Ohio …. that’s in the very NW corner of Ohio if you need a mental picture! Am so excited and praying for all of my siestas and for the team (my husband is praying too!!!) Can’t wait to meet Jesus tomorrow. Safe travels Beth….I guess you’ll have to hurry home to get to the birthday celebration! Hugs.
Going solo in Victoria, BC Canada
So excited for tomorrow, heading to a prep/prayer meeting in a few hours. We’ll be worshipping from Anderson University in Anderson SC. Our local Women’s ministry, Women’s Life Fellowship & AU have joined forces & are praying for 750 ladies (including college & high school seniors)!
Praying with you Beth for revival & awakening.
I will be by myself, downstairs in my office with my new baby! Praying for a fresh Word from the Lord, and that my husband and other 3 little ones will be alright upstairs!!!
Platte, South Dakota