I can't even imagine walking along with Jesus and not even knowing who he was, or better said, being allowed to know who he was. He was just walking along listening to the two talk about what had been happening over the past few days and how Jesus the prophet had been crucified. They spoke that they had hoped He would be the one who was going to redeem Israel.
It would only be a dream to be able to walk along side of Jesus and talk with him. I know that one of the first things I would say to him would be "Thank You for searching for my heart and for taking it over from sin" The questions I would have for him would be endless. I can imagine him telling me to "shut up" and then I am sure that he would use a parable to make me understand what His dreams for me were.
These scriptures in Luke are so meaningful and so important to the overall story that I could read them over and over and never be bored by this part of the bible. My favorite verse is 47"and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in His name to all nations" It is my hope that my faith and love for Him shows through to all the others in my life, so that I can be doing my part to "preach His name to all nations"
Til Tomorrow...God Bless!
Lori
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Week 6: Day 3
I know that when He releases me to go into the world that He can give me any power I need to help myself and others with whatever is needed; however, it is up to me to "let go" of all of my baggage so that His power can be passed on through me. That is SO hard for me, I try very hard to release my past, to release my baggage, but guilt takes over and I continue to carry everything on my shoulders. I am also a control freak, so to surrender everything to Him is just too hard for me sometimes. I want to be a good disciple for Him, but doing that can be a very difficult thing to accomplish.
"Heavenly Father, please help me to release all of my guilt, all of my baggage, and all of my control to you. Let you carry it all on my behalf. Let You take over all of my worries and allow me to be one of Your Best disciples. Let me spread Your word and Your news of the wonderful eternity that is waiting for all of Your children."
Goodnight to all of God's children and may we all become better disciples through His wishes for us!
"Heavenly Father, please help me to release all of my guilt, all of my baggage, and all of my control to you. Let you carry it all on my behalf. Let You take over all of my worries and allow me to be one of Your Best disciples. Let me spread Your word and Your news of the wonderful eternity that is waiting for all of Your children."
Goodnight to all of God's children and may we all become better disciples through His wishes for us!
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Week 6: Day 2
The Great Commission!
There really isn't a whole lot that anyone can say about this piece of scripture. When becoming a member at HCC, I had to learn this verse and recite it at my discipleship class. Memorization is NOT my strong point, so I was very nervous about this task. Then, when I got started in my memorization, I found that it was so easy for me and that His words just poured from my mouth with so little effort.
The commission asks us all to be "disciples that make disciples" and I take that VERY seriously. I am trying very hard to communicate my faith, share my joys of being a child of God, help people with their faith journeys and to support those that have questions and are curious about the Lord.
Pastor Drew told me shortly after I started going to Heartland that people always say our "Lord and Savior", when in reality that is backwards. We all must accept Him as our "Savior" and then we have our "Lord". That has stuck with me, and I must say that I use this message a lot when speaking with other children of God. It is easy to explain and totally fits the message that "And surely I am with you always to the very end of the age" The Lord should be spoken last and will be there for us last, til the end of the age.
Well, I guess I had a little more to say about the Great Commission than I originally thought......let me know what you think.
and all God's people say......Amen!
There really isn't a whole lot that anyone can say about this piece of scripture. When becoming a member at HCC, I had to learn this verse and recite it at my discipleship class. Memorization is NOT my strong point, so I was very nervous about this task. Then, when I got started in my memorization, I found that it was so easy for me and that His words just poured from my mouth with so little effort.
The commission asks us all to be "disciples that make disciples" and I take that VERY seriously. I am trying very hard to communicate my faith, share my joys of being a child of God, help people with their faith journeys and to support those that have questions and are curious about the Lord.
Pastor Drew told me shortly after I started going to Heartland that people always say our "Lord and Savior", when in reality that is backwards. We all must accept Him as our "Savior" and then we have our "Lord". That has stuck with me, and I must say that I use this message a lot when speaking with other children of God. It is easy to explain and totally fits the message that "And surely I am with you always to the very end of the age" The Lord should be spoken last and will be there for us last, til the end of the age.
Well, I guess I had a little more to say about the Great Commission than I originally thought......let me know what you think.
and all God's people say......Amen!
Monday, April 18, 2011
Week 6: Day 1
I read all of chapter 3 of 1 Corinthians because it wasn't that long and I wanted to be sure that I understood the whole chapter. I'm not really sure how many seeds God has given me to plant, but the one that I am definitely taking too much responsibility for is the seed for Brian's faith. I have felt responsible for his relationship with God since my relationship with God began. I have always thought it was my "job" to convince Brian that he needed the Lord and he needed salvation. I have tried and tried to get him closer to God, and even sometimes when I tried that hard it would push Brian in the wrong direction.
When I had finally given up is when Brian started becoming interested more in God and the bible and what it all meant. Brian has surprised me so much lately because he has been going to church more and more and I haven't even asked. This past Sunday, he just got up and asked me to iron his shirt for church and I didn't even ask him to go with me. I love it that he is getting closer to God and hope that his relationship with Him continues to grow.......like the seed that He had me plant!
God Bless and have a good week!
Lori
When I had finally given up is when Brian started becoming interested more in God and the bible and what it all meant. Brian has surprised me so much lately because he has been going to church more and more and I haven't even asked. This past Sunday, he just got up and asked me to iron his shirt for church and I didn't even ask him to go with me. I love it that he is getting closer to God and hope that his relationship with Him continues to grow.......like the seed that He had me plant!
God Bless and have a good week!
Lori
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Week 5: Day 4
What am I afraid of? Just about everything sometimes. These fears are definitely more prominent when I attempt to control my life myself. I am hungry for the Lord to take over my fears and show me how things are better when I let him control it. I know the Lord will never leave me or forsake me, but sometimes it is very hard to trust in that comfort.
One thing that I am going to be strong about is inviting people to church with me for Easter. I am going to profess my faith to them and show them that church is exactly where they will be. I know that the Lord is with me and ready to take me by the hand and lead me to others who need His word reflected upon them.
Dear Lord, please guide me to wherever and whomever you believe needs my guidance. I wish to lead them the same way that you lead me. Give me the power I need to minister to them and let your love reflect entirely through me.
God Bless until tomorrow!
One thing that I am going to be strong about is inviting people to church with me for Easter. I am going to profess my faith to them and show them that church is exactly where they will be. I know that the Lord is with me and ready to take me by the hand and lead me to others who need His word reflected upon them.
Dear Lord, please guide me to wherever and whomever you believe needs my guidance. I wish to lead them the same way that you lead me. Give me the power I need to minister to them and let your love reflect entirely through me.
God Bless until tomorrow!
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Week 5: Day 3
I truly feel like the Holy Spirit is attempting to persuade me to give more time to my faith and less time to the things of this world. I keep feeling Him pull, tug, talk to me, whisper to me, and shake the heck out of me. I am truly trying to give Him all of me that I can, but I am so stretched in every direction. I am not defiantly ignoring Him, or disregarding Him and I want to follow His path and let him give me my path to heaven. The Holy Spirit is teaching me to witness for Christ by giving me more and more strength and confidence in my spirituality and faith. I feel like the more I know and educate myself, the more I can witness for Him.
I also find myself praying more out loud. I know this may sound silly, but all of my prayers used to be silent prayers. I would basically pray in my head, with my head bowed and hands crossed. I now find myself speaking out loud with my head looking straight up toward Him. I have found that with more confidence I feel deserving to speak to Him with more vigor. My prayers have also changed as far as their content. The majority of my prayers used to be for "things" of this world, now my prayers are usually praise for him and prayers for other people. A lot of my prayers are simply talking to Him about how special He is in my life.
I still want to witness for Him more to others. I want Him to give me more power over my faith and the ability to "convince" others of His chosen path. I want Him to lean on me more and use me in this world to communicate on His behalf.
My Prayer: "Lord, please use me in whatever capacity you would like to witness on Your behalf. Use me in this world to make others see the glory and importance of Your world. Give me the words to use and place me wherever I am needed most. I pray this in Your Holy Name....Amen"
I also find myself praying more out loud. I know this may sound silly, but all of my prayers used to be silent prayers. I would basically pray in my head, with my head bowed and hands crossed. I now find myself speaking out loud with my head looking straight up toward Him. I have found that with more confidence I feel deserving to speak to Him with more vigor. My prayers have also changed as far as their content. The majority of my prayers used to be for "things" of this world, now my prayers are usually praise for him and prayers for other people. A lot of my prayers are simply talking to Him about how special He is in my life.
I still want to witness for Him more to others. I want Him to give me more power over my faith and the ability to "convince" others of His chosen path. I want Him to lean on me more and use me in this world to communicate on His behalf.
My Prayer: "Lord, please use me in whatever capacity you would like to witness on Your behalf. Use me in this world to make others see the glory and importance of Your world. Give me the words to use and place me wherever I am needed most. I pray this in Your Holy Name....Amen"
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Week 5: Day 2
This exercise was EXTREMELY easy for me. Barely 2 years ago I did know nothing about Jesus or the bible, had never been to a church for more than an occasional visit, and visited Heartland for the very first time.
What was my experience like?
I remember that Shirley Farmwald opened the door for me, and that Mary Strawsma was the first person to greet me. She took me right over to the welcome information and made sure that I knew where the resources were that I needed. I remember being REALLY nervous because the night before I had a lifechanging dream that I knew that I needed the Lord in my life. I also remember looking at the beautiful church and knowing that I was "home". I had visited HCC one other time, but hadn't been back until that day.
What's comfortable?
The physical building is comfortable. The colors are warm and inviting. The chairs are more inviting than a traditional pew and the gathering area is perfect for fellowship. Also, and most importantly, the people are good and inviting. I think our members do a great job of making people feel welcome and I hope that I make people feel as welcome as others do me.
What is uncomfortable?
My personality doesn't lend itself to feeling uncomfortable in very many situations. I have such an outgoing personality and am not easily intimidated; therefore, not too many things make me uncomfortable. I would have to say that if I were uncomfortable at all at HCC it would be when I first started with the worship team. I wasn't aware of what was expected of me with being part of a group at church and being the "newest" made me a little out of place. Other than that, I can't think of anything that makes me uncomfortable.
What makes no sense?
The main thing that comes to mind when this question is asked, is that I don't understand why Sunday school stops in the summer. I realize that people are busy and usually even more so in the summer; however, I guess I feel that learning more about the "Word" is important all year long.....not just when regular school is in session. I understand that this question is to be from the "new" person's point of view, but I had to throw that in......now to answer the question as a newby.....What makes no sense? Well, I'm visiting on a Sunday in July and there's no Sunday school after the service???? That just makes no sense to me!
How does it change my perspective when it comes to HCC and the hospitality?
Well, I wonder how I can learn more about HIM without an organized class. I am trying to figure out a way to teach myself and am trying to make it a priority to find the right people at the church to help me. As far as hospitality is concerned I don't think it effects it much because everyone is so inviting, but it is a little harder for new Christians to get the answers they are looking for in the Lord.
Now, I am going to visit a different church when I get the chance; however, HCC is still so new to me that I am not sure right now how visiting another church will affect me and my thoughts about HCC.
God Bless everyone and let me know what you think.
What was my experience like?
I remember that Shirley Farmwald opened the door for me, and that Mary Strawsma was the first person to greet me. She took me right over to the welcome information and made sure that I knew where the resources were that I needed. I remember being REALLY nervous because the night before I had a lifechanging dream that I knew that I needed the Lord in my life. I also remember looking at the beautiful church and knowing that I was "home". I had visited HCC one other time, but hadn't been back until that day.
What's comfortable?
The physical building is comfortable. The colors are warm and inviting. The chairs are more inviting than a traditional pew and the gathering area is perfect for fellowship. Also, and most importantly, the people are good and inviting. I think our members do a great job of making people feel welcome and I hope that I make people feel as welcome as others do me.
What is uncomfortable?
My personality doesn't lend itself to feeling uncomfortable in very many situations. I have such an outgoing personality and am not easily intimidated; therefore, not too many things make me uncomfortable. I would have to say that if I were uncomfortable at all at HCC it would be when I first started with the worship team. I wasn't aware of what was expected of me with being part of a group at church and being the "newest" made me a little out of place. Other than that, I can't think of anything that makes me uncomfortable.
What makes no sense?
The main thing that comes to mind when this question is asked, is that I don't understand why Sunday school stops in the summer. I realize that people are busy and usually even more so in the summer; however, I guess I feel that learning more about the "Word" is important all year long.....not just when regular school is in session. I understand that this question is to be from the "new" person's point of view, but I had to throw that in......now to answer the question as a newby.....What makes no sense? Well, I'm visiting on a Sunday in July and there's no Sunday school after the service???? That just makes no sense to me!
How does it change my perspective when it comes to HCC and the hospitality?
Well, I wonder how I can learn more about HIM without an organized class. I am trying to figure out a way to teach myself and am trying to make it a priority to find the right people at the church to help me. As far as hospitality is concerned I don't think it effects it much because everyone is so inviting, but it is a little harder for new Christians to get the answers they are looking for in the Lord.
Now, I am going to visit a different church when I get the chance; however, HCC is still so new to me that I am not sure right now how visiting another church will affect me and my thoughts about HCC.
God Bless everyone and let me know what you think.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Week 5: Day 1
To answer the four questions from our exercise....
1. I am thankful that my group feel that they can be very honest and open in our group whether they have completed all of the exercises or not. We continue to have good conversations and open up with one another.
2. Yes, I would like to educate myself more to be able to come up with more study plans for groups like these. I would LOVE to lead groups of individuals with spiritual studies, but need a lot more educate prior to my leading something of that sort.
3. Yes, our friends are countless that I feel need the Lord in their lives, but I find it difficult to speak with these people openly because they sometimes think I am crazy, or they degrade my beliefs, or literally tease me for my passion for the Lord. I haven't learned yet how to deal with situations like these properly, so I am intimidated to try to bring spirituality to these people's lives.
4. I wish attendance at meetings were better. I wish people felt like they could make more time to do the exercises and I wish more of my members were adding comments to this blog.
Heavenly Father, please help me to be a gracious leader that can allow people to be themselves and to make my group members feel comfortable enough to share all of their thoughts and prayers. In your name....Amen.
1. I am thankful that my group feel that they can be very honest and open in our group whether they have completed all of the exercises or not. We continue to have good conversations and open up with one another.
2. Yes, I would like to educate myself more to be able to come up with more study plans for groups like these. I would LOVE to lead groups of individuals with spiritual studies, but need a lot more educate prior to my leading something of that sort.
3. Yes, our friends are countless that I feel need the Lord in their lives, but I find it difficult to speak with these people openly because they sometimes think I am crazy, or they degrade my beliefs, or literally tease me for my passion for the Lord. I haven't learned yet how to deal with situations like these properly, so I am intimidated to try to bring spirituality to these people's lives.
4. I wish attendance at meetings were better. I wish people felt like they could make more time to do the exercises and I wish more of my members were adding comments to this blog.
Heavenly Father, please help me to be a gracious leader that can allow people to be themselves and to make my group members feel comfortable enough to share all of their thoughts and prayers. In your name....Amen.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Week 4: Day 5
I want to apologize to my team members and any others who are reading this blog. I didn't get this day's exercise completed until today. Last night after getting home from work, I sat down in my chair and about 30 seconds later I was sound asleep. Brian woke me up just in time to go to bed, so I didn't get ANYTHING done last night. Then today I haven't felt well all day long. All I have gotten done today is watching some TV and a little bit of laundry. I am finally feeling a little better this evening, so I am going to get this blog finished.
I am anxious to meet tomorrow and recap this week with my team. I thought last week was pretty productive and I thank all of those that have completed their exercises and are willing to participate in our weekly meetings. God Bless you all.
Now.....
1 Peter 3:13-16
This scripture speaks to me because I really have trouble answering the question of where my Hope comes from. My general answer is just "I get it from my faith", but I know that doesn't really explain much. I want to be able to explain my faith and my hope and to reference scripture when needed. I really don't have any answers to that question. This is definitely one of the exercises that I am going to recap tomorrow during our meeting, because I'm sure that some of the more "mature" Christians can probably answer that much easier than I can.
I do know that I have learned from reading this scripture that sometimes when you answer that question, people won't like your answer and may even give you a conflicting response. I can honestly say that I want to be A LOT more prepared when that happens.
Do any of you have an answer to this question? Have you had this asked of you lately, and would like to share your experience? Please share and maybe you can help more than just myself with this situation.
God Bless.
I am anxious to meet tomorrow and recap this week with my team. I thought last week was pretty productive and I thank all of those that have completed their exercises and are willing to participate in our weekly meetings. God Bless you all.
Now.....
1 Peter 3:13-16
This scripture speaks to me because I really have trouble answering the question of where my Hope comes from. My general answer is just "I get it from my faith", but I know that doesn't really explain much. I want to be able to explain my faith and my hope and to reference scripture when needed. I really don't have any answers to that question. This is definitely one of the exercises that I am going to recap tomorrow during our meeting, because I'm sure that some of the more "mature" Christians can probably answer that much easier than I can.
I do know that I have learned from reading this scripture that sometimes when you answer that question, people won't like your answer and may even give you a conflicting response. I can honestly say that I want to be A LOT more prepared when that happens.
Do any of you have an answer to this question? Have you had this asked of you lately, and would like to share your experience? Please share and maybe you can help more than just myself with this situation.
God Bless.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Week 4: Day 4
Since I do my exercises in the evening, I didn't know that I needed to "walk" somewhere today and to try to see such a place as with God's eyes. I didn't know that I was to pray and to try to feel the spirit moving me in my walk.
Now, here is the connection of my day and my exercises. I met the wife of a Pastor of a different church here in Lafayette today. She and I spoke for quite some time and it was such a pleasure getting to know her. I prayed for her today because she told me that she suffers from fibromyalgia and that since she has no insurance that the Dr. won't prescribe her anything to help her bear the pain. Suffering from the disease myself, I know exactly what pain she feels. I can't imagine having to bear such pain without the help of my prescription medication for the disease. I felt the Holy Spirit being with me today as I thought of her and prayed for her. Little did I know that He was leading my "walk" today right into her path. He was leading me through my exercise for the day and I didn't even know what the exercise was until tonight.
I truly feel His Spirit leading me more and more each day. He always finds ways to make me "see", and things become more and more clear every day.
My prayer:
Heavenly Father, I thank you and praise you for leading me directly on the path that you had planned for me today. Sometimes you make my "missions" so easy that if I was not certain that it was you leading me that I would actually be scared. I glorify you and give you all of the credit for today's path of ministry that you set me on. I thank you for all of my blessings and ask that you keep leading me down the path that you have chosen for me to follow. In your Heavenly Name I pray....AMEN!
Now, here is the connection of my day and my exercises. I met the wife of a Pastor of a different church here in Lafayette today. She and I spoke for quite some time and it was such a pleasure getting to know her. I prayed for her today because she told me that she suffers from fibromyalgia and that since she has no insurance that the Dr. won't prescribe her anything to help her bear the pain. Suffering from the disease myself, I know exactly what pain she feels. I can't imagine having to bear such pain without the help of my prescription medication for the disease. I felt the Holy Spirit being with me today as I thought of her and prayed for her. Little did I know that He was leading my "walk" today right into her path. He was leading me through my exercise for the day and I didn't even know what the exercise was until tonight.
I truly feel His Spirit leading me more and more each day. He always finds ways to make me "see", and things become more and more clear every day.
My prayer:
Heavenly Father, I thank you and praise you for leading me directly on the path that you had planned for me today. Sometimes you make my "missions" so easy that if I was not certain that it was you leading me that I would actually be scared. I glorify you and give you all of the credit for today's path of ministry that you set me on. I thank you for all of my blessings and ask that you keep leading me down the path that you have chosen for me to follow. In your Heavenly Name I pray....AMEN!
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Week 4: Day 3
I read the entire 4th chapter in order to truly understand what the scripture was stating. Recently I have had "friends", co-workers, and family-members comment on how I have changed. They have questioned my priorities, stating that my church life comes first now and that everything else is behind my church obligations. The fact is.....it's NOT my "church" obligations that have changed me. It is my relationship with the Lord that comes 1st and everything else comes in line behind that relationship. I had a conversation just last week with someone at work and when they were speaking of how church came before my job all I could do was smile! When they questioned my smile, my only response was that I was happy that someone noticed!
I have wished that I could answer others' questions about my faith with scripture references and a lot more intellectual facts, so I was glad to read that it is the "power" of the Lord that will truly convince others that I am a child of God.
It is my prayer that God shine through me as if I am a sheet of glass that can reflect the colors of my faith to everyone that can see!
Please comment on your experiences with your "Power", I'm anxious to hear what has happened for all of you!
I have wished that I could answer others' questions about my faith with scripture references and a lot more intellectual facts, so I was glad to read that it is the "power" of the Lord that will truly convince others that I am a child of God.
It is my prayer that God shine through me as if I am a sheet of glass that can reflect the colors of my faith to everyone that can see!
Please comment on your experiences with your "Power", I'm anxious to hear what has happened for all of you!
Week 4: Day 2.......a day late!
Sorry everyone for not getting this posted yesterday! I have no excuse for not posting, except that I was completely exhausted and simply went to bed when I got home last night. Please accept my apology.
When I read the scripture of Matthew 5:14-16 the first person I thought of was my Aunt Hazel. She has always been a very spiritual person and simply exudes the spirit of the Lord. She taught me the song "This little light of mine" when I was young and then taught it to my children when they were younger. She simply shines of the Lord.
Last Easter when I became a member of HCC I sang the song "Do they see Jesus in me?" That song is still VERY close to my heart because I truly want people to see Jesus when they look at me. I want the world to know that I am a Christian.....I am spiritual....and that I am prepared for anything because the Lord is with me. Please heavenly father shine through me so brightly that the sunshine you created cannot keep up with my brightness!
When I read the scripture of Matthew 5:14-16 the first person I thought of was my Aunt Hazel. She has always been a very spiritual person and simply exudes the spirit of the Lord. She taught me the song "This little light of mine" when I was young and then taught it to my children when they were younger. She simply shines of the Lord.
Last Easter when I became a member of HCC I sang the song "Do they see Jesus in me?" That song is still VERY close to my heart because I truly want people to see Jesus when they look at me. I want the world to know that I am a Christian.....I am spiritual....and that I am prepared for anything because the Lord is with me. Please heavenly father shine through me so brightly that the sunshine you created cannot keep up with my brightness!
Monday, April 4, 2011
Week 4: Day 1
Praying for those on my heart was VERY easy for me to do. I say these prayers on a very regular basis, but Ephesians made it much easier and of course, a lot more eloquent. Knowing that these prayers are in His word, and used as a "living" part of the testament is very comforting for me. It seems that "finishing" the bible is never possible because there is always more and more that we can pull out of it each time we read a passage, whether it be the 1st time we read it or the 100th time we read it.
My list of people also keeps growing. Going thru this exercise and using this time to truly meditate on those individuals that need more of the Lord in their lives has made my list grow. My prayers for those people aren't always the same, but the main part of the prayer is that those people find the Lord and that the Holy Spirit fills their heart.
Did praying through Ephesians for your people help you to feel even closer to Him? It definitely did me. Let me know your thoughts and prayers.
God Bless and Happy Monday!
Lori
My list of people also keeps growing. Going thru this exercise and using this time to truly meditate on those individuals that need more of the Lord in their lives has made my list grow. My prayers for those people aren't always the same, but the main part of the prayer is that those people find the Lord and that the Holy Spirit fills their heart.
Did praying through Ephesians for your people help you to feel even closer to Him? It definitely did me. Let me know your thoughts and prayers.
God Bless and Happy Monday!
Lori
Friday, April 1, 2011
Week 3: Day 5
How did my relationship begin with our Savior and Lord? That's an easy question for me to answer. It was a VERY vivid dream, in which I took walks and had conversations with all of the people that have passed away in my life. At the end of the dream, Jesus was walking toward me with his hands outstretched. This happened to be a Saturday night and when I woke up on Sunday I told Brian that I was going to church. And as they might all say.......the rest is history!
I was very taken by this dream and it opened my eyes immediately to my need for God. I have attempted to be a good christian since that very dream, following God's path as much as possible, joining my church and learning scriptures. I must admit that I am not the "perfect christian", I slip up A LOT and continually have to pull myself back up and try again. I truly feel a pull by His presence and have accepted Him in my life and am very glad that he sought me out to be a part of His eternity.
My prayer is that other members of my family have a similar relationship with God one day. Kaitlyn is learning more and more that you can rely on God. Brian is attempting to come to church more often and learn what he can, which I hope he is growing closer to Him too.
So, to answer the question in our book......yes, I can tell you immediately about my testimony and salvation. Do you remember yours? Did you just grow up in the church and in a christian family where your relationship with God is just assumed? What is your story?
God Bless and have a wonderful weekend.
Lori
I was very taken by this dream and it opened my eyes immediately to my need for God. I have attempted to be a good christian since that very dream, following God's path as much as possible, joining my church and learning scriptures. I must admit that I am not the "perfect christian", I slip up A LOT and continually have to pull myself back up and try again. I truly feel a pull by His presence and have accepted Him in my life and am very glad that he sought me out to be a part of His eternity.
My prayer is that other members of my family have a similar relationship with God one day. Kaitlyn is learning more and more that you can rely on God. Brian is attempting to come to church more often and learn what he can, which I hope he is growing closer to Him too.
So, to answer the question in our book......yes, I can tell you immediately about my testimony and salvation. Do you remember yours? Did you just grow up in the church and in a christian family where your relationship with God is just assumed? What is your story?
God Bless and have a wonderful weekend.
Lori
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Week 3: Day 4
The verse in Timothy was a wonderful verse, but now that it mentioned Lois and Eunice I am going to have to research them more and learn more about them. I like the recap sentence that was in our book that stated "The faith that lives in him is the result of the faith that lived in them." I can only hope that the people in my life receive some of their faith from my influences.
God definitely worked in my life today. Brian had surgery today for a hernia and I was EXTREMELY nervous and worried for his well being. It wasn't a huge or overly dangerous surgery, but any time you are put under general anastesia there is always the risk of complications. I can't explain how worried I was the entire time, and was very happy with the Dr. finally came out and told us that everything went well.
That's how God worked in my day today.....did He do anything special for you today? Share with us if you feel compelled to do so.
God Bless
Lori
God definitely worked in my life today. Brian had surgery today for a hernia and I was EXTREMELY nervous and worried for his well being. It wasn't a huge or overly dangerous surgery, but any time you are put under general anastesia there is always the risk of complications. I can't explain how worried I was the entire time, and was very happy with the Dr. finally came out and told us that everything went well.
That's how God worked in my day today.....did He do anything special for you today? Share with us if you feel compelled to do so.
God Bless
Lori
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Week 3: Day 3
So, what is God doing? This set of exercises has really made me examine my relationship with Him. It is easier for me to pray to Him, glorify Him, praise Him, and just generally converse with Him since these exercises began. It is easier when each day I am instructed to read certain scripture and then have questions or reflections to concentrate on and evaluate. I guess sometimes I work my best when I am simply just told what to do!
I definitely am feeling like I need to worship, pray, reflect, and love Him more. I find myself being pulled more and more toward His presence. I want to be with Him more, to give Him more of my time, effort and energy. I find myself dreaming of a time when I don't have to work so many hours and can devote more time doing His work. I want to be a better disciple, to help others more, to give more and to live more simply. God is definitely trying to tell me something.......hopefully I will be able to figure out just what sometime soon.
God Bless.....until tomorrow!
Lori
I definitely am feeling like I need to worship, pray, reflect, and love Him more. I find myself being pulled more and more toward His presence. I want to be with Him more, to give Him more of my time, effort and energy. I find myself dreaming of a time when I don't have to work so many hours and can devote more time doing His work. I want to be a better disciple, to help others more, to give more and to live more simply. God is definitely trying to tell me something.......hopefully I will be able to figure out just what sometime soon.
God Bless.....until tomorrow!
Lori
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Week 3: Day 2
This exercise really took me by surprise this evening. See, Drew and I were emailing back and forth today about how "OPEN" I am. I was getting concerned that this was not such a good thing sometimes. Drew was explaining to me how my openness challenges him and can often be challenging to others. But that more times than not this is a good thing.
Then on my way home I called Margie (My sounding board!) and asked her if my openness intimidated her, or made her feel uncomfortable at times. We had a long conversation about how open and sometimes brutally honest I am.
Both of these conversations ended with these individuals reassuring me that my openness is part of my nature, part of my faith, and basically should not be a part of myself that I concentrate on changing. Thanks guys, I love you both!
Anyway, back to our exercise for the day. Saul's conversion in Acts is nothing short of a miracle. He "sees" the light and begins to do God's work immediately. Boy, do I wish it were that cut and dried for me! I can only wish that God himself would just open my front door, tell me what he wants me to do, and allow me to fulfill everything he places upon my shoulders!
Our Challenge for the week is to tell people about what God is doing in your life and to begin with individuals that we trust......well, I guess I am starting with my group (and the world) on this blog! God definitely worked in my life today with the conversations I explained above. He allowed me the time to have a conversation with both Drew and Margie and to absorb what they were telling me and then express my return feelings to them. God is making it clear to me, through their loving guidance, that I shouldn't change how open I am, and that my openness can allow others to feel safe with me and become more open themselves.
Challenge yourself this week to be a little more "OPEN" and share what God is doing in your life with someone whom you trust!
God Bless and Goodluck! God and I are both on your side!
Then on my way home I called Margie (My sounding board!) and asked her if my openness intimidated her, or made her feel uncomfortable at times. We had a long conversation about how open and sometimes brutally honest I am.
Both of these conversations ended with these individuals reassuring me that my openness is part of my nature, part of my faith, and basically should not be a part of myself that I concentrate on changing. Thanks guys, I love you both!
Anyway, back to our exercise for the day. Saul's conversion in Acts is nothing short of a miracle. He "sees" the light and begins to do God's work immediately. Boy, do I wish it were that cut and dried for me! I can only wish that God himself would just open my front door, tell me what he wants me to do, and allow me to fulfill everything he places upon my shoulders!
Our Challenge for the week is to tell people about what God is doing in your life and to begin with individuals that we trust......well, I guess I am starting with my group (and the world) on this blog! God definitely worked in my life today with the conversations I explained above. He allowed me the time to have a conversation with both Drew and Margie and to absorb what they were telling me and then express my return feelings to them. God is making it clear to me, through their loving guidance, that I shouldn't change how open I am, and that my openness can allow others to feel safe with me and become more open themselves.
Challenge yourself this week to be a little more "OPEN" and share what God is doing in your life with someone whom you trust!
God Bless and Goodluck! God and I are both on your side!
Monday, March 28, 2011
Week 3: Day 1
How is God moving in your life? This was a lot harder for me to answer than I initially thought it would be. I read the verses over and over, and attempted to truly "see" how God is working.
This weekend I was at the "Women of Joy" conference and heard a lot of great speakers and musicians. I had some wonderful fellowship time with 7 other women, reflecting on our lives, relationships, etc. It was a great experience for me and I learned a lot from these women and the conference. One of the most important moments of the weekend, was when I was driving home with Margie and I confided to her that I don't know when the Lord is speaking to me, or if it's just my own voice telling me what I want to hear. It is hard for me to determine and I question myself constantly. The reason that this moment was so important to me was because she confessed to me that she is sometimes the same way. It put my heart at ease a little to know that I am not alone in this feeling.
Once I read the verse for today, I did that same action.....questioned myself over and over on how God is working in my life. A lot of time I truly don't know. I will attempt to share what I "think" God is doing, but as I said, I'm only guessing.
God is working in my life because my faith is becoming deeper and deeper a part of my life. I find myself asking myself daily on "WWJD" in every matter of my life. I feel my faith growing and thus my life is actually becoming harder on the outside of my faith.
God is working in my life because my outer relationships are being tried and I am having to defend my faith more and more to those closest to me. I am praying for Brian, Tawni, and others in my family to truly become Christians and accept the Lord as their savior, but as I pray for this more and more, it seems that they are getting further and further away from Him. I know that this is God working because being saved is NOT an easy process and is not just someone's prayer being answered.
God is working in my life because my thoughts of my future have totally changed since becoming a Christian. I was always looking for when my life would "start". I was always waiting for something, but I didn't know that what I was waiting for, was to become a Christian. Now that I have given my life to the Lord, I am no longer waiting for "whatever", it is here. HE is here.
Well, I've shared some of how God is working in my life. How is he working in yours?
God Bless and more tomorrow.
Lori
This weekend I was at the "Women of Joy" conference and heard a lot of great speakers and musicians. I had some wonderful fellowship time with 7 other women, reflecting on our lives, relationships, etc. It was a great experience for me and I learned a lot from these women and the conference. One of the most important moments of the weekend, was when I was driving home with Margie and I confided to her that I don't know when the Lord is speaking to me, or if it's just my own voice telling me what I want to hear. It is hard for me to determine and I question myself constantly. The reason that this moment was so important to me was because she confessed to me that she is sometimes the same way. It put my heart at ease a little to know that I am not alone in this feeling.
Once I read the verse for today, I did that same action.....questioned myself over and over on how God is working in my life. A lot of time I truly don't know. I will attempt to share what I "think" God is doing, but as I said, I'm only guessing.
God is working in my life because my faith is becoming deeper and deeper a part of my life. I find myself asking myself daily on "WWJD" in every matter of my life. I feel my faith growing and thus my life is actually becoming harder on the outside of my faith.
God is working in my life because my outer relationships are being tried and I am having to defend my faith more and more to those closest to me. I am praying for Brian, Tawni, and others in my family to truly become Christians and accept the Lord as their savior, but as I pray for this more and more, it seems that they are getting further and further away from Him. I know that this is God working because being saved is NOT an easy process and is not just someone's prayer being answered.
God is working in my life because my thoughts of my future have totally changed since becoming a Christian. I was always looking for when my life would "start". I was always waiting for something, but I didn't know that what I was waiting for, was to become a Christian. Now that I have given my life to the Lord, I am no longer waiting for "whatever", it is here. HE is here.
Well, I've shared some of how God is working in my life. How is he working in yours?
God Bless and more tomorrow.
Lori
Friday, March 25, 2011
Week 2: Day 5
I am currently in Louisville, KY at the Women of Faith conference. This is my first time at this conference and I have already gotten SO much out of it that it has been worth every penny. I am here with Margie Ropp, and 6 other new friends that I have met today. These women are all wonderful people and it is fun getting to know new Christian Followers.
In order to be a good "Leader" and to fulfill the contract that I signed to complete this 40 days of prayer, I brought my laptop, bible, and Faith and Sharing booklet with me on my trip. Reading Mark 10:13-16 this evening made me think of the special children in my life. KK, Wyatt, Blane and our new addition Miss Faeth. I definitely have prayed for them tonight and had them in my heart. The scripture that we read for today tugged at my heart because I didn't understand why the disciples would rebuke the children from touching Jesus. Jesus states "I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it." This means so much to me, because it simply means that we all must trust and believe in God in a naive, and innocent manner. Children are blunt, honest, and innocent, which most of us should be when it comes to loving God. He knows EVERYTHING even before we talk to him, or show him, so as adults we can't "trick" him, we can't lie to him, or try to convince him of things that aren't the full truth. This is basically what this scripture means to me because we should be totally honest, innocent, and naive "as a child" when approaching Jesus.
So, let the Lord take you in his arms as he would a "child" and pray for him to bless you the same way he blessed the children.
God Bless and I will post again tomorrow evening.
Love,
Lori
In order to be a good "Leader" and to fulfill the contract that I signed to complete this 40 days of prayer, I brought my laptop, bible, and Faith and Sharing booklet with me on my trip. Reading Mark 10:13-16 this evening made me think of the special children in my life. KK, Wyatt, Blane and our new addition Miss Faeth. I definitely have prayed for them tonight and had them in my heart. The scripture that we read for today tugged at my heart because I didn't understand why the disciples would rebuke the children from touching Jesus. Jesus states "I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it." This means so much to me, because it simply means that we all must trust and believe in God in a naive, and innocent manner. Children are blunt, honest, and innocent, which most of us should be when it comes to loving God. He knows EVERYTHING even before we talk to him, or show him, so as adults we can't "trick" him, we can't lie to him, or try to convince him of things that aren't the full truth. This is basically what this scripture means to me because we should be totally honest, innocent, and naive "as a child" when approaching Jesus.
So, let the Lord take you in his arms as he would a "child" and pray for him to bless you the same way he blessed the children.
God Bless and I will post again tomorrow evening.
Love,
Lori
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Week 2: Day 4
This story from Luke definitely hit home for me today. I just prayed yesterday with Pastor Drew for a part of my life that is "bleeding". To be perfectly honest, there are several areas in my life that are bleeding; patience for some issues with Brian, money management, my work life, etc. I said a prayer this evening for all of these "bleeding" items. I have trouble surrendering control sometimes to the Lord, but this is one of those times when I really need to release it all to Him. Not only that, I need to be there to teach Brian to reach out to God as well.
I have made the decision to discuss with Brian his need for our Savior and Lord. The scripture in our Faith and Sharing book is definitely one that I will use when we have our conversation. Romans 10:14 is the perfect verse to share with him during this discussion. We have talked about it previously, but the conversations have always been "superficial" We haven't had an in depth, full discussion about my feelings about him needing to seek the Lord. I am going to the "Women of Joy" conference this weekend and that will give me 3 wonderful, faith filled days to think and contemplate this conversation. Then, I will be ready for our conversation when it happens.
"Heavenly Father, give me the strength and wisdom to be a positive and educational disciple to my husband. That is one of the biggest parts of my life that I feel is "bleeding" right now and I need to grab hold of your hem and not release it, but allow myself to be dragged along with you during this difficult time. Please place the correct words in my mouth and the warmest feelings in my heart during our conversation. Please speak to Brian and allow him to reflect upon his feelings and open his heart to your love for him. In your heavenly name......Amen"
I have made the decision to discuss with Brian his need for our Savior and Lord. The scripture in our Faith and Sharing book is definitely one that I will use when we have our conversation. Romans 10:14 is the perfect verse to share with him during this discussion. We have talked about it previously, but the conversations have always been "superficial" We haven't had an in depth, full discussion about my feelings about him needing to seek the Lord. I am going to the "Women of Joy" conference this weekend and that will give me 3 wonderful, faith filled days to think and contemplate this conversation. Then, I will be ready for our conversation when it happens.
"Heavenly Father, give me the strength and wisdom to be a positive and educational disciple to my husband. That is one of the biggest parts of my life that I feel is "bleeding" right now and I need to grab hold of your hem and not release it, but allow myself to be dragged along with you during this difficult time. Please place the correct words in my mouth and the warmest feelings in my heart during our conversation. Please speak to Brian and allow him to reflect upon his feelings and open his heart to your love for him. In your heavenly name......Amen"
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Week 2: Day 3
I read the entire Luke 15 chapter, as our book suggested. It was an incredible story that makes a very valid point about who God searches for and making it easy to understand why he seeks the "1".
I found this very interesting after the day I have had. Work was VERY hard today, all relationships were hard, homelife was hard, etc. Anyway, I have prayed A LOT today and have asked God to be with me and to give me the strength I need to get through my trials today. Let's just say that I am hoping that he "searches" for me as the lost sheep, coin, and/or son.
More important than that, I am praying that He is searching for Brian. Brian is most like the lost coin. It seems that he is "hiding" behind the couch, in the cracks of the wood floor, or maybe even inside the vacuum bag. Now, I am just praying that the Lord uses me and my faith to flush Brian out of his hiding place and puts him right in the path of the Lord so that he can't be missed and finding him will be easy.
Who do you find to be the "1" in your life? How do you think you can be a disciple and help the Lord "find" that person?
God Bless and have a GREAT Thursday!
Lori
I found this very interesting after the day I have had. Work was VERY hard today, all relationships were hard, homelife was hard, etc. Anyway, I have prayed A LOT today and have asked God to be with me and to give me the strength I need to get through my trials today. Let's just say that I am hoping that he "searches" for me as the lost sheep, coin, and/or son.
More important than that, I am praying that He is searching for Brian. Brian is most like the lost coin. It seems that he is "hiding" behind the couch, in the cracks of the wood floor, or maybe even inside the vacuum bag. Now, I am just praying that the Lord uses me and my faith to flush Brian out of his hiding place and puts him right in the path of the Lord so that he can't be missed and finding him will be easy.
Who do you find to be the "1" in your life? How do you think you can be a disciple and help the Lord "find" that person?
God Bless and have a GREAT Thursday!
Lori
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Week 2: Day 2
What would I put on my altar to God once it was built? Well, let me first say that as I imagined building my altar, I imagined that it will never be finished. I will continue to build upon my altar as I walk with Him each day for the remainder of my days here on earth and after I leave this world. In a way, this blog is part of my altar....I am "building" my relationship with the Lord each day of this journey and I can't even explain what this experience has done for my faith.
What would I "offer up" to Him? Goodness, that's a hard one to answer because there are several things that I would give to Him. I would love to spend more time studying His Word as this blog is titled. I do give as much time as possible with all my obligations in this world, but boy do I wish there were more hours in each day simply to be "with" HIM! I have given him a habit that I have broken since my walk with Him began and even though I am not sharing here what that habit was, let me tell you that it was a very hard to give up!
As I continue to pray for Brian (the person on my heart) I am hoping that his altar will begin to build soon.
God Bless you all......until tomorrow.....Goodnight!
What would I "offer up" to Him? Goodness, that's a hard one to answer because there are several things that I would give to Him. I would love to spend more time studying His Word as this blog is titled. I do give as much time as possible with all my obligations in this world, but boy do I wish there were more hours in each day simply to be "with" HIM! I have given him a habit that I have broken since my walk with Him began and even though I am not sharing here what that habit was, let me tell you that it was a very hard to give up!
As I continue to pray for Brian (the person on my heart) I am hoping that his altar will begin to build soon.
God Bless you all......until tomorrow.....Goodnight!
Monday, March 21, 2011
Week 2: Day 1
Wow! I had never read this scripture (Romans 8:31-39) before. I haven't made it all the way through the bible yet and this was one portion I hadn't gotten to.....man I had sure missed a good one. I think I feel almost "invincible" like God's love for me makes the whole world conquered on my behalf!
In our lesson it states to "receive that love anew and dwell in it richly" I will be certain to do that all this week!
We are ALL loved by God regardless of our past, our actions, our thoughts, our behaviors, etc. etc. It's amazing to me that there is that kind of unconditional love, but this scripture proves it!
How did this scripture make you feel? What are your thoughts and comments?
God Bless!
In our lesson it states to "receive that love anew and dwell in it richly" I will be certain to do that all this week!
We are ALL loved by God regardless of our past, our actions, our thoughts, our behaviors, etc. etc. It's amazing to me that there is that kind of unconditional love, but this scripture proves it!
How did this scripture make you feel? What are your thoughts and comments?
God Bless!
Friday, March 18, 2011
Week 1: Day 5
Acts 8:26-40 feels like it speaks to me personally. I feel like Philip sometimes and that I have been guided to speak to someone that is not "saved" or an unbeliever, or to be with someone that doesn't quite understand God, the Holy Spirit, or scriptures. This role confuses me, because I am such a "new" Christian myself, that I don't know enough about the scriptures to use as examples. I can't imagine having the duty to baptize someone immediately after they accepted the Savior into their lives.
My prayer today was for Brian and that he may open his life to Jesus, accept the Lord as his savior and decide one day to be baptized and become a true Christian in his heart.
What were your prayers? Who does this scripture make you think of, or pray for.
Give me your thoughts.
God Bless!
Lori
My prayer today was for Brian and that he may open his life to Jesus, accept the Lord as his savior and decide one day to be baptized and become a true Christian in his heart.
What were your prayers? Who does this scripture make you think of, or pray for.
Give me your thoughts.
God Bless!
Lori
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Week 1 Day 4
What do I like about Heartland? Are you kidding me? I like EVERYTHING about Heartland. I like everything from the actual building, to the Pastors, to the people, to the lessons, to the soap in the bathroom.
I feel like the disciples in Acts 2: 42-47. We are a small congregation, so I feel like those first few disciples that would get together and worship. Heartland is such a loving, caring, and welcoming place. It is definitely like family.
I am going to a conference tomorrow on how to "market" our church, so I am hoping that I learn how to communicate to others my true feeling of love that I have for my church. God loves me and has shown me so much lately, that I can't wait to share His love with others by inviting them to HCC.
I hope you are enjoying this 40 days of prayer so far. I am truly getting the most out of this experience.
God bless you all.
I feel like the disciples in Acts 2: 42-47. We are a small congregation, so I feel like those first few disciples that would get together and worship. Heartland is such a loving, caring, and welcoming place. It is definitely like family.
I am going to a conference tomorrow on how to "market" our church, so I am hoping that I learn how to communicate to others my true feeling of love that I have for my church. God loves me and has shown me so much lately, that I can't wait to share His love with others by inviting them to HCC.
I hope you are enjoying this 40 days of prayer so far. I am truly getting the most out of this experience.
God bless you all.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Week 1: Day 3
The scripture for today Luke 9:18-27 is interesting on many levels. First of all, at the beginning of this passage, Jesus is asking what the crowds call him; as if he were worried about popularity, and then asking the disciples (his "friends") what they call him. This hit home with me because sometimes it is hard to know what people think of you when you are truly a Christian. And it is also hard to accept that we truly shouldn't care what people think of us here on earth, because it is our eternal life after our death that truly matters.
Also, when Jesus informed his disciples that everyone will reject him and he will die on the cross, he also stated that if they want to be with him that they must die as well. My favorite verse in this week's lesson is:
"25 What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, and yet lose or forfeit his very self?"
In my opinion that pretty much sums it up! Let me know your thoughts.
Until tomorrow......God Bless!
Also, when Jesus informed his disciples that everyone will reject him and he will die on the cross, he also stated that if they want to be with him that they must die as well. My favorite verse in this week's lesson is:
"25 What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, and yet lose or forfeit his very self?"
In my opinion that pretty much sums it up! Let me know your thoughts.
Until tomorrow......God Bless!
Monday, March 14, 2011
Week 1: Day 2
This scripture (Ephesians 2: 1-10) really got to me. I hadn't read it before and it is SO hard to believe that God loves us that much that he gives us eternal life simply by his grace. I believe that we all "gratify the cravings of our sinful nature" from time to time, but this passage states that because of HIS great love we are made alive again with Christ. It is such a blessing to be loved by God in this way.
It talks about being saved by grace and through faith. My faith has definitely grown today after reading these verses.
Let me know how the rest of you feel and we will definitely discuss this lesson on Sunday. Thanks and I will see all of you soon.
God Bless!
It talks about being saved by grace and through faith. My faith has definitely grown today after reading these verses.
Let me know how the rest of you feel and we will definitely discuss this lesson on Sunday. Thanks and I will see all of you soon.
God Bless!
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Kick off Meeting and Week 1 Day 1
Hello Everyone,
It was REALLY nice meeting with all of you today. I think we will have a really great group of people working together during this 40 days of Faith Sharing. I am very excited!
I have completed Week 1/Day 1:
Starting with Psalm 139 I thought was a great way to begin. The entire section of scripture was uplifting and enlightening as to how God knows each and every one of us even before we exist.
The text that really stood out to me were: "You have searched for me", "You knit me together in my mother's womb", "all of the days ordained for me were written in your book before none of them came to be" These text really made it stick in my mind that I am a creation of God and that he knows EVERYTHING about me even before it happens.
Brian and I discussed our reflections on this scripture. His account of when God was present in his life and leading him was when he truly accepted the thought of things should be done right, that it is easy for him to do that right thing because that's what God wants him to do and that is how he was raised.
My reflections were a little different. I have more direct contact with God at specific times that I can remember. There is NO doubt that God brought me to Brian in my life. I was meant to be with him and that he was the one for me, I just wish it hadn't taken so long in my life. God was also very present in my life last Easter when I gave my testimony and became a member of HCC.
What are your reflections? What scripture pieces spoke to you? You can let us know here, or just write them in your book and we will discuss them later.
Thanks again for being in our group and I look forward to the next 40 days with you.
God Bless!
It was REALLY nice meeting with all of you today. I think we will have a really great group of people working together during this 40 days of Faith Sharing. I am very excited!
I have completed Week 1/Day 1:
Starting with Psalm 139 I thought was a great way to begin. The entire section of scripture was uplifting and enlightening as to how God knows each and every one of us even before we exist.
The text that really stood out to me were: "You have searched for me", "You knit me together in my mother's womb", "all of the days ordained for me were written in your book before none of them came to be" These text really made it stick in my mind that I am a creation of God and that he knows EVERYTHING about me even before it happens.
Brian and I discussed our reflections on this scripture. His account of when God was present in his life and leading him was when he truly accepted the thought of things should be done right, that it is easy for him to do that right thing because that's what God wants him to do and that is how he was raised.
My reflections were a little different. I have more direct contact with God at specific times that I can remember. There is NO doubt that God brought me to Brian in my life. I was meant to be with him and that he was the one for me, I just wish it hadn't taken so long in my life. God was also very present in my life last Easter when I gave my testimony and became a member of HCC.
What are your reflections? What scripture pieces spoke to you? You can let us know here, or just write them in your book and we will discuss them later.
Thanks again for being in our group and I look forward to the next 40 days with you.
God Bless!
Thursday, March 10, 2011
40 Days of Prayer
Hello All,
This blog is a blog that I created some time ago and it never really "took off", but I did think we could use it as a tool to communicate about the 40 days of prayer. I picked up all of the booklets last night at church and will distribute those on Sunday during our first meeting. Don't forget that we are meeting during Sunday School Time in the Sanctuary. I felt this time was best, since we will all be there for church anyway!
I am preparing as best I can in order to "lead" this group; however, your feedback, comments, contributions, etc. are GREATLY appreciated and invited.
My thoughts are that after each day's "exercise" that individuals could share some of their thoughts, feelings, reactions, etc. on this site and the rest of us could discuss via this blog.
If I have it setup correctly you will ALL get an email when I post a new message and you can always reply to my blog messages.
I am looking forward to sharing the next 40 days with all of you in learning more about God's Word.
God Bless and I will see you all on Sunday!
Lori
This blog is a blog that I created some time ago and it never really "took off", but I did think we could use it as a tool to communicate about the 40 days of prayer. I picked up all of the booklets last night at church and will distribute those on Sunday during our first meeting. Don't forget that we are meeting during Sunday School Time in the Sanctuary. I felt this time was best, since we will all be there for church anyway!
I am preparing as best I can in order to "lead" this group; however, your feedback, comments, contributions, etc. are GREATLY appreciated and invited.
My thoughts are that after each day's "exercise" that individuals could share some of their thoughts, feelings, reactions, etc. on this site and the rest of us could discuss via this blog.
If I have it setup correctly you will ALL get an email when I post a new message and you can always reply to my blog messages.
I am looking forward to sharing the next 40 days with all of you in learning more about God's Word.
God Bless and I will see you all on Sunday!
Lori
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