Wednesday, June 27, 2012

God's Chisel (Part 1)

Below is the video we will be discussing at the Bible Study this week!  I encourage you to watch it and be encouraged!  Discuss it with your friends!  And don't forget to share below what you have discovered in your walk with God through this video!


God loves you!  He only asks you to give up the sinful things in your life because He loves you and wants you to become more like Him! 

Blessings!
~ S*

Monday, June 18, 2012

Questions to Ponder...


At this week's Bible study, I asked a few thought provoking questions... Listed below are the questions and my scriptural answers from my life in this moment.

1. How has God been leading you?  Jeremiah 29:11, Psalms 37:4,9, Isaiah 40:31

2. How do you listen to God's voice and obey His leading and direction for your life?  How does He communicate with you? 1 Kings 19:10-12

3.  How important is a strong relationship with God in your future spouse?  What kind of relationship must he have to be considered by you?  Luke 11:17, Matthew 12:22, Mark 3:23

4.  How do you think you will make your relationship with the Lord stronger when you are married?

I encourage you to look up the scriptures listed and find some of your own that you would apply to these questions...

In my walk with God, I have been waiting to hear from Him to see what He has in store for me.  I know I am where I am supposed to be currently, but I have been starting to get a little restless.  Recently a new opportunity arose, and I have done my part in accepting this opportunity if that is what God wants... We shall see where it leads.  During this period of pause/waiting to see what is next, I have learned to trust in the Lord more than ever (Proverbs 3:5-6).  I have an amazing peace about where I am because I know I am following God's plan for my life.  (even if it isn't exactly how I would have planned it myself...) 

My relationship with God is very important to me.  And I want my husband's relationship with God to be ultimately important to him.  So this photo/saying is what I am longing for:

Who are you waiting for?  I am waiting on God, and if He decides to bring a husband along in our journey together, so be it!! 

Blessings!
~ S*

Monday, June 11, 2012

Graduation!


It's that time of year again!  Weddings and Graduation parties galore!!!  The time to celebrate all of the amazing blessings in our lives... Yes, you may have gone through a few bumps to get to these accomplishments, but that just makes them all that much more exciting! 

My questions for you this week are: What drove you in this accomplishment?  How was your success obtained?  Who cheered you on, and who thought you could never reach this point? 

What scriptures were your foundation?  One of my favorites is: "For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."' Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

Following God's plan for you is not always the popular choice.  Maybe He told you not to go to college, and you get lectures monthly telling what a horrible idea it is not to go for a "higher" education.  Maybe you felt led to go into a field that others think is crazy.  Or maybe you haven't figured out what your next step is.  That is okay!  When we wait on the Lord, and trust in His perfect plan, there is nothing to worry about (Psalm 37, Isaiah 40:30-31, Psalm 59:9) 

Take it from me, you don't want to let others decide what is best for you.  Let God decide.  "For I know the plans I have for you... Plans to prosper, to give you hope and a future." He knows what's best, and I encourage you to follow His lead. 

Congratulations to all who have accomplished those diplomas, degrees and/or marriage licenses!  May God bless each of you in all that you do!

Blessings!
~ S*

Monday, June 4, 2012

Time for a Laugh!

"A merry heart doeth good like a medicine..." Proverbs 17:22

What gives you a good laugh?  My sister and I stumbled upon a family who puts up YouTube videos every week... They always give us a good laugh, and I thought you might enjoy them as well: Below is one of my favorites and you can click Here to visit their YouTube channel and check out more.



I hope you all have a great week!  Enjoy a good laugh, and SMILE!  It is amazing how contagious that is!

~ Blessings~
~ S*