I am going to be very honest, I am flawed. I sometimes feel as if I am playing a role as a Christian but not actually living out the will of God for me, as His daughter. Recently I joined a Bible study at my church, Christ City Church of Birmingham, and I have been blessed already! I absolutely LOVE my church and even from the beginning I have seen friendships form and love grow between our church family and the people in our church's community.
Two weeks ago I was asked to join a Bible study covering the book of Esther. The study is called, "The King's Daughter" by Diana Hagee. I was very excited to join to group, one because I wanted to become more involved with my church but also I really wanted to study the Word of God with my fellow sisters in Christ. Just f.y.i., the small group of ladies I am with are simply amazing. I love them, a lot!
As I had more questions upon being asked to join the study I soon realized the study was on Esther. If you know anything on Esther then you know it basically describes her preparation with one night with the King. She spends a year preparing herself in what is called the "bridal chamber" stage. While this Bible study is not a year long nor solely based on physical preparation it does open its reader's eyes to how they view themselves and how God views them as well.
Two weeks ago our group met for the first time. Our Bible study was very diversified. We all came from different walks of life and I simply loved that. We were all there for the same reason, to study God's word and to simply love one another through fellowship. As we started through the first chapter I heard stories and words of advice from others around me, I was so over-whelmed with honor to even be in the presence of such WONDERFUL women.
This coming week we will be reviewing chapter two, I am so excited; not only to be rejoined with my Bible study girls but also to be in the presence of those with similar desires as myself, to become closer to God and to realize that we are daughters of the King. The King of Kings, the Lord of Lords.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for Your true love. Thank you for my church family. Thank you for loving me even through my times of disobedience. I pray that your will be done through our church and that all may know You. Amen.
Saturday, November 27
Friday, November 26
I Will Praise You In This Storm
Life. It sure does get the best of me sometimes, especially right now. It honestly seems like I have lost any form of stability I thought I had over my life, how ignorant I am. When will I ever learn that the life I live is NOT MY OWN. I struggle with understanding God's will for me all the time. I know that I have been called to serve others, but aren't all Christian's called to serve?
I have been called to serve in what seems to be one of the most violent countries in Africa. Sudan. As a college student I wrote a research paper on a photograph which revealed the starvation and complete hopelessness of a young Sudan child basically dying in front of the photographer's eyes. Since I discovered the photo it has caused me to be more driven towards my calling in life.
However, life really takes a turn when you least expect it. One day I think my life is going great then God 'gives and takes away'. I will praise You in this storm. I denied my calling for a few weeks due to the thought of losing something very important to me and since that time, I discovered that I have lost nothing at all.
Currently, I am remaining faithful that the Lord will guide me through my trials and that He will provide a way for me when it comes time to serve those in need. I am realizing that we as Americans are selfish, ungrateful people. When was the last time you thought about the inhumane treatment in third world countries, or the starving child born with HIV in South Africa? America is NOT the only country on this planet; we must become selfless.
Dear Lord, I pray that those who come in contact with this blog use it in a positive way, a way not to twist words or to gossip but in a way to become more knowledgeable and aware of You. Amen.
I have been called to serve in what seems to be one of the most violent countries in Africa. Sudan. As a college student I wrote a research paper on a photograph which revealed the starvation and complete hopelessness of a young Sudan child basically dying in front of the photographer's eyes. Since I discovered the photo it has caused me to be more driven towards my calling in life.
However, life really takes a turn when you least expect it. One day I think my life is going great then God 'gives and takes away'. I will praise You in this storm. I denied my calling for a few weeks due to the thought of losing something very important to me and since that time, I discovered that I have lost nothing at all.
Currently, I am remaining faithful that the Lord will guide me through my trials and that He will provide a way for me when it comes time to serve those in need. I am realizing that we as Americans are selfish, ungrateful people. When was the last time you thought about the inhumane treatment in third world countries, or the starving child born with HIV in South Africa? America is NOT the only country on this planet; we must become selfless.
Dear Lord, I pray that those who come in contact with this blog use it in a positive way, a way not to twist words or to gossip but in a way to become more knowledgeable and aware of You. Amen.
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