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Praying Through Times of Testing

Praying Through Times of Testing Sometimes you can read a chapter or a passage of verses in the Bible that feels like the person writing is sitting near you, telling you a story. That’s how Psalm 66 lands on me. It’s conversational as if the writer is talking to an actual person, and he’s telling […]

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I love the opportunity to do events with different

I love the opportunity to do events with different groups of women.

But I’m terrible about taking pictures,, or if I do—posting them.

The only pictures I ended up with from this weekend we’re of the table decorations just on my table🤷‍♀️
These pictures are from an event just after we were “released” from our sheltering in place mandates.
Never posted - 🤷‍♀️

Whether it’s a luncheon, a dinner, a weekend retreat, or even a camp—it is my joy to participate.

#womensministry #womensministryrocks
#sheyearns #intentionalliving #womenoffaith #forgetpic

Sometimes you can read a chapter or a passage of v

Sometimes you can read a chapter or a passage of verses in the Bible that feels like the person writing is sitting near you, telling you a story. That's how Psalm 66 lands on me. It's conversational as if the writer is talking to an actual person, and he’s telling the account passionately in just a few words. In these moments we have together, I want to pick up on that passion by sharing his words with you, and then use them as a framework for a prayer you and I can pray through times of testing.

Come and see what God has done:
he is awesome in his deeds toward the children of man.
He turned the sea into dry land;
they passed through the river on foot.
There did we rejoice in him,
who rules by his might forever,
whose eyes keep watch on the nations-
let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah

Bless our God, O peoples;
let the sound of his praise be heard,
Psalm 66:5-8

The first section calls the friend or audience to come in close. He wants you to see with your mind and heart what God has accomplished. No. They were not there to experience the wonders described, but they have been the benefactors. They didn’t watch the people cross the Red Sea, but they are a part of the community that came from that legacy.

Because of what God has done (that which we did not see but can experience the effects) the writer drawer on the listener to raise her eyes upward. Stop and praise the Lord in a manner He can hear it from you. Then he gives us some reasons that are not locked away in a history book or grandpa’s storytime.

who has kept our soul among the living
and has not let our feet slip, (vs 9).

The first section calls the friend or audience to come in close. He wants you to see with your mind and heart what God has accomplished. No. They were not there to experience the wonders described, but they have been the benefactors. They didn’t watch the people cross the Red Sea, but they are a part of the community that came from that legacy.

who has kept our soul among the living
and has not let our feet slip, (vs. 9).

God has kept you alive.

Think of all your near misses. Do any come to mind? (READ MORE - find link in my Stories today).

I am stoked to have Rebecca Barlow Jordan on the b

I am stoked to have Rebecca Barlow Jordan on the blog today. Here is a taste of what you will find.
When disappointment knocks on your door, how do you face it?

I remember when a phone call brought me to my knees. “He’s gone.” I never got to say goodbye to my father.

And the time my gynecologist’s brow furrowed as he placed his stethoscope to my abdomen and frowned: “There’s no heartbeat.”

And that’s only a few.

Maybe you’ve experienced your own dilemmas and disappointments:

A betrayal. A job loss. A prodigal. And so many other disappointments too many to mention.

I haven’t always responded the way I wanted to when disappointment arrived at my doorstep. But through the years, God has taught me some awesome things about His character and His activity in my life—and in all our lives.

What would your faithful Father tell you if you talked to Him about your disappointment? Does God really care about your concerns? Is He too busy to listen?

Finish the post and find out how you can see more of Rebecca's resources in my stories today.

@jrebeccabarlow
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That’s pretty straight forward. What are you a

That’s pretty straight forward.

What are you and I prone to pursue that neither profits or can rescue?

Oh. So. Much.

Often it’s not the OBVIOUS. At least it doesn’t begin that way. Sin can be so cleverly enticing- slipping into our lives unnoticed.

It’s really helpful to have this gem in front of me periodically- reminding me of this hard reality.

This message from Samuel came to the people just after they had rejected God as their leader and instead asked for a king. They wanted to be like everyone else around them.

Sounds like us, doesn’t it?

Did it seem like a king would profit them and could rescue them?
OF COURSE IT DID!!!
The same way what we justify in our own lives what serves as a replacement for God. Oh how we want to be like everyone else.

My problem is that I can see their logic.

What else did a king do for people- besides profit them as a whole and rescue them from their enemies?

You and I need help in following what is not worthless.

So my prayer for you and for myself is that we have discernment upfront like Samuel- as to what is worthless.
Godly discernment.

May God lead us away from what will not profit and toward Himself.

#prayer #solid #sotrue #followjesus #herescuesme #sheyearns #intentionalliving #biblicalliving #biblicalwomanhood
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There are so many reasons to follow Jesus— for t

There are so many reasons to follow Jesus— for the promised eternal life, forgiveness of sins, fruitfulness in this life, hope, peace, love, the reality that he makes us completely new…

But the one that is persuasive for most is that we need him. It’s that simple.

We need him.

What a powerful reminder that we are invited to come in all our weakness— place it on Jesus—on his “irresistible might” and we will receive — instead of weakness - all our soul needs.

❤️
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If we don't know each other personally, I’m a se

If we don't know each other personally, I’m a serious person. (In fact, recently a woman at a conference felt like I was too focused and serious, making her way to me, placed her hands on my head, to pray in a heavenly language over my "problem.") I accepted it. Maybe there is hope for a lighter more humorous me after all.

I live in the deep places. It’s not that I like living in all the mental mire and heaviness. It’s just, that I can’t get past the practical. When the bottom falls out of your life, Who or what can you and I depend upon? Maybe you come to the crux of the matter by receiving a diagnosis so challenging, that it sucks the air out of your lungs. The job you depend upon is taken away by a failing economy. The relationship is facing destruction, or the losses or injustices you have experienced exceed what you can endure. These moments are when our theology matters.

Who are we going to trust in these kinds of places?

Oh sure, God is good, and trusting Him makes sense when all is right with the world. But what about in the gritty deep places of disappointment, loss, loneliness, and the seasons when nothing makes sense? My serious take on life does not result because I’m a sour Sally, but because I believe the words of Jesus.

In this world, you will have trouble…John 16:33

Trouble in the world is not something we will likely escape. In fact, it is to be expected. If we don’t have a faith that can hold up when the world shuts down, when we can’t get the things we need, when we are forced into difficult situations and so many other unknowns, what foundation will we have? I'm aiming for one that believes the second part of what Jesus promises is equally true.

In this world you will have trouble.

But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

Yes. Jesus assures us will have trouble. Without escape, we will need to deal with the serious and heavy at some point. At the same time, Jesus declares He has overcome the world. Not he will later, he might, he has a good shot at it, the odds are in his favor, but He has. The foundation and surety of Jesus are what we stand upon. Nothing less. We can trust Him for all of our unknowns.

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Did you know I host a prayer group called She Pray

Did you know I host a prayer group called She Prays?

We are about 450 women strong from all over- who do just this:

Because prayer is an act of communion with Christ

Because prayer is of eternal significance.

It’s a private fb group.
I would love for you to participate.
For your benefit - to know others are praying for you and your needs-

And for the benefit of others.
You are needed.

Find us on Facebook under groups.
SHEISPRAYING

From the Amplified version- Truths to remember t

From the Amplified version-

Truths to remember today:
-the Lord IS faithful

-He WILL strengthen you

-He WILL set you on a firm foundation

- He WILL guard you from the enemy

🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

#sotrue #bibleverse #bible #biblicalwomanhood #godisfaithful #hewill #firmfoundation #jesus #encouragement #yesandamen #solascriptura #sheyearns

Last week I drove 16+ hours to be present for my d

Last week I drove 16+ hours to be present for my daughter’s collegiate race. She’s a long distance runner and it was the conference meet. I’m so glad I got to be there because it was amazing.

She won and broke the conference record. But that’s not what was so amazing about it.

The girl who came in second made me cry.

You see, my daughter is a freshman. The one who came in second is on her team and a senior. For 25 laps (yes, my friend, 25) I watched #2 coach my daughter. They lapped everyone and both broke speed records.

Girl #2 could have been crowned the winner— but she chose to be second to bring up the next generation. To pour into another what she has learned. And she has done it all year.

Sometimes you and I face daunting situations worse than running 25 laps. We don’t know how to experience victory - and it leaves us with questions.

The good news is that God has not left us to figure it all out.

In a time when I had questions without answers - feeling like I might not even be on the RIGHT TRACK for running those laps— I read Isaiah 66.

“Shall I bring to the point of birth and not cause to bring forth?” says the LORD; “shall I, who cause to bring forth, shut the womb?” says your God. Isaiah 66:9

When you and I have questions - laying them out before the Lord, looking to His Word for clarity is exactly the right path.

There is more of this train of thought AND a prayer for you at sheyearns.com - (link is in my stories.)

#prayerworks #second #questions #sheyearns #bible #truthis #christianblogger #christianwomen #prayingwomen #womenoftheword #yesandamen #proudmom #questionsthatneedanswers #godknows #prayer

Maybe I’ve posted this verse before— maybe not

Maybe I’ve posted this verse before— maybe not?🤷‍♀️ it’s become a mantra in my daily life.

I can be sooo prone to waste my time on what is not significant.

Like — sooooo prone.

In our house it is commonly asked, “will x matter in 5 years? What about 100? And how about a million?”

Okay - x might be significant in the short — but is it worth the time it costs NOT to be participating in or funding and spending myself on what is eternal?

I’m not saying we can’t watch a football game or go to the mall— but this reality DOES call for prudence and intentionality as a lifestyle.

I pray this over my own life MANY mornings- as I am shaping the agenda for the day. I pray He is faithful to be true to His word!

I pray it will be true in your life as well. ❤️

This seems counterintuitive, doesn't it? The cure

This seems counterintuitive, doesn't it? The cure for feeling alone is to be alone?

Yes. And no.

This is not being alone for withdrawing from people - a sense of independence - or the opportunity to dwell on all that is wrong in our lives - or whatever drives your sense of loneliness.
Solitude, in this sense, is time spent alone with the Lord:
~the One who knows us best and loves us most-
~the One who can fill every crevice with Himself -
~who sees each one and knows us completely-
~is always present -

This is time well-spent, especially when we feel alone.

Beth Moore's encouragement reminds me of something

Beth Moore's encouragement reminds me of something Charles Spurgeon famously said,
"By perseverance, the snail made it to the ark."

If you and I feel like we are not getting anywhere fast --that real progress is ssllloooowwwww -- if everything seems to have come to near halt --
God is still at work.

May we keep moving forward, even if it's at a snail's pace.

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