"...I will be handling all your problems today."
This plaque is sitting on my desk right in front of me. I read it this morning and thought...ya, okay...what the heck are You up to?!
Nothing is making sense these days with business being so slow and the bills continuing to pile up. Everyone is hurting because of the economy, but I continue to hold fast to God's promises that He will provide. But, the provision is slow in coming (in my opinion). We're having to take a serious look at how we will proceed and are talking to some smart people about our future plans.
In Jeremiah 29 God says, "For I know the plans I have for you. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
I have the word "plans" circled and written next to it "we must have faith in the plan we don't yet know about."
Oh brother. That's so true. Because nothing is making sense in the here and now...so whatever You're doing God, I trust You...I just refuse to believe You have abandoned us and our partners. I look forward to the day when we all can look back reflecting how Your Divine Provision!!!!
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
How Long Will You Forget Me?
HOW LONG will You forget me, Lord? Forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? How long must I lay up cares within me and have sorrow in my heart day after day? I can't seem to be comforted. All night my hand is stretched out in prayer without slacking up. I earnestly remember God; I am disquieted and I groan; I muse in prayer, and my spirit faints and is overwhelmed. I remember the days of old, the bygone years of prosperity.
My heart does not turned away, neither have my steps declined from Your path, though You have distressingly broken me in the place of jackals and covered me with deep darkness. If I have forgotten Your name, stretched out my hands to a strange god, would You not discover this? For You know the secrets of my heart.
Hello? Why do You sleep, O Lord? Wake up! Don't cast me off forever. Why do You hide Your face and forget my affliction and my oppression? For my life is bowed down to the dust; I feel like my body cleaves to the ground.
Rise up! Help me! Deliver me for Your mercy's sake and because of Your steadfast love! I cleave and hang on to Your testimonies that were written on my heart from days gone by. I will earnestly recall Your deeds and remember the wonders You performed in my life. Lord, don't put me to shame!
My heart does not turned away, neither have my steps declined from Your path, though You have distressingly broken me in the place of jackals and covered me with deep darkness. If I have forgotten Your name, stretched out my hands to a strange god, would You not discover this? For You know the secrets of my heart.
Hello? Why do You sleep, O Lord? Wake up! Don't cast me off forever. Why do You hide Your face and forget my affliction and my oppression? For my life is bowed down to the dust; I feel like my body cleaves to the ground.
Rise up! Help me! Deliver me for Your mercy's sake and because of Your steadfast love! I cleave and hang on to Your testimonies that were written on my heart from days gone by. I will earnestly recall Your deeds and remember the wonders You performed in my life. Lord, don't put me to shame!
Psalm 13:1-2a , Psalm 44:9-26, Psalm 77:1-15, Psalm 119:31
Monday, November 01, 2010
G3 Summit 2011
This year's God, Girlfriends & Grace Summit was so ... well, I can't even think of the appropriate adjectives to describe the weekend! The previous four Summits have been wonderful in being exactly what was needed with the Holy Spirit's presence ministering in His perfect way to those that attended.
But this year's Summit took us to new heights of spiritual awareness and learning, unexpected to the point of awe. Our structure of this Summit was a lot more loose, more time to rest and meditate and blocks of time to study the Word.
In fact, this year's Summit was so spectacular, next year we are adding a day (Friday) to the weekend because several women expressed a strong desire to have more time for study and meditation. It is indeed challenging to combat rush hour getting out of Dallas late Friday afternoon. Many have said they struggle to decompress from the hectic week taking until Saturday to really relax and turn to focus specifically on Spiritual things.
I totally agree. This year for me was especially hard physically, mentally and spiritually...I really needed one more day to find the rejuvenation I was looking for in all those areas of my life. Therefore, our dates for 2011 are:
But this year's Summit took us to new heights of spiritual awareness and learning, unexpected to the point of awe. Our structure of this Summit was a lot more loose, more time to rest and meditate and blocks of time to study the Word.
In fact, this year's Summit was so spectacular, next year we are adding a day (Friday) to the weekend because several women expressed a strong desire to have more time for study and meditation. It is indeed challenging to combat rush hour getting out of Dallas late Friday afternoon. Many have said they struggle to decompress from the hectic week taking until Saturday to really relax and turn to focus specifically on Spiritual things.
I totally agree. This year for me was especially hard physically, mentally and spiritually...I really needed one more day to find the rejuvenation I was looking for in all those areas of my life. Therefore, our dates for 2011 are:
Thursday - Sunday
November 3-6, 2011
Check in is Thursday evening starting at 6:00pm. Check out is Sunday 1:00pm
We are blessed, blessed, blessed to have rates again next year that will knock your socks off and make your checkbook smile with joy!
Thursday-Sunday $165
If you choose to arrive on Friday afternoon, the rate is $135
So, for only $30 more you receive an entire extra day to spend focused on the Lord, to sleep, to rest, to walk the wonderful grounds of Hoblitzelle and refresh your mind, body and soul.
If you save $13.75 per month starting now...stash the cash in an envelope marked G3 SUMMIT and by this time next year you'll have your $165!
Looking forward to seeing you there!
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