Experiencing God. It is an interesting concept and intriguing title for a Bible study. The first time I studied this infamous series by Henry Blackaby in 2006, I was prepared to know God more intimately, but not be challenged in my faith. It was indeed a difficult study to complete, at a very emotionally and spiritually challenging time in my life.
I cringed when I learned this was one of the two studies being offered for women at my church this semester. But the Lord has worked one over on me, bringing me to a place of hope and insight as to the timing of doing this study again. This go around, I'll be able to actively look for God to stretch my faith and impress on my heart the lessons He's been bringing before me. It is no coincidence that the unit title brought to mind my theme for the year to Live, Love, and Laugh. These are just a few that struck me:
Heavenly Father, thank you for the freedom and privilege to study your Word and be instructed by teachers who have lived, loved, and learned to laugh at the days to come. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
Head over to Amy's to join in Wordfilled Wednesday!I cringed when I learned this was one of the two studies being offered for women at my church this semester. But the Lord has worked one over on me, bringing me to a place of hope and insight as to the timing of doing this study again. This go around, I'll be able to actively look for God to stretch my faith and impress on my heart the lessons He's been bringing before me. It is no coincidence that the unit title brought to mind my theme for the year to Live, Love, and Laugh. These are just a few that struck me:
- Adjusting your Life to God
- God Pursues a Love Relationship
- Experiencing God Through Obedience
Heavenly Father, thank you for the freedom and privilege to study your Word and be instructed by teachers who have lived, loved, and learned to laugh at the days to come. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
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Bless you on the journey to Experiencing God more deeply! Great verse.
Great verse dear.
what a great post! I'm always in awe of your depth Elise! I thank God he's put our paths in the way of each other!
Experiencing God rocked our world and changed our lives! It's really almost unbelievable. But you have to be ready for it, don't you? You may also be interested in reading The Jesus of Suburbia. Another world-rocker and life-changer! I can't even get through reading it because it's so wonderful and truthful . . . and scary. If you're ready for it, it will change your entire outlook. I think you bloggers are on the right track; it's all about getting out of your box and DOING SOMETHING. There's so much more than just being a "bench-warmer" every Sunday. That's a quote from my preacher hubby! We're surrounded by bench-warmers in our rural Louisiana suburbia . . . Praise God for the internet; it's my ticket out of the box!
Love you all!
Southern Sister Nancy
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