Calling all women out in cyberspace to our new blog... Coffee and Conversation! We are so excited to have this opportunity to speak to you and to hear back from you concerning all kinds of questions, topics and themes. So as we begin, why don't you grab a cup of latte or tea, sit down, relax and join in the fun.
I've always loved the Fall. Since I was a teacher for so many years, the Fall was more like the beginning of a new year for me than the actual new year in January. Even now in ministry, it's still the same for me. People sometimes disappear in the summer months with vacations, sports, beach time, irregular schedules, band camps and kids home all the time.There's something comforting about that down time that lets us breathe and slow down a bit. However, I'm always ready to "straighten up and fly right" once the school year begins. How about you? What's it like for you when September rolls around?
Let me share a scripture with you from Genesis 3:8-9 "Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the Lord God as he was walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and they hid from the Lord God among the trees of the garden. But the Lord God called to the man, " WHERE ARE YOU?"
Perhaps God is calling out to you also...WHERE ARE YOU? As you walk into this season are you in a fog; a place of trial; a place of doubt and confusion; a place of excitement and energy; a place of challenge; a place or light or darkness; a place of delight or despair; a place of quiet or busyness? What answer would you give to God?
Maybe some of you are reversing the question and asking God, WHERE ARE YOU?If you're anything like me, you've probably asked that question of God in your tough and challenging times.Ps. 46:1 says that "God is our refuge and strength; an ever present help in trouble."Wow! Just saying that verse out loud gives me comfort and assurance.Isn't that the beauty of God's word? He speaks truth to us through his Word. When we go through our hard times we know he is with us even though we may not feel him. He is with us- His presence is with us- in good times and bad; through our Canaans and our deserts; through our questions and doubts; through our trials and triumphs. He is ever Faithful!
Why don't you take a few minutes to answer that question from God: (insert your name) ____________, WHERE ARE YOU?
Be honest with your Lord. Tell him exactly where you are and how you are feeling. He wants you to call out to him, to rely on him and to trust him for this time in your life. Go ahead and ask him the "Whys?" and "Hows?" and the "Whens?"
Pray this prayer with me....... Lord, we praise and worship you.We thank you that you are an ever-present God and that you reach out your hand to save us. We are your daughters and believe that you will always act in our best interests even though we may not fully understand your ways. As we begin this new year, we are HERE standing in your presence. Give us hearts devoted to you and your ways. Let us stand together and stand firm in whatever we are going through. Let us say together that "our God is able." Amen and Hallelujah!!
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