May 26, 2006
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In another day or so a milestone on my Xanga will be there, 20,000 hits – I suspect it will be sometime late tomorrow or Sunday. If you happen to notice that you are that person, let me know. And again, I count myself so blessed to have so many wonderful friends in Xanga. I have learned so much, laughed a lot, and feel that I have been so enriched by knowing you. God is so good, and I am grateful that He led me here.
Beth Moore, in her study Believing God had us go back and divide our life into fifths and look for footprints of God in our past. When I did that study a few years ago, I could not find any place God was in the first fifth of my life. Yesterday, I am certain because of the Breaking Free study I had a big breakthrough. For those of you who do not know me, my testimony is on 3/24/06 the second entry. But during the Believing God study, I was unable to find exactly where God was in my early childhood, the rape of my father, the attempts on my life and other abuse made God seem remarkably absent.
Well, yesterday I was talking with Pastor Don’s wife, and we were discussing how God has our lives in His control. And one thing the Holy Spirit put into my mind is, that because my parents, both my mom and dad, were so awful, when I – in my rebellion-turned to the occult, I could not relate too well to the concept of god and goddess, the father and mother, mother earth, or any of the other deity pantheons. So God protected me from going fully into any of the occult paths, and he used what satan meant for bad, for my good. God protected me, even when I was so unfaithful to Him. I hope I explained that clearly enough. But I am so grateful to God that He kept me safe when I was making so many stupid decisions.
God is awesome, and I can’t wait to share today’s Bible study with you – Pastor Don taught it and it was thought provoking, but we have to celebrate Edward’s 16th Birthday. He chose hamburgers for dinner, and ice cream cake for his cake. We already let him open his presents because it is a rainy and raw day and one of his presents was a video we could watch as a family.
Hoping you are having a great Memorial Day weekend, I am looking forward to it, but there are so many things we have to do with the scouts, so it cuts into the relaxation. But they are important, one of which is marching in the Veterans’ Day parade. I think that is vital as a respect for those who served us in the services.
Heather
Comments (20)
Have a great Memorial Day weekend!!
A hug,
lucy
So this is your long weekend…………..our’s was last weekend………..have a good one!!! ***hug***
God Bless you and have a great weekend!
Hi Heather,
Thanks for stopping by my xanga. Wow, I love Beth Moore’s writings! Have a great Memorial Day Weekend Too!
Agape,
Amanda
Thats what I love about our God. When our mind is empty, He fills it with His knowledge,reveals himself to us. I think its awesome how you were able to have that revelation! I havent finished believing God, I’m not sure why, but I think I was not putting everything into it. Its the first B.Moore study I didnt complete. have a good weekend!
I love how God takes the bad and turns it to good…..so awesome!
Have a blessed day!
Michele
Oh, Heather, that is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Praise His Name!!!!!!! With much love and many prayers, Paula
Heather you are such a blessing through much of what you place upon your blog.
Hello, You asked me for info on “Living a Life of TRUE Worship”
This study is one of Kay Arthur and Bob & Diane Vereen’s 40 Minute Bible study series. Precept Ministries International. It is a 6-week study program. Published by WaterBrook Press.
We have just begun the study, but already there has been excellent discussion.
ISBN 1-57856-480-8
Hope this is helpful
Joyce
Great post. God is so good – many times I just have to stop and tell God “I trust you”, especially those times when my world seems to be spinning out of control…like it has been lately.
Heather I am delighted to have you subscribe – I have been peeking in at your blog lately too, and will subscribe to you now as well. I have really enjoyed the posts I have read so far.
Hey thanks for the comment.. and I pray you have a blessed weekend.. God bless you and thanks for your post…
I think that I have found that too, that even when things seemed random or stark, that God had come in in little ways that made such a big difference. Whether or not I can sing perty, I don’t know. But, I really hope to stress for myself and others that God just wants us to sing to him in joy and gratefulness. (wow, I need to remind myself of that a lot!) Thank you so much Heather! Hope you have a great Memorial Day weekend!
Gack! sorry about that, I didn’t realize that it was signed in under my brother’s account ^. Whoops! Sorry.
Isn’t God AMAZING??? I am soooo glad He showed you that, Heather!!! It must be your year to bloom!!!!!
love u lots!!!!
Yes, our God IS an awesome God! Have a wonderful weekend, and I think it’s great you’re teaching your children the proper observance of Memorial Day.
Thank you for your kind words. Seeking God is an on going journey. We do need to be careful how we seek God and yet, if we trust God as our guide, He will always guide us through. Becuase of my Buddist backgroup from childhood, my God concept might be different than yours. But Truth always reveals itself. Love & Joy..
Heather, It always blesses me to observe how God is continually revealing to you that He was indeed always there in your midst, protecting and drawing you. Thanks for your openness in sharing what you are learning. Also thank you for the comment on my last post… I’m glad that it could be a new revelation to you as well. Be blessed and enjoy the Memorial Day weekend. ~Sherry
Hi! I was excited to see a new visitor to my site! ryc–the book I was talking about is a book written like a storybook, each chapter covering one of God’s names. I think Kay Arthur has written some studies one the names of God as well–check out Precept Ministries. I have briefly browsed your site and see that we have a lot in common–I love how the Lord brings together like-minded people for our encouragement and healing. Take care and God bless! Laurie
I’m kinda burying this comment (hoping you’ll find it)… but I read this today and thought of you:
http://www.worldviewweekend.com/secure/cwnetwork/print.php?&ArticleID=787