Side note: I wrote this Bible study up a couple of days ago for tonight. A friend called me from another city. She is in deep crisis. We've been on the phone and texting for several hours. This study fits her situation perfectly. God knew. He always does. Please pray for her!
12 Now I want
you to know, brothers and sisters, b that what has happened to me has
actually served to advance the gospel.
Interesting: “what has happened to me has actually served
to advance the gospel.”
Many times, when we hear, “Can
I get a testimony?”, we hear people tell of how God has worked to miraculously
worked out a situation and answered prayers.
God is always working out
situations.
God is always answering
prayers.
But sometimes
It’s
Not
The
Answer
We
Expected
Or
Wanted.
12Now I want
you to know, brothers and sisters,
b that
what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel.
Those test results show disease.
God heals us or a loved one in Heaven rather than
here on Earth.
The pain is inflicted.
The tragedy occurs.
Then what?
12Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters,
b that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel.
I have seen and
experienced
many things that shook my faith.
many things that shook my faith.
I even walked away from
God for a period.
BUT, I have come to learn
that indeed
12Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters,
b that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel.
I’m not saying it’s easy
To experience or even
understand.
I am saying it’s real.
Now, as crisis, pain,
hurt, illness
Occur,
Or
As unexpected memories
Suddenly flood my brain,
In the midst of my tears,
I am learning
To pray for my will
And then
pray,
“Not my will but Yours.”
found here: https://tillchrist.wordpress.com/tag/lords-passion-c/
Art Source:
Art Source: mygodmymusicmylife.wordpress.com
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It’s a learning process,
And many times
An extremely
Difficult
Painful
One.
But
I am slowly learning
That these times make me
stronger.
These are not the original artists for this song. It's actually Mandisa (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFY2Hdh7cvA). However, as a cancer thriver, this video of the song ministered to my heart.I actually purchased her song and added it to my Itunes for these times:
2Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters,
b that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel.
Prayer
My dear LORD, help me to praise You always, to trust You in the good and trying times. Bless me, my family and friends with Your presence. Let them know that what has happened to them,
what is happening to them,
what will happen to them
will serve to advance the gospel.
Please strengthen and enourage us!
In Your name I pray!
Amen and Amen!
Baby Quilt Completely Finished!
I'm so excited! I finished the baby quilt! It's a double win because I met my OMG! Here's a few pictures of the journey from start to finish:
Tada!
Can I get a Whoop Whoop?
I'm linking up to
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Congratulations! Fabulous finish! Love your label, did you make it?
ReplyDeleteYes, I did make the label! I love labels on afghans and quilts - they tell a story. :)
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