Accountable 7

I love my Wednesday Night Class….I love my “circle of friends”.  The strange thing is that this probably the only time I see most of these women.  I feel a closeness to them that is so comforting.

I am going to attempt to share our lessons from our current study …….. What Happens When Women Walk in Faith.  We have finished the first 5 Chapters….but for today I will go back and start with the 1st Chapter.

Our first session involves Leaving….Chapter 1 The Map

God will fill in the gaps.  Our objective is to find out how God wants to use us for his purpose and plan.  Starting something new begins with leaving the old.  The ironic thing will be that our circumstances may remain the same but we can be different.  We were encouraged not to make our dreams come true with our own strengths and plans…but let them be God’s plans.  He asks us to honor Him and do it with a grateful heart.  The question was asked…will you surrender your plans of convenience and ease and accept His plans for growth and maturity.  We also must realize that our circumstances may not be perfect, but we know whose face to seek when we fall flat on my own.

Quoting from the book….”Trust me-those first steps were the furthest thing from the limelight ministry.  They were everyday choices to honor God right where I was: spending time in God’s Word even when the items on my to-do list seemed more urgent.”  Here is the KEY…..getting filled with Him first so I can love and give and serve out of an overflow rather than relying on my own strength.

Our challenge:  Keep being obedient, keep looking for the next open door of opportunity and above all else hold closely to the Lord.

I thank all my circle of friends for sharing this adventure and encouraging me.  You make me laugh, you make cry and you make remember that I am accountable to our great God that we serve.

I know the plans I have for you says the Lord.   God please help me not to miss them. I want show up ready and equipped for your Great Adventure.

Patricia <><