So tonight I’m working on preparing for my next small group meeting on Friday. I always seem to think I have it all mapped out in my head, I know what I want to say or get across to the girls but when I sit down to write it out I can’t find the words. Trust me I LOVE preparing for small group. It’s an excuse to stop life and be in God’s Word! Like really I look forward to it!!! Cleaning the house and that not so much… lol.
But I chose to talk about how God is our refuge for this meeting. I was thinking and looking up verses about His being our refuge and I just couldn’t get the words to come together. I ended up going for a walk in the woods in the dark and praying. I was asking God to take this and show me what He wanted we to share. Then it donned on me. Why do we need a refuge in the first place? Because of hard times or a storm. Then I started thinking about all the storms in my life and how after each one I can see that God brought it because He wanted my attention. He wanted me to get my mind off myself and look to Him. He wanted me to be completely helpless in the situation so I had to trust Him a 100%. He wanted me to see that I couldn’t do it with my strength. He wanted me to see that in Him I can find a safe place of refuge, a hiding place.
When this came to mind I had it… so I won’t only be talking about just the ‘refuge’ part but also about how God sends storms to change us and even bless us. It’s amazing how each time I think I’ve got it, when I don’t. And every time I tell Him I can’t do this I need you to show me, He does. He provides just what I need. He is faithful every time. When I step out of the way and let Him do the leading every thing goes so much smoother.
January 26, 2017 at 2:14 am
God is good…..
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January 26, 2017 at 1:27 pm
Glad you got an inspiration! 😀
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January 26, 2017 at 2:46 pm
He’s AWESOME 😁
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January 26, 2017 at 2:48 pm
😝
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January 26, 2017 at 4:07 pm
Yes! That’s why the Bible says “In *everything* give thanks.” It is so hard to feel thankful for tough times, but they are allowed for a divine reason, so we can lean completely on Christ.
Btw, Justin’s daughter will be with us Friday, so she will be a guest at Bright Lights tomorrow.
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January 26, 2017 at 4:56 pm
Yes and I’m finding more and more that each storm was because I needed to realize God was in control. And it’s amazing how I can look back and see a blessing from a time when my heart was aching. He works in mysterious ways….
That’s great that she’ll be there! : D
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January 29, 2017 at 5:31 pm
My facebook memories for today brought up this post I made in 2012:
“This is what the past is for! Every experience God gives us, every person He puts in our lives, is the perfect preparation for the future that only He can see.”
~Corrie ten Boom
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January 30, 2017 at 12:24 am
I LOVE that quote soooo much! ❤
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January 26, 2017 at 6:31 pm
Excited!! I’m so glad you organized this group, Bright Lights. Because the other group I went to, I knew no one there. Although the lessons were great, I was so different from the rest of the girls. I was the only one who actually knew the Bible and God. It was hard, but I’m super happy you made this group! Your doing great!!
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January 27, 2017 at 2:09 pm
Thank you so much! I’m so thankful you are part of it! See ya soon!
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January 28, 2017 at 3:33 am
Me too. Your lesson today was great!
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January 28, 2017 at 3:34 am
Aw thanks! ❤
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January 28, 2017 at 3:36 am
🙂
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January 28, 2017 at 3:35 am
I working on my post for it right now…
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January 28, 2017 at 3:36 am
Yay!! Can’t wait!
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January 28, 2017 at 4:01 am
Do you know if any of the parents look at it? Just wondering…
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January 28, 2017 at 3:01 pm
Mrs. Conaway I think
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January 28, 2017 at 4:38 am
This parent does!
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January 28, 2017 at 1:43 pm
Awesome! 😄
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