I just finished the first week of a Bible study called, Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby. Amazing! I already learned I need to shift the way I am looking at my life. Instead of asking God what He wants me to do, I'm supposed to look to see where He is at work and join Him.
The mission trip we took to West Virginia comes to mind. I had always wanted to go on one, but said, "Someday" ...many times. I'll never forget the day after church when God spoke to me through our friend, Mark. When I told him I wanted to go on a mission trip he said to listen to the Holy Spirit. If I was getting a nudge, I should pay attention to it. I had a very difficult time trying to convince my family, but they eventually got on board. I don't think they'll ever forget that week! My faith was tested many times. The thought of raising money was about more than I could handle. I didn't want to ask anyone to help fund our "vacation". I had told my kids I wanted to take them on a family vacation to St. John to go snorkeling on the beach. Switching gears to convince them that we should do this instead was no easy task. I also dealt with "What will people think?" At the time I thought only weird Bible thumping people went on mission trips. I even stretched the truth (okay, lied) to a neighbor who asked me about my summer vacation plans. She called me out on it right away and told me she heard we were going on a mission trip. I was immediately convicted that I should not be embarrassed about what God was doing in our lives!
Obeying God and listening to the Holy Spirit at work blessed me and my family more than words can describe. I realized I didn't have to dream up something to do for Him, I just had to look for where He was already working and join Him.
By faith...
Angie xoxo
8 comments:
You are in inspiration. Thanks Annie. I love you.
Oh, yes, Experiencing God. It is fantstic. I did this several years ago, and will never forget it.
My mom and I led 14 mission trips all over the US. It was a wonderful experience every time. You think that you just can not be blessed any more than you are, but each trip gave a bigger blessing!
Now you need to go on another one!
Hi Annie,
This is my first visit to your blog. I came by way of "Traveling the Road" I love it! I have done the "Experiencing God" study a few times and truly feel that it has been one that has changed my life the most. I know you will love t!
Thank you for joining the "Fight Like a Girl" Giveaway.
You have blessed us,
Pat
Ang,
The Experiencing God Bible study is great. I went through it several years ago and could probably use a refresher course just about now.
Enjoy every morsel of wisdom and knowledge God speaks to your heart during this lesson.
Be blessed,
Cindy
That is one great study Ang! I also love that not only my verse keeps making itself known over the two weeks I am learning it, the others do as well.
Hey Ang,
I have a special place in my heart for "Experiencing God." The study came to me MANY years ago in a kind of round about way. I did it on my own the first time, then lead it later. Suffice it to say it was a life changing study for me back then. Enjoy. . . I was a bit disappointed when I finally got to see the video portion. Blackaby's delivery is well. . . a bit lacking in enthusiasm. Still, the content/concepts are fantastic. Hope you enjoy it and that it causes you to pause and reevaluate!
Much love,
~Cheryl
I love your honesty!
That study is the very first study I ever did. Changed my life.
Love you much!
Fran
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