"Except..."

It's actually quite embarrassing to admit this is my 600th post since I started this blog and am still insecure about it every time I click "Publish Post". Just yesterday I was teased about putting my "diary" out there for the whole world to see. I know it sounds strange to 99% of the world, but for that 1% who "get it" I'll continue with this 600th post.

"She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come." (Proverbs 31:25)

When I heard Beth Moore was writing a book on Insecurity I didn't think I would get "on board" and read it along with all of her other blog followers. Although I have been inspired more than words could ever express by her teaching I felt it was time to go back to being a Sister in Christ instead of a Siesta. But I had one of those nudges from the Holy Spirit to get involved when our church hosted the taping of the simulcast. I joined the prayer team and had one of those divine meetings you hear about. God brought me a totally unexpected gift from a blog reader I had never met. I don't have permission to mention her name, but all I can say is I will never forget it for the rest of my life. We had a special time together and as I looked in her eyes when we spoke Beth's final commission over each other at the end I learned once again that there are no coincidences and God knew exactly what He was doing. He whispered through this new friend's mouth into my ear and straight to my heart that... "You, are Exceptional!"


Beth taught us 6 points about a secure woman. She shared that Insecurity is not a weakness, but unbelief. Ouch! We focused on Ephesians Chapter 4:17-24.

A secure woman is...

S... Saved from herself. Security makes us think less often of ourselves.
E... Entitled to truth. Perfection is an "art form".
C... Clothed with intention. Security doesn't come naturally.
U... Upended by Grace. Grace is the only gift we can give away and keep for ourselves. We can have our cake and eat it too.
R... Rebounded by love. Live as dearly loved children. If a heart does not heal, it hardens! Imagine going up to everyone you meet with a full cup instead of an empty one, hoping they will fill it so you'll feel good about yourself.
E... Exceptional in life!

There is nothing like the sound of 600 beautiful women secure in Christ alone singing together to our Lord and Savior. I have to be honest. I had the opportunity to feel insecure within 30 minutes of the time I left the conference (and many more times throughout the day). When someone laughed at me for writing my "diary" for the whole world to see I had to think about it for just a second. I mean, seriously? At the end of my life I would love for someone to say, "I don't know anyone who would really share the good, bad and the ugly on a blog for the whole world to see"...

"Well... Except Angie".

I can't think of a better compliment!
Love,
Angie xoxo