Hi ladies! Happy Saturday! Today we want to share together stories of life change.
These stories don’t have to revolve around She Reads Truth: we just want to hear what God is doing in your life.
- How has reading His truth daily impacted your every day life?
- Has it impacted your work atmosphere?
- Your attitude?
- Your marriage? Your family? Your friends?
- How can we encourage you more?
Perhaps you’re in place of pain and hurting. How can we be praying for you? How can we carry your burdens? If you want to share a prayer request, feel free to comment or link up. You can also email us at prayer [@] shereadstruth.com
Link up! And then take time to visit and read another story of life change. Leave an encouraging note. Send a loving email. Reach out and pray for someone.
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I am so thankful that the God is transforming my life through His Word and His Spirit. God is teaching me more about Him and the Trinity, and showing me how to live the abundant life in Him. I bless His name.
Please pray for me. I’ve been depressed because I am very lonely and the holidays are magnifying the pain. I have been a believer for almost ten years so I know that God will never leave me or forsake me. I’m discourage because at 27 I’m single and I want a family…I could go on and on but that’s the gist. I live alone a distance from my friends and family and I just don’t know how to live this life and be happy I’m involved in church activities, I also coach and work full time. Please pray, take some time and petition God I’m hurting
HI lvlyladi! Ijust want to encourage you that you really are still young. I did not meet my husband of 30 years until I had decided I would never get married and just focus on my career. I met him at 28 almost 29, I was married in July at age 29 and my family of 5 was started quickly. I have great kids and grand children now, but I also am a widow now too. I did not know The Lord until I have four kids (ok I was a slow learner…grin) I would encourage you not to second guess God's plan but just to love on everyone God has put you around where you are right now. Things can change very quickly. mostly love and love some more as Christ loves us. It does help keep the hurt and loneliness in perspective.
Thank you for the openness to pray for those who are hurting… Bless You!
My name is Phatima and right now I’m dealing with some medical issues. I had my uterus removed almost a year ago and now I’m back at the doctor because I started spotting and having pain in the area where my uterus once was. I found out today that I have a cervical stump and my left ovary is stuck to it and has become inflamed. This reading has helped me to realize that I am grateful for my suffering, to walk as Jesus did in order to reach God’s glory. I thank God because it could of been something alot worst and I’m grateful that this is fixable.
This reading plan is exactly what I need in my life right now. I'm having some serious discussions with my pastor about concerns I have with the direction in which my church is going and it gets pretty heated. He's calm in his responses but I can tell he's frustrated.
I don't think this has been part of the plan yet but I read Chapter 3:13 and it really hit home. (From NLT: Make allowance for each others faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.)
I realized yesterday as I walked out of service that this is really hardening my heart and that I need to take some time to figure out what is happening. Is this a test of my faith? Jesus might be using my pastor to test me. Am I going through a phase? I really don't know.
One thing I know is that reading the Bible and praying will get me through this and the Holy Spirit will guide me in the right direction.
I just want to thank all of the beautiful women authors for creating this site. This devotional is such user friendly and I feel like I'm having a biblical conversation with one of you over coffee. Each of these new devotional posts is what gets me up in the morning. I am a college student, so I am tempted with the everyday pressures and actions that college students are "supposed to be doing on a Saturday night." SheReadsTruth gives me so much hope, confidence and self respect to stand up against this all. Thank you again and God bless. You ladies are working wonders in all of us.
Ladies I am asking for prayer. My husband and I have been called, with some friends, to plant a new church in the Phoenix, Arizona area. We are really struggling with the "how's" of when this will come to place, how we will move, how we can sell our home in this market to get there (we live in Florida), etc. Also, I am particularly struggling with weather I will continue to be a teacher or move into something else. I know in my head that He is in control, but I'm still struggling with all the "what ifs." Prayers appreciated. :)
Thanks for sharing, Carrie! What an exciting opportunity–but will be praying for the uncertainty the future days hold for your family.
Yea Phoenix. Lovely city. If you are called then you know where you are going, then the one who called has got the rest figured out as well and you can count o n knowing the next step at the right time. You are ahead of me, as I have no idea what my future holds. But of course I know who holds my future. I live day to day, at 60, recently widowed, one last child in high school, just got an MFA in a not very high paying field, but my bills are paid this week, lets pull the whar ifs to the ugly scenarios…can I trust Him in "even this what if"? I have learned over the years the answer is always yes. Perhaps the real question is am I willing to trust and obey no matter what. When I find the one in question, that scares me the most, then I do business. However, once worked through, I have learned to keep the trouble of today at the forefront. What ifs are time wasters for no matter what, He will be there and has me covered. Great book about a woman who went through a big move is by Francine Rivers called The Scarlet Thread. I think you might relate to the main character in this novel and learn from her, and her grandmothers journal written about her journey and struggle with the what ifs as she did a covered wagon move cross country.
My ex was and still is a very good person. But I struggle with what God wants us to do now. I feel like I pray and I dont hear Him. This guy is everything I have ever prayed for, I feel like we both changed throughout our relationship. So Im taking this time to work on me, devote more time to God, and him as well. Please pray for wisdom and confirmation for me regarding this situation
Chantel, I think we have all had those times where we pray and don’t hear Him, and they are so hard! I’m praying that he makes his plans for you clear soon, and that there is peace in your heart while you wait.
thank u so much!!!
when i was reviewing our devotionals, in Colossians v. 11 and 17 stuck out to me. Verse 1 reminded me to rely on God's strength, He will give me endurance and patience to make it through ALL trials! Verse 17 reminds me that without God, nothing can stand. Without Him all things will fall apart. God holds all things in the palm of His hands. With that being said, this week has been an ok week, kind of difficult because I am in a situation where my bf of 2 1/2 and I broke up in the middle of a meaningless argument. It was burdensome because we would argue often about pointless things. When I was with him I would struggle with doubts and ask God to give me clarity, but He had done that already before because, before I got into this relationship, I asked God to give me confirmation through some very important ppl in my life, such as my church leaders and parents, and He did, but I still struggled with accepting it because some things were not lined up like I would have hoped, such as him having finances in order and being able to provide for himself without struggling and being able to have a steady job.
This devotional has really gotten me back on the right path. I get excited to do it every day and I haven't felt excited about doing a devotional in a long time! Love you guys and the comments each day and the community we are all building!
Hello sisters! This study is speaking right to my heart, thank you all for being here.
Lauren, maintaining the joy can be so hard. I actually woke up this morning and said to myself “I have lost my joy!” Especially during hard times, it is a constant battle and sometimes hard to get our heads around the fact that God calls us to be joyful. A book that has helped me is “Choosing Joy” by Angela Thomas – short daily devotions on finding joy in all different situations. I’ve learned so much about the joy that God wants for us and guides us toward. It has helped me on some dark days.
Beth, praying for you. Addiction is such an awful force and the devil only needs a leg wound. I am so sorry you are going through this praying for peace for you and light for your husband. A book that really helped me in dealing with a similar issue is “Codependent No More” by Melanie Beattie. It is so hard to want the best for the ones we love but also remember to care for ourselves. Ok, I’m done with the book reviews!
But let’s also remember how important it is to be in community with each other! That’s what God wants for us, to be His hands and feet. I too am often nervous or ashamed to share what is going on in my life but am always amazed at the support God provisions for me when I do. And, we are light to others even when we are in trials. You don’t even know who is watching you, but they just might be saying, “where does her peace come from?… I want some of THAT!”
Thanks SRT sisters!
Hi to all you wonderful sister in the Lord! This is my first comment but I have shared quiet a lot of time with you all! I have done Ef, Gal. and now Col. with you read all the comments! I truly enjoy SRT I can’t wait for the next to appear on my screen! I’ve joined other devo and bible studies but this time its different I’m more committed and excited to take part in indulging the word of God! SRT you are a Blessing!! Thank you!
This reading has been perfect for the place I am in. My husband has relapsed on drugs. At first he said he wanted to go to rehab, but our insurance doesn’t cover it. In order to go into a free center he has to be clean for three days by Tuesday morning. Please pray that he does what he needs to do and it he doesn’t that I will have the strength to leave. I know God is working everything out for good. Thank you.
Beth, Imy heart breaks for what you’re going through. I’m thankful you have the faith that God wil work this together for good–I have the same confidence, but I know those are hard truths to live when times like this happen. May Jesus be your rock and foundation in the coming days.
Beth,
I have experience with addiction and I will be praying for you and your husband. It's hard to get clean and stay clean.
I hope and pray that you get through this.
I am so blessed to have stumbled upon SheReadsTruth…u ladies have NO IDEA!!! It’s so encouraging to see such a strong group of women on fire for Christ. I have been saved now going on about 4 years…I used to club, drink smoke weed, hang out with drug dealers..I was so lost. When I became saved the song Amazing Grace became so clear to me! I’m saved by grace through Christ and it’s so amazing to me, that GOD chose to save lil ol me. His love is infinite and his Glory is just so amazing! I have just started back reading my bible…I just love this website and this community! Praise the Lord!
Thank ALL of u ladies!!!! Be blessed!
I just want to encourage you Victoria that I believe that God wants to use your story! Sometimes He pulls us from the deepest and darkest things so that He can call us to huge stuff. I feel like as you just walk life out with Him, He is going to give you a story of power and grace that will set many women free.
Amen! I know that God has called me to minister to young women in their 20s who are hurt and struggling. My husband does street ministry bc he used to be in the streets BUT GOD! Anytime God tells me to minister to a young woman, i'm there! UNASHAMED of where he brought me from! Thank you for your encouraging words!
Hi ladies! I am new to this fabulous community and I already feel so richly blessed by your posts and comments each day. I appreciate all of the hard work and time you all put in to spending intimate time with our Lord. You each inspire me to relinquish my fears and worries to our God and focus on His word and use it to be a light to others. I particularly enjoyed our reading about being a mess! This devotional was eye opening, convicting, and full of grace all at one. I have never been a morning person but setting aside 30 minutes to wake up early and join you in the word has never felt so good! I look forward to our devotionals and what God wants to teach us each morning! :-)
Lauren – this is the place to help you with that! I, too have been struggling with that feeling that the life and joy have been sucked right out of me. This community of women along with this devotional have been amazing support! Hearing the words of encouragement, challenges to do better, pleas for more understanding and wisdom, and the amazing truths and heart felt wisdom that others share.. . I look forward to this EVERY morning! It has changed my life, and given me renewed joy and purpose. Looking forward to ways that God is working in me to share and grow. Recognizing the truths in my everyday life and sharing them. If you haven't done so, I encourage you to go back to Nov 9 and find the link to John Piper's commentary. It is so powerful – to sum it up in 4 words; Guard yourself with Gratitude! But. .. be sure to read it all. Praying for you,sister.
I was unable to connect to John Piper's commentary. I went to pipersnotes.com but was unable to find the commentary number that was posted. Can someone help me?
I just started with She Reads Truth and feel very inspired by this community. It is truly a blessing to be able to learn and grow and share. Thank you.
I'm SO thankful for SheReadsTruth because just spending 30 minutes of my day in the Word and praying automatically sets my mood so high and I know that I can have a good day because the Lord has my back. So thanks SheReadsTruth, YOU ROCK!
SheReadsTruth has been such a blessing for me. This past year has been a train wreck for my family and I and I feel/know it has just sucked the life and joy out of me. I realize that I cannot let everything thats been happening take my joy away because that's not living and to have fun, you have to create your own fun. So, I'm trying to start every morning with this devotion and prayer asking God to fill me up and to help me see joy in the little things. To make my life full again, and to not be so serious. I used to be so fun y'all, so fun and I'm praaaayyyiiinnnng that God can heal my heart and soul to make brush the bad off and to continue with the good and to absolutely relish in it when things are good. My mood and my families situation has not only affected me but the relationships I have with others as well because who wants to tell bad news? I'd rather keep to myself and let things go and I'm figuring out that you absolutely cannot live that way.
Lauren, I will be praying for you! This year I have also endured a big family issue and it has also tested me in many ways, but I feel as it is beginning to get better, how much stronger I am in Christ and how I look back on all the ways he has helped me forgive and heal in this process. Sometimes it is nice to see how the good has come from the bad.
I love your reminder to seek joy in the little. Things. I have been through several life changing events myself recently and am working my way up by the very Grace do God. The return of Joy is a good thing, because just for today is all I really need. He is faithful, and I am living it. This forum is a good reminder too that we are not alone on this journey and that too adds joy. Helping another does too, even if it is a simple word of encouragement at the check out ine. Ah, what will today bring.
I really love the fact that we are allowed to be practicing Christians here in America. We are so lucky for that. We forget too often that this is not a luxury everyone has.
I have a prayer request. Last night I had the beginnings of a tooth ache and this morning I wake up with a debilitating ache in my gums and my teeth. On top of that, my face is all swollen. Please pray for me ladies!
I am praying for you right now Karisa! Declaring His healing to invade your physical body in Jesus' name! His blood is enough. Let us know how you are feeling. :)
Tonight, I am soaking in how much He never ever gives up on us. Gosh. Isn't it amazing? It is like any space I feel between Him and me is not because He put it there but because I did. I am finally starting to get it. He doesn't create distance with me because of what I do or don't do, what I say or don't say. Shame is a lie. Disappointment is a lie. Fear is a lie. He is so close to us all the time. It is transforming my life and it is like everything in scripture is screaming it out to me, "I AM NEVER GIVING UP ON YOU."
Its an amazing feeling.
I don't know about y'all, but I watched David Platt and Francis Chan last night (a few hours ago) preach their new material "Multiply". It thoroughly convicted and changed me to become a disciple-maker. I believe Christ when He said "All authority and power has been given to Me" and that same power is in us through the Holy Spirit as Christians. Follow the Great Commission Jesus gave us and make disciples, ladies. People are in your life for a reason and we can be encouraged that it isn't by our power, but through God.
Yes Rachael! I totally agree with you. I am praying that even this weekend that God would give us eyes to see and a heart to hear His leadership and His nudging for the people in our lives!
Rachael I've been convicted of the same thing lately. God has laid the great commission on my heart….I've been pondering if it looks the same for everyone? What do you think?
God is very unique and we are all unique. You can witness in a way I can't because your personality, location, and talents allow you to come in contact with people I don't. And not every time the Holy Spirit is going to move you to witness is going to be the same experience because God is speaking to people and preparing their hearts in different ways. While all of the different programs that teach you how to witness are good, the Holy Spirit is the only thing we should truly rely on (not our knowledge) to witness. So while we have the same calling, it won't look the same. Does that make sense?
Amen and I agree rachael. Thanks for blessing me with this response, it has confirmed what I have felt in my heart lately.
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