Take this day to catch up on your reading, pray, and rest in the presence of the Lord.
Long ago God spoke to our ancestors by the prophets at different times and in different ways. In these last days, he has spoken to us by his Son. God has appointed him heir of all things and made the universe through him.
—Hebrews 1:1–2
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@Adrienne – I agree with @Teresa D’s post yesterday about Christians and veganism. It is not a sin to eat a vegan diet. I was a Christian who ate vegan for many years and cooked in restaurants that way, too. ❤️ but I understand your concern for this person’s faith and pray that they would see He alone is the way to heaven, as it says in John 14. May their hearts be softened to the truth and God bless your heart in trying to reach this woman. ❤️
Just catching up on yesterday’s reading, now. These are the same scriptures I read with my brother Mario from Revelation. God is good to confirm His word over and over. Come, Lord Jesus!!
TERESA DONLEY – they will only see replies if they go back to look for them :/
Thank you, @Mercy for your encouragement. You are right. It is truly what I am learning in this season… and always… the learning to die to self, over and over again…
I pray for all you have sacrificed unto God, there is the Kingdom advancing for His namesake in your honor, for His glory. ❤️✝️
@MICHELLE PATIRE: prayers for strength and resilience, and also relief for you by God’s grace. I went through that stage with my mom, for 7 years, neck to neck, and it felt exhausting. She was out to get me at every word, every turn, and the grandma in law too, to fault me and trap me. Then I grew some thick skin, but I was very defensive. To realize that the Lord wanted me to die to those things, and lay myself down for Him to defend. To simply not care, and just still go out there, passionately worship Him, hug and bless my enemies with true joy and innocence of heart (and not bitterness and the defeat look). And then.. He brought me to another level… to experience the same reactions in Pharisee Pastors, who went after me to fault and trap me. Same as what my families did. I was like, wait a minute, the same mountain again? Why…? The Lord wanted me to see something else. Die to self, defend not myself. And God took care of the rest (as I died of course lol…and then there was the RESURRECTION, the quiet one). God is not simple in His ways. I begged for relief and peace, but it was not granted to me at that time. Truly seasoned sailors are built in storms, resurrected out of fire and ashes. You are the diamond God is after. Make no mistake. The dying process has not ended to be honest (living sacrifice He has called us to be), but by His grace, it is possible. Again and again I needed to adopt the mindset of being merely a pilgrim on earth, that what I think is mine is not, just an illusion, even my mother, another soul that was wrestled fiercely against, between the jaws of satan, and God used me then because of my proximity, it’s God’s, she is God’s, everything on earth is God and its fullness thereof. I was like a stench to her as the Word says. BUT GOD, with Him, there is no limits to what supernatural outcomes can be, through our obedience, even as we wrestle to obey. Love you sis. You got this!
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I have a question about replies — if I’m reading on yesterday’s or another days posting, and reply directly to someone who has commented, is there a way for them to know they’ve had a response? Or should I just always put my replies on the current day and capitalize their name?
Thank you ladies for continued prayers, in response to posts past two days. It’s been a whirlwind.
Please continue praying for my family and honestly, mostly my ability to stand firm. Every single day I see the enemy targeting me with a family member. Every. Single. Day. It’s really weighing on my spirit. I truly do need every prayer to get through this emotionally difficult season. I know this is the Lord’s place for me but I am asking for some reinforcement to help me fight the war He is going to win.
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Taking this day to be ready for the new year and follow in Gods path for me. ❤️
Thank you Kelly and all for the prayers. I’m looking forward to seeing how the Lord will use me in the coming year. As I age (76), I realize all the ways I have been blessed to serve will look different and I need to accept that. Lord, please be with each sister today commenting or just reading. Please hear their prayers and their thanks. Blessed day to each.
I find it hard to believe another year has gone by. I’m getting closer to having done about 35 of SRT studies. They and all you women are a blessing to me. I can’t express how thankful I am for all of you. For all of your prayers of pulling me through the hardest time of my life. I am forever grateful. Love to you all in the new year.
@Laura- That is wonderful! I am so glad you are here, and love to read and know your story! Our stories are so powerful to help others!! It is wonderful that you found your group that you can meet with in person! I found that too, and it is a gift for sure! Still praying for your daughter!
@Gayle- I can’t fathom. But God, I pray for you a healing miracle (again! praise God!) I pray that He carries you through whatever may come in His presence. That you will be a light to others.
@Adrienne- :) Glad you felt led to post that Jesus is the only way. So many people believe everybody will basically get to heaven unless you are evil. Even a girl at jail said “you all really believe YOUR way is the only way and everyone else goes to hell?” and I said…YEAH. And she said “well that seems really narrow minded..” I just gave her an eyebrow raise, and let the teacher continue on with the lesson. She will either dismiss or give her something to really stir her and ponder on. All I know is God’s word never returns void and it is for me to speak truth in a loving way. I am not so good at being put on the spot like that and having the correct words to say…I’m working on it.
Praying for the person you are concerned about Adrienne and all our loved ones who have similiar feelings like this. The interesting thing is that this person and others still don’t KNOW that they will get to heaven, but we KNOW. The person wrote in the chat “hopefully” be in heaven. I also heard something interesting yesterday about the power of Jesus and how people swear in His name and not in Buddah’s name or another god’s name. Jesus is set apart, holy, powerful and the enemy wants to stop the spirit and the truth.
Thank you God for sending your son & to allow ME to speak directly to YOU! That’s mind blowing to you. Pray for Nixon my daughter & her family as she was due Christmas Eve & still hasn’t had him. I also need another miracle as my oncologist gave me a timeline of my life. I believe God will heal me once again!
GAYLE – I’m praying for your daughter to have her baby very soon, and that there will be a healthy baby and mom. I’m also praying for God’s healing hand upon you. Only He knows the timeline.
Last night my husband and I hosted a Christmas party for my Bible Study friends – a group of 15 wonderful ladies that I have been meeting with for 3 years. They are real, they are authentic. We study the Bible together, we share life together. The reason I’m mentioning this is because 7 years ago I shared on this site that one of my deepest desires was to have a group of Christian women who I could share life with, who were completely authentic about their struggles, their pain, and truly wanted to grow in the Lord. Seven years ago I went through the worst valley of my life, my husband’s affair, his removal from ministry, my daughter rebelling and getting into trouble with the law. I was so broken. Yet, I found this site (recommended by my other daughter) and started to read with you all. I didn’t comment much, but occasionally. At that time, there were a lot of people commenting about going through the pain of a husband’s affair as well. Over the years, this group, and then my in-person group, have become my community. Those whom I gather with on my computer each morning, and those whom I can physically gather together with. I am so thankful to the Lord for all of these women. We aren’t meant to do it alone. Thank you, She’s, for walking with me and with others. We are the church…thanks be to God.
SEARCHING – Thank you for that prayer; adding my amen! ❤
SHES – what a great study! I look forward to studying more with you in the new year and getting to know some of you better as we learn together from the Word.
God bless you each and every one in your area of need. Love you all!
So glad that I can approach God because of Jesus!
Happy Grace Day, sweet sisters. I am looking forward to the next study, as we enter the new year. Are you?
Kelly (NEO)… She is not geographically close…. So at least I put this out there, and I hope she will be thinking…
RHONDA J… Thank you for sharing… and I did read to the end. Heeheehee! (And, yes, it does seem quiet here this am.)
A slow Saturday morning here on SRT! I am pondering on this past year and all the beautiful gifts the Lord has given me! His presence (wow, He just said that is my word for the new year PRESENCE), it has been fresh and anew! My word this year was JOY! I guess they really go hand and hand. The more presence of the Lord you have the more Joy! It’s been a harder year with my chronic pain, changing my usual healthy, active lifestyle to more sedentary. I don’t like it, and it can be mentally depressing. But God–With that, we started our Chronic Pain group at church last January that has been growing slowly but touching lives. But God- I began prison ministry in early March and go weekly and BAM–it has touched and blessed me SO MuCH! But God- I stepped out in faith to lead a bible study through church in the summer and gained some Wonderful women warrior friends and we continued on through fall! But God-I also stepped in faith, being terrified to join the altar prayer team! I am not gifted in the prayer department, yet I have such a desire to let people feel cared for and seen and that with God they can get through anything! So my fumbled prayers are not great, but the hand on their hand is the more special part!! What a year, don’t let me ever forget, Lord. Thank you Lord for bringing JOY through blessing other people and them blessing me double fold back! YOU Lord, have grown me in amazing ways and SRT and my SHE”S is a HUGE part of that! You all have been praying for me in all the above!! You all’s comments and wisdom, your vulnerabilities and prayer requests, and feedback to us all is so valuable to our growth! I could not go without my SRT and SHE”S! (Please know this is not a “look at all I do” list it is me sharing how amazing the Lord is!!) Glory to Him! I used to say for many, many years “use me Lord, use me,” “what can I do for you??” ” I want to serve..” But God, He wanted me just to get to know Him in that time, rather than doing ‘things” for Him. And that’s when I opened my Bible for the first time to actually read and learn. And thankfully I found SRT. That was in 2014. He said now that you know the “whole” story, and know ME, you can really share more wholeheartedly and actually know some biblical responses to questions, and even share bible verses! Thank you for preparing me Lord, in your timing, rather than me jumping ahead in my own way! If you are still reading, thank you! ;)
@Mercy- Nicole was not at church and she has not contacted us. I am praying for her and that she will reach out sometime!
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Praying for us all as we prepare to step into a new year, and whatever it brings. May we seek the Lord’s guidance each step of the way and remember it’s all about Jesus.
AZ WALKER – thank you for sharing. Praying for your dad, Rod, by name
ANNA FAITH – praying for financial provision
From the beginning and through eternity, all is Yours, Jesus, to the glory and honor of the Father. Amen and amen.
DONNA WOLCOTT – praying for your daughter-in-law Leah and her family as they enter the shadow. May God’s peace be tangible in the valley.
ADRIENNE – looks like she took your post in the spirit of love and responded in a loving way. If she is local maybe you could meet for coffee and hear her story of how she came to her conclusion. I would wager church hurt is involved. Praying the Lord relentlessly pursues her heart.
Thank you Father God for sending Jesus!
Thank you Lord for this year please let the next year be better. Let our lost loved ones open their hearts and minds to you.
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Thank you God for blessing us with this life, this season, and the joy we find in the waiting.