Why A Blog?

Why a blog, you ask? Well, one aspect we hope it provides is the opportunity to continue discussion throughout the week. Sometimes everything can't be said in the short hour and a half that we have together each Wednesday. A question may come to your mind as you're on your way to the car (A question other than, "Where are my children!")...post a comment! Let's dig deep and explore all aspects of our study, illuminated by the light of God's Holy word! There is so much power in the Word of God, but it is power that can only be unveiled by knowing what His Word says and praying for the discernment given by the Holy Spirit!

There is also the dilemma of how to include the many women who are unable to attend on Wednesday nights for any number of reasons. One big reason may be that they are serving within another ministry in our church, such as Kid's Club, Youth Group, Nursery, or Prayer Group. It is my heartfelt prayer that this will serve as a tool to keep us all more closely connected, despite our busy and often conflicting schedules. While the true source of our joy comes from Christ alone, we can be a great encouragement to one another on our pilgrimage to grow in knowledge and love for our God, if we make an effort to stay connected and invest in one another.

Also, it is inevitable that not everyone will be able to make it each week, so my goal is to provide a recap of each Wednesday's study, including any material shared that isn't part of the assigned reading, questions that are discussed, and insights shared...and of course what chapters need to be read by the next week.;-) Please remember, however, that this is a public blog, so be careful to share only thoughts you are okay with anyone reading and that will be glorifying to God as He looks down on us from the heavenlies.

I'm praying that you will join me in this attempt to tell the story, as we journey together to unveil in our hearts, minds, and lives the indescribable Almighty God that we serve and to unveil our true identities as daughters of the Eternal King!

"I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe." Ephesians 1:18-19
In His Love,
Jenelle

Welcome!

Ladies,

I just love the fall season. From the fall fashions to the changing leaves to the sounds of football and the smell of school books in the air -- I am inspired by change. For some, though, change is tough and even scary. Change requires us to restructure our time, our closets, our dreams, our expectations, our plans, and even our hearts and minds. 

I hope this fall, you'll be inspired to allow God to create change in your life -- change that will challenge you to draw nearer to Him (James 4:8) and change that will allow your eyes to be open to the battle that rages around all of us -- that is,  the battle for our attention to be diverted from our one true God. If we want to grow up in our faith, we have to be ready and willing to allow God to pour out some radical changes in our lives. But don't worry. God always has perfect timing. He is never late. He will know when you are ready and He will prod you and I along if we need it. But be watchful (Habakkuk 2:1) for what He will say to you and what He will ask of you. Don't miss the change that is before you (Isaiah 43:18-19) and the incredible adventure you will have as you walk with  the Lord (Deut. 11:8).

I must say that the enemy would try to keep you blinded and unconnected with both the body of believers and the truth (God's word and His Holy Spirit that reveals understanding). Don't let him! I challenge you to join us, study with us, laugh with us, cry with us, share with us, and ask questions with us as we begin to dig deep into topics of prayer and spiritual warfare. 

I pray that God will draw you so near to Him during this fall that you will feel new life and new change in your very person. There is only one goal in life -- and that is Him. He is our reward. He is our goal. If our goals are for the perfect family, career, fortune, popularity, happiness, or even ease -- they are the wrong goals if they supersede seeking Him first (Matt. 6:33-34).  When we seek Him first and desire Him most, then we are completely fulfilled in Him as He faithfully and creatively enriches our lives with more amazing life experiences, challenges (some are pretty tough and even painful!), and opportunities than we would ever have thought of ourselves. 

God is good. Draw near to Him and see what He will say to you this fall as we 'unveil' together.

Love,

Kristey