Sorry this is so late!
I have been out of town AND have had too many doctor's appointments and late nights to keep up with the posting.
I have not finished this week's lesson. I decided to go ahead and combine this week's and last weeks. Who's hanging on here? I know this is hard and it's been very hard for me as well. (I have to keep up with BSF, Homeschooling, dirty laundry and whiny kids). Pray for me and for those of us who have continued that we would persevere. Even if we're behind.
1. What BLESSED you most this lesson?
2. What CHALLENGED you most and how do you intend to apply it (with prayer and the help of the Holy Spirit)?
3. Prayer requests and other comments.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
WEEK SEVEN - THE BEATITUDES
Blessed are hte poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ~ Matt. 5:3
Although I started out a bit confused, it was good to meditate on the eight qualities from the Beatitudes.
1. What BLESSED you most this lesson?
2. What CHALLENGED you most and how do you intend to apply it (with prayer and the help of the Holy Spirit)?
3. Prayer requests and other comments.
Although I started out a bit confused, it was good to meditate on the eight qualities from the Beatitudes.
1. What BLESSED you most this lesson?
2. What CHALLENGED you most and how do you intend to apply it (with prayer and the help of the Holy Spirit)?
3. Prayer requests and other comments.
Friday, March 9, 2007
WEEK SIX - The Servant Mind
Jesus "made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Him the form of a servant" ~ Phil. 2:7
1. What BLESSED you most this lesson?
What a beautiful lesson! I think more than anything, it really showed me that being a servant does not only consist of serving others. It really is to have Christ's servant mind in order to serve. Focusing once again on the virtues of Christ's example gave me a lovely picture of what it truly means to have a servant mind and heart.
I loved meditating on the following:
* Courage is a servant quality that demonstrates conviction.
* Christians are light for this world because the Light of the World dwells in us.
2. What CHALLENGED you most and how do you intend to apply it (with prayer and the help of the Holy Spirit)?
Humble - Why do I have such a hard time with pride?? The Lord always has to humble me in order for me to depend fully on Him. Dust-eating seems to be my current hobby lately. One thing that I always struggle with is not to seek recognition for my work. It's getting better in that I don't dig so deep for approval or affirmation especially when doing the Lord's work in BSF (ie lecture, seminar etc) but I see that I definitely seek recognition at home or among family and friends. It's sickening because I know that serving God in my family is my greatest privilege and yet I have such a hard time doing it humbly!
Willing - In this culture, we roll our eyes but nod approvingly at being strong-willed. I realize that being strong-willed is not godly, unless it is being truly God-willed. "The will of the Master must be the will of the servant, or the work will not get done."
3. Prayer requests and other comments.
There are days when I truly feel like I'm going to fall apart (like today!). This pregnancy has been really difficult especially with 3 young ones. Could you all just pray for me that I will be able to get through this period without checking myself into Anthony's hospital? Thanks!
In light of eternity, Jules
1. What BLESSED you most this lesson?
What a beautiful lesson! I think more than anything, it really showed me that being a servant does not only consist of serving others. It really is to have Christ's servant mind in order to serve. Focusing once again on the virtues of Christ's example gave me a lovely picture of what it truly means to have a servant mind and heart.
I loved meditating on the following:
* Courage is a servant quality that demonstrates conviction.
* Christians are light for this world because the Light of the World dwells in us.
2. What CHALLENGED you most and how do you intend to apply it (with prayer and the help of the Holy Spirit)?
Humble - Why do I have such a hard time with pride?? The Lord always has to humble me in order for me to depend fully on Him. Dust-eating seems to be my current hobby lately. One thing that I always struggle with is not to seek recognition for my work. It's getting better in that I don't dig so deep for approval or affirmation especially when doing the Lord's work in BSF (ie lecture, seminar etc) but I see that I definitely seek recognition at home or among family and friends. It's sickening because I know that serving God in my family is my greatest privilege and yet I have such a hard time doing it humbly!
Willing - In this culture, we roll our eyes but nod approvingly at being strong-willed. I realize that being strong-willed is not godly, unless it is being truly God-willed. "The will of the Master must be the will of the servant, or the work will not get done."
3. Prayer requests and other comments.
There are days when I truly feel like I'm going to fall apart (like today!). This pregnancy has been really difficult especially with 3 young ones. Could you all just pray for me that I will be able to get through this period without checking myself into Anthony's hospital? Thanks!
In light of eternity, Jules
Thursday, March 8, 2007
READING THROUGH THE BIBLE IN 90 DAYS
I might be a little too gung-ho and jumping the gun here, especially since I'm not sure what kind of condition I'll be in after having the baby - but something that I would like to do is read through the Bible this summer. There is actually a Bible and group thing that gets you through it. I am hesitant to start another group discussion - but I am praying about doing this next instead of another study. If you are interested, start praying about it. Can you imagine??? It takes about an hour a day and you use the NIV to read through (not my favorite version, but very readable).
I think it would be easier to do if I had accountability. Let me know what you think?
I think it would be easier to do if I had accountability. Let me know what you think?
Sunday, March 4, 2007
WEEK 5 - FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
"The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekeness, temperance: against such there is no law" (Gal. 5:22-23)
Although this week's study is simple in exercise, it's been a blessing to meditate and focus on each attribute that's presented in this verse.
1. What BLESSED you most this lesson?
2. What CHALLENGED you most and how do you intend to apply it (with prayer and the help of the Holy Spirit)?
3. Prayer requests and other comments.
Although this week's study is simple in exercise, it's been a blessing to meditate and focus on each attribute that's presented in this verse.
1. What BLESSED you most this lesson?
2. What CHALLENGED you most and how do you intend to apply it (with prayer and the help of the Holy Spirit)?
3. Prayer requests and other comments.
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