I'm in the last 2 months of my vacation in Silicon Valley, California. I have a mental drive more than ever to use my time wisely and in such a way that I grow spiritually while I'm resting. I enjoy the church I attend here tremendously. I know God led me to this place in answer to my almost daily prayers for about 2 months before arriving in CA. I had been praying for some time whether I should try to get more involved at church or if I was just in a period where I needed to sit and be taught (fed). Anyway, I didn't actually go forward with my little inclinations to look into the weekly women's bible studies until the very end of December '09. It was like all of a sudden, it's something I needed to check out so I went to the website, found the director's contact info and asked about it all. The classes were closed for the holidays so I eagerly awaited 2010, truly believing this was something the Holy Spirit was encouraging me to go forward with.
So today was the first session for my group after the holidays and I had a fabulous time. There were 14 ladies in class today (supposed to be 20) and almost all are old enough to be my mother or grandmother even. They were so warm and welcoming. I am excited about being in a position to gain not only from their general fellowship but from the wisdom and experience their age will lend to me. The bible study was serious and totally Word-based too. We are going through the book of Acts in an expository form and there is real opportunity to learn. They ended with authentic, personal types of prayers, just praying for the needs of one another and one woman even just confessed her sin of doing things her own way in the recent past and not seeking God or being obedient. I was shocked by that to say the least, in a good way. I didn't ask for prayer so at the end they asked me if they could pray for me. I was so blessed. After class, they usually continue 'fellowshipping' over lunch so they decided to take me to lunch and paid for my meal. Even the conversation at the table was varied, funny and warm. It was such a good time and I am so grateful to God for the warm connections that were made already.
I got home with my desire stirred for the things of God, for real growth, for becoming a godly woman full of His word and Spirit.
Thank You LORD!
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God has certainly answered your prayers hasn't He?
ReplyDeleteYes He has been good to me like I don't deserve, time after time. Just taking care of the 'little things' even, as I pray about them.
ReplyDeleteSounds so lovely! What a blessing.
ReplyDeleteSure you can't swing 'round Colorado before you go back... see some snow?
Hi Tammy,
ReplyDeleteI'm not even sure where Colorado is right now, lol. I have to admit, I thought I'd experience a more wintery winter...and though it was cold, I do believe SNOW is what will make it a storybook experience for me. Maybe next winter, who knows? :-D