What Keeps You From Attending Bible Study?

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Hey there friends! 

This question I am asking myself and maybe you can relate too. 

𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘣𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯? ⁣

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So much of my life I was so afraid to speak up and say too much in bible study. The fear of being “found out” made me so shy. The anxious thoughts in my head said, “you don’t know enough”, “you don’t have the right answers” and “you will never know the Bible as well as they do.” All these thoughts made me shrink back into myself for so many years. It wasn’t until God took circumstances out my control in my life and showed me my relationship with Him was more important than fear of the unknown and sharing how Gods faithfulness, grace, power and mercy is greater than my heart feels. ⁣

God is who leads us into understanding. He leads us out of sin. He leads us into a greater faith and greater trust of Him when we come with a humble heart groaning to know Him more not just what He can give us. We reach closer to Him like a knitted blanket and you just want to stay there, safe in the arms of our Father. ⁣ ⁣

As my relationship grows deeper with Jesus Christ, I have realized Christ confidence is boldly proclaiming His promises and praising Him for all He has done in my life not fearing what I don’t know or keeping what I do know to myself about my Savior Jesus Christ. ⁣

-blessings 

tracy 

Let’s Study Psalms Together!

Are you ready to start reading Psalms with me?

I hope you are because I believe God has something to teach us as we pray and read through this book leading us into Easter.

Here is the Reading Plan.  It explains how we will read through the entire book of Psalms these. Ext 5 weeks.  You can find the discussion and videos in the Private Facebook group Here 

Let  me know if you are joining in the comments. I would love to welcome you!

Bless you friends

-tracy

Be Christ’s Ambassador

We are therefore 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭’𝐬 𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐬, as though God ⁣

were making His appeal through us. ⁣

𝟸 𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝟻:𝟸𝟶 ⁣

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Do you think of yourself as an ambassador for Christ?  Paul tells us we are in 2 Corinthians 5 that those that are in Christ we are ambassadors.  When we die to ourselves and are living in Christ we are reconciled, made right, with God.  ⁣

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I never thought of myself as a representative for along time in my life. I thought the preachers and well known teachers were really more along that title.  It wasn’t until God showed me how much influence we have when we speak of Him and let Him work through us.  ⁣

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I started to teach children and youth when I was in my twenties and they longed for a listening ear and a friend.  It was this eye opening blessing of awe. God taught me along the way that you just need to be available to share His Word.  I wasn’t the best teacher but I tried to be there when the kids needed me.  Isn’t that the memories that last from your childhood? Mine were teachers that said, hey I can pick you up for church.  Need a ride home today?  ⁣

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Ambassadors are representatives. Christ followers represent Jesus Christ.  Don’t let fear or any lack keep you down today!  Our confidence to be ambassadors is from the Lord. (𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘣𝘴 𝟹:𝟸𝟼) I am keeping it on my hand to remind me today.   ⁣

By the way, my lunch time this week has been my devotion time. 😊 #keepingitreal⁣

Where is the weirdest place you have done your devotions at?

Jesus is Enough!

I have asked God what should I do?

Just like the men asking Jesus in Luke 3, “what should we do?”
This year already it’s ran through my mind but rather I want to ask how am I living for you God?

Jesus answers by telling us to give generously, love fiercely and bear fruits in repentance!
It’s with a repentant humble heart Jesus is glorified. There is no magic answer to what this life looks like or  your goals except I know that He wants our life and actions to magnify His name!
Amen💗


Bless you today friend-
Tracy

September Positivity Scripture Challenge Day 18

Welcome to the last few posts of the September scripture challenge!  It has been good to read and write a devotional each day. I have been challenged and God has spoken to me for sure.  I hope you have enjoyed it too!

Today is Day 18 of the September Scripture Challenge


“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭15:13‬ ‭ESV

Y’all I have felt alone.  I have been the one longing to be included in the conversations. I have been the one who wanted to be invited to the evening get togethers. I have been the one who wanted to go shopping with the girls or have your kids play together while we chatted. 

I have been the girl longing for friendship.  I have also been the girl who threw friends aside to pursue selfish desires. 

God designed friendship and somewhere along the years I have learned though I have friends and instead of wishing for a particular kind of friendship because what friendship looked like wasn’t what I thought it should be or wanted it to be. I needed to be that friend I was looking for.  I am to love others more than myself. God speaks to us about loving others more than ourselves. (See Matthew 22:35-39)  I am to make others feel like they aren’t alone or as a Mom our job and ministry is to raise and teach those little hearts to love God and others too! .

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So if you think you are alone. You are not! God is with you in every season.  God is the best friend to pray with and talk to. I know because as a pastors wife He has been my constant friend when moving town to town and change occurred so much raising my little ones.  I hope if you are feeling alone, you will seek out the girl or mom who might need encouragement today❤️

Blessings-

tracy

September Positivity Scripture Challenge Day 17

Today is Day 17 of the Positivity Scripture Challenge ‬‬

“We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.”

‭‭Romans‬ ‭8:28‬ ‭CSB‬‬

God’s plan can’t be thwarted by our actions.  Even in the midst of our lives we make decisions and God already knew and does knows what will happen.  We still are to pray and to be used by Him to fulfill His purposes.  I have felt like the decisions I have made have really messed things up before and that’s just not the case.  Jesus called us to walk by faith so in that we are to trust Him and know that good will be the end result for us. 

Have a blessed day friends! 

Tracy 

September Positivity Scripture Day 13

Today is Day 13 of the Positivity Scripture Challenge 

“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.”

‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭16:13‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬

Who else needs a pep talk?  This verse seems like a pep talk at this moment while reading it except in and of myself there is weakness.  There isn’t much courage without God in me. 

As I have grown deeper in studying who God is in the Bible, I know that even when I give my all there is still God working to make me strong. Standing firm is easier when I am reminded who Hod is.  In my weakest moments in life, God gives me strength to keep going.  He also has given me courage to step in faith without knowing what’s on the other side of the decision being made.  He gives discernment to the believer when we grow in knowledge of Him.  

Who is God to you?  

If you can’t answer this question, I urge you to find your bible and dig in!  Bible study doesn’t have to be complicated. We can read a few verses a day like this scripture challenge and search it out and His Word will reveal who God is for us. 

To bear the image of Christ is to know who He is! 

Lord Jesus thank you for giving us a courageous heart of faith.  I pray we seek you for the decisions being made in our life.  Forgive us of doubts and fears but give us a spirit of positivity and confidence in you Jesus🙌🏻  Amen 

Blessings-

Tracy

Let's Study the Book of Thessalonians Together

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Hello Friends!

Are you looking to start a new bible study? 

Well starting February 1st I will be hosting the study of Thessalonians in the Knit the Gospel into your Heart FB Group   This is private group of women who love Jesus and want to grow in their walk through bible study together. 

If you would like to join us feel free to go request to join. (You must answer the two questions before being accepted) Thanks so much! 

This study will be of the whole book of Thessalonians. It is an inductive study which means you only need a study Bible to read and study with.  There are no other book requirements. Just bring yourself to the group with a eagerness to learn from God's Word.  I believe the best way to learn is to let scripture interpret scripture asking the Holy Spirit to reveal to us the rest.  Of course as we dig deeper, we can check trusted commentaries and do word studies for further study.  

The point of the group is to spur one another on in our walk with the Lord,  to encourage one another and to pray for one another.  

The study will be 4 weeks through the book of 1, 2 Thessalonians with a Live discussion every week. 

I am also sharing my method of studying books of the Bible with you if you want some extra guidance through your study.  The reading plan will be posted as well in the group.

I am excited to start and hope to see you there February 1st! 

blessings -

trAcy

Inductive Bible Study Resources and Encouragment

Hello friends!

There are times I have come to God’s Word and read and didn’t think there was anything for me at the time.  I didn’t “feel” changed or I didn’t understand anything I read. It wasn’t until I kept reading everyday then God began revealing to me that His Word does change me, little by little.  I have observed and recognized that to read God’s Word is to be set apart and and to truly get to know Him. That’s it! Not for my selfish desires but to learn God’s desires for me. So not every word spoken in the Bible will be a profound revelation for us every time we read but every word spoken in the Bible will change us everyday we are in it!   Psalm 119:18 says “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”  Isn’t that a great perspective?


So here is a short video with some resources that helped me to get started studying the Bible for myself.  I use to be intimidated to start studying a book of the Bible without some study written by someone else. You know the ones you can find all the Christian book stores.

Well, just take the Bible one bite at a time and slowly learn by using these tools without some one else telling you.

I will share with you in the video.  Little by little God will reveal to you His Word is intended for you to read and know Him better everyday. So don't be scared just do it!

Does my life show my faith?

Hello friends!


April was a blast with you guys. We started the study of the letter of James together in our online bible study group.  We are still going through it and we are currently on chapter 4.  When I first began this study with you I told everyone God knows why we are are studying together and has plans for each of us and I am seeing everyday the work He is doing in my life daily. I think some of you can too, right?
I mean "walking by faith" has a whole new meaning for me today than it did yesterday.  As I am growing in maturity with God, I can see the changes God is making in me with my mouth and actions. Am I hiding Christ in my life anymore?  Am I 'snapping" when the kids are not acting the way I think they should? or spill the dressing all over the floor I just mopped?  You see these are just a few of the things I use to do in my life.  I am not saying I am perfect at it but the difference is that as a believer we keep trying to do better the next time.  Even with my husband I am more conscious of the way I speak to him.  Sometimes the ones we love are the very ones we hurt the most. I know God loves me in my worst self so I must love them at their worst and show forgiveness.

The wisdom and teachings in the letter of James has opened my eyes to how much I use to seek outside wisdom before ever seeking God first. I am sad that this was true of me and it took several devastating life trials for me to turn back to Him.  I would just pull God out of a box whenever its was my last resort for help.  Prayer is the key that unlocks the power of the Spirit to help us and if we ask with a right heart God answers and gives generously wisdom and help to those that ask.  (James 1:5, James 4:7-8)
What is spurring you on this month? Are you studying with me too?



On to SHOP NEWS:

I have a few new bracelets and several colors in the shop that I want to share. The last few weeks I have been busy knitting up new colors and stamping. I love these Spring colors that hit the shop recently.
Who needs Mother's Day gift ideas?  These are beautiful reminders for Christian Women.

Pray Bracelet

Word Before World Bracelet

Grace Wins Bracelet

These are a few of the newest in the SHOP so check out them before they are gone! The cuffs are all knit with hand dyed yarns so when they are gone they are gone forever. That is just another special quality about these cuffs I love.  

FYI if you have one of my bracelets and want to share your pictures with me please email them and I will share your testimony wearing your bracelet. I believe we can share seeds of faith wearing these cuffs when someone asks you about your words on them. Go ahead share what they mean to you! 

You guys rock supporting what I am doing here at hAndmade knits by trAcy and from the bottom of my heart thank you! 

your sister in Christ,

tracy

  

Lets Start Something New

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Hello friends!

I have something fun to share with you guys. Recently I gave away over on my Facebook page  the James Grace Upon Grace bible study from The Daily Grace Co.  I have several of their studies and I really like them.  They give you a short commentary of the section of reading and let you study for yourself. We must be observing the text ourselves to learn what God is saying for ourselves. We dont want to just consume someone else's thoughts.
Now, you know I am still reading through the entire bible this year but I still want to study a little more in a few shorter books of the bible.  Some of you have told me you would be interested in doing a study of James with me if we had a group page to share on. So I have been brainstorming and think this might be a great idea for us!
I have wanted to do a study together for awhile and this would be a private group where we can also share in prayer together each week as well as study the Word. I can do a weekly video there and discuss our reading together. This will be fun!

I also have a few more ideas for the group participation which might include coupon codes for members and I have wanted to host a Brand Rep Search for awhile and what better place to find people who like wearing my faith based bracelets at?   I love sharing you photos so this would be great way for you to share your stories with the group.  You can let me know if this something you would be interested in because with out your feedback I am just guessing. LOL

April is already starting to sound fun. I will be creating the group and posting all details of the study there. So dont delay and go follow  Handmade knits by tracy and you will know when you can join the group!
NO worries if you arent interested in the group or the study. I would still love for you to join me!

Talk soon guys!
trAcy