Ready to Start a New Bible Study?

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Hello friends!

 I have missed discussing a book of the Bible with you. It has been awhile. So lets start this year by walking through the book of Psalms together. I have the Breathe study from Well Women Co and its a lovely study. It walks through Psalms and I thought this time of Lent leading us into Easter would be a perfect time to do this/  

All 150 chapters of Psalms are praise and prayers to God and points us to Him.  

I think most of us women can relate to the emotional side of Psalms too. As we read and pray through this book, let us write out our feelings and any thing we may be going through. I believe God has something good for each of us this month as we read together. 

You may be wondering, how do I start? 

 Here are the details to join us on the Facebook page  and the start date is March 1st

This study will take place in a private facebook group HERE, Knit the Gospel into your Heart

(Please answer the questions when prompted because this will let me know you want to be added.)

If this is your first time to dig deep into studying a book of the Bible. Then let me share alittle how I like to study.  It is easy to feel stuck when reading scripture but when you have a few questions to ask and answer it leads to more questions right. Then before you know it you have learned so much more about the context.  

Here is a Link the printable for some guidance into inductive bible study method that has helped me!

I am excited to start this study with you friend. I hope you are too! 

See you in the group! 

Tracy

God the Master Gardener

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The Lord God planted a garden in Eden, in the east and there He placed the man He had formed.  Genesis 2:8 ESV 

This verse spoke volumes to me as I have been gardening for about a year now.  The garden is planted and then the gardener nurtures and tends the soil for growth.  

God is the master gardener. He planted those first seeds for growth.  We were planted to grow into His image bearers. The seed is planted in us and if we seek the Living water, Jesus Christ, we will grow in spiritual maturity in Christ.  

I realize we all are in different paths of our faith walk and for a very long time I was seeking bad soil and running away from the light.  Maybe you are too? Maybe you are wondering how to grow? 

Let me share today that God the Father who created the world in 6 days is the God who desires for us to still walk with Him.  So no matter the place of maturity you are in just come to Him.  He isn’t disappointed in you. 

Growing means seeking God daily in relationship. How? 

Read His words. They are the only truth in life. 

Pray for guidance and let His Spirit lead you. 

Wait.  Wait for the sprouts of fruit to fill your heart like the joy knowing God loves you no matter what, peace knowing even when you don’t understand God is with you and is all knowing and the love that doesn’t leave you or condemn you.  

Our lives were made for growth and to share it with those around you.  

Do you see the Gardener in your life planting seeds?    He wants to tend to you and nurture you too.  

Have a blessed day friends😘 

-Tracy 

What I learned after accepting Christ

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When I look back at my life, I can see that receiving Gods salvation was the easy decision when I was 13 years old. I can see now what I was missing in my life after I accepted Christ as my Savior was a understanding of surrendering to His Spirit inside me. I never understood this life was meant to be walked out in His Spirit not me walking without thought of Him helping me.  ⁣

I was taught growing up to be in control of my life. You can do whatever you want but work hard for it. So it was so hard for me to rely totally on Jesus.  I believed He had my eternity covered BUT the here and now I wasn’t completely surrendered. I didn’t believe it because my knowledge wasn’t in the Word of God.  It was in what the enemy knew I would cling to for a very long time, control. I would continue to believe in what I could control around me or if I worked harder everything would work out.  ⁣

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It was such a turning point for me when I totally surrendered to God.  I broke down and felt the weakest I have ever felt.  This is a terrible feeling for someone who likes control.  In my prayers I heard God whispering come to me, “I have always been here.” “Give it all to me.”  ⁣

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When I surrendered to Him and finally received His gifts to me. I listened to the Spirit, I couldn’t get enough of God, His Word and His transforming power. I saw the strongholds fall in my life and finally understood His grace.⁣

It’s been a daily surrender and I hope you will join me!  

-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?