I decided to join a Woman's Bible Study Group at my church that is each Tuesday at 9am. I have felt so led to get involved and do more with other woman that are also trying to follow a life with Christ. I need that firm accountability in my everyday life.
... Having a baby, a husband to take care of, a family, LIFE in general can be hectic. There are so many windows of opportunity for satan to just come in and try to take over my life. I am such a happy person and satan HATES that. I always seem to be challenged or have someone be rude to me where he is just trying to squeeze his way in & upset me. I get frustrated easily when others can't lead the life I feel blessed to have, and I tend to think I can "fix" it by worrying about it. Ladies, you can't! God is strongly teaching me at this stage in my life to worry only about my walk with Him, and to rid myself of all of the ugly worldly things that aren't important in my life. I want to lead a strong example for my daughter through my actions and daily walk with Christ and want her to see that shine through me in all that I do.
The class that I am doing has about 50 girls in it. I walked in today and couldn't believe the girls that I knew. It was such a God thing. The study we are doing is called, "Anointed Transformed Redeemed, a study of David". I am so anxious to learn and grow with these ladies and seek out where I need to be with the Lord right now in my life. I praise God for the accountability he has thrown right in front of my face with all of these wonderful girls! I look forward to not only seeking Gods will for my life but LEARNING about the Bible and how my life relates to many of the people in the Bible such as David, and how too I (and anyone) can be transformed... and redeemed.
The most important thing that I learned today about our Lord...
He was bruised and brought healing, He was pierced but eases pain, He was persecuted but brought freedom, He was dead and brings life, HE is risen to bring power and raised to bring peace, the grace of God is sufficient, God is patient, kind, gentle, loving, powerful, HE is the risen KING and LORD OF LORDS.
Please be praying for me as I am on this journey to grow- and if you too are anxious for this same desire in your life, I would be happy to put you on my prayer list!
Ashley what a great post and you made me think of what I should be focusing on life! Thanks for giving that to me and have a nice time with the tuesday morning bible study! Take care and have a nice labor day weekend coming up. Amie
ReplyDeleteYou are such an inspiration (seriously, thank you)! God truly has blessed you with a beautiful family as well as amazing courage and strength. I pray He continues to work through you! The world needs more people like you ;)
ReplyDeleteHey girl!! I was sooooo happy to see you at bible study yesterday! I was so busy with all the administrative stuff that I didn't get a chance to really talk with you! I am so glad you are answering your calling and getting involved in the women's ministry, we so need young moms like you guys! You will LOVE it and will be amazingly blessed all the way!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great opportunity to fellowship with like minded woman to encourage you and build you up! I can see what God is already doing in your spirit and it is so encouraging. The enemy is only out to hurt you, so good for you for recognizing it and searching God out. After I had my son, I ignored all the signs of the enemy attach and it ended up hurting my family. Praying for more encouragement and new vision with this group!
ReplyDeleteyou are truley an inspriation ashley! Your faith is amazing
ReplyDeleteAshley ~ really enjoyed your post and message today. As sisters in Christ, we must encourage one another. Life can get SO busy (especially with you now being a Mom) and it's so easy to let wicked forces enter your life (i.e. Satan and his tactics). It is so very important to stay focused on the Lord and make time for Him despite the busyness of life. I think it's AWESOME that you are doing this study at your church. It sounds like a wonderful group and I hope that it does amazing things for you. I am very active and involved in my church and it is such an incredible blessing - especially when participating in women's ministry activities. I will lift you up in prayer. May God bless and keep you on your journey through this. Oh and I think Avery has a great deal to be proud of in her Mom - what a fine example you are and will be for her because of your faith.
ReplyDeleteI've hopped over to your blog several times (we have some mututal friends), but never commented before. I just wanted to tell you that this post is exactly what I needed today. I'm exhausted with 2 little ones and don't feel like I have the time to do a devotion or even ready my bible, but I DO! I have to make the time. I definitely need to grow as a Christian to be a better example for my little ones!
ReplyDeleteHi Ashley! You don't know me but I started following your blog from Kelly's Korner. My church is about to start the same bible study. I too am really trying to get my life on track with the Lord. I have started really trying to do a steady quiet time and really debated on doing this bible study since I was already doing something else but the past week really thought more about it. After reading your post tonight I think I am for sure going to do it! Thanks for your encouragement! I just wanted to let you know that with your words you have really touched someones heart and ministered to someone! Thanks so much! I will be praying for you as you go through this study! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAshley I am so excited for you that you found a good women's bible study!! I started one last year that really helped me grow even more with my walk with the Lord and I just pray that yours does that for you! Its wonderful to be surrounded by faith driven women. God is so good! Thanks for the strong words girl.
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