cybrkitn
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Morning everyone! Glad to see the bumping of this thread agin 
I've only been a part of one Bible study from our church that was 12 weeks long. The book we used is called "God at Your Wits End" by Marilyn Meberg of Women of Faith. It was an excellent study and really helped me when I was going through my first trial and tribulation about 2 years ago.
I also picked up a two more Bible study books from this year's Women of Faith Conference - Amazing Freedom and Overcoming Fear. I've skimmed it over but haven't done the study yet. It's kind of hard when you don't have anyone else to do it with you. Especially when you have questions that you would like to discuss with others. Yeah, I could suggest it to the ladies at Ladies Bible Study. But at the last study, I felt looked down on b/c I had more open views compared to the "traditionalist" views of some of the older ladies there (I'm Luthern - Missouri Synod branch).
Well, a lot has happened since I last posted all those months ago. DH and I were watching "Facing the Giants" last winter and one passage that was quoted stood out to me. It was Revelation 3:7-8 (NIV) " ...These are the words of him who is holy and true, who hold the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name."
The Lord was telling me that I will be seeing a change soon (I assumed that I would be moving up in the company I currently work for). Well, at the end of August, the company I work for told all of us that they have decided to sell the building we are in. The remaining departments will be moving to another facility and any directors in the office will be working from home. That leaves three of us who will be out of a job once this place closes.
DH and I received our monthly letter from Ken Copeland Ministries with a pamplet enclosed with the letter saying in BIG letters that Now is the Season of Change. DH looked at me and said, "Do you need it in any bigger letters." I've been looking for a new job and have been on a few interviews. No offers as of yet. Each time I kept reminding myself that I need to be patient and wait on the Lord. That even though there are very few admin assistant/receptionist jobs in my area, it just means that the door God has for me is not available yet; it's just not the right time.
Fast forward to last week. I got a call from a company that I had sent my cover letter and resume to through CareerBuilder the first week of September. They wanted to know if I was still interested in the job b/c it's open again. I had a 15 minute phone interview going over my background and we set up a face-to-face interview for today at 2 pm
! Praise to our Lord God! He has opened this door and has prepared me for this. Both of us have this feeling of "you know that you know that you know" with this company.
Last night DH and I watched "Facing the Giants" again and I pretty much got confirmation that my job situation is ready to change.
If anyone hasn't watched "Facing the Giants" I highly recommend it. It's based on a true story of a Christian school's football team in Albany, GA. Alex Kendrick did this one as well as one other called "Flywheel". Both are excellent movies
I've only been a part of one Bible study from our church that was 12 weeks long. The book we used is called "God at Your Wits End" by Marilyn Meberg of Women of Faith. It was an excellent study and really helped me when I was going through my first trial and tribulation about 2 years ago.
I also picked up a two more Bible study books from this year's Women of Faith Conference - Amazing Freedom and Overcoming Fear. I've skimmed it over but haven't done the study yet. It's kind of hard when you don't have anyone else to do it with you. Especially when you have questions that you would like to discuss with others. Yeah, I could suggest it to the ladies at Ladies Bible Study. But at the last study, I felt looked down on b/c I had more open views compared to the "traditionalist" views of some of the older ladies there (I'm Luthern - Missouri Synod branch).
Well, a lot has happened since I last posted all those months ago. DH and I were watching "Facing the Giants" last winter and one passage that was quoted stood out to me. It was Revelation 3:7-8 (NIV) " ...These are the words of him who is holy and true, who hold the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name."
The Lord was telling me that I will be seeing a change soon (I assumed that I would be moving up in the company I currently work for). Well, at the end of August, the company I work for told all of us that they have decided to sell the building we are in. The remaining departments will be moving to another facility and any directors in the office will be working from home. That leaves three of us who will be out of a job once this place closes.
DH and I received our monthly letter from Ken Copeland Ministries with a pamplet enclosed with the letter saying in BIG letters that Now is the Season of Change. DH looked at me and said, "Do you need it in any bigger letters." I've been looking for a new job and have been on a few interviews. No offers as of yet. Each time I kept reminding myself that I need to be patient and wait on the Lord. That even though there are very few admin assistant/receptionist jobs in my area, it just means that the door God has for me is not available yet; it's just not the right time.
Fast forward to last week. I got a call from a company that I had sent my cover letter and resume to through CareerBuilder the first week of September. They wanted to know if I was still interested in the job b/c it's open again. I had a 15 minute phone interview going over my background and we set up a face-to-face interview for today at 2 pm
! Praise to our Lord God! He has opened this door and has prepared me for this. Both of us have this feeling of "you know that you know that you know" with this company. Last night DH and I watched "Facing the Giants" again and I pretty much got confirmation that my job situation is ready to change.
If anyone hasn't watched "Facing the Giants" I highly recommend it. It's based on a true story of a Christian school's football team in Albany, GA. Alex Kendrick did this one as well as one other called "Flywheel". Both are excellent movies
Its great to see this thread going again.
Anyway Glad to see it now! How's everyone today? My bible study group has just started Giving Christ first place. Has anyone else done it. We usually do Beth Moore (whom I adore) so this will be a change.
However, it was close to...."I waited patiently for the Lord, He turned to me & heard my cry." I remember it got me through because I am not a patient person typically & want my Father to take care of my *stuff* NOW....but as sometimes even our earthly parents have taught us or we to our own children, there are times you must wait....patiently....& when the Lord is ready (in His timing, not ours), He will turn to you & hear your complaint.
