This morning at church, Brother Ty talked to the men (specifically). He said that he didn't feel bad, but that the message just wasn't for the women. At that point there is a BIG chance that half of the ladies in the congregation shut off their ears and started dreaming and thinking of other things. When he said that, something different happened to me. I suddenly started taking notes for my husband. In my journal I wrote something like this, "today in church brother ty is talking about being a mighty man of God and I thought you might want to have notes on this sermon". I spent the entire sermon taking notes for my husband and carefully listening to the characteristics of a mighty man of God. Deep in my heart, I feel as though God allowed me to pay such close attention so that I would know how to pray for my husband. It was special.
Towards the end of the service, Brother Ty introduced me to the congregation and told them that my job here was done. I know that it is not over, but my last official day of working for the church was today. Meeting folks and saying goodbye to those that I love so much was sweet. It was much sweeter because I knew that in a month I would be returning to spend time in Thomasville (by the way, I will be moving back to Thomasville in September... God worked out a wonderful homing situation and delightful family to keep me for the fall). I am excited, to say the least!
After church, Mrs JJ & Brother Ty took me out for lunch. We talked about fall plans and anything that came to mind. Spending time with Mrs JJ was sweet. She wants me to train her in the fall. I look forward to establishing a stronger relationship with her. She is a godly, quiet woman of God and I have so much to learn from her. It is my prayer that God allows me to learn under her as often as possible.
Mrs Ashley & Mrs JJ remind me a lot of myself. They are precious... and they know much more than I know, so my desire is to be taught by them.
Humility is lowering yourself and recognizing others as greater than you are. I am challenged to walk in humility the way that Jesus did. If we miss humility, we miss holy living completely. That's all.
Read James 4. A friend of mine from Australia sent me a message telling me to read James 4:8 which says, "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded." ... the verse really blessed me and so, I read chapter four.. it is full of truth and goodness. Read it.
There is so much to say and I would love to write write write, but I am needing to go read... so hope you all have a wonderful day and find yourself stuck in God's precious Word.
I love you all.
Stay focused on the Kingdom of God and it's advancing. Glory to God. Amen.
Thankful for: rainy days, coffee, Honor the Emporer, and 2 Timothy 2:4.
I agree so much with you about the sermon. As soon as he said that I turned to Chloe and said that this sermon was very good for us. Not just for single women but even women who are married and mothers of young sons. My prayer is that others listened to like you. The whole time I wanted to shout out in agreement but I am still alittle too quiet :) P.S. Thank you for my note. What you said is exactly what I have been praying about to change in walk. The Lord is using you in a mighty way. Don't ever doubt that.
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