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By: Ministry So Fabulous! » A look back at the great ‘08.

Ministry So Fabulous! » A look back at the great ‘08. — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:43:14 +0000

[...] found me searching for stability and laughing at Cousin Cate’s country accent. Making a mature decision resulted in my [...]

By: cathy davis

cathy davis — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:50:37 +0000

How I wish I could give you a hug. I praise God for agape love – so it means I can honestly say – I love you Amy Beth!

By: Alet

Alet — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:43:20 +0000

It is amazing how many comforting words you can cram into a post, you have just given me hope for the coming year.
Thank you!

By: jmom@lotsofscotts

jmom@lotsofscotts — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:50:11 +0000

You are awesome. I LOVED this post. I was worried about you for the last several days without a post. SO glad God has been speaking right to your heart. “The Lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in Spirit.” Psalm 34:18
He is close to you , AB!

By: Taryn

Taryn — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:47:22 +0000

Anytime you’d like a lesson in driving in snow just let me know! ) Here in Central NY we get a ton. I mean A TON. And it is so unpredictable.

This year has certainly had it’s ups and downs for me but I’ve finally learned that it’s all going to unfold just the way it’s supposed to because of God’s plan and we need to trust it. I know you trust Him and I know He will take care of you!

YOu could always try talking to your landlord and maybe work something out with the lease. I’m a landlord myself and a good landlord understands when circumstances change for good people.

XOXOXOX I am praying for you! Big hugs from snow country!

By: Lisa @ put-it-on-the-list

Lisa @ put-it-on-the-list — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:23:09 +0000

I know everyone else has left you scripture links, but I’m going to link you to the early release of a chapter from Anne Jackson’s book _Mad Church Disease_, in which she talks about forgiveness and trust. It’s great stuff.

http://www.zondervan.com/media/cms/Lead_Teach/madchurchch11_cms.pdf

Also, as I was reading through your post, I kept thinking of the Caedmon’s Call song “Lead of Love.” The chorus goes, “Looking back, I see the lead of love.” So often that’s true: we don’t see God’s hand in our tough times, but six months or a year down the road, we can see how He’s brought us through that time, loving us all the way.

Hold tight.

By: Sherilyn

Sherilyn — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:19:51 +0000

God’s going to do something wonderful w/ this situation, & I can hardly wait to find out what! Praying for you to stay strong during this roller-coaster ride.

By: Kristy

Kristy — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:39:51 +0000

Praying for you. Keep your focus on Him and He alone with light your path.

By: trs

trs — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:11:20 +0000

I can’t wait to see what God has in store for you! It’s going to be so exciting… you know that don’t you?

In case you didn’t know, I just went through 14 months of unemployment. I had a tiny bundle of money saved… and I mean tiny – and I took a parttime job (that I LOVED!) and somehow that money lasted for 14 months!!!
I started my new (perfect) job last week – and as my friends celebrated and cheered for me, they also commended me on my frugality (is that a word?) in surviving the past 14 months. They knew that I had cut back – down to bare bones spending – no girls’ nights out – no new clothes ACK! and they thought I must have had plenty of money saved up to live on.
Ha! I had $4000 – and an $800 mortgage to pay each month! You do the math.
And frugal? Do you call a $60 Bare Minerals kit from Ulta frugal? Ha.

I knew all along that God was making my money last – but when it came down to the bitter end – I realized that God gave me loaves & fishes!

I had little, but it lasted – through the hand of God.
He will do the same for you.
I know He will.

By: Rhonda

Rhonda — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:40:52 +0000

Here is a link to Psalms 119 in The Message version.
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalms%20119;&version=65;
I know it is long but well worth reading. Here is a little teaser:

I’m feeling terrible—I couldn’t feel worse!
Get me on my feet again. You promised, remember?
When I told my story, you responded;
train me well in your deep wisdom.
Help me understand these things inside and out
so I can ponder your miracle-wonders.
My sad life’s dilapidated, a falling-down barn;
build me up again by your Word.
Barricade the road that goes Nowhere;
grace me with your clear revelation.
I choose the true road to Somewhere,
I post your road signs at every curve and corner.
I grasp and cling to whatever you tell me;
God, don’t let me down!
I’ll run the course you lay out for me
if you’ll just show me how.

Thinking of you and praying for you!