HAVING A MARY HEART IN A MARTHA WORLD
We are closing our study with the title of the book, Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World.
Although it was challenging at times, it has been a great journey.
LORD OF THE PROCESS
It takes a process to make a product. I am a living witness. I didn't just happened overnight. There were days when I questioned my faith, my strength and my ability to go through the process. But God! Through the fires of trials, hardship, temptations, loss, affliction, hurt and pain, I was made into His precious Jewel.
The diamond ring that you wear didn't just happen, it went from the rock to the worker to the jeweler through the chiseling and fires of refining to become your token of love.
The car you drive didn't just show up on the dealers showroom floor. It had to take several parts going through different processes to come together, (just think of how the tires became tires, the engine and the various mechanical components were selected) to become your driving beauty.
The house that you live in was not your place of sweet dreams until it went through the cleaning, excavation and construction drilling, hammering and other environmental and planning processes.
TODAY'S FOCUS: BECOMING LIKE JESUS REQUIRES A PROCESS
The Christian walk requires a process the same way a product requires a process.
CHRISTIANITY IS A PROCESS AND NOT AN EVENT
If you truly want to be like Jesus you won't escape the refining process.
Let's concentrate on some of your frustrations, disappointments or trials....
As you look at your circumstances and the various areas of you life can you see the things that you experience as a means and process of becoming what God wants for you?
Do you see even some of your hurt and struggles are the very thing God has perfected in your life and or ministry?
Share and discuss how they have all formed to be a part of the plan of God for your life or how they have influenced or better your life.
Remember Jesus is the Lord of the process and He who has started and began the work in you is able to bring it to it's completion. Hallelujah!!
God Bless and always remember to Keep The Faith!!
Virtuous Jewel
Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World is a book that every woman of God should read. Through this journey, I have learn so much about my self. Attitudes, behaviors, priorities, relationship, giving God first place in everything I do, what is required of me, and finally, I am to be of "service" in the Kingdom of God.
ReplyDeleteIt is so clear to me now, how the struggles, pains, and hardships have propelled me into my purpose in life. I have become stronger, more confident, purposeful, and focused. Yes. I do get discouraged sometimes, but I understand that this "flesh" is just doing its job, therefore, I ought to do mines. That is to remain in Daddy's face and in His Presence. Someone said "IN HIS PRESENCE IS THE FULLNESS OF JOY" Thank You Pastor Julie Rhymer for this forum.