Weekly Reading

For those of you who are reading along with us,

this week we are reading and studying

Chapter 3

"Refusing to be Afraid of the Dark "

This chapter focuses on different types of darkness in our lives and how we are to cope when facing these difficult times. Some of these circumstances are self imposed while others are beyond our control. No matter what type are darkness you may find yourself in remember to seek God in your darkness.... He can and will restore you to full light if only you will trust and obey Him.

Come back later and view more detailed notes from the Wednesday night study.

Beauty for Ashes

Isaiah 61:3 (Amplified Bible)

"To grant [ consolation and joy] to those who mourn in Zion--to give them an ornament (a garland or diadem) of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, the garment [expressive] of praise instead of a heavy, burdened, and failing spirit--that they may be called oaks of righteousness [lofty, strong, and magnificent, distinguished for uprightness, justice, and right standing with God], the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified."

Beauty for Ashes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Abe6wBB-JQ

Hold on.... God is with you

Isaiah 43:2

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.

As you walk with God this week meditate on this verse; know that no matter what you are going through God is with you, and He will protect you and see you through whatever you are facing.

Just "Hold on"...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yofE9mWrVcc

Learning to Walk

In our walk with God we need to learn to....


*Trust Him each day


*Be grateful for every breath


*Find blessing for every moment... regardless of the circumstances


*Follow His lead ...no matter how we feel


* Afraid

* Uncertain

"These simple steps are preparing me for eternity." Stormie Omartian

The Right Path

"No matter how far away from God you've gone, when you surrender your life to the Lord, a path is carved from where you are to where you are supposed to be, and He puts you on it."

(Stormie Omartian)

Have you made that first step toward God? If not, why not do it today?