Jan. 29, 2008 - About our Bible study
I briefly mentioned yesterday, and in a past entry, that my mom and I are attending a Bible study at our church. It has been most insightful, informative and life changing. I honestly wouldn't know where to begin to describe all that has been taught and fed spiritually to us. I feel completely blessed and grateful.
The course we are taking is entitled, "Quieting a Noisy Soul" by Jim Berg.
It can be worked as either an individual or group study. Obviously, we are doing it as a group study with our church. I like it this way very much because we are able to discuss things and share what the Lord is showing us. I get EVEN MORE out of it this way. It's great.
Every meeting we discuss last week's topic--and then watch a DVD segment. During the week, individually everyone works on Scripture memorization (we have a verse per segment that corresponds with what we are learning. This is another area I highly enjoy...) and we also have homework during the week answering questions out of our study guide. Also, the segment we watch with the group, we are supposed to watch 2-3 more times at home on our own. I know it sounds like a lot--but it is every minute worth it. Our pastor informed us many times that "we will get as much out of the course as we put into it," and that is so true! But I never dread watching the segments again each week. The more I watch it, each and every time I get more out of it and I understand the concepts even better. Oh my: the segments are just filled with information, wisdom, and truth from God's Word. You can't only watch it once!!
I can't even begin to tell you how much this course is blessing my life! And I am not even through with it yet. I am learning more of God and about God, and I learning how to quiet my soul, and in return I can face life with peace and strength from God because of who He is: and I only desire more of Him. Cause after all, He is more than enough for me.
When the pastor first introduced the course to the church, I was thinking to myself, "I don't really have a noisy soul. Of course I struggle with things like everybody, but no major "noises" I can think of in my life. I don't think that course is for me." And so I decided I wasn't going to sign up or participate.
Well, my mom did, and on the night for the first meeting and 15-30 minutes before Mom was going to leave, I was upstairs finishing up some school work, and I looked out the window and started doing some thinking. Quieting a noisy soul?? Hmmmm. I don't think I have a noisy soul? I thought. But as I was evaluating myself and thinking, the lightening bulb finally came on. What am I thinking? I do have a noisy soul! In my pride, I just couldn't see it. I knew I obviously wasn't perfect, but I couldn't pin-point a certain "noise" in my soul from the description of the course saying that "noise" of the soul is: either guilt, anxiety, anger, despair, and other things. I then remembered several issues in my life I have been struggling with for awhile now. With not must further to do, I was racing down the stairs and I asked Mom if I could come. I then called Mrs. Debbie, the pastor's wife, and asked her if it would be alright if I came to class, even though I hadn't signed up, and she said I could. My mom said that I could borrow her materials, but thankfully, I wasn't too late in joining the class, and not too late to get my own study guide. I kind of hated the fact that I had to join at the last-minute kind of thing--but am I so grateful that I did!!
We started our course in November. It is a 24-week course, so we still have a little ways to go. But I am enjoying every minute of it, and looking back, I am ever so grateful I made that last minute decision that Monday night to join; I am ever convinced it was God's divine will. This study has ever changed my thinking of my Christian walk. It has changed my view of God to what He really is. It has taught me how vital contentment is--how important it is to track our thoughts, etc. and forever etc.!
This course has only brought me closer to God. It has made me love and appreciate Him much more. It has only made me want to serve and glorify Him more, and my soul can ever rest just because of who He is.
I will be sharing more at a later time ;-)
Comments
Jan. 29, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by MaidenCapitolaBallot
Hello,
I am going to take your challenge too! But I want to wait until Thur. and see if my friend will do it with me:).
I am glad you are doing this! I think it is a good idea. I ware skirts and dresses all the time, but do not always dress fimanie, so I am going to try it this week
and dress more lady like!
Jan. 29, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by SAMIAM
Thank you for asking me to join! I don't think I can though.
For one thing I have about to skirts in my entire wardrobe and another is that I have to work with my dad this week. And can't with a skirt. Thanks for telling me though!
Jan. 29, 2008 - Cool!
Posted by drgnfly1010
Hey!
I love those cute skirts..
& the Bible study sounds so great!
We're going to start the Experiencing God Bible study at church next month.. I can't wait! This will be my 3rd time through it and I always learn something new --it's awesome!!
~Bethany
Jan. 29, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by pianolove
I already wear skirts all the time but I will join in! Thanks for inviting me. :)
Heather
Jan. 29, 2008 - Hello!
Posted by cherryblossom
I FORGOT TO TAKE PICTURES OF MY OUTFITS! ARGH!!!!!!!!!!! If you don't mind I am going to post the pictures in a group next tuesday when I post again. Actually i am going to go change into what I wore yesterday and what I wore today! :D I'm silly. I shall edit my post and add the two pictures, then next tuesday I will post the rest.
Does that make sense?? :D
Julia
OKK Im going to go get changed now :D
Jan. 30, 2008 - Hey
Posted by dixiebeauty
As I said before, I think it's great that you did this challenge! Sarah and I are doing it but we forget to snap pictures of the outfits we wear! :-)
Hope you have a wonderfully blessed day!!!
lots of hugs,
Jordan Lee
Jan. 30, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
My sweet nieces are beautiful not only on the outside, but, more importantly on the inside. I'm so excited to learn about the violin lessons!! Tell Holly & Amber to keep up the good work. When you guys come down for a visit we can have a jam session. We can go out to the chapel and have music time.
Love,
Aunt Joyce
Jan. 30, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by BookLover
You and your sisters are SOOOO pretty! Do Holly or your Mom have blogs too? Later today I will post pictures of Yesterdays outfit and todays. (they are the same thing)
No, my skirt is not denim though I love denims skirts!
amy
Jan. 30, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by AuthorElf
Wow! That looks like alot of fun! I'd love to join you, but I have some sports going right now during which I cannot wear skirts :'(. Godspeed to you during this challenge!
~AuthorElf
Feb. 4, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by POTCgirl
What a great idea!! I mean wearing a skirt for a week!!
I wish I would have came to your blog sooner than today or I would have joined in!! Is it to late to do it?? I would really love too!! It would help me get over my not liking to wear skirts thang!! lol
God Bless
~*Serena*~
