As you know, last week was Vacation Bible School at St. Philip's. What an amazing, hot, fun-filled, exhausting and totally awesome week! Throughout the week, the children learned how much they are like Jesus when he was a boy in Nazareth. Jesus had a family, a name, a home, went to church and served others...and they do too.
As I talked with my girls about the lessons they learned at VBS, it struck me how much I want them to have a solid relationship and friendship with Jesus throughout their whole life. Not waiting until they're forty-something to fully embrace Jesus as their friend! The idea of being friends with Jesus is a big idea for a six- and eight-year old to grasp...it's a big idea for a forty-something year old to grasp! But, oh how sweet it is once we start to drink in all He has to share with us.
This week's study devotions where so special to me. You know when you have those weeks when you feel like the lessons were created just for you? This week was for me! Here are a few highlights that I jotted down this week...
Day 36 – Satan is just looking for those who isolate themselves from the support of others and when he finds them, he will have a field day.
Day 37 – Throughout his ministry on earth, Jesus displayed his compassion for the weak who honestly and humbly admit how desperately they need Him.
Day 38 – There is no limit the Christ's power. When we act in faith, even our smallest concern does not go unnoticed by Christ.
Day 39 – Our calling is to surrender to God!
Day 40 – Give as freely as you have received! Matthew 10:8b (NLT)
Day 41 – Am I thinking in “faith-mode” or practicing “fragmented-faith”? Christ does not plan to meet some of our needs, He can meet all our needs. See Day 38!
Day 42 – We won't experience divine approval unless we step out of our comfort zone and say, “Yes!” When we are willing to say, “Yes!” we won't leave empty-handed.
There was so much awesome content to study and ponder over this week! Was there anything that made you think, “Wow! I needed to read that today!”
We are nearly half way through the summer and our study. I'm looking forward to beginning a new study with you in August! It will be here before we know it...did you see that the stores are already stocking shelves with school supplies?! Have a wonderful week, ladies!
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