Mike had promised to take me to two Tampa Bay Rays games and he kept his word. I went in July with our friends from Brazil. On September 4th, Mike surprised me with tickets to go to another game that weekend. We had so much fun. Our favorite seats are on the first base line. Thanks Mike for keeping your word and putting up with watching baseball--all 9 innings! I love you.
In August and September, I haven't been feeling GREAT, so I went in for my monthly blood work at the beginning of September and my levels had started to rise. The next week, I went to see my doctor and he (and I) were starting to get concerned. He ordered an MRI and a CT Scan. I had some rough days, but were blessed to receive a spa package from Bella Lucce--the best spa products on planet Earth! Thanks--Mom, Dad, Abby and Maggie. My hubby bought me a lovely bouquet of flowers. There were enough flowers, that I could make 3 arrangements around our house. Thanks--Mike.
Then one morning, I was worshipping the Lord with one of my CD's on the way to work and I couldn't believe the sun rise that brought me to tears. I debated for a long time, but decided I better take a picture to capture the look. However, this picture is nothing compared to the wonderful site I saw that morning. I was reminded of God's promise to Noah and how his Word is full of promises for me. If you look carefully, you can see all the colors of a rainbow with this sun rise. It brought me to tears that morning. God gave me exactly what I needed that day. I'm thankful that His Word is alive and active in my life.
This past weekend I was so blessed to be with some of my dearest friends. We had been planning for this event for 12 months. We commented on how amazed we were that God organized and kept everyone healthy and the ability to be away for the weekend. We went to Orlando to see Kay Arthur, Beth Moore and Priscilla Shirer LIVE!! I couldn't believe that I was sitting in the same room (large arena) with these 3 amazing women. They are normal just like you and me, but have obeyed God's call to share how God is alive and working in their lives. I had never heard Priscilla Shirer speak before and WOW what an experience! I will briefly describe these women and tell you a little bit about what they each spoke about.
Kay Arthur-Knowledge of God's Word. I was simply speechless to hear her talk scripture after scripture. I want to know God's Word like that so it just flows from my conversation. She taught the entire book of Hebrews!
Priscilla Shirer-Humbly committed to God. (She is Tony Evans' daughter.) Not only is she in women's ministry, but her husband left the business world. He helps encourage and build Priscilla up to be the woman that God wants her to be. She is also a mom to for cute little boys. She taught me that God goes beyond what I think and then BEYOND that thought again! Beyond--beyond. She taught from Ephesians 3:20-21.
Beth Moore-Transparent and Personal-She makes serving God come alive and makes me want to know God more. She doesn't act better than anyone else. She needs Jesus just like me. She shared from her heart and what the Lord has been teaching her over the last 4 months. She gave practical advice on how to have spiritual discernment. Stop and pay attention to the Holy Spirit and what he is telling you. She taught from John 14, I Corinthians 2, and 2 Timothy 3.
In this picture, Beth Moore is in the red top, Priscilla Shirer in the bright blue top, and Kay Arthur in the purple top-with her back to me for the picture. Travis Cottrell is leading the worship time.
Thank you Jesus for allowing me the chance to be inspired by these women to obey Your Word.
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