I was pleasantly surprised at the turn out tonight. Weather, Super Bowl and no heat in the church weren't enough to keep us away. We discussed Chapters 6 & 7 and what spoke to us the most. There is so much rich material in these few pages. One of my favorite statements that Tonia made in Chapter 6 was found on page 71. She said, "people who love deeply don't need the rules, because their love leads them to do naturally what the rule requires." I love being reminded that "God is not interested in perfection, he wants your heart." I want loving God to be my highest goal. How about you? In chapter 7 we learned about hearing the voice of God. We are each one important to God and He wants to speak rhema to each of us. We were challenged to "hear responsively." When God speaks, obey. Let your prayer life be led by the Spirit. God desires relationship with you and He has so much to show you.
We are now moving forward to Chapters 8 & 9. When I got home from our meeting, I jumped in a hot bath with my book. This was my second time to read chapter 8 and I promise it won't be the last. I plan on reading and rereading until I get it thoroughly. It is my favorite chapter thus far. I have been challenged like never before. Isn't it funny how all of us are different? This chapter may not speak the same way to you but it has been life changing to me. Please keep reading. If you have gotten behind, it's never too late to catch up. I'm not going anywhere. And if you don't finish until summertime, I will still be willing to answer any questions you might have. You are changing and growing every day. I am so proud of all of you.
Always Amazed,
Heather
Elimination vs. Moderation
12 years ago
I am sorry I wasn't able to make it tonight. I can't wait for next week.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read Chapter 8!!!! I just can't imagine it being better than Chapter 6!! I love to hear your review of our book we are reading!! I was going to wait to read the next chapter, but now I'm going to read it today!! Thanks Heather!
ReplyDeleteLast night was really good!! Thanks Heather for all you do!! You always do a great job at explaining things and also having the right words to say!! I always love hearing what you have to say!! And don't think you talk to much because what you have to say is always good to hear and something that I need to hear so thank you!!
ReplyDeleteLove ya bunches!!
Sadie
Heather, I started reading chapter 8 this morning and was so blessed with the teaching it has. Each chapter of this book has been such a great tool. Thank you for your love! Moni
ReplyDeleteChapter 8 is another one of my favorites as well. I have always be so grateful that God's love doesn't depend of my perfect performance! I think Tonia explains it perfectly when she says, "His love comes to heal my flaws, not punish them; to cover them with his garment, not magnify them. God accepts me completely, the bad and the good. He does not condone the bad, but keeps walking with me so I can learn to be like Him. His new mercy comes to meet me every morning. His undeserved favor is His love leaping over my flaws to stay close." I feel this book has given me such a new perspective, but it has also taken feelings and thoughts I've had previously and put them into the words I was never able to find. They speak directly to my heart, and that has just been such a blessing to my life. ~Love, Bethany
ReplyDeleteI think I have been posting in the wrong spot because I can't even find it. I will figure it out! I look forward to Sunday all week, I love to get filled.
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