Weekly Bible Study digging deep into our emotions.
The collective truths of being a mom, daughter, wife, mother, and a daughter of God in a weekly Bible study, taking responsibility for my emotions in authentic vulnerability.
Emotional Grace
A one-year guided Bible study on our emotions and feelings, relying on God's Word.
2022 Study
The source of God's glory was so great that those in his presence could do nothing but sing His praise all day and night.
By living in faith, Abraham, Isaac, and David kept their eyes on God, knowing that this earth was not their home and not the kingdom of God's promise. By surrendering to our faith in the unseen, we know that God has so much more in store for us.
Paul further instructed Timothy to keep his mind clear (II Timothy 4:5) and the only way to do this is by remaining faithful to God, studying scripture, and spending time in prayer. Paul makes it clear that this is about our everlasting soul and what it takes to get there.
My eyes are so much more open by the fragrance of the new covenant. I hope today I am more like a sweet perfume rather than the stench of who I once was.
Knowing your gifts as given by God and the gifts of others enables a highly functioning society, honoring God and others, supporting one another, and sharing the love of God.
What is your Testimony? Who were you before you knew Christ, the moment you knew Christ, and who are you today?
While we feel unsettled or anxious, we know that this place is not our home. On the other side, Jesus tells us of the unspeakable joy waiting for us in His Father‘s home.
“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.”
Romans 8:28 NLT
How are we reaching others? How are we loving others? Are we sharing God’s love for their eternal lives?
Emotions
John speaks of the new commandment in Christ, which is a commandment from the beginning—love God, love each other.
17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. 18 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.
James 3:17-18
Paul instructs us to use the gifts of God fervently, passionately, enthusiastically.
• Live fully
• Hearts on fire
• For Christ Jesus
• Make every moment count.
How do we instead show our love so that newcomers do not feel alienated? Love like Jesus loved, embrace others who are different than us.
I Corinthians 13:13
And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.
Paul’s words are so comforting to us. If God is with us, who can ever be against us? Amen to that.
As I sit here, it is fall. I see the leaves break from their bonds to the tree as the wind gently blows, only to be released to the ground below. Just like our sin is removed, blowing away from us, allowing for renewal in the spring. God’s design in nature is fulfilling our desire for second chances.
When we are feeling troubled or anxious, turning to God and seeking His peace will help put our soul at ease.
Today, we have God's words and miracles of times past all in one text, so it is easier for us to believe and trust. As well, we have each other to support our belief in God..
We all are lost, lost to sin, lost to lust, lost to worldly idols. We are all found by God and forgiven by His grace.
Mid Week Articles
In 2019, I heard O Come to The Altar by Elevation Worship and it spoke to me, brought me to my knees.
Let His word in you shine by reflecting what God has put in your heart through reading his word. Let it shine, all the time, let it shine.
“I want you to show love, not offer sacrifices. I want you to know me more than I want burnt offerings. But like Adam, you broke my covenant and betrayed my trust.”
Hosea 6:6-7 NLT
As the years continue, my body will continue to change and start to decay. This earth is not my final resting place. My final body will become a heavenly body, a body at home with my father in heaven.