Hello Ladies!
We're still planning to meet at Sarah's house @ 7pm this Wednesday night.
We'll talk about how we are doing with the book study and our accountability partners. Let's plan on discussing chapters 3 and 4 and reviewing the related questions at the back of the book.
There have been some really excellent points in these two chapters. Even though the chapters seem to be coming from opposite perspectives, the focus is still the same.....to Glorify God!
Some other things to consider:
Have there been any scriptures mentioned in the chapters that you would like to (or have) memorize?
Have there been aspects of the reading that you have been particularly challenged in ?
If/when you have failed to obey God, have you been able to apply the truth of the Gospel and press on to pursue God?
Our God is so failthful and our ever present help. I KNOW that I need to be reminded of this truth on a regular basis. Its seems to slip so quickluy from my grasp!! Aren't you grateful that He holds us so faithfully??
I'm looking forward to hearing how God is reavealing himselft you each of you. There is so much encouragement in our fellowhip together.
Love you!
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Monday, October 27, 2008
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Our first meeting......and our next......
We had a great first meeting last Friday night. Thank you for sharing your hearts so openly and honestly! I know I was encouraged and faith was stirred in my heart for all that God is going to do and what He is going to show us in the next few months.
We talked about our current struggles and what we are asking God to do in us as we walk this road together. Even though our struggles look different our need is the same......More of HIM. I love watching the Spirit move as He uses each of you to bring encouragement and strength to others.
One of the things we talked about was the importance of accountability and our commitment to be a "cheerleader" for each other. We wont be perfect in our attempt to mortify sin. There will be times that we fail. As partners, we're there to encourage each other in the good days and bad days.....and be a reminder of the empowering Grace that God so freely lavishes on us. What a privilege we have to be our "sisters keeper".
Sarahs testimony of how God transformed her perspective on food was especially encouraging! Only God is able to do what is impossible in our own strength. In regard to accountability, Sarah gave us some great practical questions to ask your accountability partner as a means of seeking to serve her the best way you can. Here are some of her suggested "starter" questions:
What time of the day are you most tempted to overeat (or whatever the temptation may be)?
How long does the temptation last?
What are you thinking when you are tempted?
What type of food is it?
Do you pray in those moments?
Once you have an idea of the specific issues involved, then together you can come up with a more specific plan for change and help each other put it into practice.
Some points on the more specific plan may include:
praying before your particularly difficult time
making a meal/snack plan
calling your accountability partner during particular struggles
memorizing and meditating on certain scriptures
As we said, each plan will look different for everyone. Lets pray for Gods wisdom and guidance in this. If you need help in this, you can always ask for input by posting a comment. We're all here to help each other.
Last Friday night, we also attempted to plan future meeting dates. Please check you calendar and let us know if these dates will work for you.
October 29th (evening)
November 15th (morning) or 16th(afternoon) or 22nd( morning)
December 20th (morning)
January 23rd (evening)
Feb 27th (evening)
March 27th (evening)
At our next meeting we will talk about chapters 3 and 4.
We talked about our current struggles and what we are asking God to do in us as we walk this road together. Even though our struggles look different our need is the same......More of HIM. I love watching the Spirit move as He uses each of you to bring encouragement and strength to others.
One of the things we talked about was the importance of accountability and our commitment to be a "cheerleader" for each other. We wont be perfect in our attempt to mortify sin. There will be times that we fail. As partners, we're there to encourage each other in the good days and bad days.....and be a reminder of the empowering Grace that God so freely lavishes on us. What a privilege we have to be our "sisters keeper".
Sarahs testimony of how God transformed her perspective on food was especially encouraging! Only God is able to do what is impossible in our own strength. In regard to accountability, Sarah gave us some great practical questions to ask your accountability partner as a means of seeking to serve her the best way you can. Here are some of her suggested "starter" questions:
What time of the day are you most tempted to overeat (or whatever the temptation may be)?
How long does the temptation last?
What are you thinking when you are tempted?
What type of food is it?
Do you pray in those moments?
Once you have an idea of the specific issues involved, then together you can come up with a more specific plan for change and help each other put it into practice.
Some points on the more specific plan may include:
praying before your particularly difficult time
making a meal/snack plan
calling your accountability partner during particular struggles
memorizing and meditating on certain scriptures
As we said, each plan will look different for everyone. Lets pray for Gods wisdom and guidance in this. If you need help in this, you can always ask for input by posting a comment. We're all here to help each other.
Last Friday night, we also attempted to plan future meeting dates. Please check you calendar and let us know if these dates will work for you.
October 29th (evening)
November 15th (morning) or 16th(afternoon) or 22nd( morning)
December 20th (morning)
January 23rd (evening)
Feb 27th (evening)
March 27th (evening)
At our next meeting we will talk about chapters 3 and 4.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Two (or Three) are better than one.....
....especially when it comes to accountability!
So! Here are the accountability partners:
Angela and Julie
Amy and Debbie
Sarah and Jackie
Helen, Angie and Vicki
As we have talked about, we are letting each group work out the depth and practical outworking of this accountability relationship on their own. Chatting on the phone, on line, or getting together....whatever you decide is best. It may be helpful to ask each other about expectations and desires so that you can best serve one another.
As you know, our September 26th meeting will be at the Taulbee house @ 7:30pm. Hopefully everyone will have the book by that time.
Please be prepared for that meeting in the following way:
1. Write out what your struggle with food currently is. Be as specific as possible. How has God been convicting you? How are you tempted to sin when it comes to eating?
2. Write out what you are asking God to do in your life during this study. Are you asking for for freedom? In what area? What would that freedom look like??
During our meeting, we'll spend time sharing these thoughts. At the end of the study, we'll look back at our thoughts and see what God has done and how He has changed us. What an opportunity to see the Goodness of God in each of our lives!
For each of us, this struggle will look different. But we can trust that God to be faithful to reveal Himself to us at our point of need. Our hope for change rests in God alone. What a glorious promise we have!!!
Feel free to post a comment if you like!
So! Here are the accountability partners:
Angela and Julie
Amy and Debbie
Sarah and Jackie
Helen, Angie and Vicki
As we have talked about, we are letting each group work out the depth and practical outworking of this accountability relationship on their own. Chatting on the phone, on line, or getting together....whatever you decide is best. It may be helpful to ask each other about expectations and desires so that you can best serve one another.
As you know, our September 26th meeting will be at the Taulbee house @ 7:30pm. Hopefully everyone will have the book by that time.
Please be prepared for that meeting in the following way:
1. Write out what your struggle with food currently is. Be as specific as possible. How has God been convicting you? How are you tempted to sin when it comes to eating?
2. Write out what you are asking God to do in your life during this study. Are you asking for for freedom? In what area? What would that freedom look like??
During our meeting, we'll spend time sharing these thoughts. At the end of the study, we'll look back at our thoughts and see what God has done and how He has changed us. What an opportunity to see the Goodness of God in each of our lives!
For each of us, this struggle will look different. But we can trust that God to be faithful to reveal Himself to us at our point of need. Our hope for change rests in God alone. What a glorious promise we have!!!
Feel free to post a comment if you like!
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