To Live Is Christ

I am currently in week 3 of  "To Live Is Christ", an in-depth Bible study written by Beth Moore. I absolutely love the Bible studies Beth writes. I also love to hear her speak. She is an extremely anointed woman of God with a love for the Lord and His Word. I see her as a great inspiration. This is the 4th in-depth study I have done of hers and the 3rd one that I have facilitated.  It is a wonderful way to stay accountable by having a group of ladies you meet with once a week. If you haven't done one before, I greatly encourage you to find one in your area or start one at your church like I did. I want to share with you some quotes from this study that I have found interesting, thought-provoking, and encouraging. I hope they encourage you as well.

• "Let every study of the Word of God increase your love for the divine Author!"
• For our children : "I pray for them to know what to do with bad influences and hope they become the good influences!"
• "Without love for God and His Word, we're just trying to be good."
• "We can wholeheartedly believe in something and be wholeheartedly wrong."
• "We need encouragement: a courage transplant from another believer so we can continue to pursue the abundant life of the Lord Jesus even in the midst of our discouraging circumstances."
• "Prayer is essential because prayer places us in a posture to hear from God."
• "Many prefer to think of generational prejudices as "the way I was raised" rather than a chain of sin they need to break."
• "I must stand on the Word to raise my children. I must have no other standard."
• "Differences will always exist, but division doesn't always have to result."
• "Everything we are and anything we possess as believers in Christ is a gift of grace."
• "Satan cannot do anything to us God cannot use through us!" - Praise the Lord!!!!
•  "Let's learn to pray like the psalmist who said, "Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law." (Psalm 119:18) He just may blow our minds."
• "Influence is a gift, a trust. We must be careful how we use it."
• "Every time God delivers us, the point is ultimately to draw us closer to Himself."

....And I am not even finished with week 3. I pray that over the next 7 weeks the Lord continues to speak to my heart. I hope that some of this will speak to your heart as well.