Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Searching...

I wanted to know God more.  Sunday mornings just weren't cutting it; I felt like there was a hole in my understanding of God.  My relationship with him felt like it was on stand still, and I deeply wanted a firm connection.  How?  How was I going to make this work and do it in my schedule? 


I found resources as time went on and realized there is nothing more important than those meaningful moments I etch out with God.  I am not perfect.  There are days those moments don't happen or they are hastily snatched before the day explodes.  (Yes, my days can look more like an explosion at times.)  The point is:  I want us to experience God daily.  I desire we can have time with God that is meaningful, powerful, and soul transforming.  Tall order?  It can be. 


At times we feel frustrated because starting points can be elusive.  I used to think if I wasn't awake at 5 am with my Bible cracked I had failed for the day.  At that point in my motherhood journey, evenings were my best time, so I began looking for flexible things I could do to engage with God's Word.  I found some great resources, which have helped me stay consistent and push me in the right direction. Sometimes we just need a jumping off point! 


In my hope to encourage us to seek God daily, I wanted to create a resources list to help at any stage or place.


Bible Study/Book Study 
Good Morning Girls:  Study of the book of Joshua, starts 9/5/16  http://womenlivingwell.org/category/good-morning-girls/
Christine Caine:  Unashamed book study, started 8/14/16 and ends 9/17/16, http://www.faithgateway.com/unashamed-study-registration/
Love God Greatly:  You are Forgiven study, starts 8/29/16, They have an app (Love God Greatly) for blog and Bible Study, http://lovegodgreatly.com/
Proverbs 31 Online Bible Study:  Uninvited by Lysa TerKeurst, starts 9/6/2016, http://proverbs31.org/online-bible-studies/, https://www.facebook.com/P31OBS/


Devotions and Encouragement
First 5 App (Proverbs 31 Ministries)
Love God Greatly App (Love God Greatly)
Proverb 31 Devotions http://proverbs31.org/devotions/devo/ (e-mail sign up)
Women Living Well  http://womenlivingwell.org/


Facebook Resources
Proverbs 31 Ministries https://www.facebook.com/Prov31Ministries/?fref=ts
Lysa TerKeurst  https://www.facebook.com/OfficialLysa/?fref=ts
Nicki Koziarz  https://www.facebook.com/nickikoziarz.ministry/?fref=ts
Love God Greatly  https://www.facebook.com/LoveGodGreatly/?fref=ts
Belong Tour  https://www.facebook.com/belongtour/?fref=ts
Women Living Well  https://www.facebook.com/womenlivingwell/
Propel Women  https://www.facebook.com/PropelWomen/?fref=ts
Christine Caine  https://www.facebook.com/theChristineCaine/?fref=ts
(In)Courage  https://www.facebook.com/incourage/


This is certainly NOT a complete list.  Go and check out a few things, or leave your favorite resource in the comments section to help other ladies find a good fit. 





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