Beth Moore: "SO LONG INSECURITY"!
A good friend and sister of mine recently recommended me this book and although, at the time, I was reading another book with a plan to start another one right after (I really like reading. Can you tell? :p) I finally got the opportunity to sit down with MRS. MOORE and hear what she has to say.
I was able to reach Chapter 5 today before the arrival of my mother at the bookstore and Beth Moore had my heart and mind completely engaged and soaking it all in. So far, I have been able to see that she really understands the struggles that women face today (as well as men) in the area of insecurity. She breaks it down so easily and also shows examples from the BIBLE, from her life as well as close friends and women she has had the opportunity to speak with. One thing that resonated with me and is probably the theme of my current LESSON from GOD is that "SECURITY IN ANY EARTHLY THING Can SIMPLY NOT BE SUSTAINED"- BETH MOORE.
Who I was as a woman, my worth, my beauty, my happiness was all wrapped into what _______ thought of me or what _______ voiced about me. I was so insecure that I had chosen my rock to be in a MAN.
An IMPERFECT CREATION.
(Matthew 7:26 (NKJV) 26 “But everyone who hears these sayings of Mine, and does not do them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand:) Now even those who are unfamiliar with this scripture can guess just HOW AND WHY this man was deemed FOOLISH by JESUS. IF you do not understand I suggest you try building something on sand or better yet, OUT OF SAND! Then look at it and see how stable it is. Sure it looks nice and as long as the weather is nice it stands firm. However, watch a strong breeze blow through or a wave crash on it. IT WILL SURELY COME CRASHING DOWN.
When we invest our worth into something IMPERFECT like MAN, THE GYM, THE PLASTIC SURGEON, OUR BEAUTY, OUR EDUCATION or OUR STATUS we are only seeking to have our walls come crashing down eventually. I know I am guilty of this and I HONESTLY BELIEVE THE ONLY GRACE THIS EARTH WAS JESUS CHRIST himself. Insecurity is at the root of this. While none of these are in themselves EVIL they have one thing in common in the given context. THEY ARE BEING USED IN THE PLACE OF JESUS! God is the ultimate healer and comforter. When our SECURITY is invested in things of this world well we are secure in FALSE HOPE. I know it is a scary thought but this is a fact.
This book really ministered to me! I pray if anyone feel the least bit apt to read it that you pick it up and pray for GOD to speak to you in his own personal way. Maybe you know a fellow sister or woman who could afford to take a peak as well. GOD WORKS IN CRAZY WAYS SO IF HE WANTS TO USE YOU JUST LET HIM :)!
ON A SIDE NOTE:
the devil is not happy with me :). Which makes me happy because SATAN hates to see GOD working in our lives. He comes right when your walking strong with Christ and tries to deter you off your path. He tries to show you who YOU ARE which is always the same. LESS THAN THE CHILD OF GOD YOU ARE. I recently have been receiving ATTACKS (not in any way that is physical or threatening). There are just people who see women and men seeking GOD, studying the word, ministering to others, evangelizing..etc. So they get it in their heads that you think your something or that you think you are better. Then , like the pharisees, they watch you and wait for you to "slip" (just like they did JESUS). Once you do, because your not perfect, they give you the big HA HA! "AREN'T YOU CHRISTIAN?", "DON'T YOU READ THE BIBLE?", "That wasn't very GODLY!". They smile because they think they've revealed some big secret! CHRISTIANS AREN'T PERFECT!! It is headline news in their world.
None of us have the right to condemn each other. WE are to encourage, correct, rebuke, teach with the word of GOD. Because without GOD we are just judging. These people cannot be pleased. You must realize that the only eyes of importance on you are the eyes of GOD. And he will always forgive you if you choose to repent and turn from your sin. And if you are not sinning and just stumbling, or messing up have mercy on these people who judge you and deny GOD in their own lives. If you really didn't do anything wrong at all know that GOD is with you and it is him they seek to hurt. Focus on pleasing the father and do not lose faith in doing good. He isn't looking for PERFECT servants, he is looking for faithful servants. BELIEVE in his name and he will guide you and mold you into the new creation you were designed to be. Nobody wants to look at the sin in their own lives. So when a CHRISTIAN comes along and says that they love JESUS and follow him people turn to you and they seek to destroy you and bring you down to their level. NEVER LOSE FAITH IN DOING WHAT IS GOOD! IF YOU FALL LOOK TO CHRIST WHO HAS AN EXTENDED HAND AND STAND BACK UP IN THE NAME OF JESUS!!!
AND ALWAYS BE IN PRAYER FOR THESE PEOPLE! ANGER DOES NOT HELP OPEN THEIR EYES!
Thank you for listening ♥
p.s. I am really excited for my 330 quiet time with my friends ANGIE AND MICHELLE tomorrow!! God has brought them into my life for some reason and I look forward to getting into his word with them.
I have a heavy heart for WOMEN. I want to uplift and empower us in the word of GOD because that is the only way I know will work. I know GOD has great plans for me and I pray that I am able to inspire women in his name until the day he takes me. WE are worth knowing THE LOVE of GOD and LOVING OURSELVES! Please know this and if you don't ask GOD TO HELP YOU! I have to do this constantly but I am learning so much from him just by asking. He is so faithful. :)
ENJOY YOUR FRIDAY!!
♥ cheche
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A good friend and sister of mine recently recommended me this book and although, at the time, I was reading another book with a plan to start another one right after (I really like reading. Can you tell? :p) I finally got the opportunity to sit down with MRS. MOORE and hear what she has to say.
I was able to reach Chapter 5 today before the arrival of my mother at the bookstore and Beth Moore had my heart and mind completely engaged and soaking it all in. So far, I have been able to see that she really understands the struggles that women face today (as well as men) in the area of insecurity. She breaks it down so easily and also shows examples from the BIBLE, from her life as well as close friends and women she has had the opportunity to speak with. One thing that resonated with me and is probably the theme of my current LESSON from GOD is that "SECURITY IN ANY EARTHLY THING Can SIMPLY NOT BE SUSTAINED"- BETH MOORE.
Who I was as a woman, my worth, my beauty, my happiness was all wrapped into what _______ thought of me or what _______ voiced about me. I was so insecure that I had chosen my rock to be in a MAN.
An IMPERFECT CREATION.
(Matthew 7:26 (NKJV) 26 “But everyone who hears these sayings of Mine, and does not do them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand:) Now even those who are unfamiliar with this scripture can guess just HOW AND WHY this man was deemed FOOLISH by JESUS. IF you do not understand I suggest you try building something on sand or better yet, OUT OF SAND! Then look at it and see how stable it is. Sure it looks nice and as long as the weather is nice it stands firm. However, watch a strong breeze blow through or a wave crash on it. IT WILL SURELY COME CRASHING DOWN.
When we invest our worth into something IMPERFECT like MAN, THE GYM, THE PLASTIC SURGEON, OUR BEAUTY, OUR EDUCATION or OUR STATUS we are only seeking to have our walls come crashing down eventually. I know I am guilty of this and I HONESTLY BELIEVE THE ONLY GRACE THIS EARTH WAS JESUS CHRIST himself. Insecurity is at the root of this. While none of these are in themselves EVIL they have one thing in common in the given context. THEY ARE BEING USED IN THE PLACE OF JESUS! God is the ultimate healer and comforter. When our SECURITY is invested in things of this world well we are secure in FALSE HOPE. I know it is a scary thought but this is a fact.
This book really ministered to me! I pray if anyone feel the least bit apt to read it that you pick it up and pray for GOD to speak to you in his own personal way. Maybe you know a fellow sister or woman who could afford to take a peak as well. GOD WORKS IN CRAZY WAYS SO IF HE WANTS TO USE YOU JUST LET HIM :)!
ON A SIDE NOTE:
the devil is not happy with me :). Which makes me happy because SATAN hates to see GOD working in our lives. He comes right when your walking strong with Christ and tries to deter you off your path. He tries to show you who YOU ARE which is always the same. LESS THAN THE CHILD OF GOD YOU ARE. I recently have been receiving ATTACKS (not in any way that is physical or threatening). There are just people who see women and men seeking GOD, studying the word, ministering to others, evangelizing..etc. So they get it in their heads that you think your something or that you think you are better. Then , like the pharisees, they watch you and wait for you to "slip" (just like they did JESUS). Once you do, because your not perfect, they give you the big HA HA! "AREN'T YOU CHRISTIAN?", "DON'T YOU READ THE BIBLE?", "That wasn't very GODLY!". They smile because they think they've revealed some big secret! CHRISTIANS AREN'T PERFECT!! It is headline news in their world.
None of us have the right to condemn each other. WE are to encourage, correct, rebuke, teach with the word of GOD. Because without GOD we are just judging. These people cannot be pleased. You must realize that the only eyes of importance on you are the eyes of GOD. And he will always forgive you if you choose to repent and turn from your sin. And if you are not sinning and just stumbling, or messing up have mercy on these people who judge you and deny GOD in their own lives. If you really didn't do anything wrong at all know that GOD is with you and it is him they seek to hurt. Focus on pleasing the father and do not lose faith in doing good. He isn't looking for PERFECT servants, he is looking for faithful servants. BELIEVE in his name and he will guide you and mold you into the new creation you were designed to be. Nobody wants to look at the sin in their own lives. So when a CHRISTIAN comes along and says that they love JESUS and follow him people turn to you and they seek to destroy you and bring you down to their level. NEVER LOSE FAITH IN DOING WHAT IS GOOD! IF YOU FALL LOOK TO CHRIST WHO HAS AN EXTENDED HAND AND STAND BACK UP IN THE NAME OF JESUS!!!
AND ALWAYS BE IN PRAYER FOR THESE PEOPLE! ANGER DOES NOT HELP OPEN THEIR EYES!
Thank you for listening ♥
p.s. I am really excited for my 330 quiet time with my friends ANGIE AND MICHELLE tomorrow!! God has brought them into my life for some reason and I look forward to getting into his word with them.
I have a heavy heart for WOMEN. I want to uplift and empower us in the word of GOD because that is the only way I know will work. I know GOD has great plans for me and I pray that I am able to inspire women in his name until the day he takes me. WE are worth knowing THE LOVE of GOD and LOVING OURSELVES! Please know this and if you don't ask GOD TO HELP YOU! I have to do this constantly but I am learning so much from him just by asking. He is so faithful. :)
ENJOY YOUR FRIDAY!!
♥ cheche
