COMIN UP....

"IN THE SPIRIT" OLYMPICS - Saturday, February 28th - 3:30 to 5:30
Join Sara Bagwell for an afternoon of fun, games, competition and also spend some time in God's word. Don't miss it!!

RIDGEWAY PROJECT RUNWAY - Saturday, March 14th - 3"30 to 5:30

LOVE146 FUND RAISING EVENT - March 21st (time to be announced) Only ten of our girls will be attending this program. More info will be sent via e-mail.


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HANDY LITTLE CHART - GOD HAS THE ANSWER

You say: 'It's impossible' God says: "Allthings are possible... (Luke 18:27)
You say: I'm too tired' God says: "I will give you rest " (Matthew 11:28-30)
You say: 'Nobody really loves me' God says: "I love you " (John 3:1 6 & John 3:34 )
You say: 'I can't go on' God says: "My grace is sufficient..." (II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)
You say: 'I can't figure things out' God says: "I will direct your steps" (Proverbs 3:5- 6)
You say: 'I can't do it' God says: "You can do all things..." (Philippians 4:13)
You say: 'I'm not able' God says: "I am able..." (II Corinthians 9:8)
You say: 'It's not worth it' God says: "It will be worth it" (Roman 8:28 )
You say: 'I can't forgive myself' God says: I Forgive you (I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)
You say: 'I can't manage' God says: "I will supply all your needs..." (Philippians 4:19)
You say: 'I'm afraid' God says: "I have not given you a spirit of fear..." (II Timothy 1:7)
You say: 'I'm always worried and frustrated' God says: "Cast all your cares on ME" (I Peter 5:7)
You say: 'I'm not smart enough' God says: " I give you wisdom" (I Corinthians 1:30)
You say: 'I feel all alone' God says: "I will never leave you or forsake you" (Hebrews 13:5)

In her book A Young Woman After God's Own Heart Elizabeth George reminds us of the importance of spending time with God. She writes:
"As women after God's own heart we want to grow in Christ. But, just like any kind of plant, we must take care to nurture a healthy, powerful root system. Our heart's desire is...
to flourish...not to fail
to thrive...no to die
to blossom...no to wither
We must willfully and purposefully spend time in God's Word - reading it, cherishing it, and (most of all) following it".
She goes on to say that when we spend time with our Lord we receive. We are nurtured and fed. We receive his strength and He encourages us in His ways. This is what she calls the Great Exchange:

my weariness for His strength,
my weakness for His power,
my darkness for His light,
my problems for His solutions,
my burdens for His freedom,
my frustrations for His peace,
my turmoil for His calm,
my hopes for His promises,
my afflictions for His balm of comfort,
my questions for His answers,
my confusion for His assurance,
my nothingness for His awesomeness,
the temporal for the eternal,
the impossible for the possible!

Dear God,

Thank you for being such an awesome God! Thank you for your greatness, faithfulness and love. Help us each day this week to spend time with You. Help us to develop deeper roots in our faith as we read your Word and spend time in prayer. Please do not allow us to be so busy that we won't have time for you. Help us to honor your Name in our thoughts, words and actions. In Jesus name we pray. Amen