Truthfest
Debbie:
God has been showing me through friendships with my companions, my siblings, and my parents, that I still have much to learn- and that I must never give up gleaning wisdom from God’s Word.
Hännah:
Seeing beauty in selflessness and taking joy in serving has been a delight to my heart this week. Whether I’m grateful to see God fostering such things in my own heart or rejoicing at them in the hearts of others, I’ve been encouraged and rather humbled. It’s something that’s quite contrary to what we think would be nice, but in God’s upside-down kingdom, it’s a glory.
Kate:
I’m on vacation this week and next, and God has been using this peaceful, uninterrupted time to draw me nearer to Him, both through His words, and through the beautiful creation I see around me every day.
Katie Marie:
I hardly know where this last week has gone! Yet with so much crazy business and my distracted heart, God has not stopped reminding of His truths. He is sovereign. His love is steadfast.
“Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.” [1 John 4:10, KJV]
Kelsey:
“For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints. And they did not do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us in keeping with God’s will…But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.” 2 Corinthians 8:3-7
God made this verse come alive to me this week. I was challenged to strive to give myself to the Lord and to the saints even as I excelled in faith, speech, and knowledge.
Stephanie:
I confess that this week I’ve woken up many mornings with to-do lists distracting my mind and with anxieties attacking my heart. God has given me a renewed necessity and joy in prayer and, in turn, His presence has become sweeter and His peace a guard against the enemy.
“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice! Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Phil. 4:4-7 ESV
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