One of my best friends and her mother have started a cell group via Skype! She has been looking for a new cell group for a few weeks now, and asked me if I would like to be a part of it. I haven't found a church here at home yet, so this couldn't have been more welcome. It is a chance to have fellowship with a few women that are earnestly seeking God's heart. I need this.It is too easy to get lost in this world on our own and forget the promises God has made in our hearts. We need to be reminded of His goodness and love, especially during the storms in our lives.
So, this group chat is made up of my friend - in Cape Town on campus, her sister - at their home in Somerset west; her mother - all the way in Wales; her friend - over in Newlands, UK; and me - here at home.
It is truly amazing that no matter where you are in the world, the word of God can reach you. He will send you the right people to help you through whatever situation you may face, to support you and help you grow in His love.
I am in awe.
Here are little bits and pieces, words of wisdom and encouragement from the session. I will try to do this every week. I hope you find something that touches your heart too.
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No
more excuses to worship God or to make time to spend in His word. He will meet
us wherever we are. He sees us always. There is no place to hide away. We can
be lost in the world, but He can find us, out on the greatest ocean, or in the vast
dessert.
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The
Lord tells us that He will be with us always because we are His children and He
loves us more than we can ever know. So no more doubt, and no more fear.
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“We
don’t arrive in the Lord, we grow in Him.”
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Our
past does not determine our future. And just because something didn’t change
yesterday, doesn’t mean that it can’t change today or tomorrow. You need to feed the fire of the spirit that
is burning within your heart in order for it to keep burning. And the only
way to feed it is to turn to the word of the Lord.
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Do
not lose faith when you are facing a trial. Always remember that He is
preparing us for what is still to come. This is only a phase in your life, and
this is the time that God will be strengthening you. So hold fast to His word,
and believe that He is fighting this battle for you.
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Let
the holy spirit guide the decisions that you make in your life. And every
morning when you wake up, put on the coat of peace, so that you may always know
when you are making the wrong decision. You will know by the uneasy feeling in
your heart. You will hear His guidance. Believe. Trust in Him always.
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Sometimes
our own feelings of guilt will bring us down, but if we repent and give it up
to God, then we will be free of it. He died to pay the ultimate price for our
lives, that we may have an everlasting life with our Heavenly Father.
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Put
your focus on Jesus and you will find your way.
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“He
steadied me as I walked along.”
