Costly Oil, LP. is a ministry based organization that was conceived by God, and birthed through the "Faith by Works" of Dawn L. Bedingfield. This ministry focuses on helping women discover and bring out the greatness God created in them (Matthew 13:44-46). The ministry goal is to provide resources, events, and support for women seeking to manifest the life God desires for them. The highest goal of Costly Oil is to see women find success and fulfillment in The Potter's Hand.
Costly Oil's goal is accomplished through a variety of ways, to include:
My purpose and passion in life is to encourage and inspire women to live a life of purpose using my gifts of mercy, teaching, writing, and my words of wisdom and exhortation. I was redeemed from a walk of shame and a life of guilt and regret when I discovered my purpose was more than escaping hell fire. I will never be able to write enough words to express my gratitude to God for the gift of purpose! But purpose without power to impact lives and effect change is a waste; and, power belongs to GOD! So not only must we make sure that He is working WITH us, but we must work with the complete understanding that the results lay in His capable hands and providential timing. We should never allow ourselves to carry the burden of thinking that our doing is what makes our work successful.
Costly Oil's goal is accomplished through a variety of ways, to include:
- Resources such as books, workbooks, and planners
- Seminars, Workshops, and classes
- Speaking engagements
- Christian-life coaching
- Publishing and Plays
- On-line Bible Studies
- Weekly Blogs
My purpose and passion in life is to encourage and inspire women to live a life of purpose using my gifts of mercy, teaching, writing, and my words of wisdom and exhortation. I was redeemed from a walk of shame and a life of guilt and regret when I discovered my purpose was more than escaping hell fire. I will never be able to write enough words to express my gratitude to God for the gift of purpose! But purpose without power to impact lives and effect change is a waste; and, power belongs to GOD! So not only must we make sure that He is working WITH us, but we must work with the complete understanding that the results lay in His capable hands and providential timing. We should never allow ourselves to carry the burden of thinking that our doing is what makes our work successful.
About Dawn...
“And I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. I was with you in weakness, in fear, and in much trembling. And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God. However, we speak wisdom among those who are mature, yet not the wisdom of this age, nor of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. But we speak the wisdom of God…” ~1 Corinthians 2:1-7(a)
I used to feel the need to drag out and justify the ministry and works of Costly Oil. But God has shifted some things in my perception in 2016. He let me know that I am justified by Him alone, and the fruit that follows the ministry as I allow Him to use me (Luke 7:35). So here I am, not laden down with a load of degrees or accomplishments. I have experience and successes yes, but overall, I’m simple. I don’t aspire to much more than using every bit of whatever God gives me to see the lives of every woman I come in contact with changed. Whether it’s the blind woman living in the nursing home with my mom who just needs a visit or phone call, or the colleague with multiple degrees who needs time in prayer, encouragement, or just a listening ear…or all three. I want to be God’s vessel.
So if you go through this site and find that there is something God can use in your life, take advantage of it! Come back as often as you need to, or not at all! And if there is a service or product that speaks to your life or ministry, reach out. I would love to serve you and minister as The Lord leads. This is His…and so am I!
Dawn~
~Pouring my life out in Worship, like Costly Oil~
I used to feel the need to drag out and justify the ministry and works of Costly Oil. But God has shifted some things in my perception in 2016. He let me know that I am justified by Him alone, and the fruit that follows the ministry as I allow Him to use me (Luke 7:35). So here I am, not laden down with a load of degrees or accomplishments. I have experience and successes yes, but overall, I’m simple. I don’t aspire to much more than using every bit of whatever God gives me to see the lives of every woman I come in contact with changed. Whether it’s the blind woman living in the nursing home with my mom who just needs a visit or phone call, or the colleague with multiple degrees who needs time in prayer, encouragement, or just a listening ear…or all three. I want to be God’s vessel.
So if you go through this site and find that there is something God can use in your life, take advantage of it! Come back as often as you need to, or not at all! And if there is a service or product that speaks to your life or ministry, reach out. I would love to serve you and minister as The Lord leads. This is His…and so am I!
Dawn~
~Pouring my life out in Worship, like Costly Oil~
Alabaster II Original Artwork painted by Jun Jamosmos, www.jamosmos.com
Artwork and Design, Copyright 2014 Costly Oil LP. All Rights Reserved.
Artwork and Design, Copyright 2014 Costly Oil LP. All Rights Reserved.
