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Register HERE, purchase your prayer planning journal HERE, and order your Costly Oil custom made “God Said What He Said” t-shirt HERE. Bring your journal, wear your t-shirt, and join us on Zoom and The Christian Woman Chronicles page as we connect in unity and fellowship to seek God’s will for 2024!
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This month we are continuing our
“How Words Work”
series with a second part on challenges.
“How Words Work”
series with a second part on challenges.
Challenges: “David was afraid of the Lord that day; and he said, “‘How can the ark of the Lord come to me?’” (2 Samuel 6:9)
In chapter 5 of 2 Samuel, we see nothing but challenges, even in the face of promises fulfilled. But chapter 6 begins with a nation-wide party! The scene shifts significantly and the mood implies that the expectation of troubles are gone. Least of all, the king – who is famous for seeking, hearing, and obeying God’s every desire – expects nothing but God’s favor as he and his people welcome the very presence of God back to the land. Then trouble strikes…again. But this unexpected act of judgment from God, something David had never experienced, was shocking. And shockingly brutal. It caused a sense of fear, something this king is not known for.
When God directed me to move to Iowa from Georgia, I was unwavering and without doubt. I was excited and had great anticipation. I had endured many years of lack, suffering, persecution, and poor health in Georgia. However, by the time it was time to leave, God had seen fit to use me in many ways to impact many women for the kingdom. I, and many who loved me, expected a great promotion and rejoicing as a result of this move and new season.
And yet, once my baby girl and I arrived and got settled in Iowa, we endured an entire year of brutal hardship. I consistently asked God, “How can I trust Your leading again in the future?” At times I vowed not to [trust], and other times, I felt helpless to resist obeying God’s leading. I just love and respect Him too much. And so here I am following His plan again. And as before, trouble, actually…All. Out. War…has struck.
The troubles we face after great endurance and victory are often surprising, sometimes devastating, and seemingly unprovoked. What do we do with that? Do we act like it doesn’t matter? Do we pretend to not be afraid and hurt? Do we just “keep it moving”?
In David’s case, and all of ours, it is perfectly acceptable to ask God hard questions, and then take a step back before proceeding. What does He want us to learn? Is He trying to connect with us and His people in a greater way than we first believed? Have we been flippant about this new season/journey in a way that is certain to dishonor Him and cost us our promise?
Use trouble to take the opportunity to pause/slow down, reconnect with God on a deeper level, and learn from Him.
Hear it. Speak it. Seek it!
Living Always With Great Expectation,
Dawn~
In chapter 5 of 2 Samuel, we see nothing but challenges, even in the face of promises fulfilled. But chapter 6 begins with a nation-wide party! The scene shifts significantly and the mood implies that the expectation of troubles are gone. Least of all, the king – who is famous for seeking, hearing, and obeying God’s every desire – expects nothing but God’s favor as he and his people welcome the very presence of God back to the land. Then trouble strikes…again. But this unexpected act of judgment from God, something David had never experienced, was shocking. And shockingly brutal. It caused a sense of fear, something this king is not known for.
When God directed me to move to Iowa from Georgia, I was unwavering and without doubt. I was excited and had great anticipation. I had endured many years of lack, suffering, persecution, and poor health in Georgia. However, by the time it was time to leave, God had seen fit to use me in many ways to impact many women for the kingdom. I, and many who loved me, expected a great promotion and rejoicing as a result of this move and new season.
And yet, once my baby girl and I arrived and got settled in Iowa, we endured an entire year of brutal hardship. I consistently asked God, “How can I trust Your leading again in the future?” At times I vowed not to [trust], and other times, I felt helpless to resist obeying God’s leading. I just love and respect Him too much. And so here I am following His plan again. And as before, trouble, actually…All. Out. War…has struck.
The troubles we face after great endurance and victory are often surprising, sometimes devastating, and seemingly unprovoked. What do we do with that? Do we act like it doesn’t matter? Do we pretend to not be afraid and hurt? Do we just “keep it moving”?
In David’s case, and all of ours, it is perfectly acceptable to ask God hard questions, and then take a step back before proceeding. What does He want us to learn? Is He trying to connect with us and His people in a greater way than we first believed? Have we been flippant about this new season/journey in a way that is certain to dishonor Him and cost us our promise?
Use trouble to take the opportunity to pause/slow down, reconnect with God on a deeper level, and learn from Him.
Hear it. Speak it. Seek it!
Living Always With Great Expectation,
Dawn~
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