08/13/2023
Shalom shalom!!
I thought I would take a moment to talk a little bit about this page. Recently the Lord placed it heavy on my heart to start a Bible Study group. The weight of it pushed me to go for it. I truly believe the Lord told me this needed to happen and so here it is!
4 years ago, I was lost and unsure of how life was going to work out for me, until I was shown a video that resonated in my heart. I was fresh out of a divorce, mother of two, and trying to keep my life together in the midst of it all. It really was no easy situation to be in. But in the middle of my storm, God woke me up. I realized just how important He was and how much I needed Him. And ever since then, I gave my life back to Jesus, I have been on a spiritual adventure. It has been the most humbling experience I could ever ask for and because of this, I have grown into a whole different person from who I was before.
You see, I never realized that God was the one steering me in the right direction all these years. I wasn't willing to give the credit to anyone other than myself, when in reality, every decision I made always came with this feeling of regret or happiness. It wasn't until I was in my thirties that I realized that wasn't me. And while I made that realization, I also realized that every bad thing that has happened in my life was because I wanted to be in control. But we really are not in control, God is.
He knows everything about us before we were formed in the womb, how could He not know where we're headed in life as we grew? He always knew. I believe that He allows things to happen in our lives so that we realize we are nothing without Him. Because when we hit a low point, it really is only Jesus who can bring us out of it. And when they say He works from within, it is such a true statement. Before Jesus I was angry, bitter, jealous, arrogant, prideful. After Jesus, I have learned the power of forgiveness and what true love really means. He has helped me heal the pain in my heart and molded me into a better person. And there is no way I could have done it without Him.
They say it is important to have a relationship with Jesus and I agree with that whole heartedly. And I think the best way to build that relationship is through His word. It even starts to change your perspective on life and how you view the world. It is humbling and will most definitely knock you off your own pedestal. And I believe that is necessary for us to be able to grow from within. When we realize that it has always been God who makes it happen the appreciation really sets in. And it is truly a beautiful gift.
The reason I felt the need to say all this is because I want you to see that it doesn't matter who you are or how far you've strayed from Jesus, He will willingly take you back with open arms. He will show you a world you've been missing out on the entire time. And you will be able to see the beauty in life again. In this group we welcome all that are lost and looking for a safe place to start. You are welcome here.
We won't sugar coat anything, we read the word and stick to the word. And yes, we have had to come to some tough realizations on this journey ourselves. But we wouldn't be here if we didn't think that this could help at least one person. So, if you're looking for somewhere to start when it comes to reading the Bible, we would love for you to join us in this group, as we learn and navigate it together.
I hope to see you during our study sessions going forward and may God truly bless you. 🙌
