I am currently studying the book of Esther with Beth Moore. Glor.i.ous. It is amazing, I am most sure I have mentioned this in the past, but everyday gets better and better. Run to the store and GET IT!
Right now I am reading where Mordecai is urging Esther to go to the king and plea for deliverance for all of the Jews. Not an easy task, espically when it could possibly mean death on Esther's behalf! Imagine what Esther had to weigh in the balance... life for her people OR death for herself and her people! I can hardly decide what I want for dinner, much less weighing out that decision! Thankfully, Esther had a Godly Uncle who reminded her that Esther had come to the royal position for such a time as that! (Esther 4:14)
Going through hard times in life are inevitable. It's what you do during that time that will define you.
"God has profoundly used the conviction that those heightened times of decision in my toughest trials could be "make or break it" moments in my destiny. Much like Mordecai suggested, I always knew God would accomplish His will and do what He intended, but if I made a man-ward (vs. Godward) decision, I'd be left out of a loop that would eventually mean everything to me.
... In the times of greatest struggle when you make the Godward decision over convenience, earthly comfort, or carnal pleasure, you too have come to a critical moment in the fulfillment of your destiny. A defining moment. " - Beth Moore (Esther)
3 comments:
That was beautiful!!! I needed to hear that today, thanks.
Sounds like an incredible book! Thanks for sharing. : )
Ditto baby girl! Your entry is soooooo AWESOME! I only wish we lived down there so that YOU could teach a study and I could attend! You would be a terrific teacher! :)
Anywho - like Esther - God is with you also baby girl. Always remember His words and one of my favorite scriptures..."For I know the plans I have for YOU...", ok? You and Brandon are such an awesome inspiration and testimony to so many little and big lives - especially to that of your family - that I'm so excited and honored to witness more great and wonderful things for the two of you to come! Sometimes when we're in those valleys (as I well know with these headaches), it can be challenging to see the mountain top peaks up ahead....so continue to keep your heart like that of Esther - on God and things will work out.
I love you so much - Mama
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