~ NEW BEGINNINGS ~

I have a dear friend that is starting a new chapter in her ministry life... I met her 2007 after answering an ad...

In the ad in my neighborhood news letter, it said that they were offering a "Post Abortive" Bible Study at a nearby church... I was in SHOCK!! I knew that the Lord forgave me for going through abortion, but I had NO IDEA He wanted to actually heal me from it...

Up to that point, I had been in and out of depression... I didn't know why. I had been saved for three years, and knew I was forgiven {but probably only in my mind.. I guess my heart did not know yet..}. But after meeting Yvonne and going through the Bible Study, I realized I had not grieved my loss... And I really did not know before then that the Lord didn't want me to hold on to that..

I can't tell you the how much freedom I have had since then... Thank You Lord...

And I think that one of the things that has shocked me the most is that He would not only heal me from something I did, but that He would use it to help someone else...

I shared what I went through at my church and they decided to hold the Bible Study there and five women within this tiny church came forward.. {so many suffer in silence..}

I was also asked to share my testimony in a women's prison in Indianapolis, Indiana... The ministry that asked me to share, had been told that they were not aloud to address abortion with the women. I was told that since it was my testimony, then I could share... It was amazing... The Lord knows our struggles, He knew that there were many women in that room who had gone through the same thing I did, and they were hurting. He wanted to bring healing that day, and I believe He did...

I can't tell you how much the Lord healed me through a Post Abortive Bible Study and blessed me through the friendship I have with Yvonne...

If you or anyone you know has gone through an abortion, I think you would really be blessed by checking out her blog at: NEW BEGINNINGS. {And if you happen to live in the West Houston/Katy/Sugarland/Brookshire/Fulsher area, and need the kind of healing I am talking about go to: http://www.newbeginnings-katy.org/}

~LOVE GOD & LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR~

Matthew 22: 34-40: Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together.

One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question:

"Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?"

Jesus replied: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.'

This is the first and greatest commandment.

And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'

All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments."
(emphasis added.)

~The Irresistible Revolution~

I "stumbled" across this book the other day... There are some books that I would suggest that people need to read as they go on their journey with the Lord, and this is another one!! It is so amazing and so real and has opened up the word to me!

I am excited for what the Lord is doing! Thank You Lord!!!

I highly recommend this book!!

Have a blessed day!!!

~The Gospel~

in a world of doubt i will have faith

in a world of hate i will love

in a world of selfishness i will forget myself

in a world of those who give up i will persevere

in a world of greed i will give, and give again

in a world of lies i will tell the truth

in a world of fear i will have courage

in a world of lust i will have self-control

in a world of jealousy i will be content

in a world of those who want more i will be thankful

in a world of thieves i will give up and give

in a world of apathy i will be compassionate

in a world of negativity i will hope

in a world of brutality i will have mercy

in a world of independence i will join hands with others

in a world of confusion i will be understanding

in a world of bitterness i will forgive

in a world of backstabbers i will be trustworthy

in a world of pain i will bring healing

in a world of sorrow i will bring joy

in a world of loneliness i will be a friend

in a world of anger i will bring peace

in a world of violence i will give a hug

in a world of distaster i will bring laughter

in a world of disappointment i will tell good news

in a world of rulers i will serve

in a world of inconsistency i will stand on your foundation

in a world of destructive words i will speak encouragement

in a world of perversion i will be set apart and pure

in a world of fakes i will be genuine, real, and transparent

in a world of self-righteousness i will confess my guilt

in a world of death i will receive God’s love

in a world of foolishness i will be lead by the Holy Spirit

in a world of dissipation i will be transformed

in a world of comfort i will suffer

in a world of entitlement and possession i will sacrifice

in a world of rights i will be wronged

in a world of rebellion and defiance i will obey

in a world of injustice i will do what is right

in a world of strength i will be meek

in a world of rudeness i will be considerate

in a world of “wisdom” i will be foolish

in a world of distraction i will focus

in a world of people who know everything i will learn

in a world of people quick to speak i will be ready to listen

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