I am really reminded that God is not limited by what has gone on in the past. I do not trust that my life will go differently in the future than it has in the past, and this is not a promise from him; just my own fears speaking.
2. How does Luke 4:18-21 speak to my life?
It reminds me of Jesus' ministry in my life. There is no set of circumstances He did not come to help me in.
3. Describe a time when you started over. How did that experience make you feel? What were the positive emotions you dealt with? What were the negative emotions you faced?
Going to Holt Baptist. I was nervous, excited, and ready for a change!
4. Experience where I felt I had no idea what to do:
Many times when I am working with the youth in teaching. Also, when I was working with a student who was suicidal.
5. What is the difference between being broken and brokenness?
My life being broken might not impact my spiritual life. Brokenness means God is doing something.
6. How can you find hope in the midst of your brokenness? How do you feel about yourself when you are broken before God? How does he feel about you?
My hope is in God's faithfulness. I usually feel guilty, in great need to "fix" myself, and overwhelmed. God loves me.
7. Scripture passages that have been encouraging to you:
Isaiah 43:1-3 "Fear not, for I have redeemed you;
I have summoned you by name; you are mine.
2 When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers,
they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire,
you will not be burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze.
the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.
Joshua 1:9 "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."
Isaiah 12:2 "Surely God is my salvation;
I will trust and not be afraid.
The LORD, the LORD, is my strength and my song;
he has become my salvation."
2 Peter 1:3 "His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness."
Isaiah 30:20-21 "Although the Lord gives you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, your teachers will be hidden no more; with your own eyes you will see them. Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, "This is the way; walk in it."
8. What does Shelia's letter say to you?
Right now, I really long for a letter like this! It's easy to forget that God has led me here and He will continue to lead me! I am reminded of how God is in the midst of ALL things and He longs for His kids to follow Him and His leading!
9. When I started the MA program, I really was concerned that this was not "going to work." I really feel like He is telling me to just follow Him right now.
10. What encouragement can you give someone who is struggling with the consequences of previous bad choices?
2 Peter 1:3. Other Scriptures that show God's love and compassion.
11. How can I better follow God in the days ahead?
Listen! Listen! Listen!!!
12. Because Jesus said He came to proclaim freedom for the captives, I will trust Him that my next steps will be only be a trial if I make them so!
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