Luke 1:26-29 And you, my child will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare the way for Him, to give people the knowledge of salvation, through the forgiveness of sins, because of the tender mercies of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven to shine on those living in darkness and the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.

GIRLFRIENDS YOU ARE THE BEST!

       My group of girlfriends and I have organized our own Bible Study. We were involved with a Bible Study group at my church. It was good. However, at 70 years old, I didn’t need to deal with the following:

• Going out on cold winter eves, when I’d much rather be cuddled on my couch, under a blanket, with a good book in my hands.
• Being pushed into being the head leader, due to my teaching experience.
• Having to help set-up and tear down tables.
• Having to fix food

DONE WITH THAT REGIMEN.

Besides, I have 2 non-Catholic friends involved. All of us didn’t particularly like the study that we were doing.

       So we’d decided to meet at a local Flyers Pizza, 6:30 every Wed. We’d choose our own Bible Study, and how we would process it. We’d order dinner, and have our own one on one very personal study. There are six women that participate.

       You can only imagine the laughter, giggles, and love shared, weekly during our adventure.

We get so much more out of this personal venture. At church, I was a table leader. My job was to make sure that no one person took over the conversation, or displayed ugly opinions.

       Thank God, we were led to do our own thing.  It’s so relaxing, and we can totally be ourselves.

Last Wed., there was a single gentleman dining behind our table. As he was returning from the buffet, here were his comments: “You ladies are having way too much fun.” “Can I join your group?”

       Laughing I responded, ”Yep, and we are a Bible Study Group!” “God expects us to be playful as we share.

       Then he added, ”You ladies have no idea the lives that you are touching, just by being in this location.”

       My thoughts immediately went to the previous week.  As our evening was winding down, one of the sweet employees, that was cleaning up around us commented: “You ladies inspired me.” “ My Granny is always in church.”  “She’s right.”  “I need to get back into God’s good graces. This should send you a big message:  YOU HAVE NO IDEA THE LIVES YOU TOUCH when you speak out in the public, about the glories of God.

Ps 40:9-11 To do your will is my delight. I announced your deed to a great assembly. I did not restrain my lips. You Lord were my witness. Your deeds I did not hide within my heart, your loyal deliverance I proclaimed. I made no secret of your enduring kindness to a great assembly.

HEAVENLY FATHER: Thank you for my girlfriends. They own my heart, my secrets, my fears, and my passions. However, the greatest gift and promise is that as you walked beside me, you already knew my heart etc. before they did.  Yes Jesus…please own me, all of me, and transform me into your likeness.

In the name of Jesus,I pray.

Sue Cutler

Fearless Faith