New Orleans Update
I just got to talk to my mom and wanted to give everyone an update. It sounds like things are going very well so far at the Breaking Free re-taping. Mom said it was a true miracle of God, possibly even a sign of the return of our Lord, that she has stayed within her 60 minute time limit for all three sessions. (Kidding. Let's not get a letter circulating!) That has never happened even one time in all of her tapings! When she goes over her allotted time, it always makes things harder on the editors and on Beth herself because they have to hack away at the lesson. So praise God with us for this miracle and let's ask Him to keep it up!
One prayer request for today is for plenty of energy and rest. Mom slept very little last night. She went to bed around 11 p.m. and woke up at 2 a.m. and couldn't go back to sleep. She really struggles with sleep after she teaches at night, whether at a Living Proof Live event, a taping, or even Tuesday night Bible study. She gets really wired and her mind can't stop teaching. She is teaching two sessions each evening for this taping, so it's twice as challenging. Even though she's tired, she is in very good spirits and is believing God to give her everything she needs for tonight.
Please ask God to keep her in good health. Also pray that all 11 sessions will have the full energy of the Holy Spirit. Pray that not one of them will drop, in Jesus' name!
Several of our siestas are attending the taping, including JennyHope, who keeps everyone in stitches. I've even heard a rumor that she may have bequeathed a jumbo pencil and back scratcher to Beth. (Maybe she will enlighten everyone who wasn't at the Siesta Fiesta as to the significance of this gift.) If any of our other siestas attending the taping are online today, let us know you're there. Mom wants a list of names!
Y'all should know that my husband Curtis is normally the first person to complete my mom's Bible studies (that we know of), but we think JennyHope is going to have him beat on Esther. Jenny has confessed to having stalked her LifeWay store until she got her copy. I'm not sure Curtis is going to do Esther: It's tough being a woman. But if he does, he can write "It's tough being married to a woman" on the cover.
Thanks for your prayers, ladies! They really do make a huge difference. We love y'all!
PS - We should be hearing from Melissa soon!
Labels: Amanda, Breaking Free, Prayer
posted by Amanda @ 9:51 AM
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94 Comments:
hahaha Oh Curtis. My husband would give him a hearty AMEN for that one! I am stalking my lifeway for Esther...can't wait to get my hands on it. Will be praying for Beth!
JennyHope should do some stand-up to warm up the crowd before Beth teaches. That girl had our room in San Antonio laughing all night long. (You think I'm kidding don't you!) I just love her.
Praying over this week with you!
stephanie
Thanks for the update, I'll definitely keep Beth in my prayers for a rested sleep each night and a healthy week. (A safe trip home, too!)
I can't wait to get Esther and get started!! We're finally getting settled, so-to-speak, and can't wait to get right smack in the middle of that study.
Cyber hugs to all of you. I feel like I've been on another planet these last 3 months w/o a computer connection. We're too far out to get DSL right now--I just about lost it all when I heard that!! But the air card is working great, so I'm forever grateful to the brilliant person that created that!!
Blessings, Bobbie
I have been on my knees! God just puts them on my heart all day long! So you all are covered here!
Love it about the backscratcher and jumbo pencil... hysterical... I can just hear Jenny telling that story with her cute accent!
So wish I could be there... am in my heart!
God Bless- Emmy : )
1st time responder...although I read the blog all of the time. I'm just a couple of hours from New Orleans in Mobile, AL. I am praying for Beth and all the staff of Lifeway that will make this taping come about. Beth I saw you @ UNO several years back, that message really was a pivotal point in my walk with the LORD. Anytime Satan tries to scare me death over something...I pray to LORD and call Satan's bluff.
Jill
Oh that Jenny! Wish I was there laughing my fool head off with the rest of the group!
Oh that Beth! Praising Him for keeping her on task and so open to His leading.
Oh that God! Isn't He just SOMEthing?!
There are lots of us Siestas in New Orleans! We are actually having a small Siesta gathering for lunch today! We set that up on the Siestas in New Orleans blog (http://siestas-n-neworleans.blogspot.com). My name is Sarah and I live in New Orleans and am so glad to have this taping here. I am also excited about the partnership with the Baptist Friendship House, as I have been a volunteer there for a few years now and that's actually the reason I moved to New Orleans! Such a wonderful ministry! My mom, Pam, who is also a Siesta is here as well.
We also have Kay, another siesta with us.
I am so in prayer for you Beth and the whole taping! I am so excited and thankful right now - y'all just don't know! I work at FBC Clarksville, TN and have the privilege of ordering discipleship materials and of course that includes Beth Moore Bible studies! I ordered Esther when it was first available to order at Lifeway and it came in today! I am so excited and thankful. Beth, God created you to do these types of studies for people like me - those of us who hunger to go deeper with God and in His Holy Word but don't have the ability YET to do that without this type of study. I have been in prayer over Esther for a while now and am so excited that you shared life experiences on the blog while writing Esther and I now get to study God's word through this study. God has led me to offer this study to fellow Church secretaries here in the office and we're going to dig in next Thursday on our lunch break. There are a few who have never done this type of study and I'm so excited to introduce them to the opportunity to go deeper with God. Just praising Him today! God Bless You All - Dana in Clarksville
Praise the Lord!!! You know we want every minute of your mom's anointed teaching but I know time limits are in place for a reason. Praise the Lord that He has answered prayers!
I'll be praying for good rest for Beth tonight! I bet she's a delight when she's wired up -- or fired up! (o:
Blessings!
I wish I were in New Orleans... but alas here I sit praying and reading and preparing to teach a lesson of my own tonight.
I understand all about that time limit thing. Our fourth week we went way over - and the cleaning lady was waiting outside our door where we got a gentle reprimand about being on time. Thank goodness my sessions are only taped for my note taking purposes to critique myself.
Anyway, I am praying for Beth. For her to have rest. I know what you mean about the sleep as well. I assembled, taught at and even had to fill in for the key note speaker (her mother died the week of our conference) a conference at our church one year. I had a lot of help, and it was by standards a very small affair, but I stayed up all night long preparing - ran on Holy Spirit power all day and fell into the couch at home with ice packs on both legs. It took me at least three or four hours to get settled down enough to sleep.
Anyway, we are praying and loving on your mom from a distance. I am sure your mom is doing an amazing job and praise God for the timing issues. She is a gloriously faithful servant. Blessings.
Our church pre-ordered the Esther DVD set and it came in on Monday...I have had to control myself and wait to dig in because we aren't starting it until Jan. It has been hard. Right now, we are Wising Up!
My friend Rhonda Hollis and I are here in New Orleans at the taping and are enjoying it so much.
Beth absolutley brought the WORD last night!
And Lisa Pierre.....WOW! She has an amazing voice! We want to know the name of the song she sang last night about the woman who touched Jesus' hem. It had us both in tears.
We are looking forward to the rest of the week.
Becky Mixson
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Praise the Lord for how He has worked through your Mom the last 2 nights... I have been praying and am so glad that she has been in the 60 minute time frame!!!! We'll keep praying for rest, health, and an ear for what God wants to say through her. Thank you for the update!
Love,
Tara
PS. So glad that Melissa will be back with us in Siestaville soon! We've missed her! Maybe she can give us an update on the LIT class-I've been praying hard for that too!
Praying for your Mama. Praying for His strength and joy in her to be to the overflow...my Chris and I love y'all so much!
I told Sophie that she needs to have Jenny on a podcast and get her to tell the story!
Every night this week as I laid my head down on my pillow, the Lord brought Beth to my mind. I will continue to pray for her strength and for the outpouring of God's spirit.
Blessings,
Kimberly
Oh.... my Jennyhope!! You know I love ya and think you are "it on a stick!" ;) You inspire me, make me laugh, encourage me, teach me, help me!!!
Love you all. Praying Beth, team, and attendees all the way through!
Hugs and blessings~
Fran
Hi Amanda,
Praise the Lord for the staying within 60 minute time limit and I will be continuing to pray for Beth, the team and each participant!
Jennyhope sounds like a riot and I missed meeting her twice! I didn't get to meet her in San Antonio (but did see her and laughed and laughed at her "hair" questions during the Q & A time). Then, I found out after the fact that she was in Trussville, AL when Travis did concert there. Keep up the comic relief, Jennyhope. Can't wait to meet you one day!
Love to all,
Dianne
Thank you for sharing about Beth's teaching induced insomnia. I suffer from the same thing everytime I teach/speak in the eveings. I shared this with a fellow teacher once, calling it my 'ministry hangover'...never had a real one but I'm assuming the way I feel the next day is pretty close :)...and she said she had no idea what I was talking about. Beth's experience makes me feel validated! Enough about me...Beth and the rest are in my prayers!!!
Serving Him with you,
~Michelle in Idaho
Tell Beth that when I can't sleep I usually start thinking of every scripture I can think of that starts with each letter of the alphabet. I start with A and go from there. I'm usually asleep by G or H....just a thought to help our Mama Siesta get some sleep at night. We're praying!!!
Praying!!
Being a Pregnant Girl right now, I have been waking up often during the night. Beth, you'll be on my heart. Blessings of sweet rest from the One Who gives sleep to His bleloved dear one!!!
Thanks for the update. Our God is so great and ever faithful.
I'm a Siesta that lives in Houston. I got tickets for my mom and a friend who live in New Orleans! I know they have attended. My mom's name is Jenny and her friend is Rena!!!
I've been praying for Ms.Beth!
Other studies of Beth's have been wonderful and fascinating, but this Esther study has taken on a life of it's own for the simple reasons: it is for women AND both Melissa and Amanda contributed and show their fingerprints!!
I do not have it yet, but will have to get it for the simple reasons stated above!
So glad to hear that N.O. is going well. I wondered if we would hear updates during the week. Bless Beth's heart - I know how rough it is to wind down after exciting moments of learning in God's Word.
I still love the story about Jenny stalking the Lifeway store! So awesome!
Amanda, I was watching one of the DVDs to the Woman's Heart study this morning, and I saw Jackson's baby pics that your mom had brought with her so we could see. I had a very long "Awwww" moment :)
I'll definitely continue playing for your mom as she continues taping.
Amanda,
I totally understand the insomnia thing that your faces after an evening taping. I have the same kind of problem prior to or after large events. And I know for your mom, if she is anything like me, it's very hard on her the next day. I will pray for her.
I can't wait to start Esther. We just finished "Stepping Up" in church. I am doing "Living Beyond Yourself" on my own and I also have a few CD's on John from LPM. My girls always know when they call me and I'm in the car because they hear Beth in the background! They call her the "other Beth". I know I am OCD about her teachings, but every single tape I listen to teaches me so much. It makes me so hungry for the WORD! Praise God for willing servants of the Lord. I pray for continued strength for Beth this week.
Amanda - you are so precious! I so enjoy your posts and love to hear about Jackson and the new one on the way. I have 4 grandchildren myself (I am only 46!) and my youngest daughter is expecting another little boy in April. Your stories make me laugh and usually ring true to our family.
Beth Herring
So grateful for the update; I'll be including Beth and her ministry in my prayers! God Bless!
Charlotte - in Georgia
The Journey Continues ~
PRAYERS ARE COMING FROM CALIFORNIA
Drink a big Glass of Milk!!!
With "Heaven Bound" blessings,
Kim
http://www.kimsafinathejourneycontinues.blogspot.com
The Journey Continues ~
Twas the afternoon in November
with Lifeway in mind,
Down on my knee's
the floor I did find.
Amanda requested the Siesta's to pray
for Beth's energy,rest and health today.
The praying continues 24/7 will be,
While the taping of teachings will
help us Break Free.
With "Heaven Bound" Blessings,
Kim
http://www.kimsafinathejourneycontinues.blogspot.com
I will pray God's blessings on our precious Beth for good health, peaceful sleep and rest and a safe trip home to her love ones. I know that the Holy Spirit will be with her at each session - her gift is from Him.
Love and Prayers,
Cindy
Praise God for strength while teaching......so glad to hear things are going so well. Except for the lack of sleep. Will be sure and pray for that....that the mind shuts down and she gets her rest.
We start our Esther study in Jan....Jan 6 to be exact. We are all so excited!!!
Blessings to all...
Bible Bunny in NO MI
Hey Amanda!!
I am checking in for three siestas attending the taping.
Terri Perry (terrijoperry)
Sherri Sharron (ssharron)
Melissa Gay(jcil2me)
It has been amazing!!! No retakes!
Thanks for letting us know how we can pray for your mom.
Blessings,
Sherri
Amanda,
Becky asked about the song last night. It's "One Touch" by Nicole C. Mullen and it's on the Sharecropper's Seed Vol. 1.
I can hardly wait til we start
Esther in Jan. My church (FBC Jackson,Ga) does WALK THRU BETHLEHEM each year in Dec. so we are way too busy to start until Jan. Wish we could do it sooner!
Thank you LORD that you are taking care of Beth and keeping her on time. Love the blog!
There are some hilarious pix of Jenny at the taping on Facebook. They had me cracking up!! I think some of them are actually on her blog too. That girl is just downright crazy (in a godly way, of course)!
Tell Beth I'm praying for her. I can't even begin to imagine the amount of energy to sustain such an endeavor. Stay strong, Beth. And is she needs a break, just tell her to look Jennyhope's way in the congregation.
Much love,
~Cheryl
I asked God to let me attend these tapings for my birthday.... but the tickets were gone. Trusted that it wasn't God's will. Turns out I wouldn't have been able to attend anyway because my 18 month old has been in the hospital for the last week. I would've been sick about it if I'd had the tickets.... God knows best.
Anyway, I did meet with my Bible Study Girls last night (Believing God), and we prayed specifically for Beth's taping of Breaking Free.
May her every Word be consumed with the power of the Holy Spirit.
Rebekah in Jacksonville, Fl
I'm praying as well, love you all.
%%%% Listen....this is totally unrelated and could have been brought up at an earlier posting but would it be possible to have one spot to post everyones blog sites and/or face book sites. I'd love to connect with everyone that way as well. Many names and faces (all these wonderful people I now call my friends...whom I have ever even met) But converse with more than most of my own family.
Anyway, I'd love to connect with more of you.So visit me at
http://amyhwaddell.blogspot.com
Grace, Peace, Wisdom and Blessings to you,
Amy in SC
PRAISE GOD! SWEET VICTORY OVER THE CLOCK, AT LAST!! I can testify to the miracle - having prayed over her (the clock and my friend, the timekeeper, too) at Tuesday night Bible study.
Sitting in my seat, I've been on my face before the Lord, interceding for Beth (and Kathy) over technical difficulties and time constraints. What a JOY to celebrate such praise! In awe of Him, and continued prayer...
Praying for Beth and the editing involved in Breaking Free...
Praying for JennyHope... that God would grant her patience (hee-hee)
Praying for Curtis... do I need to say anything more that that?? :-)
We love our Jenny!! That girl is hoot!! Her and I got Esther at the same time but I haven't started mine yet...I plan on it next week...I have to finish my other Bible study first. The JUMBO pencil and backscratcher is so perfect and so Jenny. You should shop in CVS with her OR better yet, have her bless a meal. ROFL!!
I will continue to pray for Beth's energy and sleep. I have been praying for that and will step up the prayers for that. Tell Beth to read Psalm 4. :)
Much love,
Patty
Hi Amanda! I'm Mary from Remlap, Alabama and I'm here in New Orleans! Some other Siestas here are Traci from Kentucky and Di..... I don't know where Di is from. Oh, and Vicky from Eufala, Alabama.
Oh my, I'm praying for Beth and for all those who are at the taping awesome stuff. I've blogged on it every night.
Awesome news! I will keep praying.
Hugs
Mary
I pray that God will give Beth the strength and inspiration of the Holy Spirit during her remaining sessions. I struggle with sleeping all night as well because of menopause. It sure puts a drag on your energy reserve. But God's strength is renewing! I know He will sustain her.
That must have been why God woke me up last night at 3am I just started praying but had no idea who it was for :)
I love when He does that
Oh and Jenny hope is a RIOT!
I love her
Praying over it all
Blessings
Kim
Thank you, Amanda, for the update! Yes, I'll continue praying for Beth and everyone else there. Glad to hear it's going well!
Blessings,
Karen K.
Houston
Thank you for the update, I'm glad to hear that the taping is going so well and will keep praying for your Mom! I too am excited that Esther is on the shelves!! We're going to do the study in January but I will probably buy it WAY before then! If I lived near a Lifeway I would've been stalking the store too.
Praying for you Beth...Wish that I could be there!
I finally saw the Esther study yesterday at my christian book store (Beardsley's Book and Bible)...I hope that my church decides to do the study in January!
I am getting ready to go through the Daniel study with my friend Cheri...very excited about that!
Ironically, I listen to Beth, Jennifer Rothschild, Priscilla Shirer and others on my iPod when I can't sleep. I might as well be hearing the Word while I am just laying there!!
I woke up Yesterday morning at 2:00am and couldn't figure out why, so I started praying... I'm really drawing close to our Precious Jesus... and I'm finding myself covering and requesting the strangest things... I think I will start keeping a list so we can compare them later (I may just be crazy, and it would be nice to know)! I love you all soooo much
Judy
I can't think of a more powerful message than the one that Beth is teaching. Praise God that many women will be set free and that God's glory will shine all over them. May God's rest be upon Beth in the days and evenings to come.
Can't wait to dig into Esther this January!!!
Kim . . . who is
Grafted by Grace
God Bless and the sweetest of sleep and dreams to Beth. May the Holy Spirit penetrate Beth and flow into each person any where in or around the conference now and into those who will participate in the taped study. May New Orleans be infused with the Holy Spirit and a divine healing so powerful we know that we know. Sweet Sweet rest and calm dear Beth and all contributing to the retaping- Blessings and love through our Lord, A sister in Christ
What an honor to pray for your mom. I'm not getting this till later in the day, but I have continued to pray for her at my time slot (7am) and whenever she is on my heart (which is often!) throughout the day.
Next week is our last week of "Living Beyond Yourself". Sniff. Whew. What a ride it's been. Have to wait till January for Esther!!!! We don't have a Lifeway store in the state of Wyoming. I bet I can order one online. Hmmmmm.
You go Curtis!!!
Melana in Wyoming
Holy Father, I know how precious it is to have someone to pray for me, even to place their hands on me and pray. To hear those prayers ministers in a way that just brings peace. How I wish I could be there to lay hands on Beth and pray over her in Jesus Name. Lord, I picture us shoulder to shoulder battling together for souls through this opportunity to support Beth. We battle against our flesh to serve You. We battle against our minds to serve You. We battle against nature even to serve You. And we battle against an enemy and all his forces who come to steal, kill and destroy. In Jesus Name we have victory! I know the call You have on Beth and I also know the weapons that the enemy forms against her. Lord, Beth needs Your mighty hand of protection over her against all the battles she is facing. I pray that every need she has will be met by Your Holy Spirit going before her. I pray that time will be controlled by Your Spirit. Master every schedule, Lord. I pray that her body will be controlled by Your Spirit giving her power, good health and rest as needed. Lord, keep her mind focused on the message that You have placed in her heart and fashioned with love, burning love for Your precious daughters. I pray that she will be amazed by Your Power filling her and speaking through her. Lord, give her a soft pillow and a mattress that feels like a cloud to sleep on. Still her soul as she prepares for bed. Sing over her as she sleeps in contented peace. I pray this for Beth, asking in the name of Jesus for this blessing over her throughout this week. Let every supporting member of this team see Your Mighty Presence working out all the details of this mission. Open spiritual ears and spiritual eyes to hear and see Your message and Your presence. In Jesus Name. Amen.
Just curious - how does a person get tickets to these sorts of things? I would LOVE to be at the next one. New Orleans is within driving distance of me, but I didn't know anything about it :(
"Thank you for sharing about Beth's teaching induced insomnia. I suffer from the same thing everytime I teach/speak in the eveings. I shared this with a fellow teacher once, calling it my 'ministry hangover'...never had a real one but I'm assuming the way I feel the next day is pretty close :)...and she said she had no idea what I was talking about."
i always experience this when i have been talking about something i am very passionate about.... but i never knew other people had this happen to them. Thank you so much for sharing this here, and Beth will be in my prayers!
OOH! I can't wait to do the Esther study. Breaking Free has been life-transforming for me.
I have a scripture for those with insomnia from time to time:
On my bed I remember u, I think of u thru the watches of the night...Psa 63:6. Can't sleep at times? Pray to & think about God; peace will wash over you & you will be back to sleep in no time. It really works!!!
Praying for a special anointing on Beth so His Word will saturate their hearts!!! I pray they get tore up from the floor up on Gods Word!! Love all yall to pieces!!!!
I'm so thankful for your mom. She is such a servant.
This verse came to mind - Psalm 4:8 "I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep..." I'm praying your mom can lie down tonight in peace and sleep...all night long, and wake up totally refreshed.
Thank you for the updates.
Love,
Valerie
Wish I was there! Can't wait to start Esther!
Oh, Jenny is a blast! I think she's the first roomate that I've had that stayed up all night curling her hair! She looked GOOD in San Antonio though!
I pray that the rest of the week will go just as well as the first part!
Amanda--
Here are the Siestas that attended our informal Siesta lunch today.
Pam Mackey (SC)
Sarah Parks (New Orleans)
Emma Parks (5 month old future Siesta-New Orleans)
Kay Richards (Columbia, SC)
Melissa Wells (Pace, FL)
Julie Sorce (Pace, FL)
Jayna Holley (Magnolia, TX)
Gayle Raines (Opp, AL)
Julie Plosz (Moose Jaw, SK)
Bobbie Bowen (Destin, FL)
Leslie Schmidt (Destin, FL)
Di Kroydin (Dayton, OH)
Vicki Sandifer (Eufaula, AL)
Cindy Long (Tippcity, OH)
Jolene Holtzapple (West Melton, OH)
Jenny "jennyhope" Williams (Pelham, AL)
Tammy Allen-Schenke (Kennesaw, GA)
Nancy Vandewater (Eagle Grove, IA)
Linda Monerief (London, KY)
Sharon Sergy (Ludlow Falls, OH)
Melodye Scherman (Union, OH)
We had a blast!!!
I hope that y'all are gettin your time to soak your feet together and drink some coaco together if she's going to be awake
Oh, JennyHope. Homegirl is too funny! And cute!
Praying.
This siesta got to sit on the front row tonight! I was so honored but so thankful that I sat there for session 3. In session 4 we sat on the back row far out of camera range. Session 4 was the hardest for me when I completed the 1st Breaking Free study. Good thing we were not on the front because I started the ugly cry - but trying to be respectful of those around me. My two friends joined me just in support of how far I have come. Those are true best friends that will ugly cry with you, in public, all while trying to be respectful of the taping process.
If Beth had not told us we would have never known she had little sleep. God supplies all our needs! She was awesome - even through my tears.
When Beth asked tonight what God was speaking to us through the sessions and wanted us to use short phrases...I had to say that the Lord is speaking to me about not coveting her wardrobe skillz. I want the green and brown top she had on tonight. Though shalt not covet...durn it!!
I linked up to my back scratcher story!! =) My roomie found a wicked claw one tonight...it is something freaky!!
DLynn from Denton, Tx
Thank you so much. The Lord is speaking so clearly. He is so good!
I can't wait to do Esther. Just got my copy last week but it will be a few months before we get to it.
Ok, call me naive but there is no reason for our Beth to not be able to sleep during such important times. Being the pharmacist that I am, I am sitting here thinking, "There are drugs for insomnia!!!! God made them for a reason and they are good." They don't have to be used every day, but just as needed...like NOW.
Bless her heart. There is nothing worse than being exhausted and having to teach. I know I can't even put two words together when I lose sleep like that.
I'm praying for her and the entire taping event.
Leah
I am praying for Beth! For the taping, her time and her sleep. It's driving me crazy that she is right here in my very own area (about 40 min away) and I can't be there!!! So close, but so far away.... Blessings to you!
Beth,"Dear One", I know that your schedule demands a lot of strength right now. So, we are praying that you will have "SUPER powers" & lots of stamina. The One who calls you WILL provide. (a much-loved ladies' Bible teacher stresses this!) :)
We love you.
Praying and so wishing I were there. And trying hard not to be too jealous of Tammy and Jenny there together!
And just an aside, how fun to read people's comments and think, I know her!, because of the Siesta Fiesta. We need a reunion!
first time poster, daily reader for months! I already have Esther - saw it advertised Sunday, went and bought it Monday! You hardworking girls are always on my mind.
Praise You God for the miracle of the timing of the tapings
Praise You Lord, Your will is at work as hearts You are shaping
To Your throne we continue to plead
Energy and rest for Mama Beth's in need
To think of Mama Beth so lively and wired
That after a day of teaching, her mind is not tired
Lord Mama Beth is believing You for everything she needs
At night time Lord, would you calm down her mind and decrease it's warp speed?
Keep her in good health
Giving Beth energy from Your outlandish wealth
Let Your Holy Spirit freshly on Mama Beth fall
Lord, we believe You, so we continue to call
With expectant hearts, we are asking and believing
For more of Your Holy Spirit's energy in all sessions receiving
You are the Great Stream of Mercy and on You we are calling
We are believing that Your mercy drops will be falling
In the lovely Name that is above all names, Amen.
I'm an attendee at the New Orleans taping!!! It's been amazing...I just don't know how Beth does it. I'm tired from commuting an hour each way and just sitting...can't imagine having to teach for so long and be full of energy. She's been amazing! Yes, JennyHope did stand up last night for a brief shout out from Beth. She asked her about Beth's outifts (ha) hilarious! Since Beth is always such the style queen.
Anyway...the group of women are wonderful and Jesus has certainly shown up. Two more nights!!
I'm not sure what qualifies as a siesta, but I do check the blog and follow along and comment every once in awhile.
Thanks for your prayers siestas--we feel them!
Elizabeth Williams
Pass Christian, MS
PS- You mom told the funniest story about Curtis last night in Session 3 about teaching Jackson the "Give Me 5" to his girlfriends, etc. I wrote it down to share with my husband so we can do the same with our 1 year old little boy (ha)
HILARIOUS--we were all rolling--I'm sure to use that again in moments of stress, etc. You'll have to share it on the blog sometime...so funny!
Elizabeth Williams (EJ)
Pass Christian, MS
www.wacowilliamsfamily.blogspot.com
It is true...I witnessed it yesterday! JennyHope is a stalker! I am here in New Orleans, and my roommate is Leslie, JennyHope's aunt. Leslie and I had the honor of escorting JennyHope to the Life Way store at the Seminary. The minute JennyHope walked in the door, the employees knew who she was. She's famous! She had to take pictures with the employees, call her husband, and do a few dances because she was so proud to finally have a copy of Esther!
There are no words to describe this incredible experience in New Orleans! Beth's love for Jesus is so contagious that becoming a "Jesus Stalker" feels like the norm.
Wish you all could be here to share.
Much love,
Bobbie
Destin, Florida
FOR SURE the New Orleans taping is going great. I flew in from Texas and am staying with my friend in Bay St. Louis, MS. We are totally loving the great worship, fellowship, and the Living Word. I didn't think anything could get better than the "Get your bullet story" about loading your weapon with the word..until last night and the "give me five (or ten)" story...in fact, we used it last night before we even got home! This is Kim Scott (Crawford, TX) and Elizabeth Williams (Bay St. Louis, MS) Siestas and loving JennyHOpe's honesty and Beth's courage this week! Sic'em Beth! We love you!
I read the blog but never comment. Just wanted to say that I'm here from Denver, CO and God is teaching me amazing things this week through Beth.
LOL - ok, I thought and actually BELIEVED that I was the ONLY one that has stalked Lifeway until something became available!!! Finally, someone that shares my passion as well as drive!!!
Love to all, Alisa in Cheraw, SC
Praying for your mom and all involved. It is such a blessing to be able to pray for ya'll. God will give her the strength to do what he wants her to do. She is a faithful women.
Sarah - Prayer Warrior
Bless my heart! Update!...praise the Lord!! Okay, stay within time frame, plenty of rest-I understand the mind still going thing, teaching two sessions,..tired but in good spirits!! Complete filling of the Holy Spirit is definitely a good thing!:)...Jennyhope, she does make me smile-precious woman:) I am soo looking forward to doing Esther too! It's out in the stores earlier than I thought it would be. When I finish A Woman's Heart, next is prob. Esther, then Breaking Free:) It's hard to decide:) Alright, hearing from Mrs. Melissa soon?:) I was beginning to pray harder for her, long time, no hear from:)
Love in CHRIST,
katiegfromtennessee
Romans 6
Gal. 6:9
Rom. 8:15
Mark 14:37-41
How does a girl get to attend these tapings?! I live about an hour and a half away from New Orleans and would have LOVED to have been there! Obviously it's too late now, but in the future, if she is ever that close to me again, I would be ecstatic to go. I didn't realize that we were even allowed to attend. Am I out-of-the-loop or what?
Praying for a fantastic, God-filled (duh!) last two nights. And also for lots of blissful rest.
Love you girls!
Becca
Good, I miss Melissa.
Forget about the jumbo pencils and back scratchers. You've never had fun until you've taken Jenny Kwon Do's self defense course.
I took it in San Antonio and have never been the same! lol
I'm SO in prayer for the taping. For dear Beth while she teaches and for my covetous heart that wishes I were there. :))
Love to all of you!
Thanks for the update, AJ, and how we can be specifically praying for Beth! I hate that she has trouble sleeping after teaching. My mind is the same way and I can sympathize with her and the lack of sleep. It's not fun! :( I'm sure she's already considered this or tried this, but what about taking Benadryl on those nights or some kind of sleeping medication? There are a couple out there that don't leave you groggy the next morning. Anyway..just a thought.
Hope all is well with you and baby! :)
Here in New Orleans. I have been blessed and challenged by each night of taping...but my head may soon explode with the challenges that Beth has already placed before us. Wow!!!
praying and praying...for the whole process!
Shelly
So Glad about the last part, I miss Melissa
Checking in from New Orleans! I am here at the tapings! Waving madly to the other siestas! And yes, the backscratcher DID make it into Beth's hand tonight!
Heidi from Cool, CA
I am in New Orleans for the Breaking Free taping with my friend Brooke Wolfe, and this is the first opportunity we have had to check the blog site. Let me tell you, this is one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had, and Brooke and I both feel overwhelmed, blessed and thankful to be here. We have laughed our heads off, cried a few tears, and been totally blown away by all that God is teaching us through Beth. (We got to sit on the front row Tuesday night - WOO HOO!!!) Beth, we love you so much! Please know that we are praying for you as you teach each night.
Lois Lanham
Holy Father, I pray for a feeling of release over this event today. Lord, take captivity captive. Let Your Presence bless. In Jesus Name. Amen.
This may have been mentioned by now; I read this blog yesterday. I wanted to let the blogger know that Lisa Pierre has a cd out.
It is wonderful and is called "I Stand Amazed".
ann
I am from New Orleans and have been attending the tapings this week. My head is so full of information - it's going to take weeks to process it all! What a blessing and challenge it's been, though! I am so grateful for the opportunity to participate in such a life-changing study. Thank you, ladies, for praying! 4 more sessions to go...
Blessings,
Laura Bramlett
New Orleans, LA
Hey Ladies,
I just got home from the Breaking Free taping. All I can say is WOW and God is good. I met JennyHope and she was wonderful, and I especially admired her clothes. THank you all for praying while we were there, because, as I said, it was amazing.
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