A Group Hug

Hey, Darling Things! You guys just equipped me with some of the most profound material and insight I have ever seen in that previous post about "Acting a Fool." Lord have mercy, I can't tell you how many of those entries made me nod and say out loud, I've been THERE. Thank you so much for helping me out. I just closed the comments because the numbers can get so overwhelming that people tend not to read them anymore. I'm cutting and pasting them on a document and printing them out for a notebook I've already begun on the subject. You have helped me immensely. Pray that God will use this material to bring forth much fruit.

The thing that made me laugh out loud was the comment that I just brought in a few minutes ago on that post that said (in all caps like this), "Beth, WE WOMEN NEED A GROUP HUG!" Yes, we do! And I know a huge God who has everlasting arms and is up for the task! In fact, I'll just quote the whole passage: (BTW, this was a memory segment I wrote in a spiral two years ago and still think about all the time)

"There is no one like the God of [you and me], who rides on the heavens to help [us] and on the clouds in His majesty. The eternal God is [our] refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He will drive out [our] enemy before [us] saying, 'Destroy him!' So [we] will live in safety alone; in a land of grain and new wine (new Welch's for the Baptists), where the heavens drop dew. Blessed are you, O [Child of God]! WHO IS LIKE [US], A PEOPLE SAVED BY THE LORD? He is [our] shield and helper and [our] glorious sword. [Our] enemies will cower before [us] and [we] will trample down their high places." Deuteronomy 33:26-29 NIV

Girlfriends, we may have some sad and embarrassing stories back there but we are not a sad, pathetic people. Who is like us, a people saved by the Lord? We have a Healer! A God who grants "incomparable power" to those of us who keep believing Him. It is the same power that He exerted when He raised Jesus from the dead. (Ephesians 1:19-20) Lord have mercy, if He can raise the dead, He can heal our insecurities. Now, here's what I want from you in response to this post. Write ONE PHRASE or ONE SHORT SENTENCE (no longer than that or they won't be able to be posted here) that testifies who we are or what we possess in Christ. Let's balance off the previous post with some mighty confessions that can help demolish strongholds of defeated thoughts that make us feel and act insecure WHEN WE'RE NOT. This is a defeated frame of mind, not a defeated state of life. If we're believers in Christ, the truth is, we're NOT insecure. But we do indeed feel that way. And too often behave that way. We need an overhaul, Girls. Let's shake a little ground by confessing some Truth! These do not need to be anonymous. When you read these comments, say them out loud, personalizing every single one of them for yourself. You'll feel the power of confession. Keep in mind, Girls, we most believe what our souls and mouths most often confess.

PS. As for our Siesta who is doubting her salvation even though she truly accepted Christ several years ago because somebody with authority told her he doubted it, please read Romans 10:8-10. If you've done or will do TODAY what those Scriptures say, you are as saved as Billy Graham. None of us lives consistently every moment but we press on toward singlemindedness.

It may take me a while to bring these in today so be patient if you don't see your comment right away. The Mister and I had a slumber party last night and in a little while Mommy (who calls herself VVPG - Very, Very Pregnant Girl) will be over here and we'll spend the day doing all sorts of things out and about. Curtis is speaking this weekend so Bibby is jumping with glee into her official role as family party animal. 2 Girls and A Boy just wanna have fun.

I love you guys!