Monday, August 31, 2009

Simulcast Commissioning

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My Dear Sister
God has not overlooked you
He has not ignored you
He hears every petition
And intimately knows
The heart beneath it.
Give Him full access
To all your longings
Pray every single day
To become a person who delights in Him.
When it seems to disappear
Remember to check your JAW
Are you jealous?
Are you angry?
Are you worried?
Roll it all on Jesus
He's strong enough to carry it
Big enough to handle it.
Trust God with all your heart
Now leave this place
And go into the world
And do some GOOD.

185 Comments:

At August 31, 2009 at 6:35 AM , Anonymous Heather said...

Thank you for putting this up! These were such beautiful words to end a beautiful simulcast! My mom and I got through about two lines before we were crying these beautiful words to each other rather than saying them! =) Beth blessed us so much this weekend and we are still basking in God's goodness from it!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 6:47 AM , Blogger Historian said...

Thanks for posting this, Amanda!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 6:50 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Loved it. Thanks for posting!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 6:56 AM , Anonymous Nicole said...

Thanks again for posting this, Amanda! And for sharing your words with us again, Beth. You are both such a blessing.

 
At August 31, 2009 at 6:57 AM , Blogger texatheart said...

Thanks Amasnda. This was very powerful. Ther whole weekend has me so pumped, I feel like a kid on a sugar high!
Love ya'll,
Jan

 
At August 31, 2009 at 6:58 AM , Blogger Deirdre said...

I wish I could have recorded the second session. the one on Saturday morning before the break. Beth you almost broke my heart. I stopped taking notes. I just sat there stunned. Like a deer in the headlights while you spoke right at me. Right. At. Me.

I need to hear it again! about 200 more times. I want to understand.

oh, and for breakfast we had amongst the danish and coffee....moon pies. I've posted a photo on my blog. Just thought that would bless your heart.

Deirdre

 
At August 31, 2009 at 7:05 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thank you so much for your thoughts. It could not have come at a better time. We just left a church plant because we needed more intense teachings instead of basic christian teaching as was the way of this church. But it is like we have dropped off the face of the earth. Not one person has spoken to us. I feel so crushed as we were not out to hurt anyone by leaving. Where is God in all this??? Really, Have I disappointed Him?
Your posting came at the right time. Thank you Rebecca...Canada

 
At August 31, 2009 at 7:06 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Would love to have the commissioning statements that Beth had us say to each other in Fargo too!!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 7:10 AM , Blogger Robyn said...

I needed to hear that more than you know this morning! I didn't make it to the simulcast, so thank you for posting!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 7:15 AM , Blogger Emmy said...

Love it... needed that this morning! : )

I couldn't go to the Simulcast : ( but I prayed for you all throughout and felt as if I was there in my heart! Know it was a HUGE blessing (as always!) Have adored reading all the comments!

Counting days till Memphis!

Emmy : )

 
At August 31, 2009 at 7:18 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Sweet Amanda,

You are an answer to a prayer this morning.

 
At August 31, 2009 at 7:25 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thank you! "Now leave this place, And go into the world, And do some GOOD" Grab some tracts and go outside and share the gospel! I don't know if I can claim I led anyone to Christ yet however I keep trying. The weather in New England is a prime opener! You can count on this... they open with their weather commentary and move into blaming the source (God) and then shoot their hands up and say "all we can do is pray". If you all could pray for these people who heard the name of Jesus - the young woman at Starbucks who might attend a bible study, the receptionist at the motel who believes in mystics, the woman at the craft fair who was trying to do business in the rain and believes Jesus was a "good man", a converted Christian wife who is married to a Jehovah's Witness, and local shop-owners, and everyone in New England!
Consumed by His call..Janet (Hingham MA)

 
At August 31, 2009 at 7:31 AM , Anonymous Theresa @ Heavenly Glimpses said...

Thank you for that commission! I was disappointed to have missed the simulcast but, thrilled to be able to keep tabs through the LPM Blog. Thank you for the work you ladies are doing here. I am so grateful for Beth and LPM in our generation!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 7:32 AM , Blogger Marla Taviano said...

Oh my goodness. That's awesome!!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 7:33 AM , Blogger fuzzytop said...

Hello! I didn't get to attend this event, but I knew Beth would be teaching on Psalm 37, so I asked my son, James, to read it to us this weekend. What wonderful words of promise....

The commissioning is beautiful!

Hugs,
Adrienne

 
At August 31, 2009 at 7:34 AM , Blogger Bobbie said...

'Do Some Good' has been the theme of this last weekend for me! I wasn't able to attend the simulcast but I heard that phrase several times on Saturday and then on Sunday morning it was the topic of the sermon at the church we visited! I know now God is speaking to me. I need to find my place in this world as Michael W. Smith says in his song, and will also remember to check my JAW on a regular basis. This was a powerful commissioning! If at all possible, please consider making the simulcast into a DVD to be purchased. It sounds like it's something we could all benefit from hearing more than once.

I'm loving that God continues speaking through you in such a powerful way! Thank you Beth, for listening so lovingly to His call for you.

Blessings for a restful week for all of you at LPM, a simulcast is hard work!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 7:38 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

thank you, THANK you, THANK YOU for posting this. EXACTLY what I needed this morning. Your ministry is a true gift from God.

 
At August 31, 2009 at 7:38 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thanks for posting this. I was at a simulcast with my darling daughter, and we got to speak these words to each other. I'm asking God to move in a mighty way because of these words in both our lives. He is faithful.

Beth, it was a great teaching, may the fruit of your efforts be multiplied over and over! I pray rest and strength for you, and I'm blessed to sit under your teaching. I love you. May the heart of your desires satisfy you beyond reason.

And oh by the way...God sees beyond the heart of our desires to the heart of our desires (chiastic structure) touches me deeply...as I delight in Him this morning.

 
At August 31, 2009 at 7:42 AM , Blogger mrs.stinnett said...

Thank you so much for sharing that - what an inspiration for those of us who didn't get to attend - thanks for letting us still have a little piece of cake:)

 
At August 31, 2009 at 7:43 AM , Blogger valerie said...

Thank you!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 7:44 AM , Blogger Wanda said...

Did you write that just to me? I've felt much of everything mentioned. Life has a way of attacking and destroying.
Thank you for the encouragement.

God is good!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 7:45 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Reading this is an powerful as it was to say it on Saturday...Thank you!!!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 7:46 AM , Anonymous starr said...

The Lord was moving so pwerfully Saturday in Green Bay as we prayed that prayer over each other! I couldn't even say the words most of the time because I was crying so hard. I found out after that nearly everyone in our group had the same experience! I am so thankful you published this prayer, because I hardly remebered it for tears... :-) We were SO blessed to be in Green Bay for the conference!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 7:55 AM , Blogger Moose Mama said...

I don't know why you decided to put the commissioning on the blog again, but I'm so glad you did. Sharing these words with a woman who has been supportive, encouraging and loving to me over the last few years, at the event this weekend meant so much to me. We are friends/co-teachers/sisters in Christ who often speak faith to one another.

Thank-you again for the simulcast. The Word and the worship were precious to me.

Melana in Wyoming

 
At August 31, 2009 at 7:57 AM , Blogger Rhonda said...

Thank you Beth so much for the message this weekend in Green Bay. I was there and it was heart warming to see you. This teaching this weekend has opened my eyes that no matter what happens God DOES love me more than anything, and I can DEPEND on him and TRUST him... Do Not Fret dear siestas and let the peace of God roll in because he WILL be found faithful, no matter what!!


Love,
Rhonda
Kalamazoo, Michigan

 
At August 31, 2009 at 7:59 AM , Blogger Unknown said...

What a great Word that was shared this weekend!! Touched me in many different ways! Thank you Beth for being a faithful truthful biblical teacher!

God Bless

 
At August 31, 2009 at 8:06 AM , Blogger Ginny said...

I am a 60 yr old ( I can hardly believe THAT!) woman who attended the Simulcast in Round Rock. I have survived sexual abuse as a child, physical and emotional abuse from a father and a husband, the loss of our entire possessions, the loss of my only daughter at 19, the death of my husband, left behind a life I had built over 30 years to start a new one with a brand new Godly husband and I tell you, I really had thought all my dreams were over, so much so, that even now, on Monday morning, I'm not sure I could tell you even one, BUT, the one point that relit that little birthday cake size candle was from Beth's point # 2 - Beneath the desires of our hearts is the heart of our desires. I am meditating on that because for me, I feel that's a key to renewal. I'm so glad my friend "badgered" me into going. I love Beth, and know better, but somehow I thought, I'm not gonna go and have that desire reopened, only to be disappointed again...I was not disappointed. Thank you.

 
At August 31, 2009 at 8:13 AM , Blogger Jennifer said...

WOW. Powerful stuff.

Thank you. Just what I needed to hear today.

 
At August 31, 2009 at 8:21 AM , Blogger Marci @All Things Wonderful said...

Thank you for posting the Commissioning. I had a wonderful time at the Simulcast event. God is Good. May we live in Him, today.

--Marci
(in Arkansas)

 
At August 31, 2009 at 8:24 AM , Blogger Unknown said...

Beth,
I can't tell you how applicable your teaching was on Psalm 37 to my current (past 3 or 4 years)circumstances! I went home Friday night and my sweet husband was in bed but I just had to tell him all about your talk! The test you talked about, "Every Christian is given the test, 'Is God good? Will the judge of all the Earth do right?'" We have been living this in phases for a few years....the story is too long to go into now. In a nutshell, losing a business after 9 years of laboring, seeking God and counsel along the way; a son whom we have desperately been praying for for years, and now on the verge of losing our "stuff"(home). But these circumstances have stripped me to the very bone and there is NOTHING that can distract me from the truth that God is judge and he is good. I am thankful for the buiding up that God has done in both of us through the trial.
For our son, actually each of our kids we have prayed that God do whatever it takes to bring them to a passionate relationship with Him. I loved your teaching about when we see delay the possibility that destiny and God's glory may be at stake. My prayer will now be what you have prayed, "Protect my family, except where Your glory is as stake!"
Thank you for your passionate pursuit of our Savior!
Any chance of selling auido or video of the simulcast? I would love to listen again with my husband.
Blessing to you and your team!
Karie

 
At August 31, 2009 at 8:26 AM , Blogger JudiK said...

Awesome. After meditating on the entire simulcast experience for several hours, I had a breakthrough Saturday evening at dusk while picking berries in our raspberry patch, one of my favorite meeting places with the Lord. The heart of my desire finally revealed itself. To be a powerful woman of God. To leave a legacy of doing good. Not powerful in the world's definition, but powerful in the sense of doing my part to bring the Kingdom into the here and now. Where I am, who I am (or am not) with, what I'm doing for a living - all secondary. I want my "dash" to mean something in God's plan for all of us. I think that was God's message for me from the simulcast. Thank you, Beth and your entire team, for being His instrument to deliver it. It took Him 62 years to wake me up, but plenty of time left to do what's out there. I love you all as I'm rolling up my sleeves...

 
At August 31, 2009 at 8:29 AM , Blogger michellemabell said...

Thank you for posting this!

Love in Christ,

Michelle in VT

 
At August 31, 2009 at 8:30 AM , Blogger WestTexasGirl said...

Beth and Team -
The commissioning has blessed my heart this a.m. And it has renewed in my heart and mind all that I learned from the week-end.

Thank you for the blessing of hearing a new approach on such a familiar passage of scripture. I carried my "Holy" glow throughout the week-end - and so far, I think it's still on low beam this Monday a.m.

I must brag about the ladies of the church where we attended the simulcast. I am from a small West Texas town, which would have difficulty in hosting, so for the past 2 years, we have gone to San Angelo, to The Heights (Baptist Church) to enjoy the simulcast. Those ladies went so far beyond and above being such gracious hostesses! They fed us, they hugged us, they welcomed us, they fed us some more, they prayed with us, they fed us some more, and then, they sent each one of us away with a treat bag! I have asked God to just return to them tenfold the joy they gave to us by being such awesome hostesses!

Great week-end! God is so Good!

Judie
West Texas Girl

 
At August 31, 2009 at 8:37 AM , Anonymous cindy said...

wonderful! thank you!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 8:37 AM , Blogger Nancy said...

Beautiful... I needed this today!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 8:38 AM , Blogger Courtney said...

I needed to hear this today. I went to a Woman of Faith weekend with my girl friends, our bible study group, we call ourselves the Soul Sisters.. and one of them is doing things I could never imagine doing.. she is dating a married man.. and it is breaking all of our hearts how Satan is fooling her.. we've prayed and prayed that God would use this past weekend to show her His love.. that she would see that His love is sufficient for her.. that she doesn't need this married man to fill that void deep in her heart.. she is so afriad of being alone, so afriad. We have been studing Esther.. and every week Beth is touching on fear and how we let our fear control us.. how we should give our fears to God and live without fear... Well as far as I can tell, she didn't respond to God this weekend.. she isn't looking to God for strength to say no to this relationship and stand Firm on God's WORD that He is enough for her! And the burden of this dear child, my friend, weighs heavy on my heart.. I have done all I know to do.. I have tried to speak truth in love to her about this situation, I have prayed, oh how I have prayed.. and I am feeling the weight of this on my shoulders.. as the "leader" of the Soul Sisters.. I feel responsible for her.. but I too.. must give this weight to God.. for only HE can carry my burdens.. I must trust God only with this for He wants her to see the truth just as much as I do! I must stand firm on GOD'S word and know HE IS GOD! And He will never leave me nor forsake me.. and He is here for me to have strength to continue to speak the truth in love to my dear friend who is so lost... I must give my fear that I may loose her as a friend because I am not condoning what she is doing and speaking the truth, God's truth about this to her.. for God's truth is more important than our friendship.. for I would rather loose a friend speaking to them the truth than let a friend follow satan deeper into despare..I must pray and know that God will get the GLORY! For she is His child.. and He will over throw the stronghold that satan has on her.. and He will Have the VICTORY!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 8:40 AM , Blogger aguhmom said...

Sweet Amanda -

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU _
as we prayed holding our dear
friend's hand - I had to hold
tears of all kinds of reasons
back. One being - wish I had
a great memory to know the words -
to hold them on my heart to keep
me ACCOUNTABLE!

Hugs to you - the staff - and
our sweet Beth who is so infused
with God's word I sometimes ache
with the best joy there is.
love you, patti

 
At August 31, 2009 at 8:45 AM , Anonymous Betty said...

Has the question been answered on whether or not the Green Bay LPL Simulcast will be available to by on CD or DVD(preferred)?

 
At August 31, 2009 at 8:45 AM , Blogger GraceGal said...

I so needed that word this morning Amanda. Thank you.

 
At August 31, 2009 at 8:45 AM , Anonymous Shelli Littleton said...

Thank you for sharing that, Amanda. I had to miss Saturday because my husband was sick ... I needed to stay home with my girls. Just broke my heart; so thank you for updating me on some things I missed out on!

Love, Shelli Littleton
Fort Worth, Texa

 
At August 31, 2009 at 8:46 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I was at the simulcast in Blue Springs, Missouri. Is God stronger than my JAW? YES! That is what I am going to ask myself when jealousy, anger, and worry present themselves in my life.

 
At August 31, 2009 at 8:48 AM , Blogger B said...

Amen and amen. A friend and I drove 2 hours round trip both days to attend the simulcast, and were blessed by it indeed. We both had to check our JAW- she, her anger, and me, worry. The praise and worship was worth the trip in itself! We are planning to attend Beth's live event in Tampa in April. Thank you Beth and everyone at LPM for obeying God and reaching out to women around the world.

 
At August 31, 2009 at 8:50 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thanks for this reminder

 
At August 31, 2009 at 8:54 AM , Blogger Unknown said...

I so enjoyed your simulcast over the weekend. It was what the doctor ordered. I allowed just that afternoon on Friday for someone to take my joy and delight from me. So using your approach on the memorization process I found Poverbs 12:16 A fool shows annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult. I was a total fool and am working on being prudent. As a pastors wife people (non-believers) think I'm perfect, well I sure did prove them wrong on Friday. Thank you for being so real for us real folk.
Your sister in Christ
Christine

 
At August 31, 2009 at 8:54 AM , Anonymous Susan C said...

Beth, Thank you so much for the simulcast. The message hit home with me. I will pray to keep my delight always and do not give up on my desires. Make God my life and not a priority. Thanks to the all of the LPM and Life Way Teams.
Thank you again
Susan

 
At August 31, 2009 at 8:54 AM , Blogger Dee said...

Beth, I was so blessed by the Truth of God's Word that you taught via the simulcast. Thank you so very much for loving God so much that you can love me too. Ps. 37:4-7a was one of my memory passages for this year. I was blessed to receive teaching on especially verse 4. It certainly is food to "JAW" on for awhile.
Love and appreciation to you,
Deidra

 
At August 31, 2009 at 8:56 AM , Blogger Amber Benge said...

I needed this more than you know today. We are trusting God for a HUGE things in our family this week. I really needed to read those words today!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 8:57 AM , Blogger Unknown said...

I was going to ask for this very thing - thank you for posting it!!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 8:58 AM , Blogger Nora said...

Amen.

I have been repeating Psalm 37:4 all weekend. Thank you God for speaking through Beth.

 
At August 31, 2009 at 8:59 AM , Anonymous Amy said...

I am still so empowered by this weekends simulcast and I still keep thinking about the JAW topic. That SO resonated with me. I am even more aware now that when I am getting upset or tense I tighten my jaw. SO I trying to keep it in check. I just thank you for your ministry and I freedom to be real and talk openly about things that lots of us struggle with. I am delighting in the Lord this morning!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 9:01 AM , Blogger Sue said...

Thanks so much for printing the commissioning. I attended in Snellville, GA and absolutely loved it. I learned so much!! When Travis mentioned Snellville we all screamed!!
I cried during my 'commissioning' because it meant so much to me.
Beth, you are an anointed teacher and I love, love love your sense of humor. I laughed really hard about the 'cake' story, but when you said it was like a mom with kids saying perrrrtect, perrrrfect I was really laughing (as a mom of four ages 19 - 27).
Thank you from the bottom of my heart! I start Breaking Free next week and cannot wait!
<3

 
At August 31, 2009 at 9:03 AM , Blogger Lisa S. said...

I wasn't able to attend the simulcast at Houston's First over the weekend and had a bit of a pity party because of it. Thank you for sharing the "Commissioning" statement. It describes exactly where I am today, waiting for God to answer in a situation that has gone on longer than I ever expected. I needed to check my JAW...and I was immediately humbled. Thank you for sharing this part of the weekend with us bloggers.

 
At August 31, 2009 at 9:05 AM , Blogger This Texas Momma said...

This made me tear up. Thank you Jesus for speaking words that I needed to hear right this very moment.

 
At August 31, 2009 at 9:10 AM , Blogger Unknown said...

Thank you!!!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 9:12 AM , Blogger hazeleid said...

Good Morning! I loved this! It was incredible to hear all those women in the Resch Center. Worship with Beth at the end in her Packer jersey...priceless =)
Thank you Beth, You are an amazing women of God and a complete joy to learn from and listen to. I was blessed with the opportunity to go to Green Bay with six incredible women. We had a wonderful weekend and are planning on delighting in the Lord and laying our desires at His feet...always and forever.

I met and talked to a woman by the book store, although sadly, I do not know her name. She lost her brother to a motorcycle accident. My heart aches for her and her family and I am sorry they have had to endure such pain and heartache. I want her to know I will be praying daily for their continued healing and understanding. I will pray that her brothers death is not in vain, that God be the Glory. Although I do not know the circumstances, I feel her pain. My brother had a motorcycle accident 15 months ago, he spent many days in NICU and he lived. His life is changed, but God is not at the center of it... yet. We continue to pray that through this accident and the changes that have taken place in his life, God would reach him and others.( I will pray without ceasing for the rest of my life if I have to) God is so faithful He surrounded my brother and family by Christians in the hospital, my parents accepted Jesus into their hearts and lives. Having gone through that time in the hospital and this past year was, at times, more than the heart could bear. I know there are many families out there that are trying to pick up the pieces and understand why tragic things happen in our lives and...I believe all we can do is pray, love and Trust in the Lord with all of our heart. This weekend I learned to continue laying my desires at the feet of the almighty Lord, and to delight in Him, because the desires of our heart will bring Glory to God. Keep praying for the ones you love, even when you feel like you aren't being heard because patiently waiting on the Lord is not passive.
I shared a glimpse of the weekend during church service yesterday (a church we had never gone to) and a few people talked to me after and said "Beth's words are an encouragement and blessing to them" and they don't even know her! Beth you are our Gift from God that keeps on Giving ♥ THANK YOU!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 9:15 AM , Blogger Love my 2 BoYs! said...

Thank you so much for posting this!! My mom and I faced each other at the simulcast and said it to each other and Im so glad to have a copy of it!!!

Blessings,
Jennifer

 
At August 31, 2009 at 9:19 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thanks Amanda....that was such a powerful exercise!!!

Again, please thank your Mom and the Praise Team for a wonderful, amazing time!!!!!!
Blessings,
Bible Bunny in NO MI

 
At August 31, 2009 at 9:21 AM , Anonymous mathewsonsinma.blogspot.com said...

Thank you so very much, Amanda, for posting the Commissioning. I had numerous women ask for it at the end of the Simulcast. A few were irritated with themselves that they just spoke it and didn't write it down....so...you solved that little dilemma. I am so thankful they spoke it instead of writing it down! Oh for some perspective!
Thanks,
Joyce in Massachusetts

 
At August 31, 2009 at 9:25 AM , Blogger Li'l Miss Muffet said...

I do not have the words right now. Just know that these words were taken deeply into my heart to a place that has needed healing for a long time. I was not able to attend the simulcast; so, if you had not posted these words to this blog, I would never have heard them. God bless you for being His Mouth and His Healing Hand for me.

 
At August 31, 2009 at 9:26 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

aah...I needed that. So many problems just now and it is so easy to slip into worry about it.
Excuse me while I rest in the Master's care.
Thank you for reminding me to do so....

 
At August 31, 2009 at 9:34 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Amen sister!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 9:42 AM , Blogger Bosma 98938 said...

Amen!!!! Thank You Jesus!!!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 9:44 AM , Blogger *Erica* said...

Thank you! I needed to read just that this morning.

 
At August 31, 2009 at 9:49 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thank you, Amanda!!!! I typed my notes, but this puts it all together so that I can share in a more relevant manner- God Bless, God Bless you, your mother, Melissa and all who contribute to this ministry, wish I could send you all for a day of spa "pampering" and relaxation to show my appreciation- I am in AWE of the number of women seeking our Lord and you ladies are a beautiful caring voice for our Lord. I'm ready to SEE God's work in each of us- An Appreciative Austin Aunt Siesta

 
At August 31, 2009 at 9:51 AM , Blogger God's not so little dutch girl said...

Amanda,

Thank you for posting this! It was an emotional time for me and I had a hard time even saying the words. Now I can look at them and remember them. Thanks again! I pray that all of you have a wonderful week!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 9:54 AM , Blogger Mary said...

Nice summation... accurate and succinct. Well done. This has been the most impacting event I've attended and E V E R Y 'WORD' was just for me. I pray that all 90, 000 others received it as 'just for them' as well. G-D has delivered me from so much, yet 'through' even more. He will be who He is: FAITHFUL and TRUE... and He will not change any of His truth for me... but PRAISE HIS HOLY NAME, He will change me by His TRUTH... does that make any sense? He refuses to change His words or definitions, but He changes my perspective and heals me to see it truly... no more distortion... no more perversion or lies. Sometimes it's hard to leave out the details. I hope it makes sense anyway. I was asked to leave 'churches' as a child because the intensity of what I live in everyday intimidated people (I guess). I've learned that JESUS doesn't get dirty washing me clean... what a relief! Thank you ALL for all you do. Your work makes a difference! It gives those of us in the trenches with you a vocabulary to explain... and, more importantly, weapons of TRUTH do stand our ground in Christ and view HIS mighty work from the front lines of THE battle. Keep speaking truth! Keep encouraging! Keep doing GOOD. Though I've never met you I love you! One day you will know all you do for the kingdom. One day we will get to thank you in person... Now and always HE gets the GLORY!!! Peace and His mighty blessings to ya'll and to you all!
Mary Lucas

 
At August 31, 2009 at 9:57 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Wow! That's awesome! I saw so many amazing things tweeted through the simulcast. I hate that I missed it. But I am grateful for all of the follow up blogs and tweets that were posted about it! Thanks for posting this!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 9:58 AM , Blogger Andrea R said...

Amanda
Thank you so much for posting this. I was just thinking yesterday that I wish I had it or could even remember most of it. It was a very special moment for myself and my friend I shared it with at the simulcast.
Your mom ROCKED that Simulcast! So many women have told me it felt like she was talking straight to each one of them individually. What a blessing of a weekend! I have so much to meditate on. Thanks!
Andrea R
Chester, VA

 
At August 31, 2009 at 10:04 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

This weekends' simulcast was my first Beth Moore event--can I just say "WOW!" God has truly blessed Beth and I am so ready to "wait" for my heart's desires to be met! Thanks for a terrific weekend!

Amy,
A Soul Sister in St. Cloud, FL

 
At August 31, 2009 at 10:26 AM , Blogger Living4Him said...

Outstanding simulcast. So challenged by Beth's words.

Thanks for posting this.

 
At August 31, 2009 at 10:26 AM , Blogger Cindy in Ferndale said...

Thank you. Some day I hope to be able to hear the whole simulcast again. There was so much that could be heard over and over again!
You all are such a blessing and sooo loved! <3

 
At August 31, 2009 at 10:29 AM , Blogger Molly said...

I HAVE NEVER BEEN SO EXCITED AND BLESSED TO BE A SIESTA! WHAT A WEEKEND - I WAS THE FACILITATER OF THE SIMULCAST OF 400 WOMEN!

AND GET THIS...ONE WOMAN GAVE HER HEART TO JESUS AND ONE RE-COMMITTED HER LIFE TO HIM!

I FEEL SO EXAHSTED AND BEYOND BLESSED - LIKE I WAS PART OF A DREAM!


BETH, BETH, BETH: WE LOVE YOU! YOU SPOKE ON SUCH A WORD FROM GOD, I HAVE MANY WOMEN THAT NEED IT ON CD TO LISTEN TO OVER AND OVER AGAIN. PLEASE SAY THERE IS SOMETHING WE COULD DO. THESE WOMEN WANT TO GO OVER AND OVER THESE WORDS - I KNOW YOU WANT NOTHING SHORT OF BEING A HUGE HELP TO THEM IN JESUS NAME - PLEASE LET THIS BE AVAILABLE ON CD.

OH, AND THE WORSHIP - STOP IT! YOU GUYS ARE JSUT BANANA'S. WE WERE ROCKIN.' IT WAS GREAT!

BLESSINGS TO YOU, LPL TEAM, WE LOVE YOU!

SIESTA OC

PS: MY VERIFY WORD IS NISEST! I LOVE IT.

 
At August 31, 2009 at 10:31 AM , Blogger Alisha said...

Amanda, you could not have known in all the world who I am or what I have just been through in the past year and a half and especially the past 4 days. I have been praying for my 38 year old sister-in-law (she would have been 39 this Thursday, Sept. 3) who had a very rare form of cancer. I have cried out to God through hundreds of prayers asking Him to heal her. Last Thursday God took her home. She leaves behind a 17 month old baby girl and a grieving husband. Now we are left behind with questions of Why? The funeral was yesterday and quite frankly I am exhausted - physically, emotionally and sorry to say spiritually. This battle has taken everything I had. I am totally drained. I would like to think I gave it my all (prayers, encouraging scriptures through text messages, books on healing, baby sitting) but I still feel maybe I shoulda coulda done more. I am usually a very up beat person but today i would like to crawl under a rock and hide away from the worries of tomorrow (how on earth will my brother take care of a 17 month old by himself?). Of course my family and my parents and her parents will be there but...you know what I mean. Thank you for what you wrote today..I really needed to know that God has not overlooked me or ignored me. That He heard every prayer and knows the heart behind it. I needed to be told to basically get back in there. I love the Lord. I may not understand the "Why?" but I do know the "Who" and His name is JESUS.
Thank you for the encouraging word, siesta.
Love, Alisha

 
At August 31, 2009 at 10:36 AM , Anonymous Amy Jane Smith said...

I head the simulcast was amazing! I wish i could have been a part of it! Beth is always a blessing to me!! Love you Sisters!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 10:45 AM , Anonymous Myriam said...

I didn't attend the event but the commissioning speaks directly to me. I need to roll over the JAW to God. I am guilty.
Thank so much Beth and with much love.

 
At August 31, 2009 at 10:46 AM , Blogger kskmhoj said...

I so loved the simulcast!! The best of both worlds...I get to get away with God and sleep in my own bed!!

Lord change my want to!!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 10:48 AM , Blogger Kristib said...

Thank you so much Amanda!
Hope you will post some pictures from your vacation!

Much love!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 10:56 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

At one point Saturday morning, during praise and worship with Travis and his group, I looked over my shoulder at over 300 women in our church praising the Lord.

And I thought, this is great and heaven is going to be even better!!!

Praise the Lord!!!

Tracy L.

 
At August 31, 2009 at 11:01 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'm currently reading Get out of that Pit, after admitting to myself that I am most certainly in a pit. Thanks to my friend suggesting I listen to the session from the Esther study on fear, I'm on my way out. Beth, you have been such a bright light to me, directing me towards Jesus as my remedy. Thank you for your ministry. The simulcast was exactly what I needed to hear. God has given you an amazing ability to teach. Thank you for being the messenger.

 
At August 31, 2009 at 11:06 AM , Blogger Melissa said...

Thank you for posting this. The Simulcast was such a blessing and exactly what I needed to hear. But, then again, God always knows our needs better than we do. I am so grateful to Beth and the whole team for putting together such a wonderful experience for us all. It was truly amazing and I can't wait for next year. God's blessings to you all and much love.
Melissa

 
At August 31, 2009 at 11:07 AM , Blogger Claire Nance said...

The simulcast was was my first Beth Moore LPL event. I went desperate for God. During the break Saturday, as I was sitting crying and praying to God, my desires on my lap & asking Him if I should attempt to talk to someone or just stay seated and pray (my emotions were out of control at that point), I felt hands on my arms and the lady who sat beside me during the session was kneeling down at my feet. She had tears in her eyes and asked if she could pray with me and I nodded. We both prayed silently, and my tears fell so fast. Then she assured me that God loved us and was going to help us. I just thanked God for the love and compassion I sensed from her. Later, we happened to be partners at the commissioning, and though we both cried through it, we made it. I hate to say that I was praying it would end because it was misery for an introvert like me to face someone while crying. But I can tell you that afterward, I felt so freed up, I was lifting my hand by the last praise/worship song.

 
At August 31, 2009 at 11:23 AM , Blogger Laura said...

It was such a blessing to be a part of the simulcast. This was so powerful, and a great charge to head out into the world...

 
At August 31, 2009 at 11:24 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

LET'S ROLL!!!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 11:31 AM , Anonymous Becki said...

I LOVED this! I found two sisters I hadn't seen in 20 years and we rejoiced together both days! I'm sharing all I learned and had reaffirmed with my office gals who keep me lifted up daily and were glad I didn't give up hope, that I went back, recommitted myself and my life to Christ and walked away feeling 10 lbs lighter! Thanks Beth for allowing God to use you!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 11:31 AM , Anonymous kathy pink bicycle arkansas said...

Beth,

Were you in the car with us Friday night? As we were driving to the simulcast we were talking about being or in my case not being a domonstrative person and whether we were at football games.

My friend who was with me lost her husband last month and at his beautiful service they talked about how he lived his dash.

Beth this is the second time you have spoken the exact same words we had been discussing on the way and the last time my life had a major change, for the better.

I can't wait to see what God is up to this time?

By the way I have been every year since before (1994 or 5 Little Rock AR??) Lifeway becacme involved excetpt one either in person or at a simulcast and sometimes was fortunate enough to be able to attends two event.

Have a great restful week

 
At August 31, 2009 at 11:33 AM , Blogger Eagle Eye said...

Thank you so Much Beth for being following in obedience to your calling and for giving the Glory to God. Beth the Words God Has not Overlooked just melted my heart 1 samuel 16:7 We live in a world of appearance . I do not have it But he has not overlooked me. I will worship while I am waiting and i will go into the world and do some good For the Cause of Christ. thank you beth again for giving all the Glory to God because without him we are Nothing. phillipians 1:21

 
At August 31, 2009 at 11:40 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

From someone who tends to lean toward being "right"...thanks for the reminder to take action and do good. With four Bible studies and three Living Proof Live events, I am still inspired to my core after letting Beth interpret the Word for me.

 
At August 31, 2009 at 11:45 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

i was in greenbay over the weekend and was at the event with beth. amazing. all i can say is that i have tons to think and pray about and i'm eager to dig deeper...thank you beth. thank you.

 
At August 31, 2009 at 11:53 AM , Blogger Miss Lisa said...

I attended the simulcast at Salem Church in Dayton, OH. It was PHENOMENAL!!! Beth's teaching was incredible. What a message - and on that I needed to hear. Thank you Beth, for staying true to God's Word, and thank you Living Proof Live for bringing Beth to us. What an awesome blessing.

 
At August 31, 2009 at 11:56 AM , Blogger JayCee said...

Maybe it was just my imagination, but when I looked into the eyes of my friend and repeated these words, it felt like I was looking into the eyes of Jesus. She has the most beautiful, dark brown eyes and it just seemed to me like that's the way Jesus' eyes would look. I couldn't help but cry. She was crying, too....it was beautiful! Thanks for a great weekend!!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 11:57 AM , Blogger Kristin Arnold said...

I'm so glad you posted it. I didn't take any of it to heart that day as I was trying not to sob all over the stranger next to me that I was SUPPOSED to be encouraging! I'll print it out and drink it in now. Thank you!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 12:08 PM , Blogger emme said...

Just what was needed to place on my fridge this morning. Thanks!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 12:14 PM , Blogger Kim Safina said...

The Journey Continues ~

LPM & Old/New Siesta's ~

I joined this BLOG the first week it was online!

*May I share what I have gotten out of this BLOG, STUDIES & the WORDS of BETH ~ AMANDA ~ MELISSA ~ CURTIS

COMPUTER COMPASSION through comments.

RELATIONSHIP with THE LORD LEADING!

FRIENDSHIP with Siesta's!

( I love you Roxanne, Jan, Melissa, Fran, Lishelle, Missy, Teri,Linda,Jennifer,Kay, and so many others that have befriended me on this blog)

JOY from a woman & her two daughters as they stepped out in faith.

T H A N K Y O U!!!!!

TRUST in BELIEVING that FAITH IS REAL!!!


LPM team read all of our comments and keep our network safe from harms way!!

I have been praying daily with a Humbled Servants Heart for Beth and her LPM outreach since 1997 ~
(even when I have been ill)

I HAVE BEEN ON MY KNEE'S DAILY SINCE THAT FIRST DAY IN 1997.

WE WOMAN NEED THE FOLLOWING ~

To LIVE AS CHRIST, you must BREAK FREE, WHEN GODLY PEOPLE DO UNGODLY THINGS, with A WOMAN'S HEART, you can LIVE BEYOND YOURSELF because JESUS IS THE ONE AND ONLY BELOVED DISCIPLE. Keep BELIEVING GOD as THE PATRIARCHS, DANIEL, ESTHER, keep STEPPING UP and THE INHERITANCE of LOVING WELL.

Just bring along the following ~

Life Manual = B I B L E!!!
Open Hearts
Loving Arms
Patience
and last but not least ~
A good Hair doo with a Starbucks in hand ~

I WANT TO BE A HARVEST SERVANT OF GOD.

I love this BLOG OUTREACH ~~~

With "Heaven Bound" blessings,
Kim Safina
California
The simulcast was DELIGHTFUL~~
traveled 3 hours to meet with friends for it.
Glad that Travis was able to retrieve a contact! :)

 
At August 31, 2009 at 12:16 PM , Anonymous ANGELA LYNN said...

THANKS AMANDA, GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!

LOVE YA, SEISTAS
ANGELA LYNN,
KENTUCKY

 
At August 31, 2009 at 12:17 PM , Blogger Kketchings said...

What a blessing this weekend was. I learned too many truths to list here. Satan tried extra hard to keep me from the simulcast----GOD WON! The Holy Spirit was hanging around First Baptist Church, Natchez, MS Hallelujah

 
At August 31, 2009 at 12:37 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thank you for posting the beautiful words we spoke to each other. I was excited to go but a little hesitant in my heart because I didn't want to have any more desires, to just have them fall through. I am so blessed and the Lord has done so much inside me. I want to go over and over my notes and continue to ask the Lord to show me and work in my heart.

Thank you and bless you and your whole team.

 
At August 31, 2009 at 12:39 PM , Blogger His Jules said...

Thank you! Thank you so much for ministering the way you always do. Several of the ladies from our church were able to attend the simulcast and it was such a joy to see their faces and here their testimonies of the ways God used you to minister to them. For many this was their first time to attend an LPM event although we have done Beth's bible studies. I just want to say Thank you! As a women's ministry leader it is so exciting to share LPM with others and know that they will receive the WORD in a way that will help further develop a passion for the WORD in a new way. Thank you, Thank You. I hope that we are a simulcast church for next year- that is my prayer.

 
At August 31, 2009 at 12:40 PM , Blogger Leslie Lauren said...

I was so sad not to be able to attend this~ but thankful that so many were blessed.

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3

 
At August 31, 2009 at 1:03 PM , Anonymous Jennifer M said...

I had the priviledge of attending the simulcast with the woman of God that questioned me to bring me to the awakening that I was not a Christian as I thought. Because of her kind mentoring and love for God, this October will be my second birthday in Christ. I too had to hold her hands while saying this commisioning and could not get through it without crying. We spent the majority of it, clinging to each other. It was a very humbling moment. I know if it weren't for her "doing some good", I wouldn't have been standing there with her. God really used her, and thanks to her willingness to serve Christ, I am a changed, transformed, set-apart, lovely creation made by and for God. Thank You Jesus! And thank you Beth for your willingness to bring God's words to us who desperately need them! Love you Siesta!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 1:05 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thanks! Just printed this out and taped it in the front of my Bible for a daily reminder!

Beth, thank you for so faithfully sharing the Truth with us. I was thinking this weekend how God has really blessed you with an amazing gift. I know each time I hear you that it is He who is really speaking to me....you are merely the frame holding His beautiful picture.

Thank you for saying yes to Him and allowing Him to use you so dramatically!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 1:05 PM , Blogger Missy said...

Sounds like it was such an amazing message! I wanted so badly to go, but had family in town & couldn't make it happen.

Any chance LPM will reproduce it? Please!

Love,
Missy

 
At August 31, 2009 at 1:07 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thanks so much for posting this Amanda. I too was crying through this. I was so blessed by this weekend, thank you, thank you, thank you Beth!!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 1:09 PM , Blogger emilee said...

Thank you so much for posting this!
This weekend was so amazing. God spoke through you, Beth, in so many ways. I can't even begin to explain how much this weekend ment to me.

Emilee

 
At August 31, 2009 at 1:14 PM , Blogger Sandee said...

I did not get to go to the simulcast, but I needed these words.... God has not overlooked you
He has not ignored you
He hears every petition
And intimately knows
The heart beneath it.


Without him I would die!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 1:31 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thank you so much for posting this. This was such a great way to sum it all up and send us out to do good! I said these words to my very good long time friend and my sweet daughter, with tears running down my cheeks. Thank you for all you do so we can have these events to receive such powerful teaching. You are all a huge blessing!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 1:38 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

I was so touched by this! This weekend was so good that my head was spinning! After a long day with my son on Friday, my husband got home and told me to just go ahead a go over to the church early to get away. As I waited for my frieds and the conference to begin I opened my Bible to Psalm 37 and prepared my heart. I couldn't believe it when I learned that was what we were studying. I needed to do some serious business with God and hand over so many desires and PRAISE THE LORD that HE ALONE answered my prayer. Thank you for this ministry- it blesses so many- you have no idea.

 
At August 31, 2009 at 1:41 PM , Anonymous Heidi in Austin now RR said...

Well, my BFF Beth stepped on my toes, but I needed it and it was so worth it1 Thanks, Ladies!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 1:46 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thank you for posting the commissioning. As with so many siestas, we had a pretty touch time saying the words through our tears on Saturday. Thank you, Beth, for bringing such a word to all of us.
When you went into the audience on Saturday morning, I was unable to relate to any of the comments made. Then the last woman, who was sitting down, told you that her husband had died 9 months ago and that she had no idea what her desires were. I broke down. I too have lost sight of my heart's desires. From that moment on, the Lord broke down the walls of pain and sorrow in my life to open my eyes and heart to His teaching.
Thank you, Beth, for always allowing the audience to truly be a part of your message. It always, always astounds me how the Lord works.
We love you so dearly!!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 1:54 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

I had a divine appointment with God this weekend. Thank you for touching my life and allowing God to speak through you, Beth! My girlfriends and i were wondering if you could maybe post an acrostic like the one you referred to. God kept speaking to me about sowing His word into my daughters. I would love to start an acrostic with them, and I loved the ones you gave. Could you give us more?

 
At August 31, 2009 at 1:59 PM , Blogger Unknown said...

So nice to be able to read this and think through it again... Had to say it through tears on Saturday!! Right now I am asking God to show me the desires of my heart, because I feel so lost.

Had a friend ask me how my JAW was this morning... made me smile. I love that it is my initials, too, so I will be thinking of this for YEARS to come!

thank you, thank you!!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 2:11 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thank you so much for your words this weekend, it was like fresh rain on my spirit. I heard many a word about my man, my desires, waiting, and the great love of our Lord! Thank you so much for allowing the Spirit to speak through you! It is a blessing to us all! This commission was something that I needed to hear face to face, it's amazing how you can make something broadcast to 90,000, speak so specifically to me. Thanks for posting the commission and can't wait to get into my Beth Moore Bible studies! God Bless you all at LMP!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 2:13 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

I needed to hear this at this very moment! Wish I could have heard Beth speak this weekend! Losing my job has put me in a tail spin.
I was done with that type of work but yet did not expect it to just end like it did.
I know God has bigger things in store.
Printed this off and taping it to my mirror!!!

Rachel

 
At August 31, 2009 at 2:14 PM , Blogger Kela said...

Thank you much for posting this. I feel that its something that will be posted on my bathroom mirror AND monitor. :)

 
At August 31, 2009 at 2:15 PM , Anonymous Megan Bishop said...

This may sound jumbled and not make sense at times, but I feel I need to tell how AMAZING God has been!
I have always played viola, and I have always had a dream (desire) to always play and play professionally. I played in college and then in grad school I was much to busy, but I played on my own. In the last few months I tried to play with my husband's christian rock band to try to get out there again and it didn't work. I was finally convinced that I didn't have the talent and that God did not want me to play anymore. I gave up and gave it to him. I told no one that I had a conversation with God and told him that I would just no longer play that I felt like he didn't want me to do so(I believed that God had not truly given me any talent). Then this past friday (8-28), I began to talk with a friend at work, who was very upset saying that the play she was performing in the pit for, needed a viola player. The longer we talked we discussed a club that she will be starting at the school, where we both work, that would be a violin chamber group. She stated that she had been thinking that she would love to involve the viola players but that she didn't know anyone who played. I was so excited. Then I went to the simulcast and had no idea of the topic. I was so in shock and amazement when I found out the topic. I am still close to tears and I want to shout and praise God. He is working in me to change the heart of my desire to be on him and not myself. I see this with what he has given me. With the play I will be in the pit, where no one will see me but I will be praising God through the musical gift he has blessed me with. Also, with the chamber group, it will never be on me, but think what I can do for God through this! I know it will still be a challenge, the devil is trying to destroy my spirit and convince me that I cannot do this, but through what I have learned this weekened I am using it to arm myself and learn from where I have been to where I need to be!
I just wanted to share how amazing God is and just share that.

Thank you Mrs. Moore for following God's call because I know that you, by listening to him, have helped so many and through the words God has given you.

 
At August 31, 2009 at 2:18 PM , Blogger "Grammy" Sue B said...

Amanda....THANKS for posting the commission. My best friend and I held hands and cried to one another as we spoke. We have both been through so much and lean on each other to the point of knock-down sometimes. I need to always remember these words!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 2:23 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Just had to share the personal blessing you spoke over me, Miss Beth. It may not have been your intent, but God gave it to me as such. I'd brought my precious, unsaved sister-in-law to the Friday night session and then got to share the plan of salvation during our ride home. She didn't come back for Saturday morning, but you spoke of her and I when you prayed - "Lord, send your Spirit in a torrent...in a torrent" Miss Beth, I drive a Pontiac Torrent and God spoke to me clearly that I will have many opportunities to minister to my SIL in my Torrent.

BLESS YOU for planting such healthy seeds, I know God is going to reap a harvest of good fruit in the heart of her field.

 
At August 31, 2009 at 2:28 PM , Anonymous Jane said...

Beth, Thank you so much for this wonderful week-end. Even though it was a simulcast, we could still feel as if we were in the room with everyone. Travis' praise team is awesome and brought us to the throne so beautifully every time. I needed these words this week-end. I have felt that my children are not as close to God and felt my prayers were not being heard and had basically stopped praying. You have spurred me on girlfriend!! I am ready to go do some good! Jane

 
At August 31, 2009 at 2:35 PM , Blogger Amy Jo said...

Beth-

This weekend was GOD-appointed. All I can say at this point is GOD's authority was all over it. MMMmhHH, MMhhh, MMMhhhh....all i can say. Stunned, just stunned!

Thank you, Love you.
Finally Free,
Amy JO

 
At August 31, 2009 at 2:48 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

VERY special post. It spoke to me, big time! Thank you for allowing God to use you in such a powerful way, Amanda.

Hilda in Houston

 
At August 31, 2009 at 2:56 PM , Blogger Carla said...

is anybody else out there having complete melt downs today or is there something wrong with me?? I have not been able to stop crying for one reason or another. The conference was amazing!!! I received some bad news Sunday morning, but nothing the Lord can't handle. I woke up fine this morning, went to prayer with the mom's at my son's school and I've been a mess ever since I got home. It's almost 4 and I can't stop crying... is it all just now hitting me or what? I'm not not usually emotional like this... help...I need prayer but I can't ask my ppl cause we're all to busy praying for all everything else going on, I feel so foolish...

 
At August 31, 2009 at 2:58 PM , Blogger Joyce said...

I wrote this after seeing your
simulcast this week. Thank you
for being such a blessing.
Joyce Watson

Let us not wait, Lord
But let us come running into Your arms
Carry us through to enjoy Your peace
Let us long to be near You
to know You and Your righteousness. when our hearts find You and we let go, we lack nothing
For You O Lord
You are all we really need!
My joy has overwhelmed me
Nothing will lead me to emptiness
For I know my God is great
He provides new life
He tranforms the lost
And He gives comfort to the hurting.
Praise to the Lord
Creator and Redeemer
Praise to the One
Who remembers me when I feel heartache
For He satisfies my every need
He takes away my sins
And builds in me a sanctuary of Blessing!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 3:04 PM , Blogger Let Love Grow said...

I needed that poem! Did you write it just for ME! Thanks! I feel like i don't know what is going on but glad i clicked on the LPM blog today....

 
At August 31, 2009 at 3:06 PM , Blogger Redeemed said...

Thank you. I needed this.
Jealous, Angry, Worried.....
Last Thursday afternoon our house was hit by lightning and set on fire. Today of all days I needed to hear these encouraging words.

 
At August 31, 2009 at 3:45 PM , Blogger Unknown said...

The Simulcast was amazing. Thanks, Beth for sharing your heart with so many people. I was wishing I had a copy of the Commissioning and was so pleased to find it on the Blog. I'm new to this site but will be in it a lot.

 
At August 31, 2009 at 3:58 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thank you for posting this. I went to the conference in June in Pittsburgh. I was also at the simulcast this past weekend. Both times I was with women who have much grief in their lives. (Their stories are not my stories, so I won't share them here.) Both times Beth had us say a "commissioning" over someone. It was so difficult knowing what they had been through and are going through. But God knows their needs and has not overlooked them. I keep telling people I'm going to go to Chicago in September 2010 all by my little old lonesome so I won't know the person-next-to-me's struggle and bawl the whole time I'm trying to say it! I hope that they both treasure the words in their hearts. Thank you for posting this. I'm going to print this and give it to all of my friends and others that I invited and were there. May God continue to bless this ministry and all who work there.

 
At August 31, 2009 at 3:58 PM , Blogger pinkdaisyjane said...

I needed that today, thank you Siesta!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 4:10 PM , Anonymous Laura Beth Fletcher said...

So sorry I missed the simulcast this weekend, but just reading these words were so encouraging to me! Thanks for posting!
Love,
Laura Beth

 
At August 31, 2009 at 4:39 PM , Blogger cheryl said...

thank you I needed this today

 
At August 31, 2009 at 5:01 PM , Blogger Kate said...

Thank you so much, Amanda, for posting these beautiful words. During the simulcast, I was wishing that I could both speak these words over my sisters and write them down at the same time! You know how fast your mom talks, though, so the second one would probably have been impossible!

Beth, I am so grateful for your ministry and teaching. You have a way of putting things into words that makes it so easy for me to understand and yet continually challenges me to be the woman that God has called me to be. Thank you for the love you show to all your siestas!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 5:13 PM , Blogger vinedresser said...

Me , my mom , my brother , and my sister-in-law enjoyed this event. We are going to try and make the event in Chicago next September. We laughed , cried , smiled , and learned a lot .. Thanks !!
Wendy , Sue , Jaime , and Jesse Wendt.

 
At August 31, 2009 at 5:39 PM , Blogger Hiker Mama said...

AMEN!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 5:40 PM , Anonymous another Beth said...

What a great poem. Beth this was the 1st simulcast I've done, but have attended other events. I feel as if we have travelled the world together. This was an awesome message that came @ God's perfect time. I know this was a powerhouse because the defeat that came after the freeing was almost suffocating.
So I hold fast to v8, Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret-it only leads to evil, I guess I forgot to just roll it onto Jesus. Thank you loved the cake it wrecked many diets @ work.

 
At August 31, 2009 at 5:45 PM , Anonymous Ginny said...

OH MY GOSH I just can't tell you how awesome this weekend was for all of us!!!!!!!!!!!!! Loved it and felt you were talking right to me ( each of us felt that way) God has expanded some small thinking minds this past weekend and hope and pray we will continue to grow in Him.
Thank you for all the web casts and the time you gave up for us to have this special time with you and most of all with our Lord !!!!
Love you much
Ginny ( Lewisburg PA)

 
At August 31, 2009 at 5:45 PM , Blogger Andreea said...

Thank you for posting this. Is there the possibility of the teaching being on CD or DVD (or maybe a digital download)for those who were not able to attend?

 
At August 31, 2009 at 5:55 PM , Anonymous Pat from Kansas said...

Thanks for the post. What a great reminder for us to share with each other!
God bless you all at LPM.

Pat from Kansas

 
At August 31, 2009 at 6:18 PM , Blogger Unknown said...

thanks for posting the commissioning! i was actually standing alone during the commissioning...i was the coordinator and was preparing to go up and make final announcements. anyway, i had a dear friend on my heart who was not in attendance, and i said these words to her. now that they've been posted, i can send them to her and encourage her!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 6:24 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Wow! I couldn't make the simulcast, and yet God just spoke to me through the post!
Thanks for that.
Peace,
Kim Feth
Apex, NC

 
At August 31, 2009 at 6:30 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Amen!! Thank you so much for the encouragement. This past weekend truly was a monumental event in my life. All glory and praise to His name!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 6:33 PM , Blogger Fran said...

Thanks for this! I am still living and loving every minute of the simulcast- wish we could have more than 1 per year!!!!!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 6:59 PM , Blogger Kelli said...

Just had to tell you about my day...I was sitting in class, looked up, and the projector was made by "Da-Lite"!! God has a sense of humor :)

God is still speaking his message of Psalm 37 over me...thank you Amanda and Beth for being His faithful servants to minister to His daughters. His message and the commissioning was tailor made for this heart!!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 7:21 PM , Blogger Lindsee Lou said...

I have to say, I did love this commissioning even though I felt a little silly doing it with a girl I'd just met! Ha! I love it, though. Such great truth! Thanks for posting!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 7:32 PM , Blogger Precious said...

Yes, thank you for posting these wonderful words. How great it was to look in each others eyes to encourage one another! Great simulcast!!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 7:49 PM , Anonymous Vicki said...

Thank you so much for posting this, these words really hit me at the conference, I'm so glad to have them at my fingertips

 
At August 31, 2009 at 7:52 PM , Blogger Island Rider said...

Thank you for posting this. I was crying so hard I couldn't remember half of what we said! The Simulcast was awesome and so many lives were touched. Thank you for your faithfulness to encourage and teach us.

 
At August 31, 2009 at 7:58 PM , Blogger Alli and Erik said...

This was a fantastic reminder of what I am to do! Thank you so much for posting it. My mother-in-law and aunt attended a simulcast...it was surely a divine appointment!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 8:08 PM , Blogger Missy said...

Wow...this fell right in line with my devotional today! Thanks!! :)

 
At August 31, 2009 at 8:12 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thanks for posting this wonderful reminder, Amanda. I am praying to delight in the Lord and I know he will give me the desires of my heart. This simulcast was a blessing to me. Praise God for Beth!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 8:42 PM , Blogger Mary said...

Thank you Beth for relaying truth so well. My two daughters and brand new daugher-in-law were able to attend LPL event in Green Bay with me. This was their first Beth "encounter" and they appreciated your relevancy and humor. "Caaaakkkke, Maaannnn, Peerfecct children". :) We had a blast! Thank you, thank you, thank you, for coming "home" to Green Bay.

 
At August 31, 2009 at 8:58 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

My Mom and I were in an argument and were so angry at each other we almost didn't make it to the simulcast. God brought us there some how and by the end, when Beth lead us in this prayer, our anger melted away...

 
At August 31, 2009 at 9:05 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Sweet Beth and Amanda,

Thanks be to GOD and my dear husband that I made it to the simulcast.

What I've been wrestling with is a call to be an real-deal evangelist...only I don't want a paycheck or a platform. What I'm doing now in my day-to-day just doesn't seem to be enough.

I was so encouraged when you said if a desire hasn't left you and you are in Christ that "something is UP!!"

Patiently waiting,
Susan

 
At August 31, 2009 at 9:12 PM , Blogger AbbyLane said...

wow...i wasn't even there, but THAT was for ME.
thank you

 
At August 31, 2009 at 9:17 PM , Blogger Unknown said...

The kids are all tucked in there beds asleep. I hear the faint sound of there radio as it plays various christian songs. All speaking of what a wonderful, powerful,faithful, and loving God we have. As I sit here listening to the lyrics I question were are you God? My heart is lonely and sad.....missing my husband. Missing the company we used to share. The way you would hog the couch with your legs stretched out and no chance of me every handling the remote. I am not a widow. Although every day I feel like one. I fell as though you were taken from me,not understanding why you chose to leave? It has been almost 2 years since you left. Will this pain ever leave me. I look to scripture for the answer, praying that God will enter my heart and heal the ache inside. I find this 1 Tim 5:5 "The widow who is really in need and left all alone put her hope in God and continues night and day to pray and to ask for help." and this one Psalms 72:12 "For he will deliver the needy who cry out, the afflicted who have no one to help."
I pray night and day. I study his word and yet still fell an emptiness. I studied a new scripture this week it is Psalms 37:4 delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. Beth Moore taught me so very much this weekend.There have been days I just want to end it all. I will continue to pray every day that God will heal my lonely heart. Thank you for speaking directly to me and giving me the hope I need to go on.

 
At August 31, 2009 at 9:19 PM , Blogger Unknown said...

The kids are all tucked in there beds asleep. I hear the faint sound of there radio as it plays various christian songs. All speaking of what a wonderful, powerful,faithful, and loving God we have. As I sit here listening to the lyrics I question were are you God? My heart is lonely and sad.....missing my husband. Missing the company we used to share. The way you would hog the couch with your legs stretched out and no chance of me every handling the remote. I am not a widow. Although every day I feel like one. I fell as though you were taken from me,not understanding why you chose to leave? It has been almost 2 years since you left. Will this pain ever leave me. I look to scripture for the answer, praying that God will enter my heart and heal the ache inside. I find this 1 Tim 5:5 "The widow who is really in need and left all alone put her hope in God and continues night and day to pray and to ask for help." and this one Psalms 72:12 "For he will deliver the needy who cry out, the afflicted who have no one to help."
I pray night and day. I study his word and yet still fell an emptiness. I studied a new scripture this week it is Psalms 37:4 delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. Beth Moore taught me so very much this weekend.There have been days I just want to end it all. I will continue to pray every day that God will heal my lonely heart. Thank you for speaking directly to me and giving me the hope I need to go on.

 
At August 31, 2009 at 9:26 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thanks for posting this, Amanda! The weekend was awesome! It felt as if God was speaking every word directly to me. Me and my husband have been growing in our faith as we have struggled with infertility for 3 1/2 years now. Beth, thank you for your message and for being used by the Lord to reveal to me that He will never withhold the heart of my desires! I trust Him and I'm so encouraged that it's either glory or destiny at stake! Thank you and may God bless you abundantly!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 9:31 PM , Blogger WOW and GEMz said...

Loved the commisioning! I wonder if a "bump it" was used in the beautiful Beth's hair on Saturday. We may never know. :)
Lisa

 
At August 31, 2009 at 9:44 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

thank you! i'm new to this blog and am so thankful that God is using it already.

great summary of the simulcast! thank you!

 
At August 31, 2009 at 9:54 PM , Anonymous Marge said...

I was so blessed to be in Green Bay this past weekend...I am still so worked up, I can barely concentrate! It was the best! Thank you for putting up these words, I can share them with my family. Praise God from whom all blessings flow.

 
At August 31, 2009 at 10:42 PM , Anonymous Lori V said...

Dear Beth, Thank you so much for taking time to come to Green Bay WI, and share God's love, light, and wisdom. It all so hit home for me deeply. On the second day of the event you started the day with walking through the crowd and you walked up the steps and my dear friend motioned you to set on my lap. I just wanted to say thank you. I so enjoyed being able to give you a little hug out of pure appreciation for all that you do to futher the Kingdom of God. And for all your obedience and submission to Him. Right now that is exactly were I am and I need to just wait paitently on the Lord as I know all His directions and timing are all perfect. While you were sitting on my lap all I wanted to tell you was thank you so much for being such a spiritual push in my life with my walk with God. Your bible study Believing God help me grow so much with the Lord in such a real and personal way. I stopped and gave Him the credit that He so rightly deserved!!! I was almost done with the study when my husband was crushed under a semi truck. I was able to pray to God in a way I never had before. And I felt Him in way I never noticed before. He lifted me up and He carried me through the next hardest months I had ever seen. I was able to see the godstops along the way and praise Him for every half hour more I had with my husband. And thankfully I still can after 2 1/2 years. Praise God!!! So thank you for your obedience and doing good with what God has given you the gift to teach. Lord Bless you and your family. Sincerely, Lori <><

 
At August 31, 2009 at 11:08 PM , Blogger Jen said...

my daughter passed in May, and my friend sent me tickets to the simulcast here in Tulsa Ok.. There were so many things that were said that went straight through me.. I have been so angry, and upset..I try to act like I am okay, but God knows the truth..and now I am ready to work on it..really work on rolling it on over to Gods shoulder.. thanks so much for posting this commission..today was rough and this helped..

 
At August 31, 2009 at 11:11 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Alisha,

I am praying for your family, especially your brother and their little girl.

It won't be easy, but God will walk with all of you.

Remind yourself on difficult days that Siestas that you do not know are lifting you up before The Father.

 
At August 31, 2009 at 11:40 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Oh, goodness! Beth, the Lord used you to speak mighty, healing words into my life this weekend! Thank You for allowing Him to work through you to teach us how to become more authentic and effective followers of Christ! I don't even have the words to describe what a life-changing event this was for me! What a can say is that I have renewed hope and joy after a really difficult season. Praise You LORD! BTW, if we weren't worshipping the Lord, it may have nearly killed this devoted Bears fan to see you in that Cheesehead hat!

 
At September 1, 2009 at 12:03 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Love this!!

 
At September 1, 2009 at 1:58 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Beth I was there and I know a couple of times both you and our sweet Lord was speaking right to my heart. I really was inspired to get rid of my anger at my former boss, even had to check my JAW a few times today when I met the person who took over my position.
Please pray for our finaces. I got my husband to watch Fireproof with me today, he has the same addiction on the computer as the guy in the movie. I almost left him but went to my Pastor and he suggested watching the movie. I didn't know it had that detail in it. My husband wiped a couple of tears away. Thank you Beth for renewing my strength along with Jesus.

 
At September 1, 2009 at 4:30 AM , Blogger Valerie said...

Love it!! I am going to print it out and keep it with me. Thanks!!

 
At September 1, 2009 at 6:44 AM , Blogger Melissa from Puddin Pop Designs said...

Thank you so much for sharing this! It was a very special time for me and my best friend. I plan to print these words and keep them in my Bible as a reminder!

 
At September 1, 2009 at 7:04 AM , Anonymous Brooke said...

Thank you so much for doing the simulcast! It was AWESOME!!! I watched from Dacula, Ga. I love Beth Moore!! You have taught me so much and helped me understand so much of what God wants me to know! I do have a question though.....I've been trying to understand your statement about NOT receiving the desires of our hearts even if we've been praying for YEARS. You said if we haven't received it then something is "up", either destiny or glory......what does this mean exactly? I've been thinking about it ever since you said it, trying to figure it out. :) Thank you again so much for speaking His truth! I love you! And your ministry!!!! Y'all are AWESOME!!!

 
At September 1, 2009 at 8:49 AM , Anonymous Shari Scott said...

Help us to live in delight. The land of sheer joy, jealousy withers away. The home of splendor, no room for anger. With a yard called freedom, worry has rolled down the street. Let us run and roam in its openness. Lift us up off the ground with laughter. Dancing as the grass bounces. Twirling as the leaves wave. Jumping with a sense of who you are. The landlord moves in. Take residence in us, Mr. Delight. The light on the porch welcoming all who will come, come running, walking or crawling. Belly up to the table where desert is served after every meal, a sheet cake the size of Texas. We are delighted, Thank You Beth and Staff.

 
At September 1, 2009 at 10:49 AM , Blogger katiegfromtennessee said...

Thanks for posting the commissioning, Little Momma:) I didn't get to go (sad), but at least I can get the notes from my older sis and the siestas! and this commissioning!:) God did some God-sized working in women's lives, I can see!!:)

katiegfromtennessee

 
At September 1, 2009 at 11:44 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Does someone know all of the songs played at the conference? I attended the simulcast and there were some very powerful songs, I believe they were hymns, but I had never heard them before. Now of course, I can't remember all of the words to even look up the song.

-Elise

 
At September 1, 2009 at 11:48 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thanks for posting that. It's sooo great but becoming so hard to believe right now.

jw

 
At September 1, 2009 at 12:29 PM , Blogger Kelly S. said...

This was our first simulcast ever and it was AWESOME! God did beyond, beyond (picturing Priscilla's "dance") anything we could have asked for or imagined.

It was an amazing experience with many rededications, and one saved. Praise You Lord.

BIG THANKS TO BETH and LPM

 
At September 1, 2009 at 1:57 PM , Anonymous Kate said...

Hey LPM thanks so much for making this weekends conference available by Simulcast. It was a message I needed to hear and wouldn't have been able too if it wasn't for the simulcast.
Beth, you've taught me so much in our 4 years of study together and you're such a blessing to me.

Hugs and Loves to all the LPM staff, ~Kate~

 
At September 1, 2009 at 2:40 PM , Blogger {darlene} said...

Thank you for all that you do LPM!!! Your simulcast blessed me SO, and as I "anxiously expect" from God, I am hearing from Him!

This year we have a Russian exchange student. She came with me to the simulcast, the first Christian thing of it's kind that she has ever experienced. And, she even understood most everything that darlin' Beth from Texas had to say. After Beth shared the gospel and invited us to confess our belief, our dear "daughter" could do nothing but cry and she could not even form words. She and I prayed and cryed together quietly. There is much more to say, but she told me later that she was "crying not because I am sad, but because I am filled with joy."

Thank you to ALL of you at LPM who made this simulcast possible and accessible to so many. Your willingness to be His servants and vessels touches beyond where you can fathom.

He is good. Praise His GOOD and Amazing name.

 
At September 1, 2009 at 3:07 PM , Blogger Molly said...

To Elise - Concerning the songs from the Simulcast, check out LPL The Lamb has Overcome CD and Jesus Saves Live by Travis Cottrell; BOTH ROCKIN!

 
At September 1, 2009 at 5:24 PM , Blogger Unknown said...

It is a gift to be able to take God's word and present it to a group of people in a way that touches so many hearts. Oh how I would love a recording of the simulcast! I would listen to it driving my daughter to school (then she, too, would benefit ;-)

 
At September 1, 2009 at 5:47 PM , Blogger Kelli said...

Coral,
Know that "the eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms." Deut. 33: 27
I am praying for you..

Your Siesta,
Kelli

 
At September 1, 2009 at 6:13 PM , Anonymous Sandra said...

Thank you for sharing this prayer. Big cheesy hugs to the Moores' and to all the women who attended or watched LPM Live. Remember God can!!!!

 
At September 1, 2009 at 9:12 PM , Blogger Kim Sanders said...

I am putting this on my mirror so I can be reminded each day to check my jaw and to delight in my God. Thanks for posting this.

 
At September 2, 2009 at 12:15 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

LOVE THIS!!!!

 
At September 2, 2009 at 6:44 AM , Blogger Jan Draughon said...

Thank you so much! What an encouraging word-My dear friend and I attended the simulcast in Panama City, Fl, the Lord spoke to each of us in a different way. I immediately put these words to paper, laminated them and now they are on both of our bathroom mirrors!

 
At September 2, 2009 at 10:49 AM , Blogger in vogue said...

Amen Sister! We loved the simulcast in Sacramento & enjoyed every nugget of Psalm 37!

 
At September 2, 2009 at 11:03 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thank you for your ministry! Living Proof Live was such a huge blessing to me! I brought a friend with me who did not know the Lord. I believe that she made a decision! Thank you, Lord!
Beth is such a gifted teacher! I was so moved by the music, the message, all of it! My heart is just full to overflowing! God be praised!
I also have been remembering my JAW these days, as the kids have gone back to school, and we are back into living life! :o)

 
At September 2, 2009 at 2:25 PM , Blogger Chris & Sheilah Camp said...

Thank you so very much for posting the commissioning!!! I was just checking out the blog to see how I could ask you to post it!

I've never gotten to attend an event like the simulcast before and I was blowen away at how God used your teaching this weekend to encourage and challenge me!!! We've had 6 consectutive miscarriages and we just found out 3 weeks ago that we're expecting again... Over all I thought we were doing well - trusting God's timing and His will for these losses... Not bitter or angry... But I was so convicted this weekend that I had started protecting myself from God!!! I had stopped allowing myself to hope that we would make it past the first 6-8 weeks of a pregnancy without spotting and ultimately miscarrying. THANK YOU for allowing God to speak through you this weekend!!! He has renewed my hope and my joyful anticipation of this child!!! On Monday after the simulcast we had our first ultrasound and heard this precious one's little heart beating strongly - 129 beats per minute!!! We've never had a strong heartbeat! And I'm almost 7 weeks and haven't spotted at all - we've never made it this far before!!! God is so AWESOME!!!!

 
At September 3, 2009 at 9:27 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

I just requested this and should have checked the blog first. Thanks so much! It was so powerful to say these words to my friend and we will use something similar at our ladies retreat later this month. My life is changing as God continues to bless me through people like you Beth. Thanks for being his servant!

 
At September 3, 2009 at 2:25 PM , Blogger fundament-EL said...

So beautiful..thanks for sharing with those of us who were unable to attend.

Angela
Mansfield TX

 

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