I was raised in a single-parent home by a mother that survived by submerging herself in ministry at our church. (Let me take a moment to recognize all of the single parents out there. You are doing the work of 2 full-time parents. As long as your child has their basic needs and knows that they are loved, you're a rock star!)
My entire life has been spent with me being involved in one form of ministry or another. As a child, I helped my mom. As a teen, I ventured out to volunteer where I could (typically next to my mom or sisters). As an adult, I dove head-first into any ministry opportunity that presented it, including working at the church for almost 10 years.
During these years, I flourished in Sunday School Classes, discipleship classes, Bible Studies, ladies groups and any other small group that seemed appropriate. I wouldn't trade those years of learning and growth for anything!
Since marrying the love of my heart, my dear husband, and becoming a missionary, I haven't had nearly as many opportunities to grow with other believers (other than the Sunday morning services). Travel, ministry events/gatherings and other obligations have made it so that committing to attend regularly is not likely.
My entire life has been spent with me being involved in one form of ministry or another. As a child, I helped my mom. As a teen, I ventured out to volunteer where I could (typically next to my mom or sisters). As an adult, I dove head-first into any ministry opportunity that presented it, including working at the church for almost 10 years.
During these years, I flourished in Sunday School Classes, discipleship classes, Bible Studies, ladies groups and any other small group that seemed appropriate. I wouldn't trade those years of learning and growth for anything!
Since marrying the love of my heart, my dear husband, and becoming a missionary, I haven't had nearly as many opportunities to grow with other believers (other than the Sunday morning services). Travel, ministry events/gatherings and other obligations have made it so that committing to attend regularly is not likely.
You Putting it simply, it's been challenging to find those "Ah-ha" moments. In the busy-ness of life, I have been missing the awe of God. Please don't get me wrong, I am constantly seeing him work as we go forth in the ministry. I'm talking about those realizations that you knew all along but haven't truly pondered until someone brings them to your attention in detail.
I had a series of those moments while reading "None Like Him" by Jen Wilkin. The first chapter hit me between the eyes with an "Ah-ha" (or "Duh") that was blinding. God is truly limitless. Yes, I knew that. But I don't always walk in that knowledge. Actually, in my human-ness, I am often limiting Him.
The Chapter titles alone are food for delicious thought:
1. Infinite: The God of No Limits
2. Incomprehensible: The God of Infinite Mystery
3. Self-Existent: The God of Infinite Creativity
4. Self-Sufficient: The God of Infinite Provision
5. Eternal: The God of Infinite Days
6. Immutable: The God of Infinite Sameness
7. Omnipresent: The God of Infinite Place
8. Omniscient: The God of Infinite Knowledge
9. Omnipotent: The God of Infinite Power
10. Sovereign: The God of Infinite Rule
Each chapter closes with a section for reflection as it provides questions and scripture for delving deeper, as well as suggestions on how to pray over the topic. Given these tools, this book is a great resource for self-study or even for a group to use.
I was challenged and encouraged in my thought process and faith walk through the entire book. I felt refreshed as I finished. For such a small book, it had great impact.
Now for the fun! Would you like the opportunity to win your own copy of this wonderful book? To enter, simply follow the instructions below:
I had a series of those moments while reading "None Like Him" by Jen Wilkin. The first chapter hit me between the eyes with an "Ah-ha" (or "Duh") that was blinding. God is truly limitless. Yes, I knew that. But I don't always walk in that knowledge. Actually, in my human-ness, I am often limiting Him.
The Chapter titles alone are food for delicious thought:
1. Infinite: The God of No Limits
2. Incomprehensible: The God of Infinite Mystery
3. Self-Existent: The God of Infinite Creativity
4. Self-Sufficient: The God of Infinite Provision
5. Eternal: The God of Infinite Days
6. Immutable: The God of Infinite Sameness
7. Omnipresent: The God of Infinite Place
8. Omniscient: The God of Infinite Knowledge
9. Omnipotent: The God of Infinite Power
10. Sovereign: The God of Infinite Rule
Each chapter closes with a section for reflection as it provides questions and scripture for delving deeper, as well as suggestions on how to pray over the topic. Given these tools, this book is a great resource for self-study or even for a group to use.
I was challenged and encouraged in my thought process and faith walk through the entire book. I felt refreshed as I finished. For such a small book, it had great impact.
Now for the fun! Would you like the opportunity to win your own copy of this wonderful book? To enter, simply follow the instructions below:
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You can also follow her on Twitter by following @jenniferwilkin,
or on Facebook by following Jen Wilkin, Author.