Many of you already know that I am doing the study Breaking Free. I have committed with three of my wonderful friends to dive into this intense study by Beth Moore. When we first started the book I was excited to see what areas in my life are holding me captive. Basically the study reveals what areas are keeping you captive from experncing the life the Lord has in store for you. I had no idea what this book was going to show me ,but I was up for the challenge. Let me tell you I am only in week three and it has revealed more to me than any other study I have done over the years. Ryan and I heard a pastor speak one time and he said nine out of ten people do not live a fulfilled life. I believe that. I can say I have spent most of my Christian life not living the fulfilled life that God desires from me. Since moving to Oregon God has slowly revealed to me that He wants so much more of me than I have ever given to Him before. While doing the study this week, I have learned one of my huge captivities is unbelief. This is horrible to admit, but it is very true. I believe in God, but I do not always have the belief that He has my life in control. This goes with my personality. My CONTROLLING personality. God does not want me to only believe in him, but to let go of my control and give Him all of my life. To allow Him to control everything in my life, even if I don't understand. To have the belief that if I believe in what He has in store for me than His purpose for my life will be fulfilled. Until I get rid of this area of captivity I will not be able to serve the Lord and have the fulfillment of the Lord.
This revelation is so freeing. I bet that is the reason Beth Moore named the book Breaking Free.
Monday, April 16, 2007
Breaking Free
Posted by Happy McNally Mom at 3:10 PM
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wow. I am so blessed to have friends that challenge me to think deeper. I am so glad God made you move to little old Salem, and then made you find Leslie and soon our MOPS group. You are a blessing for sure.
Your post inspired me to spend some much needed time with God last night. It truly did!
It is great to hear your honesty on a topic like this because it shows that we are real and also works in progress.
I am so excited to start this study myself with my fellow pastors' wives. Thank you for encouraging me to do so!
I am so thankful that we have resources like this to grow ourselves.
Way to go Kristan!!!
That best quote I ever read (and I can't remember who to credit at the moment)said this:
"Sometimes you must set aside the plans you've made in order to see the plans God has made for you."
This has been such a challenge for me. (I'm a bit controlling too!)
Sounds like a great study. You've already gotten so much out of it.
Hey Kristan, thanks for being so honest. Sounds like this study is what we all should go through. I hope that God will reveal himself in such a deep and personal way to you that will really minister to you. I can't wait to start doing the study.
Recently the question was asked to me, "do you believe in the promises of God?" Of course I said yes. Then they started reading a few from the bible and I realized that I don't always believe them. Although I know they are true, somehow I don't allow them to be true for my own life.
God is so good to us, showing us truth when we seek it out. My heart is happy that you are growing and that the faithfulness of God is being proclaimed.
I am one of those lucky pw who gets to dive into this study soon. Gee, I wonder what God will reveal to me? I have some ideas, we shall see.
My sister in law is doing this study too. She is eating it up. I want in with the next study.
Sounds like a fantastic study - I keep hearing from your group how much God is using it to bring growth! I'm with Becca - I want in on the next study!
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