The LAMB'S A.R.C.

[Abigayle's Legacy]

Hi! I'm here.. You have to forgive me.. I wasn't able to read in the book last night.. due to a family crisis. Things are better now. I'm gonna try to double up tonight and read 2 chapters to catch up!Take your time I hope everything is ok.If you need me pm we are all here for you.

I'm really glad I found this thread though and that I met you guys!

Happy to have you here part of our CF and ARC family...hugs and blessings. G

 

[Abigayle's Legacy]

Mornin' all!! I am here and feeling MUCH better. I slept for over 12 hours. I couldn't believe it. I still feel a bit tired, but the bone aching tiredness is gone. I am still in a fair amount of pain, but tolerable since I am not so tired. Thanks for all the prayer!

Wow prayer works, of course, and I think that massage in M and M might have worked too .... the power of Gods healing touch is awesome and AMEN to that.

 

[HesMyAll]

Mellie, glad you are doing better hon!

I hope everyone is having a Jesus blessed day.

 

[Angeldove97]

Day 1 of A Purpose Driven Life:

Day 1

It's not about us. That's what author Rick Warren tells us in chapter 1. Life is not about us. Trying to find our purpose by starting with us is like trying to eat a Popsicle by starting in the middle... things break apart and create a mess. On page 17, the author states "The purpose of your life is far greater than your own personal fulfillment, your peace of mind, or even your happiness. It's far greater than your family, your career, or even your wildest dreams and ambitions." Ok then, I can hear you saying it’s not about us so who IS it about? Well, I’ll tell you. It’s about God. According to Ephesians 1:11 The Message, “It’s in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for. Long before we first heard of Christ and got our hopes up, he had his eye on us, had designs on us for glorious living, part of the overall purpose he is working out in everything and everyone.” It seems overwhelming to think that a God so great and powerful knows and loves us individually and has a specific reason for each of our lives. Yet God knew us BEFORE we were born, before we were even thought of! And even then He had a purpose in mind for each one of us. For me Psalm 139 says it best “My frame was not hidden from thee. When I was made in secret and skillfully wrought in the depths of the earth, Thine eyes have seen my unformed substance; and in thy book they were all written the days that were ordained for me when as yet there was not one of them.” God has a reason for each one of us! He had a reason for our being born, for the lives we have lived to date. God carefully oversaw each circumstance that we have lived through before it ever happened! And the truths in the above verses give us some special insight into our purpose. On page 20-21, Rick Warren says “You discover your identity and purpose through a relationship with Jesus Christ. God was thinking of you long before you ever thought about Him. His purpose for your life predates your conception. He planned it before you existed, without your input! You may choose your career, your spouse, your hobbies and many other parts of your life, but you don’t get to choose your purpose. The purpose of your life fits into a much larger, cosmic purpose that God has designed for eternity.”

Questions to think about:
What do you think are implications of the first sentence of this book, “It’s not about you”?
In spite of all of the advertising around me, how can I remind myself that life is really about living for God, not myself?

 

[HesMyAll]

It is so very hard to fathom that we were thought of before we even came into existence! How amazing is our God?

 

[Abigayle's Legacy]

I personally can't wait to see what God had in mind when He made me....Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm.... but I get it it's not about me....I just wish I knew what He wanted me to do cause at this moment I am really confused, and questioning because I know it is ALL ABOUT GOD and I want to do what He wants me to do.

 

[AnointedPoetess]

granma and mommy!!

 

[HesMyAll]

I personally can't wait to see what God had in mind when He made me....Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm.... but I get it it's not about me....I just wish I knew what He wanted me to do cause at this moment I am really confused, and questioning because I know it is ALL ABOUT GOD and I want to do what He wants me to do.

We're both in the same boat! So lets just row together!

 

[AnointedPoetess]

This song that you wrote Amin is beautiful...so when are you going to sing it to me.

I hope you will offer your insight I respect your opinions very much. Hugs. Hows hubby?

Well Crysipoo read it again with us and you'll get more reps. Hugs mom.


Hooray!

Hmmmmm, I'll think about it!

 

[LoverOfMySoul]

have a blessed night

 

[candleflame]

Hi all

 

[candleflame]

Gabs youve popped up online!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[candleflame]

we did purpose driven life a while ago in our housegroup

 

[Abigayle's Legacy]

granma and mommy!!

Yes sweetie

We're both in the same boat! So lets just row together!

I thought we had been rowing didn't we get there yet

Hmmmmm, I'll think about it!

Stop thinking start doing

have a blessed night

And you too dear sister.

Gabs youve popped up online!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

She speaks it's a miracle

 

[candleflame]

She speaks it's a miracle [/quote]

To whom is that addressed?

 

[Abigayle's Legacy]

She speaks it's a miracle

To whom is that addressed?[/quote]
I wonder hmmmmmm?

 

[Abigayle's Legacy]

we did purpose driven life a while ago in our housegroup

Good then you can participate and put your 3 Cents in....I am sure you will have a lot to contribute and we will welcome your knowledge and inspiration with open arms.....*smirk**smile* *impish smile* you are gonna share right Britgirl?

 

[HisBelovedMelody]

I see you up there John!! HOWDY brudder! How are ya?? *warm hugs!

 

[MN John]

Hey John how's it going

A-OK!

Day 1 of A Purpose Driven Life:

Day 1

It's not about us. That's what author Rick Warren tells us in chapter 1. Life is not about us. Trying to find our purpose by starting with us is like trying to eat a Popsicle by starting in the middle... things break apart and create a mess. On page 17, the author states "The purpose of your life is far greater than your own personal fulfillment, your peace of mind, or even your happiness. It's far greater than your family, your career, or even your wildest dreams and ambitions." Ok then, I can hear you saying it’s not about us so who IS it about? Well, I’ll tell you. It’s about God. According to Ephesians 1:11 The Message, “It’s in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for. Long before we first heard of Christ and got our hopes up, he had his eye on us, had designs on us for glorious living, part of the overall purpose he is working out in everything and everyone.” It seems overwhelming to think that a God so great and powerful knows and loves us individually and has a specific reason for each of our lives. Yet God knew us BEFORE we were born, before we were even thought of! And even then He had a purpose in mind for each one of us. For me Psalm 139 says it best “My frame was not hidden from thee. When I was made in secret and skillfully wrought in the depths of the earth, Thine eyes have seen my unformed substance; and in thy book they were all written the days that were ordained for me when as yet there was not one of them.” God has a reason for each one of us! He had a reason for our being born, for the lives we have lived to date. God carefully oversaw each circumstance that we have lived through before it ever happened! And the truths in the above verses give us some special insight into our purpose. On page 20-21, Rick Warren says “You discover your identity and purpose through a relationship with Jesus Christ. God was thinking of you long before you ever thought about Him. His purpose for your life predates your conception. He planned it before you existed, without your input! You may choose your career, your spouse, your hobbies and many other parts of your life, but you don’t get to choose your purpose. The purpose of your life fits into a much larger, cosmic purpose that God has designed for eternity.”

Questions to think about:
What do you think are implications of the first sentence of this book, “It’s not about you”?
In spite of all of the advertising around me, how can I remind myself that life is really about living for God, not myself?

This resonates with my personal mission statement... to be an instrument of Christ by demonstrating His love and grace to all I encounter. Keeping cenntered on Christ is the best way to remind myself that it is all about Him!

 

[MN John]

I see you up there John!! HOWDY brudder! How are ya?? *warm hugs!

Hi JP!