Great Question!

The women at my church are doing a Bible study from the book Women of the Bible by Ann Spangler and Jean Syswerda.  Right now we’re studying Michael, Saul’s daughter and David’s wife.  On page 158, the reader is asked a question.  I don’t know how to answer it. That’s where YOU come in.  How would you answer the following question?

What is your biggest barrier to true worship?  What could bring that barrier down so that you are a participant rather than a spectator?

I see women like Beth Moore and I wonder, “How did she get so close to God?  How can she worship so deeply?”  I know we shouldn’t compare ourselves to other Christians, but this isn’t a jealousy thing.  I just want what she has because what she has is so good.

Please give me your thoughts on this topic.  I’m curious to know what you think.  Thanks!

God is Caring

Continuing in Genesis 21, we see just how caring our God is:

163) God heard Ishmael crying (when he was in the desert with his mother, Hagar.)(God hears our cries of anguish and despair.)

164) The angel of God called to Hagar from heaven! (She was just a simple woman.)

165) The angel told Hagar that God had heard the boy crying.  God would make Ishmael into a great nation.  (And He did!  God keeps his promises.)

166) God opened Hagar’s eyes so she would see a well of water.  (God takes care of our needs.  We never have to worry.)

167) God was with Ishmael as he grew up.  (We aren’t on our own on this earth.  We have a great Protector.)