“Blessed are those who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart…” ~ Psalm 119:2
As I dug into the dirt, sweat poured from every inch of my body.
Indiana humidity at its finest.
It’s pretty rare for me to find myself alone in my back yard with no children underfoot, but there I was… just me in all of my filthy, sweaty glory, along with some helpless plants – still in their original too-tiny containers – neglected and thirsty for far too long.
I felt the raindrops falling softly from the sky and I couldn’t help but smile. Sweet relief. Not only for me, but for the dried up pots in front of me. The newly softened, saturated soil would soon embrace their dry roots, and life would flow back into them once again.
Thank you, Jesus, for sending the rain.
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They came, and didn’t stop coming.
Some from across town, and others on buses that traveled for hours and hours across borders in the blazing sun.
100 degree heat and no air conditioning didn’t stop them from gathering together – over 1,100 women from Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Mexico, Colombia, and the U.S. – under one roof to worship and be filled with life-giving truths breathed straight from God through his Word. This is just a glimpse of what Global Advance does all around the world.
I embraced women who arrived with joyful confidence. But I was mostly drawn to kneel and hold hands with those who came broken with heads held low.
Too ashamed to make eye contact.
Weighed down by burdens too great to speak of in public.
Souls parched, longing to be rescued from the drought that had robbed them of real living for far too long.
They came because they were thirsty.
“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters…” ~ Isaiah 55:1
But they didn’t leave that way. Session after session…
God’s Word revealed Jesus and the salvation he offers to sin-sick souls.
God’s Word refreshed, bringing hope into desperate places.
God’s Word reminded that this world is temporary, and that God’s good plan will ultimately prevail.
God’s Word restored, mending broken hearts and filling empty spaces as grace fell like rain.
How do I know?
Eyes were lifted.
Countenances changed.
Voices responded in praise to our great God.
With tears in my eyes, I stood at the back of the open-air auditorium and took it all in. Nations sang in chorus, unashamedly lifting the name of Jesus high with one voice, and I was sure that God was allowing me a little glimpse of heaven in that moment.
God’s Word: An invitation for the thirsty. A refuge for the weary. A reminder of our great need that points to an even greater Savior.
“I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your Word.” ~ Psalm 119:16
The opportunity to share Love God Greatly Spanish resources with key women leaders brought my trip full circle. What a privilege it is to join in this beautiful partnership that points women to the Living Water through his Word.
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What about you?
Do you come to this study with joyful confidence, or are you afraid to look up, ashamed or exhausted from living in a dry and weary land for far too long?
Either way, let’s embrace this journey in Psalm 119 together, allowing God’s Word to saturate our hearts and minds, filling us to overflowing with true soul hydration that can only come from one Source.
Are you thirsty? Jesus says, “Come.”
{If you’re unable to see this video, you can view it here.}
God’s Word:
An invitation for the thirsty.
A refuge for the weary.
A reminder of our great need that points to an even greater Savior.
Thank you, Jesus, for sending the rain…
At his feet,
*LET’S TALK: Share your {Psalm 119} Goals in the comments below, and let’s encourage one another to begin well in God’s Word together this session!
{Week 1} Challenge: Every morning this week, before you turn on your computer, check your phone, open the newspaper or flip on the news, commit to opening your Bible very first thing to refresh your soul with the truth of God’s Word.
{Week 1} Reading Plan:
{Week 1} Memory Verse:
My heart lept, and wept 😉 when I read our verses. So many of them either connected to other verses and so many of them pointed to Jesus. Then to come here and read today’s post and watched the video, I felt it leap again. The love with which He loves us-written for us to read everyday.
My goals:
To draw near to God. Not only for strength and safety but to know Him and love Him more. To prioritize what HE prioritizes. To love with the love He loves with.
My prayer: Father, create in me a clean heart; renew a right spirit within me. I have let my own love grow lukewarm. Teach me through this study and through your word.
Jennifer, thank you for your bold and transparent confession of where you are spiritually right now. I stand in agreement with your prayer and will be praying over your goals. We are so glad you are joining us on this journey and committing yourself to this love affair with God.
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
I am thrilled that this bible study has a prayer team to prayer over requests. Praise the Lord!
Thank you, Candy! As a prayer team members, we thank our members and facilitators for entrusting us to pray over request.
Blessings,
Martha
I love this weeks challenge. I’ve done it before, I’ve read from other wise women to do this; to put the word in very first thing. I’m committing to read and pray first thing not just this week, but this whole study. I’m also asking God to point out a verse(s) specifically for me to memorize during the study.
I have always had a hard time with this challenge. I use my phone for my alarm in the morning, and oftentimes as my Bible as well. So I just need to be a little more intentional in changing those things so I’m not reaching for my phone right away in the morning. I don’t think I would be able to continue to use my phone as my alarm and Bible in the morning, and ignore all of the email, text message, and other notifications waiting for me.
I love the memory verse for this week. God will speak to your heart if there is a better one for you to memorize though. 🙂
Ann,
I think there are a lot of women that use their phone as an alarm and Bible, I can see what a challenge this truly is. Praying for you as you find a way to be more intentional about ignoring the other distractions that come along with the phone.
Martha
I often have this problem. I have committed to it teaching me discipline and self control. I am reading YouVersion first thing and using discipline to ignore what comes. Praying you find a way!
Ashley,
Lifting you up in prayer as you commit to read and pray first thing for the entire study. Please keep us posted on how you are doing.
Martha, ‘LGG Leadership Team’
First of all I am so excited to be in this study. My goals are to SOAP every day. I need to be held accountable in my study. I got a lot out of this first lesson. My observation was that we are to walk accourding to Gods Laws. Keeping His Word and seeking him always. Always like these studies because you get to know other women from around the country and the world.
Thank you, Sally for joining us and sharing your goals! I love getting to know the other women around the world too! <3
So glad to hear you got a lot out of this first lesson! Praise!
Martha
Love this!
I am praising Gid for this opportunity to open Gods word in this my first online Bible Study ! I already look forward to the discipline of daily opening Gods word to Psalms 119!
My goals :
To be renewed & strengthened in Gods Word, to find beauty in the discipline by opening my heart & mind to Him every day! I will definitely be challenged to seek God first thing in the morning & pray I can accomplish this commitment .
My prayer us that I will store of Gods word in my heart , that I may not sin against Him!
I am so thankful that I found this study. I am in a dry and thirsty place, where my world has been turned upside down and I must stop looking at the circumstances and come to a place of peace and confidence that God has a plan for me in the midst of my storms. Psalm 119 is where I am going back to my first love, to be reminded of who He is to me and who I am to hm and the overwhelming love, promise and purpose He has for me. While I know this has passed as a group project, I feel the Holy Spirit drew me to this study so that I can again return to the place that I first fell in love with Jesus and be reminded of the characteristics of God and the leading and revelation of the Holy Spirit to remind me I am not alone and there is destiny in my process. My goals during this study are 1) To learn to daily (discipline) myself to read the Word of God, consistently; 2) Learn to apply what I am reading not to just hear it but to do it in my thoughts, words, deeds, and actions; and 3) To hear greater instructions through the Word of God so I can uncover the greater deeper hidden treasures that have already been spoken over me. God Bless You and thank you for your Obedience!
Thank you for the opportunity to join in a U.S. Bible Study from South Africa. As a new missionary to north eastern SA, I am always seeking ways to stay connected with sisters in the states.
My confirmation for this study just came as a dear friend of mine posted on her blog today referencing Psalm 119 (www.ServantRhythm.com).
I cannot wait to dig even deeper into God’s Word and learn more of His love for all of us!
Angi,
Thank you for joining us from Africa and for your selfless service to the Kingdom of God. We will be praying for your ministry works. I thank the Lord daily that LGG is able to unite and connect women worldwide through their love for Him! Thank you for joining us!
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
Thank you for your service in the mission field! I hope you enjoy this study!
So honored to ‘meet’ you! I love being able to study with women everywhere!! Blessings to you my faraway friend and God be with you as you mission.
I can not wait to day to start this study of Psalm. I am very thankful for God for this opportunity. Thank you Lord !
My Goal is to draw closer to Him and to grow in faith, to be guided by His word and can teach my daughter to love to learn God’s word.
Ralambotiana, thank you for joining us for this study. We will be praying over your goals. I can’t wait to hear your and your daughter’s testimonies about the powerful ways God has moved during this study.
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
My number one goal is to actually stick with the study this time. The Peter study came just as my husband and I bought a new house and were moving. I only made it through three weeks of reading before falling behind and giving up.
These words from the app devotional though gave me a sense of “it’s okay, just try again” – I thank You that even when I fail to keep Your Word faithfully, Your love never fails and never gives up on me.
Those words are exactly what I needed to hear this morning as I begin this study.
Thank you all for providing these studies! Looking forward to getting back into His word and feeling refreshed by the water.
Wow Casie! I am not alone and neither are you! I felt the same way after reading those words”…Your love never fails and never gives up on me.” They were exactly what I needed to hear this morning as well! Not because I needed the reminder of His Grace, but I actually needed the reminder to extend that same grace and hope to others; even when they feel to keep their word faithfully to me. Oh such grace. Feeling humbled to forgive and extend grace!
My 3 Goals for this Study:
1. Walk through this study by getting up a little bit earlier and start my morning with a glass of both living water and drinking water; they both are cleansing and wash away impurities and have great benefits if I partake in them 1st thing in the morning before I do ANYTHING else, including going for my much needed morning walk. I must nurture my spiritual body before my physical body.
2. To Be Refreshed! I desire to study His Word more diligently and consistently that I may know and love Him more and love more how He loves me – unconditionally, out of obedience and not merit. I want to have clarity in every area of my life through reading the Word and seeking Him in prayer that my priorities line up with HIS will for my life and that my steps will be ordered by Him.
3. Actually complete this study! I have failed miserably at every study I’ve tried. I find myself distracted and overwhelmed by simply not taking it ONE DAY AT A TIME. ONE MORNING AT A TIME and giving myself grace when I need it. For example, if for some reason I miss my morning study, I would just become disappointed and frustrated instead of simply getting it in later in the day. This time I’m looking at it differently…The GOAL is to do the daily reading and SOAP. The OBJECTIVE is to rise a little earlier and start my day with this study. When life happens (and it does with 3 kids and a husband), I may have to make adjustments to the objectives, as long I stay committed to the GOAL.
Praying for us all!
I feel like I’m reading what someone overheard my heart crying out. I’ve had the same issues with my previous studies. But I come to Him this time in this study with this “issue” , like the woman with the “issue of blood”. I long to be healed, to yearn for and breathe in and out His Word. How I have been convicted and lifted up by the the words in Ps. 119 1-2 this morning and also by the testimonies of my sisters in Christ. Thank you Jesus for your unfathomable faithfulness and love. I’m praying for you too my sisters. ” stay the course walking steadily on the road revealed by God. …follow His directions, doing your best to find Him”…. And “you will be blessed”! Amen!
Tori,
I love when the words jump of the page like that. I feel God is talking and wanting me to pay special attention. Lifting you up in prayer as we take this journey through Psalm 119.
Martha
Genyne,
Thank you for being here with us and sharing. I loved reading your goals and my dear, keep trying to complete the study. I know that the distractions are real and overwhelming … you can do it! Praying for you!
Martha
I have distractions in my life. Please pray. Not only am I doing this study, I am doing a 30 day prayer challenge and started to read the Bible on Youvesion.com.
Wow! I never thought about it like that…that I need to have the same thoughts and actions towards someone else that has been given to me. Thank you for opening my eyes even more, Miss Genyne!
Casie, I am so glad that you did not get discouraged and give up. I thank God that He is intimately familiar with our weaknesses and He knows our frame. He remains totally faithful even when our faith fails. I will be praying for your endurance and stamina during this study. Keep pressing towards God!
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
I am so excited to start this study! My goals are to set aside time first thing every morning before my children are awake to spend time with my Lord, to know Him more, to love Him more, and to truly enjoy spending time with Him in His Word. I am coming with a thirsty soul, knowing water comes from Him.
Lori,
The Word says in Matthew 5:6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” I pray that your cup overflows with peace, grace, and love as your relationship with God is strengthen and grows. We are honored that you have chosen LGG as your source of Living Water!
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
I’ve been so excited about this study, and I humbly accept the challenge. God deserves to be our top priority, and receive our “first attention” each day. I’ll strive to accomplish this challenge, one day at a time.
Koni,
Yes! Keep striving and continue to take one day at a time! I thank God that His blessings are new every single morning. We get a fresh new start and a new chance to begin again. We will be praying for you!
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
Yes, He does! He definitely deserves our ‘first attention’ each day, that’s for sure.
I appreciate this website and blog so much. It provides a way for me to pull from God’s word, the soap set up helps me process so much deeper. I felt tired and sore upon waking but if I make the time and soak up my time with God first thing my outlook changes. When my outlook changes it directly affects my marriage, my family, and my friends. Thank you women of Love God Greatly, thank you for providing a way to understand God’s love that is doable, applicable, and meaningful. I love Psalm 119!!
Kim,
I’m so glad you pressed through your physical weakness and pain for spiritual outpouring and nourishment. You are so right that it makes a huge difference in your day. Thank you for sharing your kind words about LGG leadership! They truly are an amazing group of women who only desire for ladies throughout the world, like yourself, to experience the full love and joy of God through Jesus Christ. We will be praying for you!
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
Thank you for sharing your testimony! What a blessing to read. I know, I need Him to help me to keep the right outlook.
Thank you for sharing this post with us. It is so encouraging to see God at work.
My goal is to enter this study with and open and willing heart. To learn more about who God is and where I need to set aside self and yield to Him and His plan for my life, to draw closer to Him and to grow deeper in my love for Him.
Carla,
What a wonderful goal… learning “where I need to set aside self and yield to Him and His plan for my life”. That is one of the hardest tasks on this earthly journey as a Christian…surrendering ALL to Him. I will be praying for you!
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
Good morning!!! I love how the NLT states verse 2 “JOYFUL are those who obey His laws and search for him with ALL THEIR HEARTS.” It’s been a LONG time since I have done that kind of seeking. My goal for this study is to consistently seek Him and that He would restore my joy.
Kim,
Thank you for your transparency! It truly is a constant struggle to avoid all of the distractions, fight complacency, and trust God with all of our hearts. We will be praying for you!
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
Super excited about this study from the book of Ps 119 – one of my favorites. I’m going through transitions as my eldest graduates from High School and was part of our church’s Teen Ministry, and transition to college and be a part of a Campus Ministry; having only one teen left at home and heading to a week of summer camp for Teens; working towards additional two programs to manage at my work; completing grief recovery together with my husband. I love the 1st week’s memory verse …. I have stored up your word in my heart that I may not sin against you. My goal is to wake up by 6:00am, get up and spend quality time with God soaked in His word – every day!
Wow! What a seasonal transition! Praying He guides you as you cross into this new season of life!
Blessings – Marlene, LGG Encourager
That sounds like a great plan! I love how you used the word “soaked”. I want to soak in God’s Word as well, more than I ever have before. I, too, love this week’s memory verse. I think it will be an easy one for me to memorize because I’ve heard it so many times, but I think it is also an important one to memorize!
To draw closer to God. To be more equip in my area of work and to become more wiser. To know more about God’s ways.
To spend more time reading his words.
This is so wonderful! Praying He pulls you into Him daily!
Blessings – Marlene, LGG Encourager
I want to fall in love with Jesus all over again! I long for that passion and fire I used to have for Him. I want His word to consume and transform me. I want Jesus to be number one not just when I have time. I want my prayer life to grow. I want to learn and memorize His word. I want to be a better wife and mom bc Jesus has all of me!
<3 Praying for this for you friend. Thank you for joining us in this study. I pray that as you work through His word, that you'll be drawn closer to Him than ever!
Blessings – Marlene, LGG Encourager
Oh I am praying that you do fall in love with Jesus again! I think this is the perfect study to find that passion again. I pray that we are all consumed and transformed!
I am so thankful this morning for this study and so looking forward to spending time with God and in His Word…
One of my goals is to commit it rise early before my children each day to spend quality time with The Lord through this study. With three children 4 yrs and younger, this is tough!! God has already shown me a little blessing….this morning I rose rested as it was the 1st night my baby slept through the night :)….praying today for forgiveness for yesterday’s sins and for help from Jesus to be the mom and wife. He has called me to be. So glad to walk this journey with so many women who love Jesus!
Amy
What a sweet blessing indeed! So happy to hear you were able to wake up early and get in the Word. Praising Him with you!
Blessings – Marlene, LGG Encourager
My goals are to rise early and to be fully awake to engage with the word and my Lord. Memorize the weekly scriptures. Pray for my children consistently that they too will seek the Lord with all their heart as I pray to renew a passion for my savior.
Great goals friend! Praying His strength will work in you to help you accomplish those goals!
Blessings – Marlene, LGG Encourager
I am so excited and Thirsty today! I have let sleep become my idol, and I am more than ready to take that idol down! 2 small children, and moving into a house has let this idol creep into my life. Today, God really spoke to me. I woke up after sleeping on a couch, with my 2 kids in the same room, and I actually felt peace and restful. God said Today is the day! Get up sleepy head and read My Word! I know I will not always feel rested, or even happy about getting up. However my goal is to get up and start my day in the Word. No matter how I start the morning, grumpy, sleepy, or overwhelmed; If I start my day in God’s word, I Always have a better and more fulfilling day with a change of attitude and Heart! I’m ready Ladies! I am ready my Lord!
Amen….this season of young kids can allow that idol to “creep” in so easy and even be encouraged by the world and even our friends-but Christ wants us to be more in more connected with him and to find that “time” of quietness is difficult in this season-so I encourage you and I encourage us to press on to be strengthened to lift those feeble knees and to lift your head, your body and your heart to Him. There will be those days where you will fail or the kids will be up before you had this time-but don’t allow the frustration of not sticking with it stop the process of putting Christ in your morning. Light a candle to remind you of His presence with you – set the tone and even if the kids are already awake don’t give up-even if it’s tomorrow. He is with you and you bring joy to His heart. Good Job Amy!
Should have said “Laura” not “Amy” sorry…
if you don’t have a group Laura to stay accountable with let me know-I’d be happy to stay connected with you…
just send me an email:
[email protected]
This ► ” If I start my day in God’s word, I always have a better and more fulfilling day with a change of attitude and heart!” ◄ YES! Such an awesome way to say this! Thank you for joining us Laura!
Blessings – Marlene, LGG Encourager
I can so relate! I love how you have related to sleep as an idol. I’ve never looked at it that way, but that is how it truly can be! I am a morning person, but I think in some ways I have let sleep become an idol as well! I also think it is a great idea to start your morning in the Word (or whatever other goal we may have), regardless of how we feel about it at the time. Sometimes it takes making something a habit first, and then an attitude change will come. 🙂
Lifting you up in prayer Laura in taking down that idol (sleep)! So glad you awoke with peace and well rested. Glad you are here with us. Thank you.
Martha
My goal is to build my relationship with God. I want to know more, to be more, and to do more . I want to be filled with Him more that I may be used for His Glory.
Praying that He works in your heart friend. Praising Him with you!
Blessings – Marlene, LGG Encourager
This is my first Bible study with you and online but not my first time studying the Bible. I’m in a ladies Bible study at my church but we usually take a break in the summer . It was suggested by our leader that we do this study this summer and just get together a few times over the summer to see how we are doing. I always have my quiet time in the morning first thing and will continue to read my other study materials and devotionals but am excited about doing this study with you online. I have joined a group and am encouraged by their enthusiasm and comments already and we just start today. I am looking forward to how God is going to “grow” me and learning to love Him more and follow Him more closely. Thank you for all the work that has gone into getting this study ready for us and your faithfulness to God in sharing His word.
Oh, thank you for joining us, Diana! We’re so happy to have you!
Blessings – Marlene, LGG Encourager
So excited to start this new study and happy to be enjoying it with you all
What a blessing to be able to study Gods word and feel the love and happiness only
Jesus can give.
Woot! I’m super excited for this study too! Thanks for joining us!
Blessings – Marlene, LGG Encourager
My goal for this study is to know God even more personally so I depend on only Him and less of myself.
Amen. I’m sure most of us are praying for the same friend – to rely and depend on Him and less on ourselves. Praising Him with you!
Blessings – Marlene, LGG Encourager
One thing I really got out of today’s reading/study was that God really wants a personal relationship with us! I, too, want to start relying completely on God and stop relying on myself! We’re in this together! 🙂
I first want to say that the site looks beautiful! My goals for this summer go past the 3 goals set in the beginning, I was blessed to be trained as a facilitator and still learning the ropes, I have always felt Gods nudge to lead other and well I am here :). I am going to share my three goals I wrote in the book:
1. To spend and hour or more and meditate on Gods word.
2. To better understand Psalm 119
3.To be an effective facilitator and lead each women in to a more deeper understanding of God.
Oh I have not recieved my email yet today
Angi, we’re so happy to have you as a Facilitator! I’ll touch base with Martha on the email and we’ll get back to you in the group 🙂
Blessings, Marlene LGG Encoruager
I thank God for LGG Team. I want to KNOW GOD greatly with this study. I struggle sometimes when I look at my shortcomings, but I will not give up. I am reaching out to you from Trinidad and Tobago the Island in the sun ( SON).
Create in me a clean heart O God and renew a right spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit away from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit to sustain me. (In Jesus name, Amen)
You are too sweet Lisa. We are thankful for YOU and for being part of this community of women seeking to grow in His word! Thank you for being here! Praising Him with you.
Blessings, Marlene LGG Encourager
Oh, it is so good to see those ladies from all over the world who thirst for God. It just reminds of who I was before coming to Christ….thank you for sharing your visit, Whitney.
Thank you Marilyn for being here. We are praising the Lord for you today!
Goal #1 To have a daily, deep, meaningful connection with the Lord. I am between churches at the moment and I miss bible study. I found this study and thought “why not?” I am capable of leading myself, not just being led by another person in study and worship.
Goal #2 To enriched and fully immersed in the word. I have an issue where I read scripture like any other book or magazine. I read, I comprehend, but the words come in and out as quickly as the other. I need to learn to meditate on the word and really let it sink in.
Praying for your goals Paige!
Blessings, Marlene LGG Encourager
When I first started studying with LGG, I was between churches as well. That was 3 years ago! It was just perfect for me in that in-between time, and continues to be perfect now! I’m so glad you found this to help you through this time!
This will be my first LGG study not in a group. I felt like I was doing so much of it just out of habit, and I wasn’t seeking God wholeheartedly. I am really looking forward to being able to focus more on this blog and even the facebook page.
With that, I wasn’t really planning on making goals. I have come up with one though. This study, I just want to truly seek God. I want to stop doing things like I am checking off a to-do list. Sometimes I think when I do that, I kind of put God in a box and prevent myself from seeing Him anywhere outside of the box. I want to let God have full reign, and let Him show me whatever it is that I need to see this summer.
Thankful for the opportunity to spend time in the Word with other women from all over the world! I, too, want to see God outside the box. So much so that I want Him in all parts of my day. To feel His presence throughout each day no matter what I’m doing or where I’m at.
The goal of opening scripture first thing has not been my priority, but it is now. God needs to be my first and not on my back burner (which is what I recently wrote about here: http://bit.ly/1Ejdc6Z).
Here’s to building a closer relationship with God!
Theodene,
So glad you are here with us! Praying for you as you embark placing God first and not on the back burner. YES! Here’s to building a closer relationship with God.
Martha
Happy to have you joining us via the blog Ann! I know what you mean about that checklist reference. As most of us have, I too have fallen into that pattern before. Praying you will draw nearer to Him during this study friend!
Blessings, Marlene LGG Encourager
Ann,
It feels odd not having you as a facilitator but we are so glad that you are here with us participating. Love seeing your face and words in the comment section. Lifting you up in prayer as you SEEK Him. I think we are all guilty from time to time of adding HIM to our checklist of daily things to get done. I am! Once I realized I was doing that – like you I made the change. Here’s to 8 weeks of truly seeking Him.
Martha
Looking forward to just digging into the Word, putting God first in my time. I love our memory verse, it’s one of my life verses. <3
Anna
It’s one of my favorites too Anna! Thanks for stopping by today!!
Blessings, Marlene LGG Encourager
My goal is two-fold and funny how I was thinking of things they popped up on your blog as well as I read through. My first prayer/goal is that I will start every morning by opening God’s word 1st thing. My second prayer/goal is that God’s word will fill my heart with love and knowledge that will overflow and spill into my mind as I parent, as I “wife”, as I work, as I move through the community and as I perform my daily routine.
Great goals Cat! Praying of them! Thanks for stopping by and for joining in on the study!
Blessings, Marlene LGG Encourager
I am here because I find the more I seek to know my God….the more I love Him! Simple, yes, but oh so completely fulfilling. This summer I want to grow more in Him and get a fresh vision of Him at work…..and join Him where I might. May His Gorious name be praised!
Thanks for joining us Debby! Praising Him with you!
Blessings, Marlene LGG Encourager
God never ceases to amaze me! When I was praying about a study, not only for me, but for my Staff at a Christian School I lead, God began convicting me of the need for a deeper study of His WORD! I constantly praise Him and thank Him for the Word. John 1:1-2 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning.” My goal through this study is to gain a deeper love and knowledge of His Word, to be fed, nourished and strengthen by His Word and to gain a greater boldness to share this love and knowledge of God from His Word with all who God brings me in contact with. I pray God continue to open ears to hear, eyes to see and hearts open and ready to receive His love and truth from His word. I desperately pray this for my children and grandchildren.
Amen! And how sweet that you and your staff is joining in on this study! What a blessing! Thanks for stopping by today!
Blessings, Marlene LGG Encourager
I am so excited for this study! It is my first with LGG and I have to say, I have been searching for something exactly like this for years!
My goals: 1) Draw deeper into Gods word. I want this study to kick start a new habit of morning devotions on a more intimate level.
2) a Stronger Relationship with my God. I have let my walk slip a little and I want to put God first in my life again!
3) Establish Consistency in being diligent with this for the next 8 weeks and continue in the habit for the rest of my life 🙂
Thank you for all your hard work and dedication! It truly is special!
We’re so happy to have you joining us for the first time, Alicia!! Praying over your goals with you friend!
Blessings, Marlene LGG Encourager
I remember when I first found LGG 3 years ago! It was exactly what I needed, and must still be as I am still here! haha I think LGG, and studying Psalm 199 in particular, will be a great kick start for a lot of things for all of us! 🙂
Awesome READ!!! Let go and let GOD!!! Feeling refreshed and blessed…
Nika,
Yes! Let go and let God! AMEN!
My goal for this Bible study is to meet the challenge daily, — to reach for my Bible before I check my phone, computer, another book or turn on the television. I am a great starter, but rarely finish a Bible study or reading plan. I am the primary caretaker for my 90 year-old mom who is in long-term care near me and I spend several hours each day with her. She has a brain tumor and is confined to a wheelchair following a hip fracture. I know God has a plan and a purpose for our presence in this facility at this time, but it is very hard to see past my own stress. I am praying that this study will help me to focus on Him and His will.
Amen. I can relate to how you feel and am in the same boat, so to speak. I pray that we both stay on path and finish this study.
Praying for your mom and for you as you serve her in this season of life. Praying that you’ll be encouraged and will meet your goal of staying commited to the study!
Blessings, Marlene LGG Encourager
Meeting this challenge is going to be a tough one for me, but I’m going for it! Praying that you are able to take care of yourself in all that you have going on and are able to complete this study…and not just complete it, but truly receive whatever God has for you through it!
Lee,
Praying for you and your mom! Thank you for being here with us, sharing and I look forward to seeing more of you as we continue this journey through Psalm 119.
Martha
I’m excited to start this new study and to know Him more intimately. I am parched. No matter how much I pray, read the Word, listen to sermons, my joy is lost. I pray that through this study, I will be encouraged and shown how to truly walk WITH GOD and not try to to it alone.
Amen. You have voiced what is in my mind. Thank you, because now I know I am not alone and that others struggle with the same thing.
Oh I hope and pray that you do find that joy and passion again, and that you are no longer parched! We serve a great God, and I am certain He will not leave you where you are! And good for you for continuing with prayer, reading the Word, and listening to sermons, even when that joy and passion isn’t there! This is a season, and God will bring you through it better than ever!
I’m so excited The Lord showed me you guys!! I’m a member of a wonderful church body who love one another as family but it’s been a few years since we’ve been able to have a ladies bible study. So although I have many sisters in Christ to keep me accountable I miss the conversations and growing that come from group studies. I do better when I do a study with a group too because you get insights from others that you didn’t personally see or understand. My purpose for joining this study is to know God more intimately, to know more of his character, his heart, his ways. To understand his principles more deeply so I can respond like Christ in any situation whether familiar or unfamiliar. I want to passionately and without inhibition live for Him!! Being in His word and meditating on it’s truth and on who He is can’t help but make us fall more and more in love with Him. My prayer is that His word would saturate my heart and mind and that my life would be a reflection of His grace, mercy and love! As Paul said, I must be emptied out and he must take over. Paraphrased 🙂
Yay! We’re so glad you found us and so happy to have you joining us! Thanks for stopping by!
Blessings, Marlene LGG Encourager
My goal is to commit my morning to alone time with the Lord. I recently began to do this, I spend time reading some verses of the bible and then go into my prayer. However, I allow it to change when I am not doing my regular schedule. I have even noticed my prayers have changed and have become more about changing me. I want my life to be for the Lord, fully, and to not let anything come in between.
Praying over your goals Cindy! Thank you for joining us and for stopping by today!
Blessings, Marlene LGG Encourager
Thank you for this study of Psalm 119 – one of my favorites. One of the verses this week I’m writing out is Matthew 7:24-25 where Jesus is talking about liking a man who listens to His sayings and does them to a man who builds his house upon a rock. The Lord showed me that if I build my house (my temple – my body, mind, and spirit) upon His saying (the Word) I am really building my “house” upon Him – the Rock and when the storms come I can stand firm and strong. Psalm 119 is all about learning God’s Word and for this study I am grateful for. {Printing the info now :-)}
My goals for this session are:
1. To focus on God’s word as the guide for my life.
2. To store God’s word in my Heart.
3. To have a better understanding of who God is.
Thanks for stopping by Lorna!
Blessings, Marlene LGG Encourager
I actually “accidentally” stumbled upon this study just this morning in perusing Facebook, although I now believe it was not an “accident” but a divine intervention. I, too, like many other women have expressed in these comments, am not good in sticking with Bible studies. I tend to start off strong but then “get busy” and lose sight. I appreciate the opportunity to make three goals to review throughout the study. Mine are as follows:
1. To actually follow through with completing this study.
2. To hear God speak to me and draw closer to Him.
3. To practically apply truths from Psalm 119 to my life- my marriage, my relationships, my work, etc.
One idea that stood out to me in today’s SOAP was the fact that God’s Word is LAW. Laws and statues are permanent, meant to be followed, or there are consequences. Just like we follow the laws of our country, we must also follow God’s Laws. It is not up for discussion or negotiation, but rather it is a requirement, and one that will lead to being blessed (which happens to be the first word of both of the SOAP verses today).
Thank you for this opportunity to participate in this study.
That’s awesome Bobbi!!! We’re so happy you stumbled on by! Thank you for joining us and for stopping by!
Blessings, Marlene LGG Encourager
Bobbi – thank you for sharing your thoughts. I like thinking about God’s Word as being a law that has to be followed (rather than just following what is convenient for me at the time).
I do tend to use the speed limit while driving more as a suggestion of top speed rather than the law though. 😉
Goals : to fall in love with the lords word more passionately , to gain more knowledge and wisdom of what God is calling me to ,to be more like Christ
Love these goals Rebecca. Praising Him with you!
Blessings, Marlene LGG Encourager
I have really looked forward to this study! I so enjoyed the study on the book of Peter so I knew this one would be good as well! My goals for this study are: 1) to stay focused and study DAILY, 2) to memorize each of the verses and 3) to do the study FIRST thing in the morning. There seems to be so much going on in my life right now that I feel the need to spend more time with Jesus than I ever have before! And, how better to FOLLOW His precepts and His rules than to STUDY and KNOW them? I am looking forward to studying and growing in my relationship with Him!
Leah,
Thank you for joining us and sharing your goals with us today. We look forward to taking this journey with you through Psalm 119. Here’s to growing our relationship with Him.
Martha
Thank you for this study of Psalms 119. This comes at the perfect time, a time when I am doubting my faith and Gods love for me. Last week was a roller coaster ride, I was up and down, twisted and turning from side to side and feared completely falling off of a cliff into a pit. My hope is in The Lord and thru this study. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
I am praying for you! I trust that God will show himself faithful and show you that He does truly love you, and that you will find an unwavering faith in Him.
I am so glad that I found these online bible studies, I find myself wanting to search and dig deeper and learn and follow in Gods way. Blessed to have this opportunity. Thank you
Misty,
We are thrilled you found our online Bible studies! Thank you for joining us!
Martha
I find myself in a season of life that is proving to be exhausting and frustrating. I have always believed myself to be a strong person, but lately I have felt attacked with fear and worry. At 47 I know that hormonal issues have some impact, but I am believing for deliverance from this attack from the devil! This stronghold is more than I can bear at times, and I am asking for prayer. I know God is in control and I am trying to remain steadfast!
It sounds as if this study may just be perfect for you at this time! I am praying for you. I know that God will deliver you!
My goal for this study is to draw closer to God. It is easy to be full of praise when things are going my way, but I sometimes find myself starting to doubt my worth and God’s love for me during struggles. I want to be a mother so badly right now, but so far, it has not been God’s will. I want to learn to fully rely on him, whether or not this ever becomes a reality for me.
Oh I can so relate! I agree that it is so easy to be full of praise when things are going my way. I understand your desire to be a mother, as I have that desire as well; however, my greater desire currently is for the right man to come along. Sometimes I do doubt my worth or God’s love because I haven’t yet met the right man for me. Praying for you!
Oh, I understand waiting for the right man of God to come along. Learning He will use the waiting season. I just wish it wasn’t so emotionally painful.
My goal for this study is consistency. I so desire for God’s Word to be the firs thing in my heart and head in the mornings. I home school two high needs children and have my own home based biz along with all the other usual mom and wife and household duties. It’s very easy to become “Martha” and scurry around to accomplish my tasks. Being “Mary” is a challenge but also necessary. Thank you for putting all of this together. Thank you for sharing pix from the conference. I love seeing women believers from around the world. We are all His children and I just want to reach out and embrace them, too.
Blessings to those of you working on the study and on encouraging all of us and blessings on all of those participating!
Amy,
GREAT goal! Glad you are here with us, and I totally understand the ‘Martha and Mary’ struggles, I deal with them daily. Praying for you as you journey through Psalm 119, quiet time with God and through the rest of your day.
Martha
Consistency is a big goal. It needs to be one of mine too. It’s so easy to get out of consistency. All it takes is one day of missing, for me to get off track.
I am looking forward to diving more deeply into His Word. Every reading I learn something new and this will be the first time I tackle Psalm 119 outside of my own reading. I can’t wait to see what He reveals to me through this study.
Darcey,
I always love a new study – the excitement it brings and a fresh outlook on what God has in store.
Thanks for joining us.
Martha
It’s so good you get something new out of it each time. That just shows the power of the Holy Spirit, and what happens when we meet God – doesn’t it? Soo Awesome!! Going to be a great time of worship – together over the coming weeks!
I am so excited for this study, too! Nothing sets the soul on fire for God like studying His Word and hearing the stories of other believers… My goals are to learn how to use and apply the SOAP method daily and to really devote myself whole-heartedly to seeking after and asking for more of God in my life. Have Your way in me, Lord!
I love your zest April! We are excited to be sharing this journey with you! Praying for you as you apply the SOAP method daily.
Martha
<3 I love your heart for God and His Word, April!
My desire is to fall even more in Love with our amazing Father. I pray that He be the only thing I bow to in my life, being above all things and people. It’s easy for me to allow things and people to take precedence over Our gracious God and I know longer want that to be the case. I pray that the Lord allows this study to bloom a stronger and more intimate bond with Him! I’m grateful and blessed to have the studies y’all provide and am very excited to be participating in this one!
Beautiful Jountia!
It is so easy to let the distractions of our busy lives take precedence over our Father and I’m praying for you as you are intentional about putting Him first. Thank you for joining us.
Martha
Amen! I need a stronger bond with the Lord….and His Church. . . So easy to let other things take priority over my walk with Him… Even the idea that I am “needed”. God is finally showing me “no, you don’t need to do that…”…. or “no, that can wait til tomorrow.” He stays close, if we will just realize it. If I will just realize it.
I think that this video today was just for me. I am so thirsty for God’s word and yet feeling as if I have hit a dry spell that my family cannot seem to get away from. We need so many answers for the things that have been going in our lives, we are scared, we are weary, and we feel as if the desert is stretching for miles that will never end.
I am hoping that with this study I will prioritize where God needs to be in my life. #1 That I will be able to turn over all my fears and worries to the one that carries me and cares for my life.
Katina,
Lifting you up in prayer for guidance, discernment, releasing your fears and worries to Him.
So glad you are here with us digging deeper into the Word.
Martha
Praying for you. God can do a whole lot through the course of one Bible study. 🙂
I admit, this challenge is going to be tough. I am really going to try, though! I have a devotional book that I was pretty consistent with reading every day for about a month. I’m not really sure what happened. I need to get back into it, and first thing in the morning is a great time. I don’t have a lot of time in the mornings, but I can make time to read a verse and short devotional!
My goals are to take time to memorize the memory verses; Do my SOAP every day, even if I don’t have time to submit it to my group; and find the balance of home, work, and Bible Study as it relates to the lifestyle changes I’ve implemented since the last study.
Rena,
Thank you for being here and sharing! I’ve found over the years, that once I made time for Him first thing in the morning, my day went a lot easier. Not that things were all rosy but I had peace the rest of the day. GREAT goals!
Martha
As long as you keep your eyes on Him, He’ll help you to keep the balance where it needs to be. He’ll lead you to where you need to be. Hang in there. How did the challenge go?
I am greatly challenged by the first weekly challenge of this new study. I am not a morning person and it is going to be an enormous feat for me to get up earlier than usual to read God’s Word before anything else (especially as we are heading to mid winter here in South Africa).
Ellen,
I will share a secret .. I’m not a morning person and although I might wake up at 10am compare to everyone else waking up hours earlier. I have made it a goal to wake up 15-30 minutes earlier just to have that alone time to study and read God’s Word. Praying for you as you take this journey with us through Psalm 119.
Martha
I feel the same way, Ellen. I am not a morning person, per se. Well, my body isn’t. It’s complicated… But, God will make a way – right? 🙂 Hope you had a great week. How did the first challenge go?
Goal:
-To seek God with ALL my heart.
-That these truths would not just be empty knowledge but that my heart would be transformed. (Which is my prayer).
-To see God more clearly and know him more deeply.
-Rise earlier for more quiet time before kids wake and day gets crazy with home/work.
-Finish the study.
-Encourage others in a way that is faithful to the Scriptures.
-Memorize verses (I struggle with this)
Very excited to be doing this study and thankful for your ministry!
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart” Jeremiah 29:13
Andrea,
You have really good goals… A lot I can relate to!! Praying God does a good work in you during this study! And you accomplish all of your goals!! 🙂
Andrea,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your goals. GREAT goals indeed!
So glad you are here with us on this journey through Psalm 119.
Martha
You mentioned getting up early before the kids get up… It brought to mind a song (it’s just because I love the song). Have you heard Francesca Battistelli’s When the Crazy Kicks”? If you find it and listen to the lyrics, you may find some definite encouragement for this goal. It’s an important goal that many of us struggle with.
Thank you for this study. My goal is go deeper into Gods Word this summer. Iam facing major surgery in a week, and would also love your prayers…still coming to terms with it…female stuff…i just want God to direct my steps…clearly. thank you.
Margie,
Thank you for being here! Lifting you up in prayer for your upcoming surgery and recovery. Praying for all the doctors and nurses that will be treating you. Praying peace and comfort for you.
Martha
Praying, Margie, as you prepare for surgery. It is never easy to face any kind of surgery… It must be kinda rough to go through surgery right at the beginning of a study, when you are craving to get deeper into His Word.
I haven’t been into God’s word for awhile. … And I can feel myself becoming easily anxious, worried, and frustrated with many things in my life. I feel empty and I hate feeling this way. I’m looking forward to getting back into the word and drawing near to God. My goals for this session are:
1). Be still to hear God’s still small voice
2). Draw near to God and seek Him in all areas of my life
3). Be a doer of His word and Trust in The Lord.
I look forward to this study with you all. Thank you ❤️
And God Bless you all!!!
Miranda,
We are so glad you are hear and that you are thirsty to get back into the Word and drawing near to God. Lifting you up in prayer as you take this journey, may the anxiousness, worries and frustrations leave you and joy, peace, and patience enter you as you listen to God’s voice.
Martha
I can relate with a couple of the things you shared in your post, so thank you for being bold in sharing. I battle anxiety, more than I would like to admit. Lately, I have been reminded of the need to be in His Word more often. It just shows how timely this study is for me, at this time in my life. Blessings to you!
This post almost brought me to tears. I have a rare disease that has disrupted my hormone system. My thyroid, pancreas and adrenal glands have all been affected. Recently, I found out that I will be unable to have children without the help of a reproductive specialist as my reproductive hormone levels are near post-menopausal levels. I am 35 years old. That was a tough loss. This experience has made my relationship with God so much more honest. He knows that I don’t understand why this is happening to me. And he knows that now I am pouring all of my child-centered prayers and spiritual resources into my 5 nieces and nephews I pray everyday for a heart and a mind that is desperate for Him, so that I may keep His statutes. I want to end generational curses and bring about generational blessings for the children. I do not want sin and backsliding to cloud my relationship with Him when I need Him so much right now. Thank you for this study. I am looking forward to how God will reveal Himself and how He will reveal me to myself as well. God bless.
Monica,
Thank you so very much for taking the time to share your heartbreak with us. Lifting you up in prayer as you seek him daily, as you pray for a heart and mind that is desperate for Him. I pray peace and joy for you. I love that you are pouring all your child-centered prayers into your nieces and nephews, such a beautiful blessing! God bless you sister.
Martha
Hey Monica,
I am praying for you. I wanted to give you my email address in case you wanted to take in a more private forum. I have chronic illness, so while I may not understand your disease first hand, maybe we can comfort each other and help each other lean on the Lord. I wanted to throw that out there, because to have a disease – is hard. To be young and sick is hard. To face what you are going through right now, well it isn’t easy… but we know God is working. We know we don’t have to understand what’s going on – as long as He understands what’s going on…. Hang in there. Keep seeking Him!
I am grateful to God for allowing these study’s . He amazes me everyday. I thank Him for allowing me to have a thirst for His Word. I want to draw closer to His throw His Word. Being able to praise and Honor Him the way He should. He healed from breast cancer. To me that’s a second chance of life. So drawing closer to Him is one of my goals. May God bless everyone doing the study of Psalms 119 . May Gods light shine upon us as we study His Word.
Jacqueline,
Yes, we are so thankful to God for these studies. Praying for you as you draw closer to Him. He is an awesome God! Blessings to you as you take this journey through Psalm 119 with us.
Martha
Love your testimony of how God has divinely healed you!! I also love how you still hunger after God and His Word. I need that in my own life. May we both be able to draw nearer to our Savior than ever before through the course of this study, and be greatly encouraged by the body of Christ – as we go through the study together!
My goal for this study is to commit to the entire study & stay on track. I often start ️these & drop off a few weeks into them. I had started reading the Bible in January with a goal of reading it in 365 days. I was doing great & hungered His word more than I ever have in my life. Then we had a sudden death in our family in March & I can’t get back on track. I’m “off” or feeling disconnected & I need to get back in touch with God. I’m looking forward to this weeks challenge & have done this before. It’s amazing how good I feel when I begin my day with scripture & prayer.
Melanie,
I’m so sorry to hear about the death in your family, but so glad to hear that you have recommitted yourself to passionately pursue God. We will be praying for your perseverance and your endurance through this study!
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
Melanie, your story is like mine. I start these studies… then I sorta drop off, unintentionally or intentionally… Probably both, at times. Say all that to say, I understand. I say this time will be different…. I am so sorry about the loss in your family. Hope you are able to enjoy the study, hunger after His Word like never before, and go deeper than ever before!
I love Psalm 119!!! It is a Psalm that shows us how much are we to REVERE His law!! For His law is as sweet as honey, we ought to praise Him for His judgements, we ought to take an oath to obey His Commands! His status are our counselors, as the Holy Spirit and Jesus are our Mighty Counselor. His law shows God’s character, His Holy nature, His Perfect Way.
Luany,
I love it, too! Thank you for joining us for this study. I can’t wait to hear your testimony of how God moves through your life and enhances your spiritual growth over the next 8 weeks.
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
Amen! Wonderful Counselor He is <3
Good evening beautiful women of Christ. My goal is to grow stronger in my walk with Christ. I use my hour train ride to work to learn about the Lord our God. I am very excited to be a part of this. God bless you all.
Christina,
It is wonderful that your hour-long commute can be transformed into your quiet time with God. What a blessing! Thank you for joining us as we study Psalm 119!
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
What a blessing to use that time to get into the Word of our great God. What a testimony while you are using that time to get closer to Him too! God will use all the time we give Him – no matter how long or little that time is.
My goal is to find my way, find my relationship with Him.
I pray all enjoy their journey.
Shannon,
Thank you for joining us for this study. Psalm 145:18 says that the Lord is near to all wo call on him in truth. By making Him your refuge and strengthening your relationship with Him, only blessings will come. Praying for that intimate bond.
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
I will be praying for you. Keep leaning on Him, and He will show the way. <3
Loved how their contenances changed! Been working on my countenance this year, as the Lord decided this was a year of cleansing, so that my joy is real and my countenance reflective of Jesus. It’s been painful lol but awesome, and seeing these women come to Him and change gives me hope too. Thank you for sharing this.
These are the goals of the study
To rely completely on God and His wisdom for what He wants to do for His group of beautiful women.
2. To pray for everyone one of us to fall more in love with Jesus and His word & that we would have be equipped to apply what we learn.
3. To bring unity among the group and that we maintain the right mindset and heart throughout the study.
4. To finish it! I don’t know what’s going to happen between now and the end but completion is the goal.
I will be praying over these goals throughout the study and I pray that I get off track that the Lord brings me back to these basic goals.
Gods best for yall, loves.
Jasmine,
What beautiful goals you have! We join and agree with you in prayer…for unity amongst God’s people, an outpouring of love and passion for God, and diligent application of God’s Word in our lives. Thank you for joining us!
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
In the recent years of testing, I have said “I hate the testing… I love the fruit.” Something along those lines. I understand. I loved getting to see the faces of these beautiful ladies, as our Savior changed everything for them in a matter of minutes. So encouraging to know He can do the same in our lives!
So excited to be joining this study. My goal is simply to rediscover who I am in the Lord – my being and my purpose. Praying together with us all to grow in His grace.
Melchee,
We will be praying for you and praying over your intimate quiet time with the Lord. Thank you for joining us.
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
That is one of the best goals we could have: to rediscover and firmly know our identity in Christ. What a beautiful goal. Thanks for sharing your goal with us all. 🙂
I’m thankful for this study. Like many others, I truly appreciate studying Scripture, and Psalm 119 is one of my longtime favorites. The goals I have set for this session are as follows: 1) Learn more about Psalm 119; 2) Draw closer to the Lord while learning more about his character; 3)Seek the Lord through quiet time and prayer.
Thank you for this wonderful resource!
Heather,
I love your passion and desire to study the Word! I pray that this study of Psalm 119, although it may be a familiar passage to you, be fresh and full of new revelation and insights. Thank you for participating with us!
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
Hi Heather!
What a blessing and opportunity this is for you – to study one of your favorite Scriptures. I am new to Psalms 119. I have only read it a couple of times (likely due to its length 😉 ). It’s going to be an exciting journey.
I love studying God’s word and i know this Psalm will be a great encourager to me this summer. My “word”for 2015 was diligent and my goal is that i would continue to be
1. faithful and diligent in the reading and studying His word every day
2. wholeheartedly excited to share the gospel and the importance of knowing His word
3. prayerful and supportive of my group and the people in my life
4. able and ready to lead people into kingdom decisions
5. a good example & witness to my family, my husband and others with my faith
6. loving to Jesus with all my heart, soul mind and strength..no matter what!
Susan,
That’s a great theme for the year. My word for 2015 is “contentment”. It has been quite a struggle, but God has remained faithful. I pray for your diligence and steadfastness as you endure every challenge you face this year. I pray that your relationship with the Lord is increasingly vibrant and full of joy. Thank you for joining us during this study!
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
Great goals! Diligent seems to be the word on my heart too. 🙂
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my goal in this study is to have a deeper and more meaningful relationship with God, I want again to be on fire for Jesus like before. I want to be the wife and mother God has called me to be.
I am already enjoying this study, God bless you LGG women for the great work you are doing. Love you all.
Harriet from Zambia.
Harriet,
Greetings from the USA! Thank you for joining us. We will be praying for you…that the embers of your heart will be reignited with passion and fervent obedience to God. Blessings to you!
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
I will be praying for you, Harriet. I am with you. I want to have a more meaningful relationship with my Savior. I need to be more deliberate in my time with Him!
So, I have been wanting to memorize this entire Psalm for a good while…I memorize passages with my mom. Have been waiting for her to be ready for the next and when I mentioned this one she refused 🙁 haha. Anyways, I told her I was going to until she was ready and caught up for another since she’s not yet. Then, I went to a 1 day ladies retreat (SPARK) and the speaker says how we should read PSalm 119 every night, just tae a part (like Aleph) each night she said. I was so encourage and decided to start reading all of it each night…That lasted about 3 nights and I started falling asleep while reading, haha 🙂 I listen to it on YouTube, read parts of it daily and even read through it with my ids. I also have a journal from the dollar store that I bought specifically for copying this Psalm and s after I have written each 8 verses out 10x for a week then I record it in my journal (so to help facilitate in memorization and for a memory of this special time) in the back, I will add how God uses it to speak and lead in my life. BUT, to come across this on Pinterest and be invited to go through this with other ladies 😀 😀 😀 Thank you!!! Very special <3 So excited and encouraged! It's also very encouraging reading all the comments and prayers 🙂
Rosanne,
Thank you for your practical tips for memorization of Scripture. I pray that God blesses your determination and fierce desire to know and love Him more. Thank you for joining us during this study!
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
I may have to try that tomorrow night – reading the Psalm out loud. I doubt I can read the entire Psalm though. That is one long Psalm. Maybe, listen to it using Bible Gateway or something. Really great ideas in your comment. Thanks so much, Rosanne. Hope you are tremendously blessed by this study!
Forgot to mention that this also goes along with a Bible study I am starting with my daughter (from a book: What Do I Know About My God). This study encourages ladies grow closer to God by knowing him more-to search trough God’s word and record his character traits with verse reference, using a small 3 ring binder (preferably) and note booking pages (for easy addition and removal). And to meditate on these things….Really cool how this ties in with the study here!! 🙂
Rosanne, that is so encouraging how well the studies parallel to one another. That is just all God. What a blessing!! <3 I love the binder kind of studies like that. It's always such a time of growth, as you can keep track of things…and take deliberate notice of things.
My goals for the study
1. To pray daily & faithfully
2. To continue to hide the WORD in my heart
3. To become involved in the work of the local church we attend
I ask that you please pray for me. Like a few others, I too am thirsty. I left my first love and my well was running low. I am so very thankful for your ministry.
Melanie,
It is very easy to get distracted and lose sight of God in the midst of the chaos of life. But what’s important is your desire to now open your heart and mind to God. He remains faithful, even when our faith fails us. Those who seek Him will find Him. We will be praying for you. Thank you for joining us during this study!
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
I will be praying for you, Melanie! What a blessing to recognize the thirst, so you can come back to your first love. Just to recognize that, and come running back to Him is a tremendous blessing. <3 His mercies are made new! I need to work on hiding His Word in my heart too. I am trying to focus on just making my quiet time and daily time in the Word the priority. The more I am in the Word, the more it will be hidden in my heart. Baby steps.
I absolutely love these studies! Thank you for all your hard work, girls!
I do have a question about the new website: is there a way for me to minimize the banner at the top? It covers about half of the screen until I scroll down a bit, then it shrinks to about 1/3 of the screen. So it does get smaller, but it’s still hard to read the blog content with such a big banner all the time. Any tips for my viewing end of things?
I wasn’t sure who to contact about it…there’s not a “contact us” link on here. 🙂
Hello Amy,
We did test the site with various devices and tried our best to make the site as user friendly as possible. The website is set up to adjust to the device that you are using: desktop, laptop, ipad or phone….. which is why the banner is gets smaller as you scroll down the page. Our old site banner was much larger and did not adjust to the device. You are welcome to write to [email protected] and let us know what device you are using and even take a screen shot of what you see when you are on the site.
Martha
Hey Amy!
Glad you are doing the study too. Great question also. I was wondering the same thing.
I have never really done an in-depth Bible study outside of a college Bible Study. I’m really excited to see the Word of God in a new light and to get new things out of the scriptures. My husband and I lead a college small group through our church, and I really feel that God is going to do great things this Fall when they come back from Summer break. Thank you for letting me join in on this Bible Study. I’m super excited to learn!
Hazel, We are thrilled to have you joining us! May God bless you as you learn and lead others.
Amy A, LGG Encourager
That’s awesome, Hazel! God bless you and your husband. That’s a life-impacting ministry. I didn’t ever get the opportunity to belong to a church-based college Bible study, but was heavily impacted by my time spent in InterVarsity during my college years.. One good website for an in-depth study, is something you want to dabble in, is Bible Study Tools. They have an online interlinear Bible on there, and I have found it really helpful to use. It’s enriched my study times, and helped me to understand what I am reading a lot more than simply reading the passage on my own.
My goal in this bible study is to take each scripture and apply it to my life and not only read the scripture but actually soak it in and Gods word my manual to living.
Holly, Thank you for sharing with us. That is a great goal to have! Praying that you are strengthened through this study.
Blessings, Amy A, LGG Encourager
Soaking it in, is so important. It’s one of the best ways – to describe what happens when we read the Word. When we read and study it, it soaks in our spirits. Even when we forget what we read sometimes, it still get soaked up in our spirits. It’s awesome!!
Speaking of soaking our spirits, the Holy Spirit has been prompting me to be drawn to this Scripture lately. I wanted to share it with you.
“This hope does not disappoint us, for God has poured out his love into our hearts by means of the Holy Spirit, who is God’s gift to us.” – Romans 5:5
Thank you for allowing me to join this, I am behind schedule due to family crisis but so very much need this. As I sat talking and praying to God yesterday morning, I knew that no matter what I needed to be here, so here I am, my husband printed out the study guide for me yesterday. So as I start today I feel God is calling me to bring my tears and joy to sit at his knee. For he has already heard my pleas and opened doors last night for a dear grand child.
Jean, Praying that the family crisis is resolved. Thank you for the testimony of joining in spite of being a little behind. That is a victory!
Blessings, Amy A, LGG Encourager
Family crises are such difficulties, but God is in the midst of it all. We may not know the outcome, but He is there. He is right there with you and your family, Jean. I am praying for you. What a blessing, to be able to begin this study. God will use every ounce of this time you spend with Him. He will use all of it. I am reading of where Jesus is told “the one You love is sick”, and Jesus tells them that it is for God’s glory. God will use every circumstance for His glory. Here is that Scripture, in case you wanted to look at it.
…[T]his has happened in order to bring glory to God, and it will be the means by which the Son of God will receive glory… – John 11:4b
Starting a couple days behind, but this is so greatly needed in my life right now. Going into senior year of college, and there’s so many different directions I want to go after – the lack of focus comes from not being close to God’s Word for many years. So my goals this session are to get through it, day after day, and reintroduce myself to God’s Word. From the introduction, it sounds like this will be the perfect study for just that. 🙂 Perhaps by study’s end, I’ll have a big clearer of a picture of which direction to take – or at least, have a calmer heart towards the decisions to be made. 🙂
Dawn, Thank you for stopping by. I pray that God uses this summer session to establish a habit of study and to give you clarity about the future. Stay faithful!
Amy A, LGG Encourager
Dawn,
Might I say – you hit it, for me, when you said “at least, have a calmer heart…”
Praying for you. Exciting journey you are on. I was on it not that long ago. It is longer than I think, but not that long ago. It’s an exciting journey…. Just focus on enjoying God’s Word right where you are. Go at your speed, so you can enjoy His Word and what He is teaching you – during your season of life. He will reveal much to you during this season, as you continue to seek Him.
“He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.” – Psalm 23:3
I am excited about this study! I haven’t been as involved in the studies in the past. I have always tried to be involved in multiple studies, which I never realized distracted me from learning anything or digging deep/pulling close to Christ like I hoped to do. I am excited to just sit with God’s Word, and enjoy Psalms 119 alongside all my sisters-in-Christ here. I need this! As I face a Summer of unknowns and challenges of unwell days from health concerns, I can enjoy putting His Word first – and enjoy my relationship with my Creator.
My goals:
1) To stay in community with the Church body. One source of discouragement lately, is not being able to get to church in 3-ish weeks for services due to health issues.
2) To stay consistent in the Word. Not only be consistent, I want to be intentional about being in the Word.
3) I want to make my time in His Word the first part of my day.
4) Lastly, I need to just recognize the overwhelming of my soul means, pulling out of other things…and pulling in tight to Jesus.
I have begun applying the challenge as I went through the week. I was house-sitting, so I didn’t have WiFi on my laptop where I kept my notes. One thing that helped me in keeping the study the first part of my day is having the S.O.A.P sheet ready-to-go and ready open.
Stacey,
Thank you so very much for joining us and sharing. I use to partake in several studies at the same time but found – I was not giving quality time to God, our Father like I should. I had to modify how I attend our local church. I live in chronic pain and there are weeks that go by and I can’t attend but I am thankful for these studies that have helped me draw closer to God and I’ve been able to accept my limitations and find new ways to worship Him. Praying for you as you journey through Psalm 119 with us.
Blessings,
Martha, LGG Leadership Team
Thank you, Martha. Appreciate your prayers. 🙂 Your story is an encouraging one. I needed to read it this morning.
Hello Friends! I am joining this study a week late but am excited to play some catch up on the weekends to get me on track! I know God was timely with bringing me to this study. I hit a place last Thursday feeling dry, weary, and hungry for God’s Word. Looks like He lead me to the right place! I’m looking forward to how God will transform my heart through Psalm 119 and very much look forward to your testimonies as well. God Bless!
Carly,
Glad you joined us for Psalm 119 and hope you will continue and join us for Galatians this fall!
Blessings,
Martha, LGG Leadership Team
Hello everyone, I am also starting a week late, but plan to catch up as well. Excited to be part of an online study. Being a Mom of a 5 month old and a 4 year old makes it difficult and pretty much impossible to do a physical study. Thank you for this opportunity! I look forward to enjoying what God has for us to learn through Psalm 119.
Mindy,
So glad you stopped and joined us for the Psalm 119 study! We hope you will continue with us in the fall for the study in the book of Galatians!
Blessings,
Martha, LGG Leadership Team
Hello!! I am only a year late on this 🙂 I am trying to download the Psalm 119 study guide but for some reason my computer keeps saying it failed to dowload the pdf file. Do you have any recommendations? Thank you!!
I am so very grateful that these resources are still available. I downloaded this in 2018, but life turned me in a different direction. However, I have the entire download and have from time to time said I’m going to do that I NEED to do that lesson. However, TODAY, while in quiet time with the Holy Spirit he reminded me again that I NEED to do this lesson as my heart has grown hard with the things of life and I feel as though I have let the issues and circumstances of these past three years overtake and overwhelm me and moved me out of my place of faith and trust and just to a place of numbness and complacency, but I know I am determined to cast all my cares at the foot of Jesus and allow Holy Spirit to minister this Psalm to me in a new way that on the other side of chapter 176, I will be renewed, refreshed, and so in love with God and his word again and again that I shall be more mature and perfectly prepared to fulfill any assignment God give me. Thank you all for your prayers and I commit to faith and not fear, no doubt just a promise!!