tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639419105393692908.post2999238227056242178..comments2023-10-09T08:02:44.494-04:00Comments on Waiting For The Shout: The SpotlightBethAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11238839175341836771noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639419105393692908.post-10979368859138932982007-12-12T14:58:00.000-05:002007-12-12T14:58:00.000-05:00I feel like I stepped into a little party over her...I feel like I stepped into a little party over here!! Woo-hoo!! :) <BR/><BR/>This is an especially convicting post. I have been re-examining almost everything I do lately, it seems. Trying to figure out what my real motives are. Are they to please me, to draw attention to me, or to glorify God? And more often than not, my priorities need rearranging. AGAIN. It's hard work, being purified. And a daily process. And I am sooooooooo far from perfect that it is humbling to see just how selfish I am.<BR/><BR/>I remember when I was younger, I always worried about what other people thought of me. Did I offend this person? Did I say the right thing to that person? Do they like me? I always thought I was being so selfless, until my dad told me once "It's not about you...they probably haven't even thought about you." Ouch. But it helped me to see that even though I THOUGHT I was being selfless, being so concerned with myself was selfish.<BR/><BR/>Self, self, self. Argh!!<BR/><BR/>Anyway...sorry for the rant. You're gifted!Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10498257900231183016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639419105393692908.post-65355960768931759972007-12-11T23:49:00.001-05:002007-12-11T23:49:00.001-05:00Alana, you are definitely invited.Alana, you are definitely invited.BethAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238839175341836771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639419105393692908.post-32930934047237174372007-12-11T23:49:00.000-05:002007-12-11T23:49:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.BethAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238839175341836771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639419105393692908.post-66619262607114240732007-12-11T23:36:00.000-05:002007-12-11T23:36:00.000-05:00ooh, ooh, can I come??? Bethanne, I'm thinking it...ooh, ooh, can I come??? Bethanne, I'm thinking it is totally plausible for us to meet up someday since you are so close to my alma mater and my brother in law and sister in law still live there. And my roomie from college, and...I wonder if we know some of the same people?<BR/><BR/>Well, I have one of those cute purse sized Bibles. It is red and CUTE. And I think I have a whole other pride issue with my cute litte red Bible, that is just so cute. Wouldn't everyone want one like mine? mmhmm. pride.Alanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10226805581685877036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639419105393692908.post-32190525967855882312007-12-11T19:39:00.000-05:002007-12-11T19:39:00.000-05:00Yep, Earen, you can take the girl out of the south...Yep, Earen, you can take the girl out of the south, but you can't take the south out of the girl!<BR/><BR/>I don't know how much wisdom I have (any that I do have comes straight from the Lord trust me!), but I would love to meet you guys in person too. And don't worry, if I am ever in Colorado, you can bet I will be making sure to meet you guys face to face!BethAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238839175341836771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639419105393692908.post-85140205232978128242007-12-11T18:16:00.000-05:002007-12-11T18:16:00.000-05:00Yes, I was saying to my husband just yesterday tha...Yes, I was saying to my husband just yesterday that I'd love to meet you someday. I'd love to attend your Bible Study & you sound like a women so full of the wisdom from the Lord! Maybe when you're in Colorado someday you can tell Tara & I & we can connect!! Plus, I was born in the south & lived there for 10years, so the south is inside of me...a little connection there!Earenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05925637944465242002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639419105393692908.post-50106118960025022892007-12-11T17:44:00.000-05:002007-12-11T17:44:00.000-05:00Yep, I did the whole smaller, new, cute purple Bib...Yep, I did the whole smaller, new, cute purple Bible for church only kind of thing....and I felt and thought the EXACT SAME THINGS. Hmmmmmm....we all got some stuff don't we?! Pride is a terrible ugly thing to wear. Yuck.<BR/><BR/>But, thanks for the good word.<BR/>Love, FranFranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07463139671535000329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639419105393692908.post-7267026663064731532007-12-11T15:52:00.000-05:002007-12-11T15:52:00.000-05:00Okay, so when are you moving HERE? :) LOL - I wi...Okay, so when are you moving HERE? :) LOL - I will win, I'm far more annoying than you are and can ask this question many, many times. I mean, it's not like that house is done yet or anything. We've got lots of them here, too.<BR/><BR/>ANYWAY - -you are SO speaking my language with this one, friend. I mean, really -- what am I thinking? It's not about me. It's about Him. I thought about this very thing this morning as I read the newspaper. I'm sure you heard about the church shootings out here -- the front page had the security guard (a woman) who shot the shooter. They said that she gave God all the credit and glory for her actions. Here's a quote from the story:<BR/><BR/><B>"I give the credit to God, and I mean that. I say that very humbly. God was with me, and the whole time I was behind cover — this has gotta be God — because of the firepower he had versus what I had was God," Assam said. "And I did not run away. I did not think for a minute to run away. I just knew that I was given the assignment to end this before it got too, too much worse. I just prayed for the Holy Spirit to guide me. I just said, 'Holy Spirit, be with me.' My hands weren't even shaking."</B><BR/><BR/>Okay - is that you? It ain't me, sister. I can tell you right now - I'm not there or even close to being there. And if I did save the day -- I would hope that I'd give God the glory, but can't promise it. <BR/><BR/>Anyway - just totally took over your blog here, but her testimony was so, so powerful to me this morning and reminded me of what you wrote about here.I'm Tara.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18308286003743589886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639419105393692908.post-39740722239389258922007-12-11T15:08:00.000-05:002007-12-11T15:08:00.000-05:00Oh that P.R.I.D.E. I know about this one too. It...Oh that P.R.I.D.E. I know about this one too. It's funny you used your Bible as an example. Mine is looking pretty worn out so I switched over to a newer one my husband gave me a couple of years ago, I had those same feelings that first week. God quickly showed me that I wasn't all that. :) He's had to do it a couple of other times too! <BR/><BR/>Awesome post here. Thanks for opening up and being so honest about your struggle here. <BR/><BR/>blessings!<BR/>steph.ocean mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08420605508420197677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639419105393692908.post-61859384390072146222007-12-11T13:52:00.000-05:002007-12-11T13:52:00.000-05:00How sweet of you to invite me to your study!! Unf...How sweet of you to invite me to your study!! Unfortunatley, Wednesdays are packed full for us!! I have 3 kids, two girls (9 & 6) and a two year old little boy (that has Down's syndrome). Anyway this is so weird, I think your pastor just did our revival, (Arden Taylor)? I go to East Rogersville Baptist Church.<BR/><BR/>I definitely want to check out Priscilla's studies. My group is starting Steping Up (Beth M.) in January. We'll have to talk more about it!! ktsnodgrass@gmail.comKelly S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03062803348391705648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639419105393692908.post-49062026310435030182007-12-11T10:35:00.000-05:002007-12-11T10:35:00.000-05:00Man, I wish I lived closer & I would come to your ...Man, I wish I lived closer & I would come to your Bible Study. Oh, how guilty I am of this at times...doing things for the attention to head my way vs. the Lords. Thank you Lord for your forgiveness to me! Thank you for the reminder to humble myself & be in a constant state of bringing all glory to the Lord & not me.Earenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05925637944465242002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639419105393692908.post-1492490645937065812007-12-11T09:21:00.000-05:002007-12-11T09:21:00.000-05:00Hey Kelly! I totally agree that the flesh is hard...Hey Kelly! I totally agree that the flesh is hard to tame. The Priscilla Shirer study that I led last was called He Speaks To Me and the one I begin in January is called Discovering the voice of God. The are both awesome studies. Priscilla Shirer oozes Jesus! Love her! You don't live too far from my church (Tri-Cities Baptist) so you could actually come and do the study on Wednesday nights if you wanted to. Her studies are wonderful!BethAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238839175341836771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639419105393692908.post-52463182405286276152007-12-11T08:10:00.000-05:002007-12-11T08:10:00.000-05:00PRIDE.......how I struggle with that one. As God i...PRIDE.......how I struggle with that one. As God is constantly working on me and convicting me of this sin, I recognize it more, but still can't seem to consistantly let my spirit rule in this area. Dang flesh. God just gave me this verse yesterday: Psalm 115.1 Not to us, O Lord, not to us but your name give glory because of your kindness, because of your truth.<BR/>What was so amazing to me was that I had been singing that verse in a Chris Tomlin song and just yesterday realized it was scripture. It was like God was really wanting me to get His point on this. I love it when that happens. His word is truley alive and active and is there really anything better than communicating with the Most High God?? <BR/><BR/>Its impossible to fathom the unmerited favor we have been given. Humility is my friend, let me embrace her today!!<BR/><BR/>ps. I would love to know more about your Priscilla Shirer study. I have not done one of hers, but I saw her at Deeper Sill and loved her!!Kelly S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03062803348391705648noreply@blogger.com