My being an excellent woman does not really depend on anyone else; it depends on my deciding that I will be God’s woman who fears Him, who derives her worth and security from Christ, and who is then free to serve and love others. p.108
Proverbs 31
Note the characteristics of excellence that the Proverbs 31 woman exemplifies.
Romans 8:28,29 What is our assurance?
I Corinthians 1:4-9 How does this assure us?
Phil 1:6 How does this assure us?
Phil 2:12,13 How does this help us in life?
Make these personal to your life today.
Determine what you need to work on.
Sunday, April 8, 2007
The Story of A Tomb
The Story of A Thumb
It is fitting that this story be told on Easter. It seems just like yesterday, that I was asking for prayer because Fred chopped off the end of his thumb. Many times in the last six weeks, the prognosis seemed questionable. There were times as I looked at the injury, that my faith was not believing what my eyes saw. How like God to teach me once again that faith is not sight. God does not do things because we believe. He does things to increase our faith and to be glorified. I stand amazed. Today as I looked at Fred’s thumb, there were no visible signs of stitches. The thumb has reattached and is growing back. As the dead skin scabs and peels off, new skin is growing underneath.
This reminds me of the story of Easter. In fact it could be called the Story of the Tomb. It was then that God showed us that He could take what was dead and give it new life. The blood of my Savior crucified and resurrected gave us opportunity for life with Him for all eternity. That same Savior forced blood from a thumb that was living to a part that was dead and made it alive again. Our family has witnessed God’s power in a miracle that we will never forget. What could have discouraged and depressed us pushed us to be blessed by the Healer and Comforter. My God reigns.
As the thumb heals and the story is told, there will continue to be many more paragraphs and chapters to be written of other God stories in the life of the Gratto family. Blessings to you all and many thanks for your prayers and concern for us.
It is fitting that this story be told on Easter. It seems just like yesterday, that I was asking for prayer because Fred chopped off the end of his thumb. Many times in the last six weeks, the prognosis seemed questionable. There were times as I looked at the injury, that my faith was not believing what my eyes saw. How like God to teach me once again that faith is not sight. God does not do things because we believe. He does things to increase our faith and to be glorified. I stand amazed. Today as I looked at Fred’s thumb, there were no visible signs of stitches. The thumb has reattached and is growing back. As the dead skin scabs and peels off, new skin is growing underneath.
This reminds me of the story of Easter. In fact it could be called the Story of the Tomb. It was then that God showed us that He could take what was dead and give it new life. The blood of my Savior crucified and resurrected gave us opportunity for life with Him for all eternity. That same Savior forced blood from a thumb that was living to a part that was dead and made it alive again. Our family has witnessed God’s power in a miracle that we will never forget. What could have discouraged and depressed us pushed us to be blessed by the Healer and Comforter. My God reigns.
As the thumb heals and the story is told, there will continue to be many more paragraphs and chapters to be written of other God stories in the life of the Gratto family. Blessings to you all and many thanks for your prayers and concern for us.
Monday, April 2, 2007
Week 10 Wisdom
Wisdom is our greatest tool for our quest of excellence.
James 1:2-8 Asking and not believing is offensive to God. Have you ever done this?
I Samuel 17:45 How can this verse help us in life.
Numbers 11:23 What does this mean to you?
Discuss the chart on p. 102-103 and its relevance in your life.
Note what you are willing to do to gain and operate with wisdom.
James 1:2-8 Asking and not believing is offensive to God. Have you ever done this?
I Samuel 17:45 How can this verse help us in life.
Numbers 11:23 What does this mean to you?
Discuss the chart on p. 102-103 and its relevance in your life.
Note what you are willing to do to gain and operate with wisdom.
Week 9 Purity
Discuss a verse or section that had special meaning to you.
God can see what man cannot.
I Samuel 16:4-7 How can you use this principle in your life?
Psalm 51:10-17 How can you get and use a pure heart?
Psalm 139:23,24 Make this your prayer this week.
God can see what man cannot.
I Samuel 16:4-7 How can you use this principle in your life?
Psalm 51:10-17 How can you get and use a pure heart?
Psalm 139:23,24 Make this your prayer this week.
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