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Well, I've decided that life has calmed down enough (at least for the summer), so I want to post about my life with God and what He is showing me.  I will try to post at least 3-4 times per week (even if it's a short snippet).  My goal is to allow God to shine through His amazing miracles in my life.

 I have committed to doing a free online Bible Study on the Book of Joshua.  I really want a friend who has the time to do this with me (so I'm praying that God will bring me someone), but if not, I'm okay with just me 'n Jesus.  

 In case you're interested, here is the link to the commentary:  http://www.religionofjesuschrist.com/commentary/history/joshua.pdf 

 Here is the link to the questions:  http://www.biblestudylessons.com/classbooks/history/joshua-questions.pdf

 I don't find the study itself extremely insightful and inspiring, but the genius of this study is the conversations that it sparks among us women as we discuss the questions.  I learned SO MUCH when I did his Genesis study in our women's group.

 Some interesting thoughts and discoveries so far (I just finished Joshua 2 today):

  • The book of Exodus is about the Israelites' redemption OUT OF Egypt.
  • The book of Joshua is about the Israelites' redemption INTO the Promised Land
  • Likewise, our salvation is not just a "saving out of hell," but a "saving into" eternal life (and an abundant life here on earth)  These were insights by Dr. McGee.

  • The book of Joshua is a book of possession because it is about the Israelites finally taking possession of the Promised Land.

  • Dr. McGee uses Joshua 1:7-9 to give a "Formula of Faith":
    • be strong and courageous
    • obey God's law
    • meditate on His law continuously.
Sometimes God calls us to do things that are so scary, so completely beyond our capability.  The easy thing to do is to cower in fear and make up a million excuses why we can't or shouldn't do it.  The Israelites could have come up with a million excuses, too.  But they would have missed out on an incredible blessing.  The beauty of trusting Him is that when He shows up and helps us accomplish the impossible in our life, HE gets the glory--it is then that our lives can truly shine for him, and isn't that essentially what we're here for?!

I can't exactly explain it right now, but I feel a sense of anticipation--that God is getting ready to stretch me again, personally and spiritually.  I'm not sure exactly what form that will take, or when it will take place, but I feel like He's getting ready to shake things up.  Me, NOT being a risk-taker at all, I am shrinking from this feeling, trying to convince God that I don't need Him to stir the pot right now.  However, I have to admit that it's a little exciting, too, because every time God has shaken my world, He has given me INCREDIBLE stories and those situations and circumstances have increased my faith and love for Him in ways that nothing else could.

I hope that spoke to your soul today and encouraged you!

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