Our theme today comes from I Peter 3:1-6 where God's standards of beauty are different than that of the world. God commands us to be reverent and pure in our lives so that if anyone does not believe the word, they may be won over by our behavior. After our Bible study every day, we break into small groups where we get to know women individually. We find that we have women from many different backgrounds, facing many different situations and yet looking to their Abba Father for direction, guidance and love. God's amazing love pours out of these women, some who have husbands who do not the Lord yet their faith does not waiver.
Yesterday we gave these women a scripture verse with instructions to go home and learn it. It was so amazing that most of the group knew the verse today without knowing they were going to get a direct reward but having faith that it's what they should do to please our Lord and Savior. Great lesson to be learned...how often are we asked to memorize a scripture and yet a week later still can't say it?
Pampering these women with a beauty session of haircuts, styles, makeup and massages was a real treat for all of us. We were able to serve God by loving them and caring for them because God put us here to show them His neverending, overflowing love for them. Thier smiles were so big!
After a wonderful pouring of love with money that was raised in a Sunday school class at our church, we were able to give each of these women a week's worth of salary! They were so gracious and thankful and praised God for all of it! But God wasn't finished there! Oh no, just when you think you've experienced so much of God's wonderful gifts, He shows himself more! One of the ladies who was 82 years old used a broken broom stick as her walker to go out and share God's love. Today she was rewarded for her faithfulness by laying it on the heart of our driver and a team member to get her a walker. They didn't know this women or what she had done but God knew. God knew how obedient she had been and He rewarded her for it. Praise God for being in the details!
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Great lady of faith! The Lord rewards those who believe, love, and give with a pure heart! I am learning that myself this year! I am praying for you all to be guided by the Holy Spirit at all times so that nothing can interfere with what God wants to do in you, through you, and for you and the ladies, especially in this last few days. Paula
Paula, you are wonderful prayer warrior! Thank you for being on our prayer team. God's love shines through you and we love you.
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