The blog that we used back in 2008 is now up and running again for our study of Esther: It's Tough Being a Woman. Beginning at 6:00 p.m. Monday night (1/19) and 9:00 a.m. Wednesday morning (1/21). If you have not signed up for one of these sessions, you can still do so or just come on the day that best suits you.
Read the following. It is a great read that Jennie found. From her
NEW LIVING TRANSLATION Touch Point Bible - Esther:
The story of Esther is in many ways the story of all of us. Suddenly we find ourselves in the midst of circumstances beyond our control. And then, like Esther, we come face to face with a series of choices. Many of these choices involve moral issues. What is the right thing to do? It might mean the loss of our comfort, our popularity, or even our own life. We may hesitate, like Esther did, but to retreat behind the safety and comfort of the walls we have built around ourselves is actually the most dangerous thing we can do, because it means we have chosen against God and threatened our very souls.
What are you dealing with that is beyond your control? How did you get there? Realize that these are not the key questions. The key questions is, Now what? What can I do to turn this difficult situation into something that serves God and others? Perhaps God has brought you into this situation "for such a time as this," so that you can turn your adversity, problems, weakness, sorrow, or grief into a special opportunity to do something wonderful for God and others.
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I don't really have anything insightful to say, but just wanted to thank you for sharing that and let you know that it blessed me.
Melissa Smith
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