Gotta tell ya, I loved today lesson!!!! I can sum it up with Donna's own words
"A huge step in the journey to becoming the women God wants us to be - capable, dignified, virtuous (and delightful) women - is learning to discipline our minds to focus on the what's right rather than what's wrong."
That pretty much says it all in a nut shell!
Today's Tip ~
Write Your Affirmations
Half way through today lesson, I though 'Oh I'm gonna encourage the gals to write out their our daily affirmations on a sticky not and put it on their computer'. I was chuckling to myself when Donna made the same suggestion at the end of our lesson today!! Great minds think alike!
OK, maybe I not in the same league as Donna, but it was conformation that I was on the right path. LOL
We are on the down hill side of Week One, hope you gals are enjoying this book, I sure am!! I have now done three of her books and this is by far the best!
Think Positive~
Nola
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"Becoming the Woman God Wants Me to Be"
This on-line Study/Accountability Group begins on Monday July, 14th.
The book, "Becoming the Woman God Wants Me to Be" by Donna Partow will be our 90 day guide to living the Proverbs 31 life.
This will be entirely done on-line, using e-encouragements and accountability. If you struggle with your Quiet Time, this is a great place to start! The book has daily pages that take about 10-15 each day (maybe a bit more if you are a slower reader) with Scripture memorization, prayer, practical tips and more.
Feel free to check out the book at www.donnapartow.com.
If you have any questions, please email Nola Chandler at ronolachandler@sbcglobal.net
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Girlfriends, Inc. @ HOTC
"Becoming the Woman God Wants Me to Be"
This on-line Study/Accountability Group begins on Monday July, 14th.
The book, "Becoming the Woman God Wants Me to Be" by Donna Partow will be our 90 day guide to living the Proverbs 31 life.
This will be entirely done on-line, using e-encouragements and accountability. If you struggle with your Quiet Time, this is a great place to start! The book has daily pages that take about 10-15 each day (maybe a bit more if you are a slower reader) with Scripture memorization, prayer, practical tips and more.
Feel free to check out the book at www.donnapartow.com.
If you have any questions, please email Nola Chandler at ronolachandler@sbcglobal.net
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So I don't know if anyone else was super convicted by today's lesson, but I sure was. Lately, the concept of being positive is one that God has really been trying to teach me. I have been dealing with some negative people in my life that really drag me down. I started telling my husband about how negative this person was and how SHE was always complaining and bringing me down and then it hit me that I too was complaining and probably bringing others down.
This is the biggest area of struggle for me. When I read the lesson this morning, I felt like it was written just for me. I have resolved that I am going to stop saying unnecessary negative things and start counting my blessings and dwelling on God's faithfulness to me.
Ladies, if you could pray for me in this, that would be such a huge help. This is going to be a daily battle for me and knowing that i have your prayers means the world.
(Oh and I check this blog first thing when I get to work and it is definitely the highlight of my day to read what God is doing in everyone's lives!)
Sarah you are now on my prayer list!
Staying positive is not always easy so I loved this e-mail got from Leslie Lee the other day~
We all need to be thankful for some of the "small" things.
FOR THE HUSBAND
WHO IS ON THE SOFA
BEING A COUCH POTATO,
BECAUSE HE IS HOME WITH ME
AND NOT OUT AT THE BARS.
FOR THE TEENAGER
WHO IS COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES
BECAUSE IT MEANS SHE IS AT HOME, NOT ON THE STREETS.
FOR THE TAXES I PAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM EMPLOYED .
FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS.
FOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO SNUG
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT.
FOR MY SHADOW THAT WATCHES ME WORK
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM OUT IN THE SUNSHINE
FOR A LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING,
WINDOWS THAT NEED CLEANING,
AND GUTTERS THAT NEED FIXING
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE A HOME .
FOR ALL THE COMPLAINING
I HEAR ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT
BECAUSE IT MEANS WE HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH.
FOR THE PARKING SPOT
I FIND AT THE FAR END OF THE PARKING LOT
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM CAPABLE OF WALKING
AND I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH TRANSPORTATION .
FOR MY HUGE HEATING BILL
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM WARM.
FOR THE LADY BEHIND ME IN CHURCH WHO SINGS OFF KEY BECAUSE IT MEANS
I CAN HEAR.
FOR THE PILE OF LAUNDRY AND IRONING
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE CLOTHES TO WEAR.
FOR WEARINESS AND ACHING MUSCLES AT THE END OF THE DAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN CAPABLE OF WORKING HARD.
FOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF
IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM ALIVE.
Enjoy!
Nola
I was also convicted by this mornings lesson. I actually read it three times. It is certainly easy to get on a negative band wagon.....I try to make a concerted effort to change my thinking and remember to have a joyful heart which brings a happy spirit. I truly believe that thinking and doing things in a postive and happy manner can bring not only joy to your own life, but maybe will touch someone the way you never expected.
I have got to say Nola, WOW, I love your statement you left about being thankful for the "small things". I have copied it and plan on sharing it with others!
Thanks for your prayers! I loved that poem! I am going to print it out and carry it with me!
Wow Ladies, Today's lesson spoke volumes to me. Philippians 4:4-9 has new meaning now. I have no problems presenting my requests to God but I have somehow always missed the WITH THANKSGIVING part. Nola, this morning as I was thinking about all the things that I need to be thankful for I thought of that poem. I wanted to send it to everyone so I was so glad to see that you already did it! Great minds do think alike :)
Sarah, I've added you to my prayer list as well.
Hope you all have a positively blessed day and weekend!
Well ladies, add me to the list! I have not only been on the negative wagon I also at times go from knowing how Blessed James and I are, feeling Joy to be in Wooster, in our OWN home, virtually debt free, loving our little town, going to a Baptist based church we enjoy...to...I beat myself up because of what I can't do physically to finish our home and empty boxes, be "done" and oh yea, looking for a friend at 55, 3000 miles from all and who I know, for giving it to Gof but NOT leaving it there, when I know HE CAN DO ALL THINGS and through Him I can to, doesn't help. TODAY DID. The Lord sure is bringing us around to what we need as much as want with this study, putting each of us here at this time. God Bless you all! V
Sarah, I complete understanding what you mean. Working with students, I often find myself in the same situation and then I realize that the complaining only makes me feel worse and I've really working hard to not complain and to find a way to make it a positive. Its really hard sometimes but that's why we take things one step at a time. I'll keep you in my prayers.
Nola, that poem is just a reminder how we can forget that the littlest things are what we should be thankful for.
Karin, I was so excited to read your comment about looking at things to be joyful as I try really hard to do this. And sometimes I'll admit I cannot find that joyful moment. Let me tell you sometimes, its the hardest thing when someone is yelling at me because I won't give them what they want.
After reading todays lesson I can clearly see that the complaining of others at work is really starting to get at my heart. For me this is a wake up call to really focus my heart and mind on not giving in to complaints.
Well girls, its Friday and to be completely honest with all of you I have not even touched my book this week. The farthest I've gotten with this study is signing up for the blog. This has left me feeling quite disappointed in myself and frustrated at my lack of discipline and motivation. As I have been reading everyones posts, I can't help but feel that I'm missing on out on so much the Lord would love to share with me. He has given me so very much and yet I struggle with giving Him back a fraction of what He has given me. I would so appreciate your prayers that I would be moved from this place of self and inertia that I find myself in and that it would be replaced with a sincere and passionate desire to know and love the Lord more deeply. I pray you all have a blessed weekend.
Love,
Monica
Monica,
Thanks for the honesty. From the lack of participation I have the feeling that you are not alone.
Developing a QT or TAG is not always easy (took me years) so I know I'm not only speaking to you,
I'm sure there are a few others who feel the same struggle.
All I can say it that there is NO COMMENDATION in Christ and today is another day! Sooooo, pick a time and a place and be consistent!!!
As they say in the world of sports, "just Do It". For today, just do it and then tomorrow, try again! Of course my desire is that you would do it everyday, but if you only get two or three days in this coming week, then that is two or three more days then you did this last week.
Get yourself an accountability partner and jump in!!!
Love you!
Nola
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