Comments on: Summer Bible Study Week 5

By: NPJim

NPJim — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 22:22:35 +0000

I’m planning to visit Amsterdam, Netherlands next week. I would like to know whether the Marriot Hotel (located between Leidseplein and Vondelpark) or the Renaissance Hotel (located between Central Station and Dam Square) would be more convenient given the winter weather.

Which hotel location is better for tourist to see the major attractions in the wintertime? Any other travel tips for exploring Amsterdam in December? Thank you.

By: Bethany

Bethany — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:36:32 +0000

I am going to try to write down 3 things I am thankful for everyday and see what happens. I am expecting great changes in me!

By: Jenna

Jenna — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:20:24 +0000

Rose, I want to thank you for your faithful prayers for all of us. Lately God has been teaching me a lot about prayer how powerful it is and showing me what a weak prayer warrior I am. You are a wonderful example to me! Thank you!!!

By: Rachelle (Rose)

Rachelle (Rose) — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 22:02:36 +0000

Jenna – I love the quote you shared! Eye-opening! I actually stared at it for a little while because it made me realize that I had been putting my focus on a condition and not the Lord. I am not going to do that anymore! My security is in a person! Wonderful! The Lord is definitely answering my prayer that I (and we!) learn to trust Him more. See above.
Also, I wanted to share with you guys that are working through the book that it was really helpful to take my ten answers to question 24 and MATCH THEM UP to question 23. It really made me aware of some ways I can reach out and “do one thing.” http://radrevolution.blogspot.com/2010/07/do-one-thing.html

By: Jenna

Jenna — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:45:26 +0000

P.S. I loved your idea about a gratitude journal! It’s like FB statuses, soon we’ll be saying, “Hey this will make a good journal entry!”

By: Jenna

Jenna — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:37:13 +0000

Wow, this has been a crazy week, which is why I am late on watching the video.
You know, all through this study I have felt that I actually relate more to Rachel than Leah. There are points that I can sympathize with Leah, but for the most part I feel like a Rachel…someone who seems to have everything…but on the inside I really don’t. I do have an amazing family, I do have a promising future, I do have confidence, I do have talent, I do have mind-blowing opportunities to do things some people only dream of (I truly hope that didn’t sound arrogant)…but I still struggle with the things Leah-girls struggle with. I struggle with my relationships, I have disappointments, I feel inferior at times, I get depressed.
Sometimes I resent having so much. I don’t want to be envied, I don’t want to be set apart from my friends, I don’t wish to make any girl feel inferior, no one is! Yet I know that I should be thankful and not worry so much about other peoples’ opinions (one of my major weaknesses)!!!
Last week my pastor said something that really struck a nerve, and I thought how well it goes along with this Bible study. He said “Our security is in a Person, not a condition.” Wow. That brought tears of relief to my eyes. The condition i was placing my security on was happiness, or really, the lack of depression, the feeling that all is well. But nope, God is my security and He has promised never to leave me!

By: LyTysha

LyTysha — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:12:27 +0000

Shannon-

Again, thank you for being such a faithful servant and again, giving us a wonderful bible study.

This week really touched me because I naturally have a VERY competitive nature and am one that will step on other people to get what I want. I have to actively pray about my actions towards others when it comes to competitive things, such as work, sports, and even in my personal relationships with other people.

I am so thankful that I am learning so much from the story of Leah and your book.

Oh, and I have now turned my prayer journal into a prayer AND gratitude journal so that I can give the thanks that the Lord deserves!

By: Bethany

Bethany — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 21:32:50 +0000

I love how we can all relate to each other and see the good in everything!

By: Tonya

Tonya — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:49:29 +0000

Thanks, Rose! I think we all struggle with it

By: Rachelle (Rose)

Rachelle (Rose) — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:28:28 +0000

Tonya,
I completely understand what you are going through. It is so easy to wish we had someone’s family, body, posessions, opportunities. That is why it is so important to me to take an “attitude of gratitude” as Shannon says. Focusing on what I do have eases the pain a small bit. Also, worshipping God and just honestly praising Him helps too. Focusing on the fact that He is so big makes my problems seem so small!