I AM - Lesson 12

I am so excited about Lesson 12 being here, finally. I've been waiting for a long time.....3 weeks I think.
Anyway - it's back and you should join us. Go on over to Lisa's (The Preacher's Wife) and check it out!

Here are our burning questions for the week....

1. We discussed how we are God's fame and He is ours. Have you ever been in a situation where you are applauded for your ministry and had to fight back the idol of pride? Ever been tempted to believe your own press? It's okay to admit it! Your testimony will help others in their resolve!
Oh my goodness, yes. I hate to admit it but that pride just wells up and I have to fight it back. Leading bible studies and being in the position I'm in, I often have to opportunity to assist in people learning more about God. It's sometimes hard not to be tempted to think I'm so great because "Look at all I'm doing for God - growing HIS kingdom" When really - It's ALL HIM!

2. Did it ever occur to you in the 3-way drama of God, Job, and Satan that Satan was the only one outside the loop as far as Job's reactions would be? Does this encourage you in resolving to make a fool of him when he attempts to use you to defame the Name?
Actually I was just pondering on whether or not Satan knew everything the other day and God told me he wasn't! However, to answer the question - no I had never thought about Satan being outside the loop...

3. Are you in a situation now where you feel you are being overcome? Better yet, are you in a situation where you should have been overcome but are not?
Depends on the day mostly. Sometimes I feel I should be overcome......but sometimes I really feel that I am the over comer!!!!

4. Have you failed in a Satan-designed trial? Can you recognize God intends for this failure to refine and resolve you for next time? God is not out for your destruction but your perfection!
Oh, many many times I'm sure. Sometimes I fail at just trusting God above all else. And I KNOW he is teaching me things -- mostly how to trust HIM and Love HIM and glorify HIM above all else ALL THE TIME!

5 . Can you describe yourself as a Wonders Junkie? Found yourself in spiritual highs and lows depending on whether you perceived God was doing wondrous things or not?
I don't think so....

6. Have you ever been like Philip and had God right in your face and not recognized Him?
With out a doubt many times....I've learned to watch for him more carefully.

7. Journal a brief prayer asking God for His Glory. Let it be the thing we all desire above all else.....
Ah, Lord God,
I pray that your Glory will be my first. last and best desire each and every day. Not my fame but yours only Lord. Teach me humility, so that I can do YOUR work and give you all the Glory you so deserve.
Amen

Have a great Thursday girls!