Hello Moms,
We missed each of you at our first meeting of the new year, and are excited about seeing you this week at our next meeting; Thursday, January 24th at 10 a.m. The morning’s activities were centered around reconnecting with old friends, and connecting with new table moms, table leaders and mentors. Fun, interactive and inquisitive games were played so we could quickly get snapshots of each person… who likes sushi?, who is an only child?, who has a dog?, who can name all of the Golden Girls on TV?, etc. As you can imagine, we have a very DIVERSE group of women who have come together for such a practical but meaningful purpose!
As we always do, Judy Carter opened our meeting with prayer requests, and with her weekly devotional. She felt called to speak to us about “Being Optimistic.” We need to be a POSITIVE influence for our children and household. As we all know, our lives are full, and not always easy.
In John 16:33, we read
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have
peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I
have overcome the world.”
And in Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD,
“plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a
future.”
God has great plans for US! It is OUR choice to be
positive. As a mother and wife, we need to pick the good choice, and be
optimistic for we have hope and a great future in God!
Other supportive scripture that can lift us in times of
burden, or strife:
1. Matthew
11:28-30
“Come to me, all you who are
weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and
learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for
your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
2. Joshua
1:5, 9
No one will be able to stand up
against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be
with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.
Have I not commanded you?
Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for
the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Rejoicein the Lord
always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
In your darkest and hardest of times, God will never leave you or forsake you. Take joy and pride in that. The Peace of God is joyful and will sustain you through hardship!
So in 2013, think about your attitude, and how you confront hardship. It is your choice to show your children that God has GREAT plans for you and your family. Make it your choice to believe in hope and in your future!
Happy New Year Everyone!
Debra Bochow
Discussion Group Coordinator
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