GCR Women

Change - It's constant.  Some change I like.  Some I don't.  Change takes work.  But I need changing.  I certainly don't want to stay like I am forever.  A couple of weeks ago, we sang a song during worship that goes:  "Ancient words ever true, changing me and changing you."  That's the kind of change I need - the change only that God's Word can make in my heart. If I let Him, what change could God make in me?  Where would He start?  Where could He take me?  Will I stay changed?  Lord, give me the courage and strength - day by day - to choose You.  Lord, change me! Patrice Psalm 51:10 (NIV) Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit in me.

You may be like me and kind of new to the world of blogging.  Don't be dismayed!  As Kay Arthur is fond of saying:  "Hangest thou in there!"  Remember:  1.  All you have to do is find a scripture that you believe God wants to write on your heart for where you are right now.  2.  Enter the verse as a comment on the blogspot.  (Just follow the instructions on the screen.)  3.  Include your name, the location of the verse, the version of the Bible you're using and the verse itself.  See?  Simple!  Even a 57 year old can do it. Here are our goals once again:  Memorize 2 verses each month (one on the 1st and one on the 15th).  Write the verses in a notebook (like an index card spiral or something similar) so you can keep them close at hand for review.  Enter the verse as a comment on the blogspot.  Do this every month this year (2012) and then celebrate what the Lord has done.  We hope to come up with a suitable celebration for those of us who stick it out all year (th

A new beginning - how many times have I asked God for a new beginning?  What will I do with this new year?  Will I set goals, make plans to do things I've put off doing in years past?  How can I be sure I'll follow through this year? I've decided to make this year different.  Oh, sure, I'll continue to set goals and make plans, but this year, I want to be more intentional about making the most of each day the Lord gives me.  With God's help, I want to live in today. Today, I resolve to live, really live, whether I have it all together or not.  Today, I resolve to see the value in each day and not wish it away - or worse, waste it.  Today, I resolve to submit to God and what He has planned for me.  No more putting things off till tomorrow.  No more excuses  The time is now.  Today.  A new beginning. So, let's get started.  Faith Words.  Select a scripture. Write it down in an index card spiral or a notebook.  Submit it as a comment to this blog.  Nothing ex