Work in progress..............

Having woken up with one of those 'Mother of all headaches'  I decided to linger in bed a bit longer and read.  I decided to read a book that I had previously enjoyed, that had been given to me by my cousin.  It's titled 'Woman to Woman' by Joyce Meyer, a charismatic speaker and writer.  It's funny how each time you read something, the same thing, you extract so much more from it than the first time.  It is a book that really speaks out to all women, who ever, where ever you are at; no frills or thrills, just raw faced truths and experiences that we can all relatd to, backed up by the word of God.  You find yourself nodding regularly whilst reading, in acknowledgement of what she has written, a bit like the 'Churchill dog'!  "Oh yes!"

Here are some of my favourite quotes (just a few as there are too many to list, but I am happy to loan you the book) so that you may be uplifted as I am...............

'Each one of us a rare, one-of-a-kind valuable woman of God'

'He wants to help us to become all that we can be'

'Start each day by declaring "This is the day the Lord has made.  I will rejoice and be glad in it" (Psalm 118:240)

'As women we must be patient with ourselves.  We must keep pressing on believing that we are changing every day because the Spirit of God is working in our lives'

'Do not compare yourself with other women.  Even women who look as though they've never made a mistake in their entire lives have made mistakes.  We all have strengths and weaknesses'

'Pray about everything and worry about nothing.  God has not fashioned women for worry, care and concern'


This song by Hillsong Australia, for me, sums up the essence of this book.  If you can check it out on You Tube and let it just minister to your very being!

'I will never be the same again'

I will never be the same again,
I can never return, I've closed the door.
I will walk the path, I'll run the race
And I will never be the same again.

I will never be the same again,
I can never return, I've closed the door.
I will walk the path, I'll run the race
And I will never be the same again.

Fall like fire, soak like rain,
Flow like mighty waters, again and again.
Sweep away the darkness, burn away the chaff,
And let the flame burn to glorify Your name.

There are higher heights, there are deeper seas,
Whatever you need to do, Lord do in me.
The Glory of God fills my life,
And I will never be the same again.

Fall like fire, soak like rain,
Flow like mighty waters, again and again.
Sweep aways the darkness, burn away the chaff
And let a flame burn to glorify Your name.

Fall like fire, soak like rain,
Flow like mighty waters, again and again.
Sweep away the darkness, burn away the chaff,
And let a flame burn to glorify Your name.

I will never be the same again,
I can never return, I've closed the door.
I will walk the path, I will run the race
And I will never be the same again.
And I will never be the same again.
And I will never be the same again.
[ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/h/hillsong_united/i_will_never_be_the_same_again.html ]

 Today (day 82) I am thankful that I am a work in progress........................