Ephesians Week 6

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 Ephesians 5   5  1  Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children   2  and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 3  But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people.   4  Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.   5  For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. [ a ]   6  Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient.   7  Therefore do not be partners with them. 8  For you were once darkness, but now you are light i...
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Mom's Talk..

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Last night I spoke to around 60 ladies and told my story.  For many years I have spoken on stage to a mixture of children and adults..but not usually about myself. :)   I can tell you it is much more nerve-racking when you are!   Anyway, here is a little from my talk:
Noah at 4
After  6 months of trying to have a baby and not having success,  we went and saw a fertility specialist. …Remember, “Rachel can fix this…”…  It was temporarily successful, as I lost a “healthy baby girl” ..as the geneticist told me… at around 13 weeks.  I was devastated.   I remember crying, sobbing in the closet. Again… questioning God’s goodness…”How could you?”  (Anger…tears… wailing…)  why wouldn’t a loving God do this for me????    Here I was trying my best to be a godly,woman… Why was God still fighting me?  That’s how I felt.   Then, about this time, Noah, my  3 year old seemed to have a never ending case of chicken pox.  After weeks of doctor’s appointments we went BACK to the dermatologist who said he had to biopsy it.   So..I had to hold my 3 year old down while they gave him a numbing shot, cut a “mystery chicken pox” out..and sewed 3-5 stitches into his skin.  The numbing shot really stings..and he cried..and he tried to stay still..and when it was all over, he jumped into my arms and cried.  I had allowed the pain. I held him down as someone hurt him..but my son trusted my goodness and knew I loved him.  God INSTANTLY spoke to my heart…”Rachel, stop running.. stop fighting me..and do what your son is doing.. Run to me.. Trust my goodness..trust my love. Just like you won’t allow more than necessary ..I am not going to do more than necessary”.  That has been over 10 years ago..and I still think of that often.

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