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January 17th, 2019

1/17/2019

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"What a great start to our new series "The Longing In You" at The Well.  I had several women tell me they were sure they were in the right place for the right time in their life.  There is hope that change can come, and when we take the first steps in the right direction we begin to feel empowered and our hope increases!

I love it when God starts stirring the waters!  It's time to let God "Turn The Tide".  

To quote Henri Nouwen from "Way of the Heart", "Many of us have adapted ourselves too well to the general mood of lethargy. Others among us have become tired, exhausted, disappointed, bitter, resentful, or simply bored.  Demands of this life are increasing and the satisfactions diminishing.  Some are still active and involved...but in their own name."

So how do we "turn the tide".  First things first.  Here are 4 activities we will be utilizing to "turn the tide".
1. Discovery
2. Treasure hunting
3. Great detective work
4. Solve the mystery

Here is your assignment for this week.  
Set an appointment with yourself, put it on the calendar, and protect it as though this was a paid appointment that you are going to get your money's worth.  Set it for several hours.  Invite your Heavenly Father into this time. Then do the following prescriptions:
1. Listen carefully.  For a long time!!!  Not just 10 minutes, but for at least 30 minutes or longer!  This is part of a practice of solitude. 
2. Examine your life (do a lifeline--directions at the end of this post, examine your early dreams as a child, examine your life with Christ since you received Him as Lord, describe the present) This step make take some time.
3. Evaluate your motives in life.  What motives drive you in life? What motives do you live life by?
4. Write down your concerns, what worries you, what seems to be elusive desires?
If you are unable to do this in one appointment, set another.  Make it through the process!

Come to class ready to discuss what you discovered!  Do not worry if you feel you cannot share openly, but if there are excerpts that you can, great!  We will discover together!

I can't wait to hear your stories!  It will be wonderful and inspiring!  And, yes, we will spur one another on!  Until next Thursday!

Grace and Peace,
Patty

(Instructions for lifeline:  On paper, draw a line across the page.  Begin by placing a mark on the line and write the significance of that mark with a date. Example: date of birth, 5th birthday because you got a pony, etc. until you come to the present.  Be sure to mark everything of significance in your life, good and bad.  Use two pages if you need to.)

"This is the way. Walk in it."  Isaiah 30:21




6 Comments
Lynn Perrigo
1/27/2019 04:57:08 am

It has been over 7 years since I first started in The Well. I cannot express enough of how I have healed, grown in my relationship with the Lord and found dear friends to share in struggles, triumphs and prayers along the way.
I am very excited about what “The Longing in You” will bring. God’s timing is always perfect and He’s done it again!

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Patty
1/31/2019 08:21:38 am

Hi Lynn! It has certainly has been a joy to be with you for the last 7 years. I pray that this series challenges you to grow even deeper in your relationship with God!!! We might laugh and we might cry, but what a joy it is to allow God to have His way with us!!

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3/9/2020 05:55:43 am

If you are someone who is lacking in motivation, then this is the perfect blog for you. I was able to realize what I was lacking after reading this. I was so pumped up after this, and it was just something that made me who I am today. I suggest that we all read this blog, it will change the way that you look at things. I hope that we can make this a better blog, just do it, man.

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Regina
2/6/2019 10:35:12 am

There are so many wonderful things I have discovered over the years while being a part of the Well. Learning the importance of Solitude and how precious it us learning my worth in Him.

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Patty
2/7/2019 06:46:07 am

Our journey together has been amazing! Your practice of Solitude has brought you closer to God....it shows in your growth! What a joy to watch you grow! We still have adventures yet to come!

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    I have worked with and advocated for women my whole life.  I have come to a place where I have recognized that writing has been the quiet voice in my life and God has drawn the voice out on to the powerful written word.  My hope is to bring life to women through word and more importantly through God Himself and His word.  

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