“Mom, I love you so much I just can’t hardly stand it!”
“Mom, can you wake me up early in the morning so we have time to snuggle before school?”
“Mom, you really are the best mom in the whole world.”
Sentiments like these from your little one can fill your heart so full you think it might burst.
The unsolicited, mushy love and affection from a child is pure, from the heart, and given with no hidden agenda and no strings attached.
It’s real love.
But even more real and greater than the love of a child to his mama or a mama to her child is the love of our heavenly Father to each of us.
Nothing compares to the unconditional, extravagant love of God.
And when we open His Word to read or sit silently in His presence He pours over us. When we seek Him we find Him.
He desires to lavish us with His amazing love. Wrapped in this love is peace, joy, mercy, and every good thing.
The more time we spend with Him the more we begin to know and understand His very nature/character which is love.
Let me encourage you to open your Bible. Great riches are found within its pages.
From one Bible study to the next my heart draws closer to its Maker. The more I study the more I want to study.
And I love studying the Word of God with a group of girlfriends. I’m privileged to get to do just that at Proverbs 31 Ministries and Melissa Taylor’s Online Bible Studies. If you’re looking for a place to connect but your schedule is crazy so you don’t have time for a face-to-face Bible study then this may be exactly what you’re looking for. Click here to find out more about our next OBS, A Confident Heart by Renee Swope, that starts October 13 – THIS SUNDAY! Yay!
We have a short break between each study. During our break this time I had the privilege of speaking in the main service on a Wednesday night at my home church. Not only had God been equipping and preparing me for this opportunity during our last few studies but I was also able to take some of what I learned and share it with others.
You just never know what He’s up to!
And now, the countdown begins to A Confident Heart! Confident/Confidence…my word for 2013. Isn’t that interesting?
Rachel D says
Great song by Kari Jobe! I like her a lot!
shellyafaust@gmail.com says
Me, too, Rachel!
Maria says
I love little heart warming mushy things from my kids. And I love when I get those mushy hints from God about his love for us too! Monday morning we woke up at 5:45 to start our day like any other. After my husband left for work, my son got off to school, my girls were watching tv, and I was cleaning the sky looked so “funny”. I actually stopped what I was doing and went outside in the sprinkling rain. It was a beautiful orange, pink, and yellow mixture of clouds in the beautiful blue sky. It looked as though God himself painted the sky. No wonder can even describe this. After I had enough of taking pictures and taking in this view I turned around to walk in my house. There before wa the most beautiful and vibrant rainbow. With a slight view of a double rainbow above it. I knew this beautiful sky was from God. He had again placed his bow in the sky to assure us from all the rain that he keeps to his word and will not flood the earth again. My week has felt amazing with the view of his love!!
shellyafaust@gmail.com says
Oh, how He loves us!!
Bree says
I’m looking forward to my first OBS! I’ve had Renee’s book for sometime but I’ve been too busy to pick it up, so I’m hoping that with this group, I can stay more focused and dig deeper into my faith and grow in my confidence at the same time. Thank you for sharing Kari’s song. I was just introduced to this a few months back at church (where I am the sign language interpreter) it is such a powerful song in English and in sign! Many blessings to you as we begin this study together!
shellyafaust@gmail.com says
Great to meet you Bree! Welcome to the OBS community!!
Beth says
The first part of your blog reminds me of my daughter. When I get her something, or do something for her, she tells me (she’s 3) “Thank you Mommy! You’re such a sweet mommy…”. So cute! I love her thankful heart.
I am super excited to participate in this study with y’all. I had a really good experience with the online study that Wendy Blight did last and am looking forward to learning more from this study and making some new friends!
shellyafaust@gmail.com says
Hi Beth! So glad you stopped by! Looking forward to digging into our study together! Great to meet you!
Michelle says
Loved this, thanks Shelly!
And I too feel more and more drawn
to God as I study His word and go through these OBS. Even the time in between these studies are really good to go back and reflect on what He spoke to y heart during the study. This is only my second OBS with P31 but so very excited to get going-AGAIN! Loved the song too, thanks!
I’ve been praying for a “Word” for next year (2014)! I’ve never done that before but saw someone mention that in the last study. I’m looking forward to having a specific word to study and cling to for the entire year. Great idea!! Not only are these studies amazing-we have great books, great leaders but all the extra things we learn from others is an extra bonus.
Waiting in expectation to hear God, see God, draw closer to Him, and learn all He has for me as I study A Confident Heart.
shellyafaust@gmail.com says
Awesome Michelle! Blessings as we start our study together!!
Nancy Silvers-OBS Small Group Leader says
I love your blog–I’ve always said there is nothing greater then a mother’s love for their child and vica versa but there really is–the love our heavenly Father has for us! Looking forward to this next study too!!
shellyafaust@gmail.com says
Thank you Nancy! Let’s get this party started!!
Kristen Grimes says
Looking forward to my first online bible study! You definitely have me super anxious (well, I kind of was already) to get started! “See” you in there.
shellyafaust@gmail.com says
Yay! Welcome to the OBS community Kristen! So glad you’re joining us! See ya soon!
Heather says
This will be my first online Bible study, well actually any kind of Bible study. I am super excited. I just love reading about how other studies has helped others. Can’t wait to “meet” everyone.
shellyafaust@gmail.com says
Awesome! So glad you’re here Heather! Welcome to the OBS community! Great to “meet” you!
Bridgett Bailey says
Love your post and Love the Kari Jobe song. She has a very angelic voice.
Amanda says
That is one of my favorite songs!!! This will be my 4th OBS study and I can’t wait to get started!!
Olga says
So Beautiful!
Thank you for sharing
Olga