![]() In the early days of the automobile, a man's Model-T Ford stalled in the middle of the road. The best plan for every life rests solely in the hands of the One who created it. I will give you hope and a good future” ( Jeremiah 29, NCV). "I have good plans for you, not plans to hurt you. “I know what I am planning for you," says the LORD. He created us and chose us, and just as God had a special plan for Esther, He has a special plan for you. We were created for an intimate, loving relationship with God. In this verse “LORD” literally means “Father” or “dearest daddy.” We were not created to be His puppet. He made us, and we belong to him we are his people, the sheep he tends” ( Psalm 100:3, NCV). In other words, we were created by God for God! We were created for a special purpose and with a unique plan for our lives. The plan came first! God personally supervised our formation. All the days planned for me were written in your book before I was one day old” ( Psalm 139:14-16, NCV). When I was put together there, you saw my body as it was formed. You saw my bones being formed as I took shape in my mother's body. “I praise you because you made me in an amazing and wonderful way. You and I were created in response to the love of God. “Those of you who said, ‘Yes' would have just killed the great composer Ludwig von Beethoven!" The teacher was quiet for a moment before responding. Most of the students agreed that she should have an abortion. "Would you advise a mother who was pregnant with her fifth child to have an abortion-given the following facts? One teacher, wanting to illustrate that human reasoning is many times wrong, gave the following situation to a class of students: Situational ethics is now being taught in many schools. The same is true in your life and in mine. God placed Esther in a high position of leadership at a very special time and for a very special reason. “And who knows, you may have been chosen queen for just such a time as this" ( Esther 4:14, ICB).Įsther was chosen-not just by a King, but by God. If Esther can take those steps, so can we. Because she made the right choice, she discovered her true worth in God. That law would mean certain death for not only Esther and Mordecai, but also for every Jew who bowed only to God.Įsther made a life-changing decision to step out in faith and obey God. Haman hated the Jews and convinced the King to issue a law that all people had to bow to the King, or they would be executed. Haman, a very influential but evil officer in the king’s court, was promoted to the second-highest position in the land. ![]() The king’s life was spared, but life for the Jewish people became extremely difficult. Mordecai told Esther who told Ahasuerus and the guilty men were executed. Esther was an orphan, an insignificant and unknown Jewish girl living with her uncle Mordecai when she was chosen to be Queen, the wife of Persian King Ahasuerus.Įsther had reigned for only a short time when Mordecai learned of a plot to assassinate the King. We all long to be chosen, loved by someone who sees us as we really are. Promo code does not apply to simulcast events, leadership training events, or cruises.We began choosing teams on the basis of birthday month, favorite flavor of ice cream or color of clothing worn that day. ![]() We hope you’ll join us at one of these life-changing events in 2023!Īll events subject to change without notice. Is God calling you to lead? If so, get the leadership training you need in cities across the nation! With real-life application from experts and breakouts sessions to choose from, you can customize your You Lead experience to wherever God is calling you. ![]() You’ll gain tools to study the Bible on your own, take part in meaningful worship led by Anthony Evans, pray together, and enjoy fellowship with women who are also seeking and finding Christ. Taught by Priscilla Shirer, Going Beyond Live helps women experience Jesus. Knoxville, TN: October 27–28 Going Beyond Live At Glory, you’ll be encouraged to deepen your relationship with God, worship through song and laughter, and walk back into the world with opened eyes, seeing how His glory changes everything. Jackie will lead women to see how the entirety of Scripture points to Jesus, our Messiah. Led by Jackie Hill Perry, Glory is an event all about God. In each city, we’ll explore a different way we pursue Christ together as a community of believers. If you’re looking for a place where you can meet like-minded women, study God’s Word with your favorite authors, and have a whole lot of fun while you’re doing it, you belong at Lifeway Women Live. Here’s our live event lineup for 2023! Lifeway Women Live Enter promo code YAY2023 to save $20 on 2023 events!įrom Arizona to Florida and Iowa to Pennsylvania, we can’t wait to see what God has in store for these upcoming events. We’re offering extra savings for those who register by August 4th. ![]()
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