However, for me it's the perfect time to drive to Dodgeville to meet with the ladies in the Life Group at Hidden Valley Community Church. We are currently reading The Miracle of Life Change by Chip Ingram. This book is awesome!
The changes I am experiencing in myself are just astonishing. I can feel myself drawing closer to God in all aspects of my life. I am learning to trust him more and go to him first when I am having a problem. I am no way close to the spiritually mature person that I long to be but I'm getting there. God has done so many great things in my life and I'm remembering that only he can provide for us the things we need.
And I can't say enough about the wonderful ladies in my group. They come from all sorts of backgrounds and are in different places on their walk with God. Just listening to the stories of these women is an encouragement to me. I have always longed for a group and a church where I can truly be myself and not worry about being judged. They accept me for who I am and it is such a relief. This is the place for me. Hearing the honesty from these women and seeing them being authentic with each other is fascinating to me. We grow up in a world that tells us to be guarded all the time. To not trust anyone and to only think about ourselves. That leads to a very lonely life of unfulfilled relationships. The friendships I am forming in these Life Groups is truly a work of God.
Until next time ~ Anita
