Thursday, November 1, 2012
15 Days Until the "Beautiful to God" Conference!
15 Days Until the
We would love to have you join us as we discover the deep joy of living a life that is beautiful to God!
Saturday, October 27, 2012
20 days until the "Beautiful to God" Conference!
We are so looking forward to seeking Jesus with you soon!
There is still room to register, so please invite your friends!
"And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength." Mark 12:30
There is still room to register, so please invite your friends!
"And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength." Mark 12:30
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Jesus is worth seeking with all of your heart!
Jesus promises, "You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart." Jeremiah 29:13
When you find Him - when you personally know Him for yourself - you will find the longings of your heart and you will never be disappointed! Seek for Him with all of your heart, dear sisters!
"For he satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul he fills with good things." Psalm 107:9
"...those who seek the Lord lack no good thing." Psalm 34:10
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
30 days until the "Beautiful to God" Conference!
"Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain,but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised."
~ Proverbs 31:30
~ Proverbs 31:30
Monday, October 15, 2012
Early Bird Registration Ends Tomorrow!
Early Bird Registration for the "Beautiful to God" Conference ends tomorrow! We encourage you to register soon!
You can download a registration form at:
www.lovingthelordministries.org!
All registrations postmarked by October 16th will be honored with the Early Bird Discount!
You can download a registration form at:
www.lovingthelordministries.org!
All registrations postmarked by October 16th will be honored with the Early Bird Discount!
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Keep Pursuing Jesus All of Your Life!
Words could never express the incredible joy that filled my heart as your priceless emails and charts came in from the Summer Devotions Pursuit...
Spilling off of the pages are testimonies of each of you ~ walking with Jesus, finding Him to be so real, experiencing the true fulfillment He brings, being nourished by His Word, delighting in talking with Him, and discovering the power of accountability in seeking Him.
This is what you were created for! This is where you find true joy. This is what will cause your soul to be increasingly filled and bubble over to reach others for Jesus - and I see Him doing exactly this in your hearts as you seek Him!
Next to the joy of personally knowing Jesus, nothing makes me happier than to see you all experiencing Him this way!!!
Oh sisters, let this only be the beginning of a lifetime of walking with Jesus in this way!
Our desire is that the Summer Devotions Pursuit would give you a taste of what walking with Jesus is like that will create in you a passion and habit to continue to seek Him for as long as you are on this earth! Keep going deeper with Jesus - daily seek His face, fill your heart with His Word, and live each moment with Him. As you do, you will find that Jesus only grows more beautiful to you, His Truth continues to impact in your heart, and your life is flooded with deeper purpose as you see it in light of Jesus and His Truth.
He is what we need, what our soul craves, and is the only One who "...satisfies the longing soul." Psalm 107:9
We are praying for you as you continue to walk with and seek Jesus!
I am so excited to continue to walk with Him together,
Amy Vest
“Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the Lord: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth.” Hosea 6:3
Encouraging Testimonies from the Summer Pursuit
As we wrap up the Summer Pursuit 2012, we wanted to share a few testimonies of what Jesus does as you seek Him! It was such a blessing to hear story after story of God's mighty work in hearts and lives as young women dedicated their summer to seek Him! This is what happens when you seek our amazing God!
Here are a few testimonies we received from young women who took the pursuit:
The Summer Pursuit has taught me more about God and made it come to life for me! It made God come closer to me and help me understand. ~ Joy
This summer when I signed up and made a commitment to read my Bible every day, I had no idea what a challenge it would be! God showed me how much He wanted me to read and love His Word. It was hard to get up and study His Word every day, but when I would get into the Bible, the Lord really drew me to Himself in a special way. ~ Bethany
"The testimony of the Lord is sure making wise the simple." Psalm 19. I have done the Summer challenge several times, yet each time I learn more and grow closer to Him than before. You can never stop learning from God's Word. ~ Anna
The Summer Pursuit was an answer to my prayers ~ I was having difficulty setting aside time each day for devotions and prayed the Lord would help me to find a way to make my time with Him a more regular practice. Not only did the Summer Pursuit help me to do that, but it also helped me by making me accountable to others and to hide His Word in my heart. It really made a difference in my life. ~ Havala
Throughout the year, I have been struggling to do devotions daily, but I just kept on saying to myself, "I'll do my devotions this evening, when I'm not so busy." I would almost always forget. Summer Pursuit has helped me to do devotions daily and not to only read a few verses from the Bible every once in a while. It has also brought me closer to God so that when I pray, I always remember that He is listening to me. ~ Cecily
I had so much fun doing the Summer Pursuit, Jesus can really and truly change your life forever and I am glad that this program gave me the opportunity allow Him to do so." ~ Victoria
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I really enjoyed it. It was a wonderful time for me to grow closer to the Lord with having to keep track and make sure I kept up with my Bible reading and I hope that now that will be a habit and I will read God's Word every day. ~ Elisabeth
Summer Pursuit Reward Package Help
For those of you who completed the Summer Pursuit, you should have received - or will be receiving - your reward package! Here is a picture of the helping hands who so cheerfully got them in the mail to you! May you continue to treasure the greatest reward of knowing Jesus better!
Thursday, September 13, 2012
"We didn't want to stop."
"I did the Summer Devotions Pursuit this summer and was blessed. I am faithful in doing devotions every day, but it was such a blessing to have an accountability partner to encourage and pray for me. My accountability partner and I decided to continue memorizing Scripture together and to share prayer requests with one another even after the Summer Devotions Pursuit ended. We didn't want to stop." ~ Cassidy
Monday, September 10, 2012
Every day counts
Every day counts...
Stop and think about it. In your life - moments add up to hours, which add up to days, which add up to years. Who you are today is a result of the things that took place in the days leading up until today. The choices you make in every moment - can either lead you closer to Jesus or further from Him.
God is at work in your life - extending His grace to you and seeking to draw you closer to Him, make you more like Jesus, and do His work through you!
He calls you and gives you grace to respond. We need the Lord's help with this every moment, in order for this to come to pass.
Every day you must receive that grace, moment by moment, to choose to do just that - in your thoughts, what you choose to believe, your use of time, what you listen to and watch, who you spend time with, what you place as your first priority, etc.!
This happens as we walk in fellowship with Him, live in obedient surrender, and follow His leading.
For example, in your life today:
- When you are tempted to let your mind wander or dwell on something that is not pleasing to Jesus - receive His grace to instead turn your mind to Him, His beauty, and His Word.
-When you have free time and start to get on the internet and spend lots of time reading blogs, watching videos, etc. - instead get into the word of GOD and let it fill you and build you up in Him!
- When you need to make a choice, ask, "Will this bring me closer to Jesus, or draw me away from Him?" Let this direct you to God's best for you in each moment of your day.
When you receive the Lord's grace and choose the things that will draw you closer to Him, He floods you with His life and amazing things happen!
Living like this day after day will add up to an amazing relationship with Jesus that transforms every aspect of your life!
Let today count in the right way - let it be a day that draws you closer to Jesus.
"Choose this day whom you will serve..." Joshua 24:15
Stop and think about it. In your life - moments add up to hours, which add up to days, which add up to years. Who you are today is a result of the things that took place in the days leading up until today. The choices you make in every moment - can either lead you closer to Jesus or further from Him.
God is at work in your life - extending His grace to you and seeking to draw you closer to Him, make you more like Jesus, and do His work through you!
He calls you and gives you grace to respond. We need the Lord's help with this every moment, in order for this to come to pass.
Every day you must receive that grace, moment by moment, to choose to do just that - in your thoughts, what you choose to believe, your use of time, what you listen to and watch, who you spend time with, what you place as your first priority, etc.!
This happens as we walk in fellowship with Him, live in obedient surrender, and follow His leading.
For example, in your life today:
- When you are tempted to let your mind wander or dwell on something that is not pleasing to Jesus - receive His grace to instead turn your mind to Him, His beauty, and His Word.
-When you have free time and start to get on the internet and spend lots of time reading blogs, watching videos, etc. - instead get into the word of GOD and let it fill you and build you up in Him!
- When you need to make a choice, ask, "Will this bring me closer to Jesus, or draw me away from Him?" Let this direct you to God's best for you in each moment of your day.
When you receive the Lord's grace and choose the things that will draw you closer to Him, He floods you with His life and amazing things happen!
Living like this day after day will add up to an amazing relationship with Jesus that transforms every aspect of your life!
Let today count in the right way - let it be a day that draws you closer to Jesus.
"Choose this day whom you will serve..." Joshua 24:15
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Registration Opens Today for the "Beautiful to God" Conference!
You are invited to join us for a special time of encouragement in personally discovering the fulfillment of a relationship with Christ, the power of basing your life on the Truth of His Word, and the joy of living a life that is beautiful to Him! (You can view the invitation video by clicking on the picture above.)
Who: Young women, their mothers, grandmothers, and mentors – ages 11-111
Dates: November 16-17th, 2012
Time: 6:30pm-9:45pm Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm Saturday
Location: Roseville, Minnesota
Cost: $25.00 per person before October 1st, $30.00 after October 1st
Registration: Brochure/registration form may be printed out at www.lovingthelordministries.
Hosted by: Loving the Lord Ministries, Inc.
Topics covered include:
~ Loving Jesus as Your Best Friend
~ The Heart of Real Friendship
~ The Importance of Inner Beauty
~ Finding Your Identity in Christ
~ The Influence of Your Thoughts and Attitude
~ The Power of a Pure Heart
~ The Impact of a Life that Is Beautiful to God
… and more!
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Please invite your friends, family, and church to join us for this conference!
Jesus created you to live a life that is fulfilled in Him, that radiates His beauty, and that impacts the lives of everyone you touch for His glory! Our desire is that through this conference, you would be strengthened to embrace the life that He says is "very precious"! (1 Peter 3:3-4)
We hope you can join us as we seek Jesus and discover the unparalleled joy of living a life that is beautiful to Him!
“Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.”
~ Proverbs 31:30
~ Proverbs 31:30
Thursday, September 6, 2012
As a little update for the Summer Pursuit
We have been receiving emails from those of you who are in other states and out of the country who are concerned about your charts arriving on time. This is what you can do - today either scan and email a copy of your chart to us or email us with your address and let us know that your chart is on its way. (You can email us at info@lovingthelordministries.org.) We want you to receive your reward package - though of course it doesn't even compare to the best reward of knowing Jesus!!! Blessings as you continue to seek Him!
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
A Summer Pursuit Testimony from a Sister in Australia
"I have been doing the summer pursuit with all of you, but being an Aussie girl my friends and I have been calling it the winter pursuit. I have been learning so much about my Father in Heaven through this that I have never imagined that I would be able to know. I have been looking at the “Beauty of the Lord” and “Falling in Love with Jesus” over the last three months. It has been a great challenge to keeping up with the reading and the memory work every week but with the Lord’s help I have been able to keep on going. I have been able to learn heaps of verses - I am not very good at memorizing. I think that because I am willing to spend time with God each day, He has given me a good memory and lots to think about and do to get closer to Him and be more like Him... I have learned to really trust the Lord and see the hard times and the trials as the Lord trying to teach me to trust Him more and to seek Him when it is hard." ~ Michaela, age 20
One of the verses Michaela shared that really helped her to keep looking to Jesus and seeking His beauty and not her own was Psalm 27:4, "One thing have I desired, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in his temple."
Micheala did a lot of her Bible verse memory earlier since she would be working with sheep near the end of the Pursuit - above is a picture of her (in the middle of the picture with her hands out) at work.
Friday, August 31, 2012
The Summer Devotions Pursuit Ends Today!
Today is the last day of the Summer Devotions Pursuit - and we hope it will be just the start to a lifetime of seeking Jesus!
Every day we need Jesus. His Word is the food for our souls. Time with Him draws us closer to His heart and makes us more like Him. It is a beautiful lifetime journey of walking with and growing in Jesus!
He is calling you to Himself afresh today. He has infinite things in His heart to reveal to you about Himself and His Truth. He wants to make this verse real in your life again today, "For he satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul he fills with good things." Psalm 107:9 Will you daily receive His grace to respond? As you do, your walk with Him will continue to grow - and so will your joy in Him!
Congratulations to those of you who completed the Summer Pursuit - please be sure to send in your charts by September 6th and we will gladly mail you your reward! Below is a testimony from a young woman who took part in the Summer Pursuit and found the joy of meeting with Jesus! Please stay posted here on the blog for more encouraging testimonies to come!
May the Lord bless you all as you continue to seek Him and find Him to be what your heart is longing for!
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A Summer Pursuit Testimony:
Thursday, August 30, 2012
The Lord takes pleasure...
"The Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love." ~ Psalm 147:11
Monday, August 20, 2012
What Matters Most
Dear Friends,
Last night I returned home from some time away camping with my family. The time was filled with family fellowship, outdoor activities, working on writing the book, reading, campfires, and more.
A very precious part of the time away were my times of stillness sitting by the water and listening to Jesus. As I sat on the beach, gazing out at His creation and listening to Him, the noise and business of the world settled and what really matters came into focus so clearly.
These are the truths that are ringing afresh in my heart:
~ Jesus is what matters and the only place we will find true satisfaction.
~ His Word is the food our souls crave and is Truth that we can confidently base our life upon.
~ Time in His presence transforms our hearts and gives us the right perspective on everything.
~ Nothing is worth allowing in our lives that will hinder us from growing closer to Jesus.
These truths are so rich, powerful, and real. They are meant to shape and be the heartbeat of our daily lives. I find over and over that this requires daily receiving the Lord’s grace to remember them, live them out, and reject what will pull us away from our Jesus. We all constantly need to remember them.
As the Lord spoke to me, refreshed me in His presence, and convicted my heart, He showed me ways to respond to these things. It included:
~ Seeking to let Jesus have 1st place in my heart at all times . This includes: daily meeting with Jesus, walking through my day with Him, and looking to Him to meet all of my needs.
~ Soaking myself in His Word. Some ways I do this: reading my Bible, memorizing verses, listening to the Bible on audio, and grabbing glimpses at my Bible throughout the day.
~ Setting aside special times with Him. This is my daily devotions, as well as other times through the day when I can pause and meet with Him (in addition to walking with Him through the day).
~ Addressing the things that I feel hinder my sensitivity to Him or draw me away from Him. Practically, one of the things that I realized that was threatening a growing sensitivity to the Lord’s voice was time spent on the computer. This has meant setting more serious boundaries for my computer time - Nothing is worth hindering my relationship with Jesus!
These are things Jesus has been teaching my heart. How needy my heart is to continually learn from Him – how needy my heart is of JESUS! He is pursuing us, friends! (Jeremiah 31:3) He wants us to know Him, walk with Him, and experience the fullness of joy that only His presence can bring! (Psalm 16:11)
This morning as I embraced the fullness of normal life, the Lord gave me this precious verse, “Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!” Psalm 105:4
Together let’s seek our Lord and His presence continually – allowing nothing to hinder us – and we will discover the joy that results from seeking what matters most!
Seeking Jesus with you,
Amy Vest
P.S. Here is a picture of me in the hammock in the middle of talking with Jesus and treasuring the Word… I am so glad that we are able to seek Him together this summer!
Last night I returned home from some time away camping with my family. The time was filled with family fellowship, outdoor activities, working on writing the book, reading, campfires, and more.
A very precious part of the time away were my times of stillness sitting by the water and listening to Jesus. As I sat on the beach, gazing out at His creation and listening to Him, the noise and business of the world settled and what really matters came into focus so clearly.
These are the truths that are ringing afresh in my heart:
~ Jesus is what matters and the only place we will find true satisfaction.
~ His Word is the food our souls crave and is Truth that we can confidently base our life upon.
~ Time in His presence transforms our hearts and gives us the right perspective on everything.
~ Nothing is worth allowing in our lives that will hinder us from growing closer to Jesus.
These truths are so rich, powerful, and real. They are meant to shape and be the heartbeat of our daily lives. I find over and over that this requires daily receiving the Lord’s grace to remember them, live them out, and reject what will pull us away from our Jesus. We all constantly need to remember them.
As the Lord spoke to me, refreshed me in His presence, and convicted my heart, He showed me ways to respond to these things. It included:
~ Seeking to let Jesus have 1st place in my heart at all times . This includes: daily meeting with Jesus, walking through my day with Him, and looking to Him to meet all of my needs.
~ Soaking myself in His Word. Some ways I do this: reading my Bible, memorizing verses, listening to the Bible on audio, and grabbing glimpses at my Bible throughout the day.
~ Setting aside special times with Him. This is my daily devotions, as well as other times through the day when I can pause and meet with Him (in addition to walking with Him through the day).
~ Addressing the things that I feel hinder my sensitivity to Him or draw me away from Him. Practically, one of the things that I realized that was threatening a growing sensitivity to the Lord’s voice was time spent on the computer. This has meant setting more serious boundaries for my computer time - Nothing is worth hindering my relationship with Jesus!
These are things Jesus has been teaching my heart. How needy my heart is to continually learn from Him – how needy my heart is of JESUS! He is pursuing us, friends! (Jeremiah 31:3) He wants us to know Him, walk with Him, and experience the fullness of joy that only His presence can bring! (Psalm 16:11)
This morning as I embraced the fullness of normal life, the Lord gave me this precious verse, “Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!” Psalm 105:4
Together let’s seek our Lord and His presence continually – allowing nothing to hinder us – and we will discover the joy that results from seeking what matters most!
Seeking Jesus with you,
Amy Vest
P.S. Here is a picture of me in the hammock in the middle of talking with Jesus and treasuring the Word… I am so glad that we are able to seek Him together this summer!
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Keep up the good work on the Summer Pursuit!!!
We have been blessed beyond words to hear from so many of you the amazing things that the Lord is doing as you seek Him in the Summer Pursuit!!!
Nothing compares to knowing Jesus and every moment you spend seeking Him is worth it!
May you be blessed and encouraged as you continue to faithfully seek Him!
“So let us know, let us press on to know the Lord. His going forth is as certain as the dawn; And He will come to us like the rain, Like the spring rain watering the earth.” Hosea 6:3
Nothing compares to knowing Jesus and every moment you spend seeking Him is worth it!
May you be blessed and encouraged as you continue to faithfully seek Him!
“So let us know, let us press on to know the Lord. His going forth is as certain as the dawn; And He will come to us like the rain, Like the spring rain watering the earth.” Hosea 6:3
A verse brought to life
"My grace is sufficient for thee, for My strength is made perfect in
weakness." 2 Cor. 12:9 The Lord has really brought this verse to life
in a new way in my life this Summer. He has asked me to go through some
trying things recently, and just when I think I can't go even one more
step, He gives me the grace to go two. Just when I feel all alone, He
reminds me in a sweet way that He will always be there for me! Just
when I feel weak, He gives me strength! He knows just what we need,
right when we need it! He is SO faithful! ~Isabella
Never too young to start seeking Jesus!
I have been so blessed to see my little six year old sister spending time with Jesus every day all on her own! Once she found my sister and I were doing the Summer Pursuit that Loving the Lord ministries is doing for girls, she asked with excitement, "Can I do it too?" Ever since she started this she's been having devotions all on her own!...every day! You are NEVER too young to start seeking Jesus! He will always be found of them that seek Him! (Jeremiah 29:13)
Monday, August 13, 2012
Announcing the "Beautiful to God" Conference ~ November 16-17th ~ Roseville, MN!
"Beautiful to God" Conference
~ with speaker Amy Vest ~
November 16-17th, 2012
You are invited to join us for a special time of encouragement
in personally discovering the fulfillment of a relationship with
Christ, the power of basing your life on the Truth of His Word, and the
joy of living a life that is beautiful to Him!
Who: Young women, their mothers, grandmothers, and mentors – ages 11-111
Dates: November 16-17th, 2012
Time: 6:30pm-9:45pm Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm Saturday
Location: Roseville, Minnesota
Cost: $25.00 per person before October 1st, $30.00 after October 1st
Registration: Registration opens September 8th, 2012
Hosted by: Loving the Lord Ministries, Inc.
Topics covered include:
~ Loving Jesus as Your Best Friend
~ The Heart of Real Friendship
~ The Importance of Inner Beauty
~ Finding Your Identity in Christ
~ The Influence of Your Thoughts and Attitude
~ The Power of a Pure Heart
~ The Impact of a Life that Is Beautiful to God
… and more!
An online brochure about the conference can be viewed at: http://bit.ly/MVFWeW.
More information coming soon - please visit us at www.lovingthelordministries.org!
Contact us with questions: ltlmevents@gmail.com.
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/437652142923879
Who: Young women, their mothers, grandmothers, and mentors – ages 11-111
Dates: November 16-17th, 2012
Time: 6:30pm-9:45pm Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm Saturday
Location: Roseville, Minnesota
Cost: $25.00 per person before October 1st, $30.00 after October 1st
Registration: Registration opens September 8th, 2012
Hosted by: Loving the Lord Ministries, Inc.
Topics covered include:
~ Loving Jesus as Your Best Friend
~ The Heart of Real Friendship
~ The Importance of Inner Beauty
~ Finding Your Identity in Christ
~ The Influence of Your Thoughts and Attitude
~ The Power of a Pure Heart
~ The Impact of a Life that Is Beautiful to God
… and more!
An online brochure about the conference can be viewed at: http://bit.ly/MVFWeW.
More information coming soon - please visit us at www.lovingthelordministries.org!
Contact us with questions: ltlmevents@gmail.com.
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/437652142923879
“Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.”
~ Proverbs 31:30
~ Proverbs 31:30
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Seeking Jesus Brings Fruit in Your Life
A dear young woman named Anna, who is taking the Summer Pursuit, shares:
The past few weeks the Lord has reminded me through answers to prayer that He is all knowing and never runs late. So often, I try to take things into my own hands if there isn’t an immediate answer to prayer. The Lord has been showing me that His timing is perfect and that He knows the desires of my heart and what is best for me.
Looking back, the times that I have set aside to seek the Lord intentionally have been the sweetest, most fulfilling times in my life. I am praying that this summer will be one of focusing on eternal things, rather than temporary things.
Psalm 119:36-37, “Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain. Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word.”
The past few weeks the Lord has reminded me through answers to prayer that He is all knowing and never runs late. So often, I try to take things into my own hands if there isn’t an immediate answer to prayer. The Lord has been showing me that His timing is perfect and that He knows the desires of my heart and what is best for me.
Looking back, the times that I have set aside to seek the Lord intentionally have been the sweetest, most fulfilling times in my life. I am praying that this summer will be one of focusing on eternal things, rather than temporary things.
Psalm 119:36-37, “Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain. Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word.”
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Knowing Jesus
You were made to know Jesus.
Apart from Him, you cannot be satisfied. With Him, you can be fully fulfilled. Knowing Him is what you were meant for.
Jesus is calling you to know Him. He wants your heart. He wants you to know Him. He will help you to do this.
Will you receive His grace to respond?
As you seek Jesus, you will know Him more and more. No time spent seeking Jesus is wasted. Knowing Him is the greatest thing you can do.
Pursue Jesus with all of your heart, friends.
You will never be disappointed.
“I am the LORD; those who wait for me shall not be put to shame.” Isaiah 49:23
Friday, June 22, 2012
The Power of Memorizing Scripture
A precious young woman named Michelle shares with us what the Lord is doing as she seeks Him through the Summer Devotions Pursuit this summer:
Memorizing
Scripture is one of my weaknesses. As pathetic as it may sound, the
thought of memorizing a Bible verse intimidates me.
Have I done it before? Well, yes. I have.
Have I done it often? Shamefully, no. While I may have started on a passage, I’ve often felt overwhelmed and a “victim” of poor memory.
Without a doubt, I’m in for a big challenge this summer - a wonderful God-honoring challenge as I am pressured to memorize at least one verse per week. Already, I’m simply amazed at seeing, by God’s grace, the fruit of my endeavors to memorize portions of His Word. While struggling with the flesh and sin, it has been immensely encouraging and life-changing to see these verses flash into my mind as a reminder of Who I live for.
As a result, my love for God’s Word has grown. With a greater passion than before, I’m thankful for God’s Word. I’m thankful for the ability to read it, memorize it, and share it. I’m thankful that so many other girls and young women are on this journey of pursuing God, to know Him more.
Clearly, we’re in for a delightfully life-changing summer with Jesus! (Is 55:11; Heb 4:12; 2 Tim 3:16-17)
Have I done it before? Well, yes. I have.
Have I done it often? Shamefully, no. While I may have started on a passage, I’ve often felt overwhelmed and a “victim” of poor memory.
Without a doubt, I’m in for a big challenge this summer - a wonderful God-honoring challenge as I am pressured to memorize at least one verse per week. Already, I’m simply amazed at seeing, by God’s grace, the fruit of my endeavors to memorize portions of His Word. While struggling with the flesh and sin, it has been immensely encouraging and life-changing to see these verses flash into my mind as a reminder of Who I live for.
As a result, my love for God’s Word has grown. With a greater passion than before, I’m thankful for God’s Word. I’m thankful for the ability to read it, memorize it, and share it. I’m thankful that so many other girls and young women are on this journey of pursuing God, to know Him more.
Clearly, we’re in for a delightfully life-changing summer with Jesus! (Is 55:11; Heb 4:12; 2 Tim 3:16-17)
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
A testimony of the joy of seeking Jesus
A sweet young woman named Isabella, who has found the fulfillment that comes from knowing Jesus through seeking Him, shares a testimony of time spent with Jesus with us:
"I've realized now more than ever that whatever you pour your time into, that's what you will start loving and desiring to spend more time on. As I've spent time with Jesus and poured my time into seeking Him, that's what I desire to do now more than anything! And that's what I most cherish doing! As I've spent time with the Lord, I have learned more of who He is, and in learning more of who He is, I can't help but not want to know Him more! I have seen that He truly is everything I need and so much more! He truly, "satisfies the longing soul". Psalm 107:9"
Monday, June 11, 2012
We are so excited about all Jesus has in store!
We are SO excited about all that the Lord has in store as you seek Him!!
It is a delight that so many of you across the world that are taking the Summer Devotions Pursuit! There are sisters in Jesus from the USA, Romania, Mexico, Australia, Canada, Tasmania, Switzerland, and more seeking Him with you this summer!
It has been amazing to hear beautiful reports from some of you of what the Lord is doing in your hearts as you meet with Him already.
We are looking forward to sharing testimonies of many of you here on the blog in the days to come, as well as encouragement and ideas as you are seeking Jesus! Please stay posted!
Know that as you continue to seek Jesus, He will become more and more real to you! He is so incredible and is worth seeking for with all of your heart! You truly will never be disappointed as you seek and know Him!
"...Those who seek the Lord lack no good thing." Psalm 34:10
It is a delight that so many of you across the world that are taking the Summer Devotions Pursuit! There are sisters in Jesus from the USA, Romania, Mexico, Australia, Canada, Tasmania, Switzerland, and more seeking Him with you this summer!
It has been amazing to hear beautiful reports from some of you of what the Lord is doing in your hearts as you meet with Him already.
We are looking forward to sharing testimonies of many of you here on the blog in the days to come, as well as encouragement and ideas as you are seeking Jesus! Please stay posted!
Know that as you continue to seek Jesus, He will become more and more real to you! He is so incredible and is worth seeking for with all of your heart! You truly will never be disappointed as you seek and know Him!
"...Those who seek the Lord lack no good thing." Psalm 34:10
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Join us for the Summer Devotions Pursuit 2012!
Dear Friends,
Each of us is always pursuing something. What are you pursuing? We pursue what we think will make us truly happy. We were created for a close relationship with the Lord and there alone will we find true satisfaction and joy. It cannot be found anywhere else.
Our life should be about pursuing Jesus - and since this is the case - so should our summer! Summer can be a special, but irregular time of year. In the midst of the varied schedules, activities, etc. it can be easy to let our time with the Lord become shortened. As a result, our soul and most important relationship with Jesus, suffer. The Summer Pursuit is designed to help us draw and keep our hearts close to Jesus this summer and walk in the joy that results! For many this has been the start to that amazing journey of truly knowing the Lord and to a life-long pattern of meeting with the One we were created to know - Jesus! He is so amazing!
I would like to invite you to join me for the 2012 Summer Pursuit - a special time of seeking Jesus from June 1st - August 31st. You can watch the "Summer Pursuit 2012" video (above) and visit the website (www.lovingthelordministries.org) for more details. You can contact us at info@lovingthelordministries.org with questions.
Here are the basic details:
Who: You and Jesus
Where: Wherever you are
When: June 1st - August 31st, 2012
What is involved: 15 min. of devotions a day, memorizing 1 verse a week, choosing and contacting an accountability partner once every 2 weeks... and an amazing summer with Jesus!
When you complete the Summer Pursuit: You send in your chart by September 6th and you receive a reward in the mail - in addition to the best reward of knowing Jesus!
Reward: In addition to the best reward of knowing JESUS, this year's reward will be a special package that includes: a special bracelet beaded by LTLM staff, a CD of Amy Vest speaking on "The Power and Potential of Your Youth", a journal to use in your devotions, and more!
This is going to be an amazing summer of pursuing and meeting with Jesus! Pursue Jesus with all that you are this summer, friends. He will meet with you - and you will never be the same!
"He satisfies the longing soul…” Psalm 107:9
Looking forward to pursuing Jesus with you this summer,
Amy Vest
P.S. For special help in having powerful devotions, you can watch the latest videocast "Having Devotions that Change Your Life." (http://vimeo.com/23062783)
Each of us is always pursuing something. What are you pursuing? We pursue what we think will make us truly happy. We were created for a close relationship with the Lord and there alone will we find true satisfaction and joy. It cannot be found anywhere else.
Our life should be about pursuing Jesus - and since this is the case - so should our summer! Summer can be a special, but irregular time of year. In the midst of the varied schedules, activities, etc. it can be easy to let our time with the Lord become shortened. As a result, our soul and most important relationship with Jesus, suffer. The Summer Pursuit is designed to help us draw and keep our hearts close to Jesus this summer and walk in the joy that results! For many this has been the start to that amazing journey of truly knowing the Lord and to a life-long pattern of meeting with the One we were created to know - Jesus! He is so amazing!
I would like to invite you to join me for the 2012 Summer Pursuit - a special time of seeking Jesus from June 1st - August 31st. You can watch the "Summer Pursuit 2012" video (above) and visit the website (www.lovingthelordministries.org) for more details. You can contact us at info@lovingthelordministries.org with questions.
Here are the basic details:
Who: You and Jesus
Where: Wherever you are
When: June 1st - August 31st, 2012
What is involved: 15 min. of devotions a day, memorizing 1 verse a week, choosing and contacting an accountability partner once every 2 weeks... and an amazing summer with Jesus!
When you complete the Summer Pursuit: You send in your chart by September 6th and you receive a reward in the mail - in addition to the best reward of knowing Jesus!
Reward: In addition to the best reward of knowing JESUS, this year's reward will be a special package that includes: a special bracelet beaded by LTLM staff, a CD of Amy Vest speaking on "The Power and Potential of Your Youth", a journal to use in your devotions, and more!
This is going to be an amazing summer of pursuing and meeting with Jesus! Pursue Jesus with all that you are this summer, friends. He will meet with you - and you will never be the same!
"He satisfies the longing soul…” Psalm 107:9
Looking forward to pursuing Jesus with you this summer,
Amy Vest
P.S. For special help in having powerful devotions, you can watch the latest videocast "Having Devotions that Change Your Life." (http://vimeo.com/23062783)
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Summer Pursuit Video Coming Soon!
We had so much fun filming the "Summer Pursuit" video! You can watch for it soon! It is going to be a wonderful summer seeking Jesus! Psalm 107:9
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