It is mid-summer, but I am already getting excited about a new study year with Bible Study Fellowship (BSF). In 2 short months we will be embarking on a journey through the Gospel of John.

I often refer back to the last time I studied John with BSF. It was a favorite! The “beloved disciple” wrote a beautiful narrative account of the Lord Jesus meeting individual people in their “hard places” and impacting them with human touch and words of truth. Those personal encounters get me every time!

But one truth really grabs my attention and helps me find solid ground in my own struggles: our Lord Jesus was so steady! In the face of opposition, tension, danger, injustice, and more, He was unwavering. He was simply confident in the Father’s plan and devoted to carrying out His purposes.

This year I have the privilege of joining an amazing group of BSF ladies in New England as we pray for the LORD’s guidance and provision to grow a relatively new class in this area. There are challenges and unknowns, but it is thrilling to link hands and hearts as we invite new class members to join us in the study of John.

The mix of excitement and fears can almost overwhelm us at times, but GOD is faithful! We can simply be steady, confident in the Father’s plan and devoted to carrying out the purposes He reveals to us.

As we look ahead with prayer-filled anticipation, today’s breakfast “psalm” reminds me where our strength will come from: 🌿

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘖𝘙𝘋 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘦.⁣
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𝘓𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘖𝘙𝘋’𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘣𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘥.⁣
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𝘈𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘯 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘖𝘙𝘋 𝘣𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘺𝘰𝘶.⁣
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𝘐 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘨𝘰 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘖𝘙𝘋 𝘎𝘖𝘋.⁣
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𝟐 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝟒:𝟏𝟕 • 𝐏𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝟔𝟗:𝟑𝟐 • 𝟏 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝟐𝟐:𝟏𝟔 • 𝐏𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝟕𝟏:𝟏𝟔

ps… if you are interested in studying the gospel of John starting in September 2023, you can find a BSF group near you (or online) at bsfinternational.org