Chasing...

Lately my prayers have sorta went like this...

"Jesus, I'm weary, I need more of you,"

and this...

"Jesus, less of me and more of you,"

and this

"Jesus I'm tired and I don't even know where to begin,"

and this

"Jesus, what is wrong with me.  Do your thing...read me because I just can't get it out,"

and finally

"Oh Lord."

Yes, I've basically been whining and just straight up pleading.  Not that I'm in need of anything particular or that I'm facing some situation that I feel is unbearable, I just want more of Him!

It's getting to the point where I'm just plain ole greedy (that's if you can be greedy when it comes to Jesus) and I need to be so close to Him that...well, if I can't explain it Jesus you know I can't really express it to you lol.


It's just hard for me to explain.

So imagine my surprise when a sweet lady contacted me and asked me if I wanted to review this bible study Chase by Jennie Allen.  This study is about David, a man after God's heart. It raises an important question for us women,"what are you chasing?"

Are we chasing after the wind so to speak?  Chasing man's approval, chasing after houses and cars, status, and other materialistic things?

Are we so wrapped up in blogging, ministry, business, etc that we are failing to chase after God?

Well I for sure could relate to the question and I prayed about the study before I answered and knew that this was definitely one of those answers to a question I didn't even know I was asking God.

Now I have this study in my hands and I can't wait to rally up a group of women who want to explore some of the questions this study has to ask.

I can't wait to finally be open and vulnerable with women that I can relate with and learn what it is that I just can't seem to get out during my prayer time.

This study is a 7 week study with a leader guide, study guide, dvd, and conversation cards.  The kit is absolutely beautiful and well put together and I'm so excited to dig into the word of God and be enriched with the wisdom poured into this study regarding David.

With alllll that being said, I'll share some updates with you every week or so once I begin the study to share with you how this study is enriching my life.  I'm praying that you'll be blessed too. I'm going to call this series "Chasing: blah blah blah" (the blah's are whatever I decide to share with you on what I'm working on that week).

I'll share the things I've been chasing and how this study is helping me to work through some of those things.

I hope and pray that you'll come to terms with the things you are chasing and that you'll be moved to chase after God right along with me.

If you would like more information on Jennie Allen visit her site here and of course if you want to share thoughts if you begin this study please feel free to email me anytime.

So let's do this! Let's chase God!


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10 comments:

Daisha said...

Latoya, I just thought of something. Look at the title of the book I sent you for Christmas? You think it's coincidental? Or is God moving to answer prayers for us that we just can't "get out?" Wow!

Latoya @ A Peaceful Crib said...

I thought about that last night! God definitely set that one up!:) I'm going to be studying both side by side because this one didn't just fall in my lap:)

sandy said...

Looks like a great study! Another recommendation for you...Have you heard of the devotional, "Jesus Calling" by Sarah Young? It's amazing!

I'll be looking forward to what you're learning..
Have a wonderful week chasing God!
Sandy :)

Daisha said...

That is truly amazing! Gosh, I'm excited just thinking about what God has in store for you! I'm Looking forward to witnessing the unfolding of HIS plan!

Latoya @ A Peaceful Crib said...

Thanks @sandy! No I've never heard of this but I'm going to add it to my wish list and good reads:) Daisha, I'm excited too!

Lamitra Randle said...

Latoya,

I second The devotion book Jesus Calling by Sarah Young, it is awesome. You are not alone my dear on the journey of chasing after God at all. I am there with you. God has a special plan for all of us, we have to work and being silent and listen and also allowing him to do his works. Much love my dear.

Latoya @ A Peaceful Crib said...

Sarah Young's book is definitely next on my list! Thanks so much for the recommendation yall:)

Alana Taylor said...

Thanks for linking up with The Bliss Project, friend! I pray someone is encouraged by this post and maybe even pursues this study. ;)

Wanda said...

Hi LaToya, I stumbled across your blog & design shop yesterday and I love the sweet spirit that emanates from your pages. I see you have a community that is now closed for 2013 but I would be interested in learning more about it. I love the idea of women of God sharing

Latoya @ A Peaceful Crib said...

Hi Wanda, thank you so much:) I just emailed you:)

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