How to
describe the gift the St. John’s women’s book club? We have read many different
books and learned so much about God and ourselves through the process. As I was
reading the last book, “For the Love,” I realized just what a gift the St.
John’s women’s book club has been to me. When the author, Jen Hatmaker, talked
about how important her supper club friendships had become, I thought to
myself, 'I want something like that.' Then it occurred to me that I have THAT
with the ladies of the book club. They have become such a treasure and blessing
in my life. Whether the ladies come for the first time, every time, or come
whenever they can, I enjoy spending time with every one of them.
I love
that everyone is so honest. All comments are accepted. We are learning and
thinking with each other. The words form these ladies are so thought provoking
that I always wish I had taken more notes after the book club is over. I get so
into our talks that I never write down as much as I wanted. So here are just a
few words of wisdom, my book club friends have shared throughout the year:
“Sometimes
we feel guilty about saying 'no' to anything. Instead of trying to do
everything, we need to try to focus on what God is calling us to do. If
you say, “yes” out of obligation or guilt instead of saying "yes"
because God is calling you, then you could be taking away someone else’s call.
I find that God provides a way for you to help in areas in which you have a
passion or interest." Beverly Marks
“We
live in a “right now” culture. We want God to tell us now, but sometimes God
wants us to be patient. While we wait, we grow.” Lollie Haselden
“It is not always about overcoming, it is about learning.”
Betsy Woodlief
“It is okay or your
kids to see you struggle and lean on God” Beverly Marks
“When you really devote your life to prayer and being in the
word, amazing things happen. If you don’t take the time to listen, you may not
hear Him.” Elizabeth Morgan
“Sometimes we fill lead to go somewhere to serve, but
sometimes you bloom where you are planted.” Beverly Marks
Okay
here is one more actual quote from Book club just for fun:
“I just want to ride my adult tricycle, go get
on the treadmill, and go home and clean. It's a perfect day!" Lacy Ngo
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