What a busy time and it is only the 14th of January, 2008. I can hardly believe that just a few days ago I was recording my personal goals for the New Year and working hard to get all of the remaining glitter of Christmas off the hardwood floor.
You may wonder why this blog entry is entitled "Bella Butterfly", so I would like to share that with you. This past Friday night and Saturday morning, I had the great privilege of teaching a retreat for some of the young ladies from my church youth group. Prepared and a little stressed from the preparations, I was totally blessed by this special group of young ladies who gathered to study God's word and grow in their relationships with each other and God's word. The retreat was entitled "Bella Butterfly" which means beautiful butterfly. It was exciting to see these very beautiful young ladies who were eager to learn from God's word.
For over a year and a half, I have studied and taught the 12th chapter of Romans to various groups and at retreats, and I am amazed at how God has continued to teach me new truths from this passage each time I prepare to teach the scriptures. Hopefully, the truths that were shared and the scriptural priciples that were presented will have a life changing impact on those who attended. Great joy comes when you see the "light bulb" of revelation and truth sparked in the life of someone, especially a young person.
May God produce in each young girl who attended a transformed life that will not only grow into a fully matured, bella butterfuly, but also strengthen and encourage them through the truth of the Word to be the beautiful, godly, young lady that He has created them to be each and everyday. Remember, the only evidence of a transformed life is a transformed life! Be kind, be at peace with everyone, overcome evil, don't get revenge, love the Lord God with all of your heart, mind, and soul!
To my bella butterflies, your sweet smiles and joyful hearts are a blessing! Serve the Lord, well, today and everyday of your life!
Email me and share the random act of kindness that you have done since the retreat!
