Many of us take a hard look in the mirror this time of year. Often, what we see makes us cringe – or at least sigh. After that critical evaluation many of us commit to new diets and exercise habits. (Another course of action of course, would be to simply throw away the mirror!)
But when was the last time you evaluated your spiritual condition? Do you feel strong in the Lord and in His mighty power or is your faith flabby? Are you experiencing every spiritual blessing in Christ or is your soul undernourished?
Every Christian needs regular encouragement and strengthening from the community of faith to continue to grow. So, I invite you to join me for some spiritual encouragement through a study of Ephesians. This letter, written by Paul, is one of the most encouraging, faith-building books of the Bible. Here are a few key ways this study of Ephesians will get your faith in shape:
- You will contemplate all the spiritual blessings God has given you through Christ.
- You will soak in the truth of who you are in Christ.
- You will discover how to live out your faith and grow up spiritually within the context of the church.
Won’t you join me? The introductory lesson for “Growing Up Together: A Study of Ephesians” will be posted Wednesday, January 18th with six more lessons to follow each Wednesday. It won’t be incredibly time intensive, but you will dig deep into the treasure of God’s Word. The best part is we can talk together about what God is teaching us and what He wants to do in our lives. I can hardly wait!
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen (Ephesians 3:20-21, NIV).
Are you in? Tell me how you’d like to see your faith grow in 2012.
Definitely count me in! This sounds like a fun bible study and will be a great to get re-motivated back in the New Year!
So glad you’ll be joining in!
Looks like a great bible study to start the new year right.
Hi Sharna! Hope you’ll be encouraged!
Love Ephesians,love to dig deeper with you,thanks for taking the time to share
Susan
Hi Susan! So glad you’ll be here!
Sounds wonderful-Thanks so much, Looking forward to doing some digging in Ephesians with you!! Thxs again!
Hi Christy! I’m excited about going through this rich book. So glad you’ll be coming along!
I am in, Kathy.
My verse for 2012 is Psalm 63:1…seeking Him earnestly is my goal. We always have room to grow in our faith.
Love that verse Iris!
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One o f my favorite books!! I do so look forward to all He has planned for everyone in this new year! Blessings
Hi Jennifer! I’m looking forward to it too!
Count me in! Thanks for the offer!
Hi Crickett! Glad you’ll be studying Ephesians with me!
Much needed for this stay at home mom. Count me in!!
So glad you’ll be joining us. I can hardly wait to dive into Ephesians!
Looking forward to digging in to Ephesians..and to what God wants to teach me!
Holly, Ephesians is an awesome book. We are all going to have a great time studying God’s Word together!
I am in. I just found your site today and one of my goals for the year is to draw closer to God. I am sure I was sent to your site for a purpose.
Madonna, so glad you found us before the study started!
So glad to be starting this Bible study with you! Ephesians is one of my favorite books! I’m so glad to have found you and this study!
Glad you found the website! I look forward to studying Ephesians with you!
My new year promise to myself is to grow closer to my Lord, and listen to what he needs to tell me through his word.
Am looking forward to the study here
Hi Sally! Studying God’s Word is one of the best ways to grow closer to Him. Glad you’ll be here!
Hey Kathy! I chatted a bit with you via e-mail and thought I would check out your website. So glad I did as I love Ephesians and I need to get back into a more disciplined study/quiet time with God. I get busy and confess I often put God on the back burner. I want to grow up and grow deeper in His Word and His purpose for my life! Count me in!
Hi Penni! So glad you’ll be joining in. Isn’t that just like God to cross our paths at just the right time?
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I am praying that the Lord would open up more of His Word to me and I just now came across your website! I can’t wait to get started!!!!
Maryann, I love it when God works like that! I look forward to studying His Word with you.
Kathy looking forward to the Ephesians study and the fellowship!
Mary, I am too!
Sounds like a winner! Hoping I can carve out time for it . . . better yet . . . let me carve time out for it!!!!
Dania, that’s great! “See” you then!
Although very interested in this study, I have hesitated about signing on, as I don’t want to take on more than I can handle, but here goes, I’m going to give it a try and I look forward to understanding Paul’s writings a little better.
June, so glad you decided to give it a try! Ephesians is so full of wonderful truths. I can hardly wait for us to get started tomorrow!
I am so glad God directed me to your website this morning. Thank you for being God’s tool to lead us in a study of this great book of Ephesians. I look forward to catching up and growing with the rest of you.
Linda, glad you found the study. I look forward to studying with you!