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Faith Filled Friday

7/9/2015

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This week is our family vacation. We're camping at the Sand Dunes and it is amazing. A perfect vacation spot for families with little ones. Seven of us in a tent (with two pack and plays) and it went WAY better than I was expecting. Everyone actually got a full nights sleep believe it or not! This morning I got to share the Gospel with a little 8 year old girl who is our camping neighbor. I hope to get to talk to her more tonight, so please pray for her. She has heard about Jesus but didn't know why He died and has never heard of sin. Please pray for her to understand the Gospel and pray for Austin and I to explain things clearly for an 8 year old.

Anyway, Austin hiked all the way to the top with the boys and made the comment "They can do 10x as much as they think they can. The just need more opportunities to find out."

Isn't that just like us! "I can't" can sometimes dominate our thoughts and actions. Of course maybe it sounds more like complaining or nagging, or blame shifting but the same attitude is underneath.

But didn't Jesus tell us we can... by His strength. (Phil. 4:13) I fear that I (and maybe you?) forfeit opportunities to see God be strong in our weakness because we don't even take a tiny step of effort relying on Him.

Here's to stepping out in faith and trying hard things/taking risks to cause us to rely on Him.

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We exist to glorify God, to display His heart and character. And I just love how we are all uniquely built to do that. So every Friday I want to give you, uniquely designed by God, an opportunity to link up your thoughts on God, art, baking, photography, parenting, marriage, homeschooling, writing or blogging and more if they tie into or display the Lord somehow. 

Here's how it works.
1. Link up as many blog posts as you want below by clicking the link below and following the prompts. (Perhaps think of old posts you want more exposure to as well as new ones.)

2. Let your readers know by including a link at the bottom of your post (or somewhere on your side bar) or paste my button code (found below and on the side bar).

3. Take a minute to visit and comment on another sweet lady or two's post. You're encouragement might be just what she needs to keep pressing on in being a voice in the darkness.

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About Laura

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Laura, the founder of Missional Women is married and has five kids, two of whom are adopted. Laura and her husband have been missionaries to college students for 13 years serving with Master Plan Ministries where she is the Women's Development Coordinator. Laura has authored 5 books, including an award winning 12 week Bible Study on First Samuel, Beholding Him, Becoming Missional, Reach; How to Use Your Social Media Influence for the Glory of God, and A Devotional Journey through Judges, a devotional to accompany the free online Bible study at TheBookofJudges.com. You can find her on facebook,twitter, pinterest, youtube, instagram and her author site.



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Krystle link
7/9/2015 09:23:46 am

God is teaching me this as well! Stepping out in faith-easy to say hard to do! but, if He leads me to it, He will give me the grace and strength and ability to do it.

ps-I cannot find the link to link up my posts. Thanks!

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MB link
7/9/2015 11:44:31 pm

It's not just you, I can't find it either :(

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Michele Morin link
7/9/2015 09:31:07 pm

Laura, thanks for that uplifting post. I'm in the throes of preparation for our church's summer daycamp ministry and . . .
Yes, I just need to remember that through Christ I can do way more than I think I can. Blessings to you and your lovely family -- great pictures!

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Stephanie link
7/10/2015 01:05:05 am

These are amazing pictures!! We have been working in our house the past week on the "I Can't" phrase. It's a tough one for me to overcome, but I see how I am passing it on to my little ones and I hate that idea!

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Lori Schumaker link
7/10/2015 03:43:02 am

Hi Laura,
Beautiful pictures! Your family is precious! Thanks so much for hosting each week!
Blessings and smiles,
Lori

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Carol link
7/10/2015 04:29:58 am

Beautiful family! Sounds like you are having a wonderful vacation. We had a vacation that included the sand dunes when our children were little. Enjoy the time and God be with you as you speak with the little neighbor. thank-you for hosting!

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Amy Jung link
7/10/2015 08:13:57 am

I love the thought of trusting him in our weakness. Just this week we completed VBS at our church in circumstances that seemed impossible. We took a leap of faith and He provided in our weakness. Thanks for encouraging us to move toward that which seems impossible in our own level of strength.

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Donna Reidland link
7/10/2015 08:39:25 am

I love the photos of your beautiful kids! Thanks for another great linkup! Blessings!

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