Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Chew on it...

I am so grateful for the opportunity God gave me to be a part of Deeper Still Nashville! WOW- He really blew me away through the teaching of His Word by all three ladies-the "rhema" was powerful…

The challenge we now face is how to process the almost overwhelming amount of great stuff we took in. Have you ever taken a bite of your favorite food and realized that you were going to have to concentrate and chew on it a while before swallowing it so you didn't miss any of the great flavor or taste? That's sort of the way I feel about this weekend-there is no way I can just swallow it whole…I need to break it down and chew on it piece by piece till I can take in the truths and let them change my life.

So in order to do that,

I have been talking about what I heard and learned with friends who were there. I even had some high school girls who came over for me to help explain some of the comments Kay made (there are benefits to getting older I guess). Anyway, I have really been able to process more of the teaching by talking and praying back through my notes with people and with the Lord. If you don't have any girlfriends who were there then maybe this blog can be a place to do that. There is always the option of going back through your notes and looking up each reference while asking God to show you what "rhema" He has for you in it. If you didn't take notes then this would be a great time to start journaling and write down everything you can remember.

Another great tool to help is toward the back of the listening guide you were given at DS. You will find some devotionals that were designed specifically to help you process the teaching you received.

If we really want to go Deeper Still then it is up to us to jump on in and develop the disciplines we need…God laid it out there for us through Priscilla, Beth and Kay…what we do with it is our choice:

Blessings Sisters!
Rachel (DS City Coordinator)

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Comments (6)

Patty said...

Rachel - I agree wholeheartedly, now is the time to study and dig into the notes while it's still fresh in my mind (fresh is very relative when describing my memory so time is of the essense). I like your idea of getting together with friends who attended and compiling all our notes. I know I missed a lot. Since returning home from DS, some dedicated time has been spent studying and praying over the notes and the scriptures. So many fresh words have already come to me, God has really opened my heart to some deep challenges presented this weekend. The Godly Consciousness and Godly Conspicuousness are two that are dwelling in my thoughts now - this is what we all want! Purposefully radiant adoration for our KING pouring out of us all over the place. It is so cool that God brings us to deeper levels as we are ready for them. He's never finished with us as long as we're inhaling. I'm so ready to love him more! Thanks for everything everyone did to make this weekend a life changing event. God bless you!!

Posted by Patty | Sep 11, 2007 at 08:56 AM

Cathy Younger said...

God used Deeper Still to give me my rama word. Each speaker spoke things that I needed last night and today. The Lord knew what was coming and provided me with what I would need to make it through. I won't give details but I am moving past my devastation and I'm choosing God's way(not the easy way) at the Crossroad that has presented itself to me and my family. Thank you Priscilla, Beth and Kay.Thank you Priscilla for taking my hand and praying for me Friday night.

Posted by Cathy Younger | Sep 11, 2007 at 08:56 AM

Tammy said...

I am going to use Kay's 5 or 6 Things about Sin in my high school Sunday School Class. Our lesson is on the fall of Adam. These are Juniors and Seniors and some of them are playing in the sandbox with sin and some of them on the edge. It will be a great help for them and me to remember them. It will be a good way for them to learn about Kay also. Thank so much Kay...and Beth and Prisillla. You are all in my prayers.

Posted by Tammy | Sep 11, 2007 at 08:56 AM

Chris Hamelin said...

One of the statements that Kay made that I want to always remember is this:

"Sin will take you farther than you ever intended to go, keep you longer than you ever expected to stay and cost you more than you ever expected to pay."

Being a grandmother myself and realizing just how many of the young moms who were able to attend DS, I have been much in prayer for each one of you. I know how it is to be so "marinated" in great teaching and fellowship for two solid days and to "come down from the mtn" and get back into the swing of everyday family life. It can be quite the challenge when all your heart really longs to do is to just slip away with your bible and your notes and rehearse/review all that you felt God was teaching you. Be encouraged...God knows precisely where you are at and your struggles. He is your "ever present help in time of need". The Holy Spirit stands ready to minister to you at every moment of your day, to bring clarity and perfect recall to each lesson that God specifically had for you in Nashville. You will find opportunities to apply each lesson in small, but significant ways...from your home to your workplace. Remember to invite Him along into even the most mundane of activities. The Holy Spirit will not waste one open invitation for teaching us when our hearts stand ready to receive from Him. And too, pray for one another, that we will each "fan the Rhema word" that we received. Again, you are each in my moment-by-moment prayers as God brings you to mind!

Posted by Chris Hamelin | Sep 11, 2007 at 08:56 AM

Gay said...

Our group from Odena Baptist Church in Sylacauga was truly blessed this past weekend. We were touched like we haven't been before!

Posted by Gay | Sep 11, 2007 at 08:56 AM

suzanne said...

I just want to say thank you, I attended deeper still in Atlanta. I grew up as a Christian, I have known God for many years, but I have walked away. I still go to church and do my "Christian" things, but my heart had grown cold. I have been the harlot, chasing all the things the world has to offer. I have chased beauty, material wealthy, entertainment, popularity and prestige. I confess it before God and man and ask His forgiveness. I have been my own little god...and my heart is broken. I especially want to thank Kay, thank you for speaking the truth to me. I know it wasn't easy, but I needed it.

I am crying even now as I am writing this because i don't want to be one of the ones that make a momentary committment then turns back to my wicked ways. I am asking that you pray for me.

God bless you all for teaching God's truth to women. Thank you.

Posted by suzanne | Sep 11, 2007 at 08:56 AM

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