I woke up this morning to the sound of my phone ringing.
It was an early morning phone call… the kind you don’t ever want to get. The kind you witness through TV or the movies but pray you don’t ever receive in real life.
That was the kind of phone call I woke up to this morning.
On the other end was a loved one telling me a family member had passed away during the night unexpectedly… much too young – way before his time – leaving behind a young family of six.
My heart is broken and sad for those we love who are now hurting and left without an earthly father, husband, son, and brother.
And I’m reminded as I type these words that our time here is limited. None of us are guaranteed tomorrow. We must make the most of our time TODAY!
The Bible says it best: we are here but for a second…(James 4:14)
And we have been reminded of this truth day after day as it seems the world is spiraling more and more out of control.
Refugee crisis.
Racial tensions.
Babies being murdered before they have a chance at life.
ISIS.
Pain and death seem to be all around us.
And I cry because our world is so broken and selfishly my heart just wants heaven. I want all of this craziness to stop. I’m tired of seeing so much heartache and pain. I’m tired of seeing a broken world filled with evil, pride, and death.
My heart aches and my soul longs.
As I read and meditate on today’s passage with a heart that is hurting and with eyes red and swollen from tears, this verse pops off the page:
…who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be glory forever and ever. – Galatians 1:4-5
Ohh friends, when did I as a Christian buy into this fairy tale lie that my life should be pain and heartache free? Jesus came and suffered in an evil, evil world.
Why? To rescue us.
Why? Because it was God’s will.
Why? For God’s glory.
If Jesus came to suffer and die, why do I think I deserve a life on easy street?
Jesus GAVE Himself for our sins.
Jesus willingly went to the cross for you and for me. For your neighbor down the street and for those we see on TV who hate us and everything we as Christians stand for.
Jesus gave His life for ALL sin.
Ahhh we serve a crucified Savior… we can’t forget that . How the world views success and how God views success are completely different. From the world’s view, Jesus failed. He died. The cross was the end of Him…
But take heart, friend. We also serve a RISEN Savior, and the fact that He ROSE from the dead changes everything. There will be times in our lives when it will feel like death is all around us.
Dreams will die.
Hopes will die.
Friendships will die.
People will die.
But we must take heart and know that God IS in control. His ways are not our ways and when we go through the “valley of the shadow of death,” our God is with us. (Psalm 23:4)
He will not leave us.
He will not forsake us.
He is with us to the very end. (Matthew 28:20)
Jesus is our RESCUER
While other founders of religions came to teach people, Jesus came to rescue them.
“Jesus is not so much a teacher as He is a rescuer. Because that’s what we most need. Nothing in who we are or what we do saves us.”- Tim Keller
Jesus did what we cannot do for ourselves.
His death on the cross made us right with God.
He died in my place and He died in your place and because of His death, those who accept His free gift of salvation are now free from the penalty and condemnation of our sins.
“We did not ask to be rescued, but God in his grace planned what we didn’t realize we needed, and Christ by His grace came to achieve the rescue we could never have achieved ourselves.” – Tim Keller
In a world that is crying out for help… Jesus is the answer.
Because of Christ’s death, we have been rescued from the POWER of this present evil age.
Greater is HE who is in me than he who is in the world…(1 John 4:4)
We must cling to that verse with all of our might – memorize it, hang it on our walls in our homes and most importantly live it out in our lives.
This world is not our home, but until Jesus calls us home or comes back for us, we need to be the Body of Christ here and NOW.
And just because we are a people who are rescued from the power of this world, that does not mean that God is taking us out of it. What it does mean is that we are no longer enslaved to it. (Romans 6:6)
God’s WILL and for His GLORY
Jesus rescued us to live for God.
There is a purpose for your life and it’s not to see who can get to heaven the safest way possible.
Jesus GAVE Himself up to RESCUE us and empower us to live our lives now for His GLORY!
Let’s Talk:
First off, leave a comment and let us know you’re joining us and from where! We’d LOVE to meet you!!
Second: From today’s passage, what does it mean to you to know you have been rescued? How does hearing God has a purpose for your life change the way you live your life?
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Week 1 Challenge:
Help someone. It’s that simple. Intentionally look around as you go about your days and see who God has placed in your path. There are so many hurting people, so many needs…try to help, love, encourage just one person this week. Maybe it’s an encouraging word-a sincere compliment or maybe its more than that…but ask God to help you meet the needs that He brings to mind. We can’t do everything, but we all can do something.
Week 1 Video:
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Week 1: Reading Plan
Week 1: Memory Verse
Love God Greatly!
I live in South Carolina. I thank God for rescuing me., because if it wasn’t for the Lord rescuing me I won’t be here. I was born and raised in church but I had to have that personnal encounter with God in order to know who is God. I am grateful to God for having a purpose and a plan for my life. Without Him I am nothing.
Jacqueline,
Welcome from South Carolina! Thank you for joining us during this study!
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
Hi, Tierra thank you, it’s my joy to be part of this study.
Hi, from South Carolina too. I praise God that He will rescue me from the present evil in our world. He is so faithful and true! And yes, He has a plan for our lives. Nice meeting you. 😉
Hi Mary, I praise God also for rescuing me . Hope you have a bless time as we study Galations and that the Lord would give us revelation of His Word.
Hi to all from South Carolina, I am s o excited about this stuffy and our time together. It does seem there is so much evil all around but we are confident in our relationship with God and He will rescue us and hold us in His loving arms.
Melinda,
Thank you for joining us as well! Praying for each one of you as we journey through Galatians.
Martha, LGG Leadership Team
Hello Mary,
Thanks for joining us from South Carolina! 🙂
Martha, LGG Leadership Team
Hello from one South Carolina girl to another. Great to know we have our great state being covered with this study and prayer. Praying for you and others as we study God’s Word.
I have been in these studies for years now. Never have been a morning person, but once I found the Proverbs study back then, I can’t wait to get into the word. God is so Good. My mornings are sweet and my days are more pleasant. Thanks for giving us these studies and for your love of women around the world.
Hilda,
Looks like South Carolina is representing big time. I love how you worded this, “My mornings are sweet and my days are more pleasant”, Beautiful! I find when I’m in the Word first, my days flow much better as well.
Blessings,
Martha, LGG Leadership Team
I thank God for this study!
Patti,
We are thankful for YOU! Thanks for joining us!
Martha, LGG Leadership Team
I live in CA and have done three other studies since finding you online. Excited to dig i to Galations this morning! Praise God for rescuing us.
Welcome Mindy from CA! Happy to see you in the comments and love hearing you are returning to dig into Galatians. Praise God indeed for rescuing us.
Martha, LGG Leadership Team
Hello, I am Chris from Fort Laramie, WY! Thank you God for rescuing me. Three grown “blessings”, and an “blessed angel” waiting for me in heaven. Doubly blessed for six beautiful grandbabies, God Is Good!
Howdy Chris,
GREAT to hear you are joining us from For Laramie, WY! I’ve never been to WY but it’s one place I’d love to visit. God is so Good! Thank you for sharing about your blessings with us. <3
Martha, LGG Leadership Team
Good Afternoon,
I am from Dallas, Texas, and this is my second LGG Bible Study. I truly did enjoy the last one Psalm 119. Its truly a blessing to be around other believers that are living out their faith. Our faith is to be seen not hidden to ourselves; we must boldly show our faith and love in Jesus Christ. I am so thankful that GOD, while I was still deep in sin, sent his SON to rescue me. Even when I was not walking with him, he rescued me so many times. HIS FAITHFULNESS AMAZES ME. God Bless.
Jackie, giving you a big shout ‘HOWDY’. Thank you for returning for Galatians and well said…. ‘we must boldly show our faith and love in Jesus Christ’. AMEN!
His FAITHFULNESS amazes me daily! I am in awe of Him!
Blessings,
Martha, LGG Leadership Team
Hello everyone! I live in Kansas and we’re right in the middle of a huge lightning storm! How very thankful I am that he chose me and set my feet upon the Rock. How blessed and in awe am I that I can come into His presence and commune with the Almighty. I am open to what God has ahead for me and I know I am in His Will when I keep my eyes on the Lamb!
Hello Vanessa,
Welcome from Kansas and you were in the middle of a lightning storm… goodness, I love watching God at work through storms. Beautifully said about being able to come into His presence and commune with the Almighty! <3
Martha, LGG Leadership Team
I am from medicine hy at Alberta Canada.
God saved me from myself. He loved me when I couldn’t even love myself.
He is strength and light and as safe place to fall.
I proud to be his daughter.
Cheryl,
Welcome from Canada! Thank you for joining us in this study!
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
Hi I am a stay at home Michigan mom to 5 blessings. Really excited to be joining this study of Galatians. Couldn’t sleep tonight so got a very early start to bible reading at 4 a.m! I just want to praise Jesus god rescuing me out of the miry pit! (Psalm 40) I love the first memory verse in Galatians. I need reminder that He is going to rescue us from this evil and wicked world. Will be mediating on this scripture today!
Amanda,
Welcome from Michigan! Thank you for joining us in this study!
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
I am from Belarus. 26 years old. Mom of 2 little blessings age 3 and 1. I want to thank you so much for Psalm 119 Bible Study which I really enjoyed. And I am so exited to start this new session!
Maria,
Welcome from Belarus! Thank you for joining us during this study!
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
I am from Massachusetts and thankful that in Christ I have been rescued from so much pain and suffering here on this earthly stopping place. For when, by His grace, I keep my eyes, mind, and hope fixed on Christ He fills me with joy! He becomes BIGGER than my trials and I can see a glimmer of His plan working good instead of meditating on my fleshly efforts that can bring no good. I allow Him to rescue me. And He is able and does exceedingly above and beyond what I could ask or imagine.
Tammy,
Welcome from Massachusetts! Thank you for joining us for this study!
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
I am from Arlington, WA and have loved the past LGG studies so obviously look forward to Galations. I am thankful for the Father’s plan, the Deliver, who keeps me in right standing with God forever and ever through His precious death and RESURRECTION. What a plan. Tammy, we are like-minded. What joy this brings – from one end of the map to the other, Christ uniting believers in wisdom and Truth.
Hey, Arlington, I actually know where that is! I have family in Lake Stevens and live near Lynden, Washington. God is good and faithful. I had dropped off a regular reading plan of many years and have had great difficulty disciplining myself to begin again. I hope this time I stick with it. I long to be back.
Karolyn,
Love the spelling of your name! Thank you so much for jumping back in and joining us for Galatians. It is hard to discipline ourselves and I remember when I first started, I thought there is no way but there is. I am praying now is the right time for you. And remember if you miss a day, start fresh in the morning.
Blessings,
Martha, LGG Leadership Team
Hello Laura,
Thank you for joining us from Arlington, WA! Beautifully said, “What joy this brings – from one end of the map to the other, Christ uniting believers in wisdom and Truth.”!
Thank you for joining us, taking a journey through Galatians and in the comment section!
Blessings,
Martha, LGG Leadership Team
I am from North Texas and I have greatly enjoyed the Psalm 119 study and look forward to Galatians. I am a mother to 3 grown daughters and grandmother to 5
Shelia,
Welcome from Texas! Thank you for joining us in this study!
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
I am so thankful to be able to rise out of bed this morning and be a part of this reading. I really enjoyed Psalm 119, it was my first time being a part of a group reading with other women from around the world. I am not a bible dictator, but I feel that by being a part of something with so much meaning and understanding to God words will give a me a different look into my life and what God expectations are for me. I pray that God talk to me during this reading and give me great understanding to his word. I thank all of you for your help by sharing what God has given you to share with others like me to receive and live his word. Thank you JESUS for being my rescuer!
Kimbly,
Welcome from Florida! Thank you for joining us in this study!
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
Kimbly,
So glad you enjoyed Psalm 119 and that are you back with us as we journey through Galatians.
Martha, LGG Leadership Team
I was so excited to share my love for learning with God and this group that I forget to give my introduction! Florida!
Well hello excited Kim from Florida! We are so blessed you are a part of LGG and sharing your love of God with your group. ~Sheila, LGG Encourager 🙂
I am from Northern California. I started with LGG last Fall with Esther.
I am blessed to work with Seniors every day and with God’s wisdom and guidance have been able to help those who struggle with poverty, isolation and many other issues.
God is good!
Hello, Sandy!
Thank you for returning to join us for the Galatians study from North Carolina. Praise the Lord for God’s wisdom & guidance and for you being a blessing, helping those who struggle.
God IS Good!
Martha, LGG Leadership Team
I am from Flanagan, IL. The fact that Jesus died for me & my sins and will rescue us from the present evil age brings me peace. I know that His will, will be done. I struggle with what God’s purpose is for me. I am an introvert and shy by nature so I try to prepare myself to be ready for His purpose by studying God’s word. Thank you for this study.
Carol,
Welcome from Illinois! Thank you for joining us in this study!
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
Hi, Carol! I used to live in Minonk, IL, now reside in Tennessee. Had to say a friendly hello.
Hello Pam!
Waving to you from Indiana, thank you for joining us from Tennessee!
Martha, LGG Leadership Team
I’m Tracie from upstate NY just south of Syracuse. I love to hear that God is rescuing us daily, I have such a hard time with the ways of the world today and I have to be reminded constantly that I have to be a vessel and a messenger and live my life the way God would have me live… and when I do, I am promised a better ending than I can imagine!
Tracie,
Welcome from New York! Thank you for joining us in this study!
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
Hugs and love to everyone!!! I am so blessed that My Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ has helped me get to where I am today. I NEED Him with me at all times. I am so happy to be in this group that has always helped to keep me balanced and where I need to be. From the beautiful state of Tennessee! Praying for our group…
Hello and Hugs to you Pat!
I am right there with you, I NEED Him with me at all times. We are so happy you are in this group with us and thank you for sharing about how it has helped keep you where you need to be. Praise the Lord.
Martha,
LGG Leadership Team
Hi my name is Suzelle and I am from South Africa. I’m a stay at home mom of 3 kids aged 14, 11 and 5. I have just finished my studies and now I can call myself a photographer!! 🙂 Thank you for giving me this opportunity to explore God’s Word with you.
Suzelle,
Welcome from South Africa! Thank you for joining us in this study!
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
Hi Suzelle, from a fellow South African. I am in Brakpan, where are you?
Wow… Thank you Suzelle and Ellen for joining us from South Africa! I so love seeing women from all over the world in God’s Word.
Martha, LGG Leadership team
My name’s Erin. Joining in from PEI, Canada. So excited for this study to be starting. I really enjoyed Psalm 119 over the summer too! This morning’s reading made my heart swell with love and thanks to be reminded that it is God’s will for us to be rescued from this sin sick world. What a good and loving God we serve! Thank You, Jesus!
Erin,
Welcome from Canada! Thank you for joining us in this study!
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
Hi, I’m a wife, mother of 3 beautiful kids and a publisher living and working in the south east of England. God rescued me a long time ago but I am definitely working out my salvation. I am so grateful for his grace and mercy, for his patience and forgiveness. Without him I could not go on and there have been a number of times when I felt I was in the valley of the shadow of death and He literally rescued me from death itself. He also had mercy on my two sons and saved them from a prognosis of death or serious health issues at best. I am so blessed to live in a part of the world where worshipping Jesus is permitted, where meeting openly with Christians is allowed and where the holy spirit is welcome and our churches are growing and thriving. All glory to God forever and ever. Amen.
Phoebe,
Welcome from England! Thank you for joining us in this study!
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
Phoebe,
Glad you are here with us and I enjoyed reading your post, we are indeed blessed we can worship Jesus openly!
Martha
Hi! I am Harriet from Zambia,it’s such a blessing to be a part of the study once again.
Knowing that God rescued me gives me so much peace and courage to stand in this evil world. I now live my life looking out for God’s purpose in my daily life. I have a father who values my life and directs my steps. He is always holding my hand. How awesome!
Harriet,
Welcome from Zambia! Thank you for joining us in this study!
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
Hello Im from Oklahoma city, ok. I am very excited this study has stated. This verse mean a great deal to me. I am a single mother with 2 boys. And their grade are emailed every morning. Some oth them were not good and seeing the 2 weeks into school. Im the one that feels defeated. I know grades are not the end of the world but they mean a lot to me. And seeing this verse gibes me hope that my boys will make it in life and ill be there to help them. God is ans always has been good to me!
Hi, praying special blessings over your sons that God will use them and help them learn and grow in Him.
Keiara,
Welcome from Oklahoma City! Thank you for joining us in this study!
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
Hi Keiara! I’m an Oklahoman as well! 🙂 I lived in Norman for several years while attending OU and then moved back to SE OK to be near family. I visit OKC often and absolutely love the city!
I homeschool my 6 year old son and know that it’s hard to get boys to focus on school work! I said a special prayer for your boys and my son, that their little minds would focus on their school work and also grow to know how much God loves and values them!
I hope you have a great study session in Galatians!
Audra and Mary…
I love the encouragement & prayers you’ve offered Keiara! Beautiful! Thank you for being here and building a community that cares for each other.
Blessings,
Martha, LGG Leadership
Hi, I am Lori and I am from Michigan. I am a stay at home mom of 7 — 4 have reached adulthood so our nest is starting to empty out a bit 🙂 . Life has been pretty gritty and challenging lately and I needed the reminder this morning that the goal isn’t to get to heaven in the safest way possible or to expect not to have challenges. I am grateful for God’s rescue – to me it means I can turn my fears and cares over to him and live confidently for Him. Having a purpose to me means that there is a point to my life and the things I go through, whether I get to understand that now or not. I am so looking forward to digging into God’s word purposefully meeting with Him each day!
Lori, I am praying that God touches you in a special way today. I praying His love just surrounds you and overflows your heart.
Lori,
Welcome from Michigan! Thank you for joining us in this study!
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
Another South Carolina girl here, anxious to begin this new study with so many of my ‘old friends, from sessions past and new ones too. God’s presence I. My life has been so noted since I began seeking Him! His provision, mercy and grace are now my daily bread. He has shown me His faithfulness and I can do no less than to show Him mine.
I am from Florida. I am so glad to be a part of this group. “Be still and know I am God… Psalms 46:10 comes to me often in out mixed up world.
Helen,
Welcome from Florida! Thank you for joining us in this study!
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
Hi! I’m Andrea, currently living in Germany! Thankful that Jesus is my rescuer and I have Him in my life! Thankful for Him leading me to this group and Bible study!
Andrea,
Welcome from Germany! Thank you for joining us in this study!
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
Good morning! I was starting my own study of Galations when I saw that you were beginning it and decided to jump in. I’m a widow with grown children and I live alone far from the rest of the family. Being connected with others studying the same thing sounds like community!
Faylene,
Thank you for joining us in this study! Blessings to you!
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
I feel a part of something special. I enjoyed reading this lesson this morning. I praise God for His Grace, which I didn’t deserve and His Real and Ever Present Peace. I praise God for the one-true Gospel; the story of how Jesus came and died for my sins! I am so thrilled to meet everyone here today. God Bless. I will pray for you all.
Mary,
Thank you for joining us in this study! Blessings to you!
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
Hi, I live in Tasmania, Australia and this is my third LGG study. This morning I was reminded of God’s amazing love for me to plan what he did and Jesus’ love in dying for me. Amazing!!
Denise,
Welcome from Australia! Thank you for joining us in this study!
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
Hi, I’m Phyllis and am from Deposit, a small town in upstate NY. I have been married to my man for 39 years. We have 3 grown children, all married and 4 grandchildren. I am the school librarian, in our district.
This is my 3rd study with LGG and I have enjoyed each one. I love the book of Galatians and love the way these study’s are set up. As a teacher I see so much need in our student’s life’s it brings me to tears. I’m looking forward to the daily reminder that Jesus hold the keys to the kingdom and the Savior that I serve loves all. Thank you for your hard work and dedication .
Phyllis,
Welcome from New York! Thank you for joining us in this study!
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
What a beautiful message to start off our study…so so thankful for our Savior’s sacrifice and our rescue…Watched the movie “Do You Believe” last night and it reaffirmed for me how absolutely thankful I am for God and His perfect gift of salvation..
Quick question: do we have a challenge for this week? Wasn’t sure but thought I would ask :)…thank you ladies for your ministry and for yet again another amazing study 🙂
Vicki,
Thank you for joining us in this study! Blessings to you!
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
You can find the Week 1 challenge typed just above Angela’s video.
Vicki…
Yes ma’am, it was posted late.
Week 1 Challenge:
Help someone. It’s that simple. Intentionally look around as you go about your days and see who God has placed in your path. There are so many hurting people, so many needs…try to help, love, encourage just one person this week. Maybe it’s an encouraging word-a sincere compliment or maybe its more than that…but ask God to help you meet the needs that He brings to mind. We can’t do everything, but we all can do something.
Martha, LGG Leadership Team
Wow, what a powerful message from the Lord! This is going to be a great study!
Kelly,
Thank you for joining us in this study! Blessings to you!
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
Hello, So excited about this study from Cinnaminson, NJ!
De,
Welcome from New Jersey! Thank you for joining us in this study!
~Terria (LGG Encourager
Coming from Louisville, KY. Hearing the words I have been rescued, lets me take that big breath. I can know that no matter what, I am ok. In those crazy hard times, bad no good days, when the world around be scares me; I can know my fate has been decided and I have so much more to look forward to, but while I am here on this earthly world I can turn to him in prayer and he wants to give me peace, grace, patience, strength and so much more.
Ashlie,
Welcome from Kentucky! Thank you for joining us in this study!
~Terria (LGG Encourager
Joining from Atlanta, GA. I have been doing your studies for years and they have made such a difference in my quiet time with the Lord. Many thanks to everyone at LGG for your ministry. Praying for your family, Angela…I am so sorry.
Ann,
Welcome from Atlanta! Thank you for joining us in this study!
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
Good morning from Chattanooga, Tn. My name is Pam. I haven’t always lived in Tennessee, but it’s where God has me currently living and sharing His love. Being rescued…to me that proves I (we all) need a Savior and what a more perfect One than the Creator, God! Encouraging to me is learning from His Word that He has a plan for my life! He did just drop me off here on earth and forget about me. He is with me each and every step of the way as I journey through this world with my eyes set on Him. I look forward to this new LGG study in Galatians since I just finished my first with the Psalm 119 study this past spring. 🙂
Pam,
Welcome from Tennessee! Thank you for joining us in this study!
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
Joining from Spring Hill, KS.
Katie,
Welcome from Kansas! Thank you for joining us in this study!
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
Hi my name is Kim Crady. I’m from Salem Indiana & I just want to thank you ladies for this online studies. I can’t tell you how much I get out of them & grow with each one. I am very busy & these studies just fit perfectly into my schedule. God bless all of you.
Kim,
Welcome from Indiana! Thank you for joining us in this study!
~Terria (LGG Encourager
I’m from Indiana…I look forward to the study time. I’ve struggled with reading Gods Word and really knowing it, knowing the true meaning. So I look forward to delving into Galations, and sharing with others, learning from others as well. I’m a single mom to two ‘kids’, 31, my son, and 24, my daughter. Just waiting on the grandkids! God Bless!
Anna,
Welcome from Indiana! Thank you for joining us in this study!
~Terria (LGG Encourager)
I’m in Sioux Falls, SD. I’ve been so blessed over the past couple of years getting into God’s Word through you study guides. I’ve been a believer for most of my life but so often do not walk hand in hand with Our Savior and Lord. I look forward to a fresh look at Galatians and a refreshing to my walk with God.
“to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.”
Galatians 1:5 ESV
Diane,
Thank you for being with us these last studies, and thank you for joining us as we go through Galatians. Please know that we will be praying for you. Have a great day! (Jennifer LGG Encourager)
Hi, my name is Bethany and I’m joining from northern Ohio!
Bethany,
Thank you for joining us from Northern Ohio. We will be praying for you as you study through Galatians. Have a great day! (Jennifer LGG Encourager)
I’m enjoying the LGG studies from.West Virginia. Very thankful for the ladies whom the Lord has allowed them to put LGG together. I have been doing LGG for many years, the last study PS 119 was great.
Being rescued means I look at life through a different lens.
I can live a life of joy and not discouragement in.the midst of discouraging times. Now to remember to choose joy not stress.
Michele.
I love how you said “being rescued means I look at life through a different lens” I so agree. Through the lens of Christ. Thank you for joining us as we study through Galatians. (Jennifer LGG Encourager)
Hi! I’m joining this study from Mexico City. I hope we all be blessed together through out these six weeks!
Hi Daniela from Mexico City! This is going to be a blessed week. The Prayer Teams have been praying over all of you and for this study and we are expecting great things in the lives of every women participating and in the lives of those they are going to impact. ~ Sheila, LGG Encourager
Hi Daniela! We have our studies translated into Spanish too at AmaaDiosGrandemente.com Bienvenida!! 🙂 – Edurne, LGG Leadership Team
When Paul said to whom be the glory, I felt like he was saying that I had to choose, because we all will not have that glory, or peace if we do not choose to walk in GODS grace. I am the one to say that sometime’s I allow people and things to take my attention away from GODS word, but I am choosing to follow and search each and everyday to become one of the whom that shall have GLORY. Thank you LGG for having a place for me too study and get to know other women who are teach and getting to know and love our Father through his son JESUS CHRIST. Amen
Kimbly,
I’m so glad to hear that you are enjoying this study of the book of Galatians. There is so much to chew on already in Chapter 1. You are so right in saying that it is easy to take our focus off of God and place it right back on ourselves. Yikes! I am so thankful that God loves us anyway and is patient with us as we struggle. He is so good to us!
Blessings,
Lyli (LGG Encourager)
Hey there! I’m Ashley from West Virginia. So excited for another LGG study. And I love reading these comments from women all over the world. How wonderful to be studying with women from all parts of the globe! I’m so very thankful for a rescuer! Praise God!
Hi Ashley from West VA!! We are excited to have you with us also. Isn’t technology amazing. It brings together women from all around the world and allows us to share and grow together. ~Sheila, LGG Encourager
Hi! I’m studying from our home in northern Alabama. Jesus rescued me ultimately from dying in my sin and spending eternity separated from God. And he rescues me daily from negative thoughts and hopelessness. His life gives me a reason and a purpose and a hope. Without Him, none of that is possible!
Hi Carrie, and welcome from northern Alabama! Jesus, our Rescuer! Hallelujah! So glad that you are joining us in our Study! ~ Jean (LGG Encourager)
Sending blessings and love from PA. I am so excited about and greatly anticipated this study. Sure enough, Angela, day one touched my soul!!!
May God continue to bless each of you and give you the strength to continue to build His kingdom and this ministry. In the matchless name of Jesus, Amen
Hi Tonya, and welcome from Pennsylvania! We are so glad that you are joining us for our Study! Yes! Angela’s words always touch my heart, too! So glad that the Lord used her words to speak to your soul! ~ Jean (LGG, Encourager)
Hi. I’m in North-Central Texas about an hr south of Dallas.
Knowing I’ve been rescued means freedom. Freedom to live for Christ. What else is there really? When this life is over, what else is there?
Hi Jan, and welcome from Texas! What a precious gift we have in Jesus! Freedom … yes! For freedom Christ has set us free! {Galatians 5:1} God has done what the law could never do, as a gift to us! We have an eternal destination that await us – our lives here are only temporary! May we use the freedom, grace and peace that we have been gifted with to serve God and others in love! Thanks for joining us in our Study! So glad that you are here! ~ Jean, LGG Encourager
Good Morning! I’m joining from Maryland! Looking forward to this study…off to a great start. God Bless!
Hi Leslie, and welcome from Maryland! So glad that you are joining us here for our Study! God is at work, and we are grateful! ~ Jean (LGG Encourager)
I so enjoy and need the LGG Bible studies. I’m from Michigan and am anxious to start this study into Galations.
Hi Doris, and welcome from Michigan! I, too, need these studies! They keep me grounded in God’s Word and in community with sisters in Christ! So grateful that you have joined us here! ~ Jean (LGG Encourager)
Hi from Louisiana
I want to become closed to God our Father through studying his scripture and LIVING it
Excited for this study of God’s word and promises
Hi Susan, and welcome from Louisiana! Praying that you draw close to God through the study of His Word, in prayer, and in community here with your sisters in Christ. “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” ~ James 4:8 … This is both an invitation, and a promise! Excited you are joining us for our Study! ~ Jean (LGG Encourager)
I am so thankful to be in this study group. I started about a year ago with the Ester study and I love my group. It is a guide I can follow any time of day, but I still feel connected to all my sisters. One of my favorite verses, “When 2 or more are gathered in my name, there I am also” How cool is that? I am from Cincinnati, Ohio but our group is all along the east coast from Florida to Minnesota.
Hi Kathy, and welcome from Ohio! Oh, our Esther Study … what a special Study that was! It makes my heart truly glad to hear how much you enjoy your small group! My group is very special to me, and I am so very grateful for our ability to gather together and study God’s Word, and to support & encourage one another along the way! Community is a blessing! Matthew 18:20 – a very special verse indeed! God works in amazing ways through our small groups here at Love God Greatly! Have a blessed day! ~ Jean (LGG Encourager)
Greetings from South Carolina! I love these studies and I’m so thankful for all of the ladies who put these together for us. I just heard Dawn Smith Jordan speak a couple of weeks ago and this one statement keeps coming back to me as I read today’s verses. “Sometimes God doesn’t calm the storm, but instead calms His child.” Even when things are falling apart all around us, we can trust Him and know He is right there with us.
Hi Jennifer, and welcome from South Carolina! Thank you for sharing that quote. Our God is sovereign, and He is always at work! Yes, sometimes God calms the storm – and other times the storm continues and He speaks to our hearts – providing us with the blessing of relying upon Him, and growing in His grace. Our God is faithful, and His love is ever lasting! What an awesome, amazing and faithful God we serve! ~ Jean (LGG Encourager)
Good morning, I’m from North Carolina. Beautiful words this morning that are always what we need to hear. It is a very evil world but I know my God is in control. Thanks for all you do for us to help us stay close to our God
Hi Joan! Welcome from North Carolina! So happy you have joined us for our Study! Yes, our God IS always in control! May our hearts rest in His promises and His faithfulness! ~ Jean (LGG Encourager)
Hello, I am from Tennessee. I am a wife, mother of two, and a school teacher. After reading and meditating on these vereses one word comes to mind…
GRACE: getting something we do not deserve!!!!
Hi Jen! Welcome from Tennessee! GRACE!! Yes!!! A gift to us from God, through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Grace … God’s gift and undeserved favor toward sinners! Grace … a gift of God based upon what Jesus has done for us, not upon anything we could ever do! Grace … amazing grace!!! So glad you have joined us for our Study! ~ Jean (LGG Encourager)
Good Morning! I’m from Georgia and this will be my first study with LGG! I’m so excited! I’m so very thankful for God’s plan for us. It’s the best free gift anyone could ask for. He has done so much for me in my life I want to give back all that I can and share with others just what he can do for them 🙂
Hi Myra! Welcome from Georgia! So excited that you are joining us for your very first LGG Study! I’m in complete agreement with you! God’s Plan of salvation and all that Jesus did for us – BEST GIFT EVER!!! So touched by your words of gratitude, your testimony of God at work in your life, and your heart that wants to share who God is with others! I, too, want to live my life as His faithful servant, pointing others to who He is and very much He loves them! ~ Jean (LGG Encourager)
Hi. I’m Candy from a suburb outside Birmingham, AL. I’m thrilled to be participating in this study. And amazingly touched by just the first day’s verses. Praise God!
Hi Candy, and welcome from Alabama! I’m thrilled you are joining us here for our Study! I’ve been so looking forward to this Study on the Book of Galatians! So glad the verses spoke to your heart! Praise God is right! May we praise God – for everything and in everything! Psalm 69:30-31 ~ I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify Him with thanksgiving. So happy to share our songs together here at Love God Greatly! ~ Jean (LGG Encourager)
Hello I am from Orlando, Florida. I thank God each day for all He has done for me. He is our only hope and we need to keep shining His light in this cruel and dark world.
Hi Paulette, and welcome from Florida! Yes, our world needs God. May we shine God’s light each & every day! May we share God’s love and His good news with those who desperately need to see and hear Him. May we serve others in grace and in love, reflecting who God is and leading them one step closer to knowing Him. Blessings to you! So glad you are joining us for our Study! ~ Jean (LGG Encourager)
Hello from the Sunshine state of Florida. I am happy to begin this study. I have been on a difficult journey for the past 15 years, but God has continued to carry my husband, our daughter and myself. Before the end of the year, if all goes as it has been, my husband will receive a living kidney donation after being sick for 15 of our 15 1/2 years of marriage. He has been on dialysis for the past 4 1/2 years. As I read today’s study, I was reminded that God has already rescued me, so often I realize that I am struggling with things that as a christian I should not be struggling with. It is like a little pup that is rescued from the deep waters, but even when lifted to safety, until her feet touch solid ground, she never stops paddling. I long for the things that I already have available to me, if I would, but trust to rest in His arms, even when I don’t feel the ground below me. Thank you for this study, I know I need to be in His Word daily to find the peace that only he can give.
Oh Mary, please know that I am lifting your husband and your family in prayer. Your words … your story … touches my heart. Praying that God’s Word speaks to you here throughout our Study, and in your quiet time with Him. In so many ways, we do have the tendency to be like that puppy you described, frantically paddling and desperate to be saved. We can lose sight of the fact that our security has already been guaranteed at the Cross. We have a Lord and Savior who walks with us each and every day. His love knows no boundaries. He is always with us, and we can rely upon Him for strength, courage, peace and hope. Please know that you are not alone Mary – many Christians including me join you in this struggle. It’s part of being human; it’s part of living in this world where the struggle between the flesh and the Spirit is a very real one. Praying that you prioritize your time in God’s Word, and your time in prayer. God is there with you in every moment, and He will meet you right where you are at on any given day. You are loved with an everlasting love that knows no bounds! Keeping you in prayer, my sweet sister in Christ. ~ Jean (LGG Encourager)
I am a mother to 3 children, ages 19, 10, and 5, joining from Pikeville, KY…so thankful for these online Bible studies! I have grown so much and they have helped me to be more consistent in my morning devotions. Psalm 119 was a beautiful experience! Looking forward to Galations! God bless all of you!
Hi Becky! Welcome from Kentucky! So happy that you are joining us for our Galatians Study! I, too, have grown through each study here at Love God Greatly! I agree – our Psalm 119 Study was an incredible & beautiful experience! I found myself relating to the Psalmist on many, many days! God bless you! ~ Jean (LGG Encourager)
Hi, I am originally from England but now living in Youngstown, Ohio. I am so thankful that I have been rescued by God. I was so lost in my sin and he lifted me out of my mess and gave me a new heart. I so need to dig deeper into his word so that I can live my life for his purpose and not my own. I struggle with anxiety/panic attacks and need to realize it is him who sustains me. Looking forward to this study.
Hi Deborah, and welcome from Ohio! Grateful that you are joining us for this Study. Praying that God’s Word speaks to you as you study it and apply it to your life. Praying that the Spirit be at work in you, transforming you from the inside out. Blessings to you! Thankful that you are a part of our community here! Please know that I am keeping you in prayer! ~ Jean (LGG Encourager)
Joining you from SWFL this rainy morning. 🙂 Being rescued for me was Ps. 40:2 exactly … “He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings” – no more searching for happiness in every wrong way possible; no more seeking fulfillment in empty endeavors; no more shame, gut-wrenching sorrow and pain, or eternal hopelessness. This MUST make us live our lives differently! God did not save us so that we could enjoy sitting on the couch watching TV and eating junk food! Sometimes, it is so easy to fall into comfort, but we must remember that others are in the same lost state that we were, waiting to know about Jesus! God help me to not be complacent and lazy. Lord help me to live a ‘rescued life’.
Hi Shannon, and welcome from Florida! Thank you for sharing that verse! Your words, your prayer … so powerful. So true! We haven’t been rescued to sit back in idleness or comfort. Time is precious, the fields are ripe for harvest, and there is work to be done! Joining in your prayer! May we all live “rescued lives!” May our hearts be open to all that cross our paths – in every encounter that we have – to share God’s love with those who desperately need to see and hear Him. May we not waste our days here on earth, but rather serve others in grace and in love – reflecting who God is to them, and leading them one step closer to knowing Him. May we be genuine and transparent in our interactions with others, share as you have here Shannon of the changes that God has brought about in our lives! Thanks for stopping by, and praying continued blessings as we walk through our Galatians Study together.
Hello. Im from Northeast Nebraska and I’m a stay at home mother of 5 beautiful blessings. By the Lords love and mercy he rescued me from the pits of hell. I dont know what my life would be right now. He rescued me from drugs, gangs, partying, etc. I give Him all honor and praise!!!!
Thank you for this bible study, Im excited to start it with m daughters!!
In Christ Love, Nancy
Hi Nancy, and welcome from Nebraska! Praising God for all the ways that He has worked in your life! Excited for you and your daughters doing this Study together! Thank you for joining us here at Love God Greatly! ~ Jean (LGG Encourager)
Good morning from Huntington, New York. I’m so glad and ready for this new study to begin. “Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world!” Praise the Lord!
Hi Mona, and welcome from New York! So glad you are joining us for our Study! Our God is an awesome God, and I trust that His Word will speak mightily to you! ~ Jean (LGG Encourager)
Good morning from Virginia. Thank you for having a Bible study that simply keeps the word of God as the primary source. This Bible study I near post today has really hit the nail on the head with my feelings of late. From my country who has turned away from its core values and is trying to make us be tolerant to family members who are fighting for their lives from cancer and other diseases. It’s comforting to know that the battle has been fought. We are not going through anything that there’s not a master plan for. Thank you for the organization of these studies. I have started many Bible studies and very rarely do I complete them. Your Psalm 119 study was the very first Bible study I’ve ever done that I was diligent in getting up every morning and going right to his word. I look forward to doing so in Galations as well.
Hi Lisa, and welcome from Virginia! I, too, love the focus of Love God Greatly’s Bible Studies – God’s Word! So glad that you were diligent in our Psalm 119 Study! Praying that God’s Word speaks to you here in our Galatians Study as well! I can think of no better way to start and end our days than spending time with God and in His Word! Grateful for our community here as well! ~ Jean (LGG Encourager)
Hi! I’m here from Panama City, Fl!
Hi Kelly! Welcome from Florida! Glad to have you here with us! ~ Jean (LGG Encourager)
Joining y’all from East TN! I take a lot of comfort in knowing God has a plan for me. I have to do my part but His will is the ultimate guide. I give Him all the glory and praise for everything I have and am becoming (I’m so a work in progress!).
Hi Ann and welcome from Tennessee! We are all a work in progress! Thankful to be a follower of Jesus, the greatest Teacher who ever lived! Yes! It’s all about God’s Plan for us. I, too, take comfort in His Plan for me! Thank you for joining us here for our Study! ~ Jean (LGG Encourager)
I’m joining from Minnesota, truly blessed and excited to be on this journey with you guys! Since I gave my life over and been rescued by Jesus Christ, I see life with a fresh new perspective and a calmness I never knew I had. To know God has a wonderful purpose for me and is helping me get there is a true blessing and I thank God everyday.
Hi Angi, and welcome from Minnesota! Excited to have you joining us for our Study! Thank you for sharing here with us! A surrendered life lived for God’s glory does give us peace, and a perspective for which I am grateful. Joining you in thanksgiving for our awesome & amazing God! ~ Jean (LGG Encourager)
Hailing from the great Western state of Oregon.
Hi Jo! Welcome from Oregon! So happy to have you here with us for our Study! Blessings! ~ Jean (LGG Encourager)
Howdy from Houston, Texas!I’m so excited to be taking part in this study. The word in this scripture that has struck me this morning is “gave”. He gave himself. Freely. Nothing I did earned or bought this gift of salvation. I need to trust in His plan and will for my life.
Amy,
Where would be today if it weren’t for that one word? I am so thankful that God loves us to sacrificially.
Blessings,
Lyli (LGG Encourager)
I am studying from Hollywood, Alabama, The Real Hollywood.
I am thankful Jesus rescued me from me!
Melanie,
I LOVE how to said the “The Real Hollywood”. HA! Ooh Yes so thankful Jesus rescued me from myself. I’m my own worst enemy. Glad you are here and taking this journey with us.
Have a great day in the Lord,
Martha, LGG Leadership Team
Hi! I’m from Seattle, but currently living in Bankgok. Looking forward to this study!
Wow, awesome, thank you for joining us from Bankgok, Jenny!
Blessings,
Martha, LGG Leadership Team
Hello from SC! I am a PW and a missionary to Kenya. I adore these studies.
Well hello Elizabeth, glad you could join us from SC by way of Kenya! Blessings to you and for all that you do for the Lord. ~ Martha, LGG Leadership Team
Hello, my name is Andie and I am from Paintsville KY. I am a single mother of three and am really looking forward to this study.
Hey there Andie from Paintsville, KY! Happy to see you & thank you for joining us for this journey through Galatians. Have a great day in the Lord! ~Martha, LGG Leadership Team
Wanted to share what God showed me today . I did a word study on deliver.
Deliverance 1) deliver over, give over unto the possession or power of another (natan) used 1200x in the OT
2) Refers to Acts of God whereby he rescues his people from danger
Hebrew
Nasal – draws out, snatch away
Palat – make an escape
malat – to cause to escape
halas – to draw out
yasa- to save
Greek
rhuomai- rescue
exaireo – take out of
These describe God’s redemptive activity on the part of His people
The usage of deliverance focuses on God’s removal of those who are in the midst of trouble or danger.
Things to know:
> God cannot be maipulated to deliver anyone
> All acts of deliverance are totally His initiative
> God’s deliverance is for His people who trust and fear Him
> Often in the Bible, people’s fear of God and trust in Him are seen as part of the deliverance
> Our righteousness (as evidenced in the Psalms) preserves us but if we indulge in sin God may deliver us over to our enemies (Example Israel in the book of Judges)
The temporal deliverance of the OT is the backdrop of the NT. The OT stories which depict deliverance, serve as proof that God is indeed our great deliverer. He is faithful to deliver us. It also shows us his love, grace, and mercy towards us.
A dominant idea of the NT is of God’s deliverance from our greatest fears: sin, evil, death, and judgment. Deliverance aligns itself quite nicely with salvation and redemption.
*** Believers are to pray for deliverance from the threat of evil that dominates the world (Matt 6:13, Luke 11:4) By God’s power, believers are delivered from “this present evil age” (Gal 1:4) and the power of Satan’s reign (Col 1:13)*****
notes taken from Biblestudytools.com
Hope this helps someone!
Thank you for the word study!!
Very enlightening – thank you!
Elizabeth,
Thank you for sharing the word study on ‘deliver’! I know that you’ve blessed many others today by sharing. And thank you for sharing where your notes came from.
Martha, LGG Leadership Team
Viviana, from Chile!
Welcome Viviana from Chile! Thank you for joining us!
Martha, LGG Leadership Team
Bienvenida Viviana! We have our LGG studies translated into Spanish at AmaaDiosGrandemente.com 🙂 – Edurne, LGG Leadership Team
Hi I am joining you from the Shetland Isles, United Kingdom. I found you when the study of Esther was ongoing. Love that you’re encouraging us all to dig into Gods word and make it our own. Love soap it so helps me to get God’s word into my heart, mind and life. Did this on my own the first time. Now 4 other friends are doing it too. Love that you help us to encourage each other. Can’t thank you all enough for showing your love for God in this way.
Hi Mairi, from a fellow Scot (assuming you’re Scottish!). I’m part of a small group based in Kyle of Lochalsh. Great to see others from Scotland taking part. x
Welcome Alison and Mairi! We do have quite a few Scottish women participating in our studies and we love it! So glad you are both with us in your small groups.
Blessings,
Martha, LGG Leadership Team
Hello from Mechanicsville VA. I am so happy to be participating in this study of Galatians. I am so thankful for God and His plan for me. I may not always know the plan, but, I can rest assured that God loves me and He knows what is best. 🙂
Hello Melissa from Mechanicsville, VA! I use to live just outside of Richmond, VA and love the area there. We are happy you are participating with us and you are so right, we don’t know His plans for us but we can rest in knowing He loves us and knows what is best for us. 🙂
Have a great day,
Martha, LGG Leadership Team
Good morning from Wilmington, NC! Thanking God for the gift of His only son and for these Bible studies which bless me beyond measure. Praying sisters will be touched and souls will be saved and encouraged. Thank you to LGG!
Thank you for joining us Sandie from Wilmington, NC! I’ve been to Wilmington a couple times, beautiful there. Praying your prayer right along with you! Thank you so much for sharing it here.
Martha, LGG Leadership Team
Good morning to you and God bless you each! I am from Michigan, I am recently widowed and finding my way in my new life. I am praying for God to lead me through the Holy Spirit into doing his work. I am not looking for big things – just to do the little things he ask of me – with a willing and open heart for others. I have so enjoyed the other LGG studies and am excited today. The msg in these 2 small verses is huge and amazing; that God had this perfect plan even back in time before Jesus that encompassed me in my present life time – WOW.
Paula,
Thank you for joining us again and sharing your heart here today. Waving to you from Indiana :)! Praying for you as you journey through this new season of life. Lifting you up in prayer as you seek to do the little things He asks of you, with a willing & open heart for others. I love your excitement, makes me extra excited! <3
Blessings,
Martha, LGG Leadership Team
Hi friends! Joining from sunny San Antonio Texas. Excited for this study!
GREAT Kendra, Thank you for joining us from San Antonio, Texas!!!
Martha, LGG Leadership Team
Hello- I am excited to be joining women from around the world from Justin, Texas! With the chaos and anxiety this world brings, knowing that We have Jesus as our rescuer brings me peace that I pray is shared with others.
Natalie!
We are super excited that you many women from around the world are joining us for this study. I’ve never heard of Justin, Texas so now I a going to check out the map 🙂
Well said, the world is full of chaos and anxiety and so thankful we have Jesus! AMEN!
Blessings for a great day,
Martha, LGG Leadership Team
I’m from GA! So thankful God always has a plan and knows the best rescue plan for our lives. It’s amazing to watch how God pulls us out of some pretty dark pits we fall into…it’s about BRINGING HIMSELF GLORY and seeing HIS WILL accomplished through us. What a Savior! What a plan!
Steffanie,
I love the spelling of your name, first time I’ve seen it spelled that way. Glad you can join us from GA! You are right, it is pretty amazing how God can pull us out of some pretty dark pits… goodness a SAVIOR indeed!
Blessings to you and yours,
Martha, LGG Leadership Team
I’m from Salt Lake City Utah and I’m praising God that He is my Deliverer. He rescues and saves! He delivered me from a life of sin and death. Thanking God for His word! Praise God for the study of His word in Galatians. Really looking forward to it. It’s my second study with Love God Greatly. The study of Psalms 119 was a tremendous blessing to me and my Staff at the Christian School where I work.
I have some friends coming your way for a convention this week i hope you have a good week
RoseMari,
That was such a sweet note – have a great day!
Martha
GREAT to hear this is your second study with Love God Greatly, Arlene. We appreciate you continuing with us as journey through Galatians. Thank you for sharing about Psalm 119 being such a blessing to you, your staff at the school where you work. So thankful for God’s Word and how He works in our lives.
Blessings,
Martha, LGG Leadership Team
I am from Marietta, OH and so glad to be doing this study! I am so thankful that He rescued me from myself.
Debbie, we so appreciate you joining us for this study! Thank you!
Martha, LGG Leadership Team
Hello everyone, I live in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I have recently retired. Answering the questions how I have been rescued and how it changed the way I live my life I believe that Jesus rescues me every day. He rescues me from daily temptations from just living. He has forgiven me when I stumble and fall and He picks me up everyday. I pray daily that He guides me as I face each day.
Amen Helen. Thank you for joining us! 🙂 – Edurne, LGG Leadership Team
Hello from Rolla, Missouri. Happy to be here and excited to see what I can learn from Gods words during this study!
Welcome Linda! We are glad to have you with us 🙂 – Edurne, LGG Leadership Team
Hi, I am Victoria and I am from Winnipeg, MB in Canada. So glad to going through this journey with everyone. The word that struck me this morning was “might”. He gave his life on the notion he Might save us. It was God’s will that all of us be saved but knowing that some would not accept the gift he still gave his life. That to me is powerful. I question whether I myself would do such a thing. Do i pass people on the street, and not help them, because they might not accept the gift?
Hi Victoria! I love your application, thanks for sharing 🙂 – Edurne, LGG Leadership Team
Hi there ladies!! I’m from Longview (East) Texas! I’m so excited for what God has in store for us during this study! I continue to be encouraged so much by the studies I have participated in in the past and look forward to what our Heavenly Father will reveal to us in this study of Galatians! I’m so blessed and filled with joy that our Father sent his son to rescue us from the evil of today! Because of Jesus’ blood that what spilled all of our sins are covered, white as snow we stand! We don’t have be in bondage of the sins of our life and we can live a life after Gods own heart! I will rejoice that despite the terrible things we see Gods plan is so much bigger than we could ever imagine! I will praise his Holy name for the rest of my life, not just here on earth but in Heaven as well! I’m so excited for this study and the words of knowledge, love and power that will be revealed to us!
God Bless,
Jountiá
Beautiful words Jountiá 🙂 Welcome to the study, we are glad to have you with us! – Edurne, LGG Leadership Team
“Ohh friends, when did I as a Christian buy into this fairy tale lie that my life should be pain and heartache free? Jesus came and suffered in an evil, evil world.”
So much heartache, pain, grief in my family right now. Some days I scream this lie and beg God to give us relief for just a bit. Thank you for exposing the lie. Now I will pray His will be done…and wait for His answer.
Oh Dena you are so true, Jesus will be with us during the storms! So sorry to hear what you and your family are going through right now. We will be praying for you. Blessings! – Edurne, LGG Leadership Team
Hi! I’m from southwest Louisiana and so very glad to know I have a rescuser. deliverer and healer. Eager for this study in Galatians.
Welcome Wanda! 🙂 – Edurne, LGG Leadership Team
Good Morning from Colorado !! Just reading all the comments and seeing so many countries and states represented reminds me of the scripture Matthew 18:20″For when two or three gather together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.” As we all study together and pray together we can only imagine the great things God will do during this study.
Thank you LGG ladies for the work you do that bring so many blessings to those of us studying the wonderful things God had given you to teach us…
Hi from Venezuela Rose! Women from all around the world gathering together to open God´s Word is one of my favorite things about LGG 🙂 Welcome! – Edurne, LGG Leadership Team
Good morning from Dinwiddie Virginia! So glad to be a part of this Bible study and can’t wait to see how God will grow and use me during the next 6 weeks!
Welcome Angela! Blessings 🙂 – Edurne, LGG Leadership Team
I am from Bridgewater, nova Scotia, Canada. I so enjoyed the psalm 119 study and am excited to start digging into God’s word again with you. I praise God for rescuing me from sin and I want to live to bring glory to his name every day that he gives me breath!
Thank you for joining us in this new study Mandy! 🙂 – Edurne, LGG Leadership Team
Hi, I’m writing from the Scottish Highlands, part of a small local group taking part. LGG is all new to me.
When you ask what does it mean to me to have been rescued, it reminds me of my first few communions, during which I silently and copiously wept. It was very personal – Christ died for *me*. I’m grateful every day for being saved.
I’m housebound with chronic illness so it’s easy to feel as if God doesn’t have a purpose for me. I certainly can’t work out what it is, so I rest in the Lord, knowing that He is control, and try to follow Him as best I can.
Oh Alison, He certainly has a purpose for your life!!! We will be praying for you. So, so happy to have you and your group studying with us! My oldest sister lives in Glasgow, I LOOOOOVE to see women joining us from Scotland! 🙂 – Edurne, LGG Leadership Team
I am from Costa Rica
I thank God for the studies. Love all of them!!!
Bienvenida Tatiana! We also have our LGG translated into Spanish at AmaaDiosGrandemente.com 🙂 – Edurne, LGG Leadership Team
Hi my name is Mindy and I’m joining you from North Las Vegas. I just moved here 2 weeks ago for my husband’s work and the summer was full of travel and I am eager to get into the Galatians study. I’ve enjoyed so many of the LGG studies and am thankful for how they help me get into God’s word.
Reminding myself constantly that God has a purpose for me in this life has been so crucial to the life I lead. Moving often, lots of change, it’s so great to have the constant steadfast love of Christ. I sometimes forget to lean into him but I know it’s the only way. Knowing I’ve been rescued leaves me amazed but so thankful.
Hi Mindy! Thanks for sharing how you apply God´s Word 🙂 Blessings! – Edurne, LGG Leadership Team
My name is Nikki, I live in Kentucky. I am very excited about this Bible study, the Psalm study was my first one and I loved it! I was raised in a Christian home so God has always been in my life and I can’t imagine making it one day without him. Looking forward to see how this study shows me what more I can do for God.
Hi Nikki! Psalm 119 was one of my favorite LGG studies 🙂 Thank you for joining us! – Edurne, LGG Leadership Team
My name is Audra and I’m from southeast Oklahoma!
I feel empowered knowing that Jesus died for my sins so that I could live in close fellowship with Him. His love enables me to see my worth through His eyes. I’m a very shy pastor’s wife, which sometimes makes me feel like I’m not an effective Christian. But God has shown me through his Word that we all play a unique part in His Kingdom, and my shyness makes me a great listener…which I can use for God’s glory!
I’m very excited for the words God is going to speak to my heart through this study!
Oh Audra, sometimes the only thing we need is someone that listens to us 🙂 Thank you for the reminder that we all play a unique part in God´s Kingdom. Welcome! – Edurne, LGG Leadership Team
My name is Joy and I am from Oregon. Clinging to the truth that God has rescued me from the evils of this age. I don’t have to surrender to it but I have HIS power to help me walk through it and hold onto HIS truth. A daughter in a homosexual relationship is the evil I’m standing in right now. Aching from the breach this has created in our relationship. My faith is strong but I find myself in a valley.
Oh Joy, I pray God gives you the strength to cross that valley. Thank you for joining us – Edurne, LGG Leadership Team
I am from Minnesota! What touched me this morning is that God is my rescuer and that HE gave his life for us! Wow! I hope to live that out in my life!
Hi Kathy! Thank you for joining us 🙂 – Edurne, LGG Leadership Team
Hello everyone! I’m from Sarasota, Florida. I’m so excited this new study has finally begun! It was way too long in between the Paalm 119 study! I love this group! Praying over all of us that God may bless us with this study and lead others to Him!
Hi Jamie! Thanks for your prayers, we pray for you too! 🙂 – Edurne, LGG Leadership Team
Greetings from sunny California. I love Jesus because He first loved me. Because He is my Savior and Friend, I want to serve Him, and I am active in my church. I have been in LGG studies for over a year now. Using the SOAP method has been so inspiring. I look forward to studying Galatians with you.
Thanks for joining us Janine 🙂 – Edurne, LGG Leadership Team
amazing i have needed this for a while i’m from largo florida
Welcome RoseMari 🙂 – Edurne, LGG Leadership Team
I am from Big Canoe, Ga. I love how this study reminds me of God’s undying love and the sacrifice that Jesus made for me on the Cross and his love for all mankind
Amen! Thank you for joining us Dinah 🙂 – Edurne, LGG Leadership Team
I am from South Africa but I currently reside in the DRC with my partner who works on the gold mine here. I suffer from bipolar disorder, major depression and anxiety. I love God so much and I am grateful the Jesus gave His life for me. Due to my mental state I often forget to read my Bible, I don’t pray… Some days I can’t even get out of bed. This bible study means so much to me. It gives me purpose and motivation to get up each morning and spend time with my Lord. I have tried countless times to get up and spend time with God, but I always fail. This bible study is structured and easy for me to follow. It is not too much nor too little, it is just perfect and makes it easier for me to stay on track. Thank you for these amazing bible studies, you ladies are all awesome. Blessings to everyone.
Oh Delri, we will praying that you can follow this study along and that God gives you the strength to dig in His Word every day. Thank you so much for joining us!! We have our LGG studies translated into Afrikaans too at https://www.facebook.com/Lief-God-Grootliks-717623225000335/timeline/ 🙂 Blessings!! – Edurne, LGG Leadership Team
good morning my names Virginia i’m in la mesa California love this study God bless all who put this together.
Thank you for joining us Virginia 🙂 – Edurne, LGG Leadership Team
I am from Brakpan, South Africa. Very excited about this study. It is my third one with LGG and I have grown so much with each one!
Welcome back Ellen! We have our LGG studies translated into Afrikaans too at https://www.facebook.com/Lief-God-Grootliks-717623225000335/timeline/ 🙂 Blessings!! – Edurne, LGG Leadership Team
I’m joining from Idaho. It is so great to see so many women from so many places across the globe. Can’t wait to see what God is up to!
Hi from Venezuela Danece! 🙂 Thank you for joining us – Edurne, LGG Leadership Team
Joining you from Marietta, GA, What an amazing start to our study of Galatians.
Jesus has not just rescued us from the dominion of darkness BUT He has transferred us to His Kingdom. (Col 1:13) Praise our Mighty God!
Amen! Thank you for joining us Holly 🙂 – Edurne, LGG Leadership Team
I am joining from Ohio. I am so grateful that God has saved and continues daily to keep me in His shelter. I know hard times will come, as they have many times. But knowing I will never face them alone, and knowing that I have all I need to deal with anything that comes my way is the greatest feeling in the world. I want to live my life in a manner that shows others who God is.
Hi Susan! Thank you for sharing your heart 🙂 Blessings! – Edurne, LGG Leadership Team
Hi I am Lorryn, i am living in Lusaka, Zambia, Africa:)
Welcome Lorryn! Thank you for joining us 🙂 – Edurne, LGG Leadership Team
Greetings from Northwest Indiana. My two daughters and I are using this bible study as part of our homeschooling. As I read today’s devotional, I was reminded of a poem I memorized during a difficult time. I’d like to share a portion of it: “…You’ve been told of one who loved you;of a Saviour crucified. You’ve been told of the nails that held Him and the spear that piereced His side. You’ve been told of a cruel scourging; a Saviour bearing scorn; and He died for your salvation with His brow against a thorn. And you are not ‘Above the Master’; Will you breathe a sweet refrain? And His grace will be sufficient when your heart is pierced with pain. Will you live to bless His loved ones though your life be bruised and torn?….”
Thank you for sharing the poem Angeline! It is very beautiful 🙂 It´s great that you can share the study with your daughters – Edurne, LGG Leadership Team
Hello! I’m joining you from NJ. I’ve been doing the LGG studies for a while now. I was a baby christian trying ti figure out HOW to study God’s word and not just read through it. He led me to LGG. 🙂 I do have one question. Did I overlook the weekly challenge? I can’t seem to find it. Love you ladies and thank you so much for all that you do to help me!!!
Oh Deb, thank you for sharing how LGG has helped you dig in God´s Word 🙂 We forgot to put the challenge when the post went live but we added it later on Monday. Did you see it? Blessings!– Edurne, LGG Leadership Team
Checking in from Chino Hills, CA!! This online study time has been so beneficial to me over the years by keeping me accountable to being in Gods word with other believers in Christ. The more I dig into the Word of God, the more I know my purpose and my identity (in Christ) the more confident I am to step out in obedience to God’s gentle prodding to do more for His kingdom work. The more joy I feel deep in my soul, satisfied by the power of the Holy Spirit working in and through me with all I do in my ministry. Keep being a salt and a light to the world LGG (and all others joining along with this study!)
Oh thank you so much for the encouragement Rachel! So glad you are joining us again for this session 🙂 – Edurne, LGG Leadership Team
Hello, I’m from Tucson, Az and a single mom of two beautiful boys. My son had a really tough week and the circumstances tested my courage to stand up for what I believed was right. I prayed for direction and yet the outcome wasn’t the best and I questioned and struggled with why such a thing would happen.
Reading this passage reminds me that our ways are not God’s ways and we have to have faith that even when events seem to turn out badly, God is with us and sometimes subtle lessons learned, relationships strengthened, or hurdles that are overcome in the process prove more meaningful than the outcome.
Amen Cindy! Thank you for sharing your heart with us. It is very encouraging to see how others put their faith in action 🙂 Thank you for joining us! – Edurne, LGG Leadership Team
Hi, I am from PA.
to know God has rescued me is so hard to put into words. It’s more a feeling of peace even when all around is in chaos.
Knowing God has a purpose definitely wakes me up….
Amen, thank you for being with us Amy 🙂 – Edurne, LGG Leadership Team
I am in Florida and was introduced to you part way through Psalm 119 by a friend in North Carolina and have asked a friend from Maryland to do Galatians with me. So very grateful for your simple study with such a God and Gospel centered focus.
Hi Beth! Thank you for joining us and for sharing our study with your friend 🙂 – Edurne, LGG Leadership Team
Joining you all from South Central Alaska. Thankful that I’ve been rescued from a hell I deserve to a heaven I don’t. We serve an awesome God and I look forward to spending time in Galations and with all of you across the globe. Thank you LGG.
Hi from Venezuela Marie! So glad to have you with us this session 🙂 – Edurne, LGG Leadership Team
HI! I am from central Illinois. This is my 3rd or 4th study with Love God Greatly & I love this community. I have learned so much! While I do not know what I am supposed to be doing in this season of life (my youngest just entered Kindergarten), I am not stressed as I know God has a plan for me. I used to stress about this season, but through prayer & the scriptures I am comforted knowing that God is in charge. I am often so speechless when I stop to think of how much God loves me. Its overwhelming. To know I am loved even on my ugliest of days. To know HE rescued ME?! Its mind blowing. BUT because HE loved me, I want to do my best to show that type of love to others. THIS. It helps me to be a better mom, wife, friend, encourager, and christian. I want my holy Father to say to me “well done child of God, well done!” SO, I just blindly follow HIM & his great plan. Blessings to all of you who work hard to organize & write these studies. They are a true blessing to me!
Oh Melanie, I hear you! Thank you for sharing your heart with us 🙂 I´m very happy you can join for this study – Edurne, LGG Leadership Team
Hi. I am from Ohio. I have been doing these studies for several years now. They really have strengthened my love for God. I enjoy them very much. When I think about Jesus’s sacrifice for us, I am so overwhelmed by His love. God is so great.
He is indeed Michelle!! 🙂 Thank you so much for joining again this session – Edurne, LGG Leadership Team
What a great start to our new study! Loving today’s blog (as always) Thank you & God be with us.. I just know good things are gonna come from this one.. I can feel it! Gail from Northern Ireland : ) xx
Hi Gail! Thank you for joining us! Blessings 🙂 – Edurne, LGG Leadership Team
Hello my name is Miranda, I’m so happy to do this study with you all . I live in McKinney, Texas . To know I have been rescued, means that God loves and cares for me that much, to send Jesus to bear the weight of my sin. I can live knowing that I can be free in Christ. I am so undeserving of his rescue, but I’m so thankful. Knowing that God has a purpose for my life, changes the way I live my life, because I want to dig deeper in God’s word … To learn about Him and discover my purpose as I read it. I want to live my life for Him and according to His will. I’m sorry to hear about your family member. I pray God provides you and your family with His love and comfort during this time .
Thank you for your prayers Miranda, I know Angela and her family will appreciate them 🙂 So glad you are joining us for this study! – Edurne, LGG Leadership Team
Joining you from Girona Spain
Mom of 4 kids serving our city hoping to share Christ where ever we are
Welcome Mary! Spain…..how cool! Christ in your everyday life is what we love to hear. So thrilled your joining from Spain. ~Sheila, LGG Encourager
Hi Mary! Sooooooo glad you are joining us from Girona! I am a missionary in Venezuela, but I come from Bilbao 🙂 We have our LGG studies translated into Spanish at AmaaDiosGrandemente.com – Edurne, LGG Leadership Team
Hello everyone, I’m excited to begin this study with you all as we learn to Love God Greatly more and more every day.
Joining from Bloomington, Minnesota 🙂
Hello, I am from Copenhagen,Denmark.I thank God for rescuing me.Whatever i do is to bring Him glory.All i want is for the Holy Spirit to take total control daily.Without Him am nothing.Faithful is He!!!
Hi Mirabelle! Thank you so much for joining us from Denmark!! 🙂 – Edurne, LGG Leadership Team
I’m from West Virginia.
Hi Katie from West Virginia! Hope you are lovin the first day! ~Sheila, LGG, Encourager
St. Louis, MO
Thank you for your words. We are living in a time of great negativity, yet Jesus will save us. Have faith and lover in your heart.
Amen Shannon, welcome! 🙂 – Edurne, Leadership Team
Hi from Oamaru, New Zealand. Thankful for God freeing me from my sin, and thankful for these studies, they have helped change my life.
Hi Ruth! So glad to have you with us 🙂 Blessings! – Edurne, Leadership Team
So blessed to have found LGG! I have been wandering the desert per say for a few years since my father passed and I had moved from N.C. to Canada. Talk about a change! I have missed sharing and learning God’s word! God leads us to the people we need in our lives to help us continue to grow and know Him more deeply. I know He has lead me to this group and to my new church here Canada. Hope everyone has a blessed week!
Awe M’Lisa! We are so happy your here. God definitely brings us what we need when we need it. We believe you are here because He has drawn your heart and called you for such a time as this! Our Prayer Team has been praying for each one of you! ~Sheila, LGG Encourager
Hello from Guatemala! I am so blessed by the studies of LGG and I am very much looking forward to this one! It means EVERYTHING to me to know I have been rescued by Jesus. It is all I base my life upon. I am the rescued seeking to help Him rescue others. How can I not live my life to bring others the hope that I have found in Jesus? Knowing God has a purpose for my life has changed everything! I no longer live for the treasures of this world and my family left our home in the U.S. to spread the gospel and help the hurting in Guatemala, because that is His purpose for us today.
Hi Lisa! Thank you for your service in Guatemala! We have our LGG resources translated into Spanish too in case you would like to use them. Blessings!! – Edurne, Leadership Team
I am so excited about this study, I’m joining in from NC. And how appropriate our pastors are preaching through the book of Galatians on Sunday morning!
I am just so grateful to Jesus my rescuer. And I’m in awe of his love, grace and mercy!
Welcome Alyson! So glad to have you with us! – Edurne, Leadership Team
Hi! I’m joining from Texas. I have always followed LGG on face book but this is my first LGG bible study! I am so excited to have seen the post about this bible study! I have done bible study on Tuesdays for the past few years w/ a group of ladies from church but this semester I have school every evening so I decided online was the best option for me to stay connected and in the word. I am glad God is our rescuer and I’m reminded everyday to do my best so I can fulfill God purpose for my life.
Welcome to our LGG family Jenny! So glad that you joined us 🙂
I am joining from WA state, I have thoroughly enjoyed your past studies and am excited to start in Galatians today. Loving the bound book version (thanks for offering it). Blessed knowing that God has rescued me and that it’s not by my “works” that gets me into heaven. Knowing God has a greater plan than I could ever imagine takes a huge burden off me and my daily struggles.
Hi Rebecca! We love hearing from our girls that keep coming back for more! Study after study my desire deepens.
I too am soooooo in love with the Journal. ~Sheila, LGG Encourager
I am Missie from Minnesota. I am so greatful for Jesus rescueing me because I need rescueing from myself! I so often follow the world and go down reckless paths that destroy my life. Jesus makes my pathes straight!
Missie @ A Flurry of Ponderings
Hello Missy! Welcome!!! I’m a PA gal
Isn’t it good news that He came to rescue us knowing we wouldn’t be perfect, knowing we would mess up and get off track at time but still He said we were worth it! ~Sheila, LGG Encourager
Hi! I’m from upstate New York, living in a small town close to the Pennsylvania border. The world has been getting me down a lot lately, so it’s wonderful to know that we are being saved from this present evil age. I’m holding on to that!
Amen Kathy! Thank you for joining us 🙂 – Edurne, Leadership Team
Hi I’m Shawna Medina from Modesto California. I love these bible studies, I’m encouraged to wake up early every day to start my day with the Lord and these studies have helped me so much! I love reading everyone’s SOAP’S, they sharpen me as a Christian so thank you to all who share!
Awesome Shawna! Thank YOU for joining us 🙂 – Edurne, Leadership Team
Hello from Atlanta! I am so excited to start my fist LGG study! I just had major surgery for a hamstring repair and knew that I wanted to make the most out of my unexpected period of “rest” :). I have a six month recovery period. I woke up today so excited to start the study but received an upsetting phone call. Isn’t that how it usually works? Satan will try to keep you out of God’s word! He is scared when we become powerful!
So, I am a little late in reading today, but I did honor my commitment to be in God’s word each day!
So many people blessed me over the past four weeks during my injury and surgery and I am excited to take on this weeks challenge! Praying for the person that God places in my path this week!
I’m praying for you, my sisters, as we soak up God’s word!
Oh Pam we will be praying for you as you recover from surgery. It is so encouraging to read how you are using this time of “rest” to dig in God´s Word! Thank you for joining us 🙂 – Edurne, Leadership Team
Hi, I’m Michelle from Renton Washington. I love these studies. Good is good and faithful and true and I am so thankful for His gift of salvation!
Amen! Welcome Michelle 🙂 – Edurne, Leadership Team
Christie from Post Falls, ID
Welcome Christie 🙂 – Edurne, Leadership Team
Hi ! I’m in England, looking forward to doing the study as I have no other opportunity to study Scripture with other women.
Hi Lynette! So glad that you are joining us 🙂 – Edurne, Leadership Team
Hi, I’m Donna from sunny Cape Cod, MA. This is my first LGG bible study and I’m so looking forward to studying God’s word & broadening my understanding along with so many of you. I thank Jesus for rescuing me daily & realigning my footsteps to the path that was set for me so long ago. How greatly I am loved that the Father would sacrifice His Son for me! To God be the glory for ever & ever! Amen
Amen Donna! Welcome, thanks for joining us 🙂 – Edurne, Leadership Team
Knowing that I have been rescued makes me want to serve God all the more! I know that I don’t “owe” God, and that salvation is a free gift. I WANT to serve him! Knowing I have a purpose makes me want to live intentionally, and live out that purpose!
Oh Ann! I love your encouraging words! Thank you:) – Edurne, Leadership Team
This message is right on time for me today. From personal/family stress to concerns about the refugee crisis (let us remember that Jesus was a refugee at one time) to health issues (my body doesn’t make stress hormones so getting stressed out is dangerous for me), my day has been one emotional and physical roller coaster. Right now my body is in physical pain and feeling the effects of letting myself get stressed out. But Hallelujah! My Savior can rescue me from the evils of THIS age! He did not come just to bring eternal life. He came to rescue us right here and right now! What a wonderful revelation! I wish I could stamp that verse on my hand or put it on a bracelet that I wear next to my medic alert bracelet. Thank you for this study. It is already blessing me! God bless and anoint you all!
Oh Monica, I´m so sorry you are in pain right now! But, oh! your words of encouragement are such a blessing! Thank you so much for joining us. We will be praying for you 🙂 – Edurne, Leadership Team
So excited to be joining you again from Florida. My heart over flows as I consider my Savior choosing I rescue me. I understand his plan for my life in part but I rest in complete dependence on how he will carry it out. I need Him so much moment by moment.
Hi Ana! Welcome back, we are glad to have you with us for one more season 🙂 – Edurne, Leadership Team
Good Evening, I continue to grow closer in my walk with Jesus from participating in your studies. I live in Western Maryland! Thank you for all that you do.
Thank YOU for joining us Mary! Welcome 🙂 – Edurne, Leadership Team
I am from Findlay, OH.
I am so thankful that my husband continually took me to church with him. It allowed me to finally accepted Jesus as my Saviour last year. I am working on learning the Bible and hoping these Bible studies will help.
God Bless you all.
Welcome Kim! We are so glad to have you with us! 🙂 – Edurne, Leadership Team
I live in East Tennessee. I, too, have received those phone calls, and am so thankful to have Christ as my Comforter and Hope. Angela, great post. Thank you.
Amen Sondra. Thanks for sharing this with us, welcome to our study 🙂 – Edurne, Leadership Team
I live in Grants Pass, Oregon (Southern Oregon). I am joining the Online Bible Study as I believe it has called me, or more likely, God has called me. Thank you for this opportunity to go back home again to God and to Christ our Lord.
So glad to have you with us Gina! Welcome to the study and welcome home 🙂 – Edurne, Leadership Team
I absolutely love this study. The workbook is great and explains itself very well. The Blog is wonderful as well. Thank you for your gift of this study.
Hi I’m joining from Texas. It makes me so grateful and thankful that we’ve been rescued. Knowing that God has a plan for my life gives me hope for the present and the future.
Amen Natalie, welcome! 🙂 – Edurne, Leadership Team
Hi from Newfoundland, Canada! Excited to join the army of ladies to dig into God’s word! It’s been awhile since I did it last time and I really miss it!
Welcome back Irena! So glad you are joining us 🙂 – Edurne, Leadership Team
I’m getting a late start, but hello from American Falls, Idaho!
Welcome Erin! It is never late!! 🙂 – Edurne, Leadership Team
Hello from Bradenton Florida. I am so thankful that God rescued me and brought me back to the source of life to the One who created me and loves me without measure! Never want to walk a day without Him! Praying for you and your family in this difficult time
Welcome Jessica! Thank you for your prayers, Angela and her family will certainly appreciate them 🙂 – Edurne, Leadership Team
I have done your studies before, I have a hard time staying intentionally focused and seeing them through but I will do my best. In our wold today it doesn’t always feel like we are being rescued. Sometimes it feels like Jesus has abandoned us it these evil days. His plan is o redeem this lost world and what a brillant plan indeed. our goal today is to show our wicked world what a God-rescued and Christ- controlled life can mean to a corrupt society.
Amen Shannon! I pray you can stay focused in God´s Word and join us for the rest of the study. Thank you for joining us 🙂 – Edurne, Leadership Team
Hi. I’m in SC. My daughter (she’s 11-1/2) and I are going to be going through the Galatians study together. I am really looking forward to seeing what God has to teach us together and individually. Thank you so much for putting the study together. Blessings!
Hi Robin! How awesome to share the study with your girl. Thank you both for joining us!! 🙂 – Edurne, Leadership Team
From fairbanks, alaska
I Finished my Monday lesson. I Thank Father God who has given us in Jesus Christ, deliverance from my sins and in that, I receive grace and peace. And with this authority through Jesus Christ I can be of service to God in the calling that he is giving me. I have always hold on to the atonement and salvation of Jesus Christ sustains me in this world.
Hi Saundra! Amen sis, thanks for sharing! 🙂 – Edurne, Leadership Team
Hi y’all! I’m joining from Alabama and I’m excited to study Galatians as I haven’t deeply studied it before! God rescuing me to me means that he gave me a chance to live a life according to his perfect plan which teaches me to place my faith in Him! Not going to lie, sometimes it’s hard but I’m learning everyday to trust him! Can’t wait to get to know some of y’all! ☺️
Hi Maggie! Welcome 🙂 Looking forward to get to know you too! – Edurne, Leadership Team
Hi,
I am studying with y’all from Colorado. I look forward to getting into the Word, not just reading it but getting into it! I don’t have a big Christian support system here so I look forward to having it with y’all, and trying to get plugged into a local group as well.
God bless and have a good week!
Hi Malana! So glad to have you here. Please don´t hesitate in reaching to us when you need some encouragement. Welcome!! – Edurne, Leadership Team
Hello from Richmond VA. I truly enjoy these studies because they are actual Bible studies, not book studies. I also enjoy the online forum which allows me to participate on my schedule. It is great to hear from so many women from all parts of the world. I am thankful for you facilitating these and I am thankful that Jesus rescued me.
Welcome CJ! Than YOU for joining us. Blessings! 🙂 – Edurne, Leadership Team
Hi from the beautiful mountains of Asheville, NC! We are a group of women who love to serve our Lord and read MORE of Him!
Welcome Jean! Greetings to your group 🙂 – Edurne, Leadership Team
I am joining this study from Oxford, MS. I have been searching for a structured daily prayer time, and I am looking forward to working on this study with you all!
Welcome Katie! 🙂 – Edurne, Leadership Team
Thank you for hosting this Bible study, that I just happened across yesterday. I felt the calling to get in together with others across the world to dive into the Word during this time of global (and personal) unrest. I am from central California, breathing in the smoke from the Rough Fire. God bless and good night.
Welcome Agnieszka! Blessings 🙂 – Edurne, Leadership Team
I am a child of God and I am so thankful for my heavenly Father. I am from Mississippi and I have been blessed with a wonderful pastor that preaches the truth. We have a loving Church Family. I am looking forward to this study. I am studying the Spiritual Gifts at the present time.
Welcome Jo Nell! Thank you for joining us 🙂 – Edurne, Leadership Team
Hi, I’m from BC, Canada. I only found out about LGG a few days ago, and I really wanted to join the Bible study, as my church doesn’t have them, and I really want to learn more about God on a personal level.
Awesome Corrie! So glad to have you with us 🙂 – Edurne, Leadership Team
I live in Indianapolis, and I am so excited for this study. Your studies just bring the word to life for me and keep me excited and committed to being in the word! So thanks for all you do!!
Jesus is my rescue. He rescues me from myself. From my failure or unrealistic expectations. He gives hope and peace and purpose to life. He gives strength. He is my provider.
I will add this to your challenge. Our pastor said yesterday to do for one person what you wish you could do for everyone. And to watch how that changes the world!
Oh Lauren, thank you for your kind words 🙂 I love your addition to your challenge. Thanks for sharing! – Edurne, Leadership Team 🙂
Hi from MICHIGAN (Metro Detroit/SE Michigan) I’m 43 yr old Married and a mom of two young boys (5 & 7). I am excited to do this study and get my devotion time back. Gods Word is my strength. Blessed beyound measure.
Hi Jennifer! Welcome to our study 🙂 – Edurne, Leadership Team
Good morning! My name is Diana and I am from Minnesota. I’m really looking forward to studying Galatians with you all! It’s one of my favorite books of the Bible yet I’ve never taken 6 weeks to dive into it and really study it.
For me, knowing Jesus is my rescuer helps me to let go of my ideas of perfection and trying to make things work and run and perfect all on my own strength. He sees me drowning in my own efforts and eventual failures, and pulls me up and walks with me to complete things in His time, according to His will.
Amen Diana! It will be awesome to really dig in Galatians 🙂 Welcome! – Edurne, Leadership Team
I’m writing in from Lincoln, NE. I’m a homeschooling mom and stay at home wife. Unfortunately, I didn’t get started until this morning, but I have my alarm set earlier so I can devote time to this every morning. Thank you so much for bringing us these wonderful studies!
Awesome Kelly! Thank you for joining us. Welcome! 🙂 – Edurne, Leadership Team
Joining in from Bremen IN and looking forward to this study and interacting with women from around the world.
Hi from Venezuela Angela! Thank you for joining us 🙂 – Edurne, Leadership Team
Hi I’m Jennifer from Ohio! looking forward to this study and spending time in God’s word!
Welcome Jennifer! Blessings 🙂 – Edurne, Leadership Team
I’m Lisa from Lexington, Kentucky. Blessed to be able to join in this study in Galatians. I’ve enjoyed all your Bible studies. Thank you so much for providing the means for us to learn and grow in God’s Word! Abundant blessings to the Lovd God Greatly staff! Joyfully Serving Jesus~
Thank you so much Lisa! So glad you are joining us for this session 🙂 Blessings! – Edurne, Leadership Team
Good Morning! I am Lisa from Ohio. I am a little late getting started, but very eager to do the study. I am happy and humbled to be rescued into so much love and goodness from our precious Saviour. He has been my rock. I know God has a divine purpose for me, and I rejoice, because knowing this makes me desire to do His will each and every day and through-out my day! Have a blessed week, as I know, I will by doing this study.
Hi Lisa! Any moment is good to start! Welcome 🙂
It’s been a long time since I have done one of these studies…..And I got to say Gods timing is so perfect!!! I just checked in with my email and by chance clicked on this and BAM there it was….I felt as if Angela was saying just how I’ve been feeling!!! Thank you!!! And thank You God!!!!
Oh Karleen, it is amazing how God uses His Word to reach our hearts. Thanks for sharing! BLessings 🙂 – Edurne, Leadership Team
Hi. I live in Salt Lake City, UT. This is my fourth study with LGG and I cannot say thank you enough for sharing your God given wisdom with us all. You all have such a gifting and anointing to share the truth and love of Gods Word. so thank you for being obedient to the calling our gracious Lord has placed in your hearts. I am beyond thankful the Lord has called me out of the life of sin and has set my feet firmly on the rock of His salvation- I trust in His Sovereignty and know that everything we face in life was filtered through the Loving hands of God for our good to mold us into the person He created us to be. Thank you Jesus!!! It’s so awesome to see how God has brought women from all around the globe to unite us with our common bond in Christ!!I’m so happy to see how many women are from SC also as my one and only sister just moved out there so I know and believe God has mighty plans and will make “divine appointments” with Godly women out there to draw her back in to the loving arms of Jesus!! Her name is Alissa if you would pray for her please. 🙂
Than you for one more study with us! 🙂 We will be praying for your sister. Blessings! – Edurne, Leadership Team
Mandi from Orlando, Florida.
It means that I can fail. It gives me freedom to fail and not be perfect and KNOW that I am STILL His and kept by Him.
Being intentional about looking around and seeing who God places in my path, what situations God puts me in each day. That those moments aren’t a coincidence but appointed. And looking to God in how to react and bring glory to him in my days.
Amen and amen Mandi! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Hi! I’m from Spokane, Wa and this is my third study with LGG. Jesus rescued me as a young child and I never cease to be amazed when I remind myself that he gave up his own rescue from death on the cross to have my sins forgiven by his sacrifice! Daily rescues continue to occur when I let him have victory in my life. 🙂
Hello Natalie! Welcome back 🙂 Blessings! – Edurne, Leadership Team
Today I’m free! Thank you Lord Jesus for delivering me from myself. Thank you for not leaving me in the sinful state of mind I was in. Today I have liberty and I tell everyone who will listen what Jesus done for me. Lord I thank you for LGG, I pray that you would bless each and very person who is connected to this ministry. I pray that all chains be broken and each woman is set free to do your will Lord.
What a beautiful praise Demetri, thanks for sharing it. Welcome 🙂 – Edurne, Leadership Team
Hello from Freeland, Maryland! I am excited to dive into this Galatians study. I participated in Esther and loved it, though I did not finish it :-(.
My goal is to finish this one, and keep it going with the next!
God bless you all! Thanks for providing this for all of us!!
Hi Debbie, welcome back! I hope you can finish this one. It will be a blessing for you 🙂 – Edurne, Leadership Team
Hello from Scotland!
This is my first study after having left church several years ago. Finding it tough but inspiring! Lovely to hear of so many others doing this around the world xx
Welcome Diane! My oldest sister lives in Glasgow and seeing your comment makes my heart sing 🙂 So very glad to have you with us! Blessings 🙂 – Edurne, Leadership Team
Pamela, Kansas City Missouri
I find the concepts of Monday’s verses humbling but also encouraging, a concept that drives me passion for Him, my devotion to Him and my commitment for Him. I’m with you Angela, I love this verse too: Greater is HE who is in me than he who is in the world…(1 John 4:4) and would love to put it above my front door to be in view every time I leave the house!
Oh Pamela, this is a verse we have been saying over and over again lately at Love God Greatly 🙂 Welcome! – Edurne, Leadership Team
Hi I love in Cypress, Ca. ….I’m so excited to be a part of the Galatians study. Looking forward to reading and learning more about God’s word and how I can apply it in my life. Thank you for your ministry
Thank YOU for joining us Alida. Blessings! 🙂 – Edurne, Leadership Team
The day that I planned to kill myself was the day my Saviour rescued me. I had a personal encounter with The Lord. He begin to led me and guide me and let His life be glorified through mine. I always ask him to send me someone I can help.
I received one of those phone calls where my 20 month old grandson had drowned, they brought him back. His heart stopped, they brought him back. That night unknowingly, they told my son to expect the worse, but on my end I was believing that Jesus would rescue him. I cried out to The Lord. He was in a coma for four days and he opened his eyes on the fifth day they let him go home. To God be all the Glory!
Wow Brenda, how powerful your testimonies. Thank you so much for sharing them with all os us. Welcome! 🙂 – Edurne, Leadership Team
Hi – I am so glad to be a part of this study – it’s amazing seeing everyone’s homestead, knowing I have sisters in the Lord from all over the world. I am from Hilltown, Pennsylvania.
I am looking forward to diving into God’s word with all of you! Greeting’s!!!
Hi from Venezuela Anne! Welcome 🙂 – Edurne, Leadership Team
Joining you all for this study from NJ- super excited to be filled up by the gospel and keep turning my head towards Jesus!
Welcome Erica! 🙂 – Edurne, Leadership Team
HI,
I just wanted to share that Jesus is a TRUE rescuer…Several years ago my life took a very unexpected turn.. Much of what I had known and loved suddenly spiraled out of control..I found myself facing a future that no longer looked as it always had and I was rocked to my core. I was suddenly facing the approaching reality of my children leaving to pursue their careers and the very likely possibility of the end of a 25+ year marriage. To say I was lost would be putting it mildly…but, thanks to my kids I found myself connecting to a new local church and finding my peace and strength. After a lot of struggle I was finally able to give everything over to Jesus, much like the song…”Jesus take the wheel”.. and when I finally quit trying to “fix” everything by my power and effort, He stepped forward and rescued us from the path we were on.. I knew He was always there with me, but sometimes my own efforts clouded my understanding.
My husband found a new hunger for Faith and prayers were answered. If I could offer any thought or prayer it would be for those who have spent too much time trying to “fix” things through their own power..to just let go and LET GOD…A very wise pastor told me something that has lingered from that time…During a session when I was asking once again, “why isn’t this working, why is this taking so long, I am doing everything I can think to do…” he took my hand in his and said, “maybe that is the problem…YOU are doing everything…ponder that maybe Jesus is patiently waiting for you to hand this over to Him…He has the answer and can do all things…He is here to rescue you from the place you are in, but you have to let Him..”
Wow Ramona, thank you so much for telling us your story 🙂 BLessings! – Edurne, Leadership Team
Hi! I am from East TN, and thankful I opened my email today! Galatians is one of my favorite books in the Bible, and I am so excited to start this study! Since we moved here 2 years ago, I feel like I am alone, so I am hoping to get invigorated!
Welcome Angela! We are here to support you!! 🙂 – Edurne, Leadership Team
I’m from Moore, OK, studying online with a group of ladies here. Single, never married, no children, but have 2 wonderful fur-babies and some wonderful friends and sisters in Christ!
Welcome you and your group Lynna! Blessings – Edurne, Leadership Team
Hi I live in medford Oregon!
I’m Hannah from Hurt, VA! It means a lot to know I’m rescued! I can get so overwhelmed by all of the bad happening in our world and even close to home. We have had many tragedies in my area and I just have to keep telling myself that this place is not my home and praise the Lord for his bigger plan for us.
Hi! I’m Crystal and I live in Bayfield, CO. I thank God for leading me to find this study. It makes me dig deeper into God’s Word and I know it will strengthen my relationship with him. My sister-in-law and I are doing this together, but we are a few weeks behind the study itself because I didn’t come across this until a few days ago. But we have our printed journals and love the SOAP method. Please say a prayer for us as we study this, and for our congregation as events have unfolded that is likely causing a split amongst our brothers and sisters. And we ourselves and our individual families are struggling with it. But we all know that God is in control and His plans are greater than our own. Thus, we are reaching out and leaning on our Lord for comfort. And I think Galatians is the perfect way to start, given our current struggles and trials. God Bless! Crystal
I just started my study today, so blessed, thank you. My friend went through the study and loved it and recommended it to me. Thank you again for doing these studies for us women in need for Jesus 🙂
Blessings,
Megin
Pasadena, CA
Hello, a new member from Busselton, Western Australia! Thanks to a lovely Canadian sister in the church who recommended this study for our churches over here Down Under. Hoping that doing this study will get me back on track with God, and closer to Him everyday..
Cant wait!
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Hi, I’m Polly from Kansas City, Missouri.
Being rescued means I have the hope of heaven, no matter what transpires in my day or in my life in general. It also means that despite my sin, God has rescued me from what I deserve.
Because of this, I can live knowing each day that this is not the story, that there is MORE!
Hi, I am Nina of PA, nice meeting all of you. I was save in NY, thank you Lord for this was born and raised in the Philippines. I lost my husband 2012 and it was very difficult to live by myself but I did with God’s help our provider. There are so many trials and temptations on earth but I know God is always with me and I will survive it, for I know God has a better plan for me. I can’t wait for God to take me home. I am here to learn more. Thank you.
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My name is Margie coming to you from North Carolina. After becoming disabled during what was supposed to be an outpatient procedure that turned into a two month hospital stay, I had to leave my job, which I completely love, and I have alienated some of my family members. Somewhere along the way I began to believe that God did not like me anymore so I began to pull away. This all began five years ago. Recently I started to feel bad so I went out and found a new church home and I’m working to find my way back to God. I’m hoping the study helps me with my search. But it is still nice to know that out there is a loving God ready and willing to rescue me from this darkness that I seem to have fallen into.