Your 40 Day Journey
Getting Closer to God Each Day
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Trust. That's a biggie. What does it mean - Trust in God? I've read the book I know He is real. I know God is always with me, that He never leaves me nor forsakes me. Sure I trust God. Would I trust Him like Abraham did when God asked Him to sacrifice his only son, Isaac? Would I trust Him like Noah did when he spent years and years building an ark that made people think he was crazy? Would I trust Him like Joseph, Jacob's son? His brothers sold him into slavery, he was thrown into jail for something he didn't do, and through it all he continued to trust in the Lord. Or is my trust limited like Peter's who took one step in the water and then doubted?
So many times I've entered into a dark period and for a while I trusted God. I knew He was there and my faith could not be shaken. As the situation lingered and the circumstances got tougher I started to back away from my faith. I started thinking that maybe this would be the time that God would be too busy for me and would want me to take care of things by myself. When the dark period ws over and I had come through it, I would look back and realize God had been with me the entire time. He was my source of strength and hope. Each time this happens I am a step closer to trusting God completely in every situation. I'm one step closer to proclaiming without a doubt, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust."
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Through life's love and heartache we can maintain peace and joy through our Savior, Jesus Christ. Go on this personal 40 day journey to begin, renew, or strengthen your relationship with the Lord. Read personal stories of everyday life. Learn how God's Word is still relevant to today's situations. Love the Lord deeper through scripture. Begin "Your 40 Day Journey".
About the Author
My life took a drastic change in 1999. Steve, my husband of 18 years, died suddenly. I became a 39-year-old widow and single mother of two daughters, ages 14 and 10. I had known “of” God all my life but not until His love brought me through to the other side of grief did I realize the peace and joy that comes by having an intimate relationship with Him and His Son, Jesus Christ. My Christian journey soared once I realized that I needed to read and study the Bible on a daily basis. How would I ever get to know Him better if I didn’t know His Word? I was fortunate to have taken a two-year Bible study with my then preacher and teacher, Pastor Ed Groff. He is so passionate about God, Jesus Christ and His Word and I learned so much. I am now a certified lay speaker with the United Methodist Church. I have the privilege of filling the pulpit for vacationing pastors. In 2008, I began a public speaking ministry and have had the joy of sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ with hundreds of people. In 2004 I remarried. My husband, Joe Hurlburt, is a kind and gentle man of God. I will spend my lifetime trying to repay the love and support he has given me. My ministry may not have come to fruition if not for the gentle shoves he gave me along the way. Joe recently retired and we are looking forward to being in ministry together. We have six amazing daughters, three tremendous son-in-laws, a smart, handsome grandson and an ornery, adorable granddaughter – and hopes of many more. Joe and I feel so blessed with the family God has given us. Life gets better and better with Him in the center.