Okay girls, who is ready for our journey tomorrow?? If you are like me, you are still preparing & packing way too much! After all, we are girls, right? I always seem to take too much “stuff” on trips with me. Thankfully, this is a different type of journey. This 40 day journey will take us deep into God’s Word & draw us closer to Him. I believe that our Daddy, Abba Father is pleased. As I was praying this morning for each of you, this is the scripture that HE brought to mind. Judges 18:5-6 ~“Then they said to him, ‘Please inquire of God to learn whether our journey will be successful.’ The priest answered them, ‘Go in peace. Your journey has the LORD’s approval.” Praise God, I believe the same is true today. The Lord desires for us to draw close to Him and He wants to teach us so much along the way.

Let’s remember to leave behind the old baggage! He has a “New thing” for us, remember? All you will need for this journey is God’s Word. You could pick up a few note cards for scripture memory, and maybe even a notebook to journal. The best part is you don’t have to worry about what to wear! Colossians 3:12-14 says, “Therefore, as God’s chosen people holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.” Let’s also remember to put on our armor! (Ephesians 6:10-20) There may be some bumps in the road throughout our journey and we want to be prepared!

As we continue to prepare for our time together, let’s first prepare our hearts. Pray for where the Lord wants to take us and what He wants us to learn along the way. “Search me, O God and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.” Psalm 139:23

Please know that I am praying with you. This is a journey that I deeply need and desire. I am so blessed to have each of you along for the ride! It is going to be so much fun as we dive into His Word and share insights and praises of how we have observed His presence throughout this time.

Well, I better go. . . I have much preparation to do even yet this evening! I can’t wait until tomorrow!! Thank you so much for sharing this time with me. You will never know what it means. I am already so crazy about you and I am praying for each of you every day. I love my “Journey Girls!” It is my honor to be your servant!

Get Packing!

Elisabeth