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Last September, I started a series on Paul’s letters with plans to go through a chapter a week from Romans through Philemon. As I’ve been studying his letters in Romans and Corinthians, I’ve felt for the last couple months God has been leading me in a different direction than I had originally thought. Studying 2 Corinthians 2 this week opened my eyes to what God has been speaking to me all along. In verse 12-13, Paul wrote, “Now when I came to Troas for the gospel of Christ and when a door was opened for me in the Lord, I had no rest for my spirit, not finding Titus my brother; but taking my leave of them, I went on to Macedonia” (NASB).
Even though there are open doors for me to continue ministering online, I have not felt at peace in my spirit lately. As I shared last week, God has answered a long time prayer by bringing my husband closer to Him. From the moment God called me to start writing five years ago, I have prayed I would not be alone in ministry, ministering apart from my husband and children. I know for a time it had to be, but I feel God is answering that prayer now as He is drawing me and my husband, and our children, closer together than ever before. So I must prayerfully stop writing for now as we seek the Lord together for His will. I don’t know yet where He will lead us or if He will lead me to resume writing again. But I trust that He will always direct us in the right path, as Proverbs 3:6 promises “In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths” (KJV).
Thank you to Bro. Stef for inviting me to share God's Word here. It has truly been a blessing to be on this site. I pray God opens the door in the future to return writing here. I pray this site continues to reach and touch many hearts for Christ.
God's blessings to you all!
Amanda Beth
I am a wife of seventeen years, mother of four children, and author of “You Can Have a Happy Family: Steps to Enjoying Your Marriage and Children” (2013 Readers’ Favorite Silver Award) and two devotionals: “The LOVE Walk: A 15-Week Devotional on 1 Corinthians 13:4-8” and “Armor of Light: A 7-Week Devotional on Ephesians 6:10-18.” God has done an amazing work in me and my family since He rescued me thirteen years ago. Because of His unfailing love, I am passionate about sharing His love with others. You can learn more about my testimony and writings on my blog (SharingTruths.com) and my website (AmandaBeth.net).
Amanda Beth... You and I have communicated privately and shared our thoughts and feelings and you know how I feel.
You will be greatly missed, yet, you MUST do what God is leading you to do. If you follow the Lord in obedience, love, hope, faith and trust we all win!
Family under God is priority number 1...
You have an open door to pickup where you left off any time you feel called.
We already miss you Amanda Beth!
In His Love,
Bro Stef
(Your Big Brother)
Posted by: Bro Stef | Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 08:53 AM
Thank you for your kind email. I will miss posting with you.:) Thank you again for understanding. I pray for God's best for you and your ministry. I'll be sure to keep in touch.
Blessings to you!
Amanda
Posted by: Amanda Beth | Monday, June 23, 2014 at 06:48 PM