What Are You Up To?

And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to the prayers.Then fear came over everyone, and many wonders and signs were being performed through the apostles. Now all the believers were together and held all things in common. They sold their possessions and property and distributed the proceeds to all, as anyone had a need. Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together in the temple complex, and broke bread from house to house. They ate their food with a joyful and humble attitude, praising God and having favor with all the people. And every day the Lord added to them those who were being saved. Acts 2:42-47 (HCSB)

I remember years ago doing a Bible Study called Experiencing God. It’s a wonderful study that many of you may have done; however, since I took it over 17 years ago, I don’t remember too much about it. Well girls, this mind just doesn’t have that much memory capacity, but the one thing I DO remember is something along the lines of: 

you want to experience God, go where you see God working and join Him. 

Hmmmm…. 

Do you want to experience God? I did! I still do! So, I can’t help but notice when I see Him doing things – I want to BE there! 

Wednesday night, I had that experience with a few other ladies in the Titus 2 class. I don’t know how or why but clearly what went on during our time together was a stirring of God’s Holy Spirit. The room did not shake, and there was no water turned to wine, but hearts were stirring, and His sweet presence was hovering about us. 

I don’t know what, and I don’t know how, but He is doing a fresh work. It all has to do with one thing……….prayer. 

Prayer. Last night we all talked about prayer. We had a very open and honest discussion on prayer and our attitudes (or lack thereof), hang ups and fears. We laughed, and we cried. For all my friends that were there, thank you for sharing authentically from your hearts. Thanks for your honesty. I believe our hearts were tender and moldable to hear from God and consider what His Word says about prayer. It was real. It wasn’t surface level “churchy” stuff…..can I say that? It was what only God can do. 

God was moving, and we were following His lead, and so there is much more to talk about next week! I can’t wait to see what God has in store, but I’m showing up to unite with all my peeps to experience what He is doing! I want to be a part! You are invited too! 

So, ladies…….I don’t pretend to know what God is up to, but I assure He is up to something, and the foundation of it is prayer. I don’t know if you are aware of what happens when God’s people begin to get on board with God’s call to prayer, but let’s just say some amazing things begin to happen. (Acts 2:42-47) So watch out!!! BUT I want to make sure you understand that we are NOT seeking a spectacle nor are we seeking to see wonders…..we are seeking the spectacular wonderful God of all creation!!!! When we unite in prayer our reward is HIM! Anything else is just further testimony of Him. 

My heart is passionate for all of you to get to experience Him too!

So….what are you up to?

Written by Amy Harris

The Heart of Titus 2

Originally posted September 11, 2011

“Have you ever been discipled?” my friend asked me some 12 years ago.

Honestly, I did not even really know what that meant. “Discipled?” I’ve been in the church since before I was born and received Christ as my Savior when I was about 10 years old, but I had never heard of “discipling someone”. To be honest, I felt a bit embarrassed that I had never heard of this before, but God had a plan even then for what you are about to read.

So what is this exactly? Well, the best way I know to explain it is that it’s a friendship similar to the friendship Jesus had with His disciples….thus the name. There is usually one person who may be further along in their walk with Christ who sort of leads the other person(s) in various ways to grow in their own spiritual walk. They just have a friendship where they intentionally use their time together to grow closer to Christ.

That’s the heart of Titus 2:4 Women! It’s a place where ladies of all walks and seasons can come every week. Everyone has experiences that can help others grow.  Everyone can encourage someone else….with a hug, a note, scripture or a kind word. We laugh together; we cry together; but above all else we grow closer to God and one another. This isn’t a class about homework or a particular study. This is a class about relationship! Primarily it’s about growing our relationship with Christ and secondly growing our relationships with one another.

The verses around Titus 2:4 speak about investing in the lives of others by example and teaching so that we may live Godly lives. This is the core of discipleship.

My heart’s desire for this class is that God would allow one-on-one discipling relationships to form within the class so that ladies are meeting outside of class to grow together and encourage one another. We live such fast-paced lives taking some time to “be discipled” or “to disciple” may not be familiar to us but it is the most basic command that Jesus left with us…….”go make disciples”(Matt 28:19).

Just yesterday, I had a conversation with that same friend who said, “You know when we started a discipling relationship some 10 years ago, I had no idea what God would do with your life, but it is amazing to see that the Holy Spirit is the one discipling and leading you now and that’s always the goal”. I can honestly say this relationship has been the catalyst for real spiritual change in my life. In a sense, it is what awakened me to the excitement and thrill of my own relationship with Christ.

So I ask you friend, “have you ever been discipled?” or “who are you discipling?”

We welcome you to Titus 2:4 Women where we are learning and growing together!

Blessings,

Amy