God knows exactly what I need

Isn't it so amazing when God answers prayer above and beyond what we ask?  One of my memory verses for this week is Ephesians 3:20-21:

Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

I love how God doesn't just use one adverb to describe how he can answer our prayers - no, He uses two!  Two that are big and infinite.  He can answer our prayers more exceedingly and more abundantly than we can even think they could be answered.

This fall I was very excited to possibly have a chance to lead a Bible study with one of my dear friends.  However, that didn't work out and I was totally bummed.  I sulked for a few days.  I was kind of frustrated with God.  Didn't He know that I needed a Bible study during the day where I could have some accountability with other Christian women and be challenged to grow spiritually?   But, once I got over my pity party, I started to think about other options I had for Bible study.  I looked into CBS and BSF, but neither seemed to really fit my schedule and I wasn't really feeling that excited about them.  So I decided just to do an individual study at home and set out in prayer to find a good one.  So far, I haven't really had much luck and haven't landed on something I feel led to do, but I'm still searching.  (If anyone has any good ideas, I'm all ears.) 

Then, the other day, my friend posted about something on her blog that is kind of like an online accountability group.  Perfect!  I need something with a challenge and accountability, but this way I am not taking time away from my home or children during the day.  Isn't it so cool that God knew what I needed even before I did and he provided an answer to my prayers for some form of Bible study exceedingly abundantly more than I asked or thought?

Basically, it's a 3-month challenge where we set goals for ourselves in 3 different areas: evangelism, connecting with God and memorization.  She explains it a lot better, so if you are curious, you should check out: http://www.growntogether.com/.   Would you consider joining me in this challenge?  I am still praying over my goals for the next three months, but I am excited to see how God plans to stretch me during that time.

I am linked up for Brag on God Friday for this post!