I had a beautiful morning. Nine ladies sitting around a table at Panera Bread.
The stories ranged from a single young lady who loved to knit to an “experienced” woman of 92 who had raised five children and also started an organization to spay and neuter feral cats in South Florida.
This is what I love about Praise and Coffee. No agendas, just a springboard of questions to get the conversation going and see where it leads us.
It was Dawn’s first Praise and Coffee and she did a fabulous job! She encouraged us with Phil. 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me,” and made sure that everyone had a chance to share what was on their heart.
I loved hearing about one woman who was becoming a Grandma for the first time. It would not have been her plan to see her daughter having a child right now, but God was giving her a love for this baby that she will help raise.
Another gal had just recently lost a lot of weight and another was feeling especially insecure about what God wanted her to do with her life.
Real women with stories to share.
I think Marty (she’s 92 but has decided to reverse the numbers and celebrate her 29th birthday each year from now on) blessed us most when she shared how she has walked all these years with the Lord.
She said that it’s all about F-A-I-T-H.
F- fantastic
A- adventure
I- in
T- trusting
H- Him
She encouraged us to be aware of Him in our lives every single hour. She said that luck has nothing to do with the wonderful things that happen in our life. It’s all about Him.
I couldn’t help but sit there and think about how she was exactly twice my age and still on fire for God, I love it.
Then Dawn, who seems to have the most solid faith of anyone in the room, shared how she’s struggled to find hope when her heart was broken.
It was a beautiful morning. It reminded me why I started Praise and Coffee in the first place. Just a few women, sharing life over a cup of coffee.
If you would like to share in this ministry, hop over here to find out how (or email me): How Anyone Can Start a Praise and Coffee
I am also starting a six week online study this Monday, October 7th. I’d love to have you join us! Check here for more details: Becoming Me Through Him ~ Online Study
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