Extraordinary Hope: Week 1 of Becoming a Woman of Extraordinary Faith

Hello Ladies, I hope you all had a wonderful summer break. We are going to get started on week 1 in this post. If you have the book you have probably noticed that the book is broke down into days, please do not let this stop you from reading this book, because you feel you do not have the time. I try to get in a few pages here and there, also this book is available in Kindle Edition ( you do not have to have a kindle to buy it that way I have a Kindle app on my phone which is perfect when I'm on the go). I pray that God will give us wisdom and understanding as we go through this book, to help us live a victorious life, and to encourage others to have a victorious life also. you will notice I did not put each question down, if there was a question you wanted to talk about please write it in the comment section or on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/?sk=lf#!/groups/InHim2011/. Please encourage one another throughout this week and feel free to blog about your experience and share your link also. you will see my thoughts posted in a different color.

Becoming a Woman of Extraordinary Faith by: Julie Clinton

Day 1: Tenacious Hope: Pages 5-10
Read 1st Samuel Chapter 1

Questions:
1) What is something you have hoped for over a long period of time?
     Has God answered your prayer?
 (I have been hoping to see my family and friends desire to have a relationship with Christ. I have seen some open up to God and I have seen some come and go, but God has revealed to me to never give up on them because He never gave up on me.)

2) How do you think we can discern the difference between God saying, "Keep hoping and waiting," or "No it's not My Will"?
(I would say to get in Gods word, His word reveals truth into our lives, and when we ask for understanding His will comes alive in our hearts)

3) How can we leave our heart open to the idea that God may answer differently than we expect?
(God gave me this scripture) 
Isaiah 55:8-9 (NKJV)

⁸ “For My thoughts are not your thoughts,
Nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord.
⁹ “For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
So are My ways higher than your ways,
And My thoughts than your thoughts.

Day 2 God moments Pages 11- 14
Read John 4

1)What drives someone to be involved in serial, broken relationships? Why do you think this woman was open to Jesus that day?

2) How can we prepare our hearts so we're ready when God shows up in unexpected ways to fulfill our hopes?


Day 3 Shattered Dreams Pages 15-18
Read Psalms  42

Questions:
1) Has your soul been downcast? Did you pour your heart out to God, like David did?

2) Read Proverbs 13:12 Describe a time when your heart was sick, because your hopes did not come true. Did anyone help you through that time? Did you let anyone help you?

Day 4 Purified Hope Pages 19-22
Read 1 John 3

Questions:
1) Do most people you know spend too much time thinking about the future when they will see Jesus or pursuing today's pleasures? What about you? What is the result of each focus?

2) How does focusing on hope for a glorious future with God purify your choices, motivations, and relationships today?

Day 5 Even When We Falter Pages 23-26
Read Isaiah 40

Questions:
1) Has there ever been a time when you felt God had abandoned you? What was it like for you?

2) How might focusing on the goodness and greatness of God encourage you to keep hoping today?

you might notice this blog will be updated from time to time as I get time. Have a blessed day.