The Remedy for Wavering Faith
Draw upon the power of God through prayer.
Have you ever been full of faith on a mountain-top experience, yet quickly find your faith destroyed by fear? Elijah experienced this same thing when, after a great victory on Mount Carmel where God’s power was on full display, the devil came in the form of a woman’s threatening words to rob him of his faith.
It doesn’t take much to cause fear, even in the strongest Christians. Elijah had experienced many miracles, and yet his faith wavered. He raised a boy from the dead. He believed God for rain after a three-year drought. He watched God provide for him food and water for three years and even saw God bring fire from heaven. Yet, all was forgotten in a moment by the threats of an angry queen. The devil is good at what he does — harassing us with threatening words that cause fear. There is a reason the Bible says “do not fear” (in one form or another) 365 times. God knew that we would need a daily reminder.
If you find yourself in this same place today, being tossed to and fro by fear, stop and remember God’s past faithfulness in your life. Take a moment to consider where these feelings are coming from. Draw upon the power of God through prayer, and be reminded of His promises in the Word.
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” 1 John 4:18
”The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? The Lord is with me; He is my helper.” Psalm 118:6-7
”I prayed to the Lord, and He answered me. He freed me from all my fears.” Psalm 34:4
Be encouraged today that if you are under attack, you must be doing something right! Hang in there! Submit to God. Resist the devil, and he WILL flee (James 4:7).
— Michelle Randall
Follow Michelle on Instagram @michellerandall1
God bless you!
ADORE Christmas Dinner
We had such an amazing and blessed time at our 2023 Women’s Christmas Dinner!
Ladies! We had such an amazing and blessed time at our 2023 Women’s Christmas Dinner! We are so thankful to Jesus first and foremost for being our Guest of Honor and bringing women unto salvation both nights!
We are so thankful to all the men who served us so diligently, to all the women who helped with set up and decor, and our special guests Crystal Ameron and Maddison Coe for their beautiful performances!
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God bless you!
A Drought of Unanswered Prayer
When there is no Yes or No, there is a “Wait.”
Have you ever felt like you are in a 3-year drought? Like your prayers are not being answered? It’s been said, when there is no “yes” or “no,” there is a “wait.” Are you finding it hard to wait? You’re not alone. Waiting is difficult. However, waiting builds perseverance, and perseverance builds character, and character builds hope.
When Elijah was told by God that there would be a 3-year drought in the land, he responded with trust. He didn’t freak out, try to fix it, or figure things out — He trusted the promise of God. Was it hard? Yes! But during those 3 years of drought, God was working miracles for and through Elijah.
If you have found yourself in a drought of unanswered prayer, do what Elijah did and choose to trust God through it — and HE WILL work miracles on your behalf! ( 1 Kings 17-18).
— Michelle Randall
Follow Michelle on Instagram @michellerandall1
For questions or needs, contact us at women@calvarysouthoc.com or call the church office at (949) 443-2572.
God bless you!
Koinonia // Fellowship
We had a blessed time of fellowship during last week’s Koinonia!
We had a blessed time of fellowship during last week’s Koinonia! It’s always a blessing to take a break during our normal week, schedules, and routines and break bread with one another, celebrate all God is doing in each others’ lives, pray with our sisters in Christ, and be encouraged in the Word of God.
Don’t forget our Women’s Bible Study is on break until the New Year! Join us when we return in January as we continue our study through the Gospel of Mark!
Embracing a New Season
The Lord has been doing such a sweet work in our Widows Fellowship.
At our most recent widows brunch, we were blessed to gather for another morning of fellowship with our sweet widows. This time, we enjoyed a fall themed brunch and made beautiful flower bouquets together. Our very own Maria Anderson shared her testimony and about the new season of life the Lord has her in. Here's what she shared with us:
Embracing a New Season
Seasons come and go, and the Lord is in all of it. If you’re in a bad season, be encouraged that it will end. Being a widow is a badge of honor. We should be proud of the fact that we’ve endured what we’ve endured. And now we can encourage women in those things. It’s okay to feel pain because we know what comes after - joy. “Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him.” Job 13:15
Be busy about your Father’s business and begin to ask God how he can use you where you are. You were born and created for a purpose, a calling. This story is exciting and the best part is we get to walk through it with the Lord. Walk boldly and confidently knowing God loves you. The enemy tried to steal everything away, but he did not succeed. Now you have a new identity. This is a new season, enjoy it, embrace it, and let the Lord work on your heart. “And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope.” Romans 5:3-4
