"Captivating"

The Lord has used this book to open my eyes to a few things:

1st He has brought me to an awesome place in my walk that I am so grateful for. A place where I can no longer isolate myself - these words from Anais Nin portray this season perfectly: "Then the time came when the risk it took to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom."

2nd was a revelation of why I am so quick to control - if I am not in control, I am vulnerable. "...beneath it all, behind it all, is a single truth: women dominate and control because they fear their vulnerability." God's word states in Romans 14:23 "whatsoever is not of faith is sin." Father, I have no reason to fear my vulnerability if every step I take is a step of faith - You are my shield, my strong tower - I should be completely at peace if I am walking in faith in You. I ask that You would increase my measure of faith - I ask that You would do the same for each member of the body. Dad, how awesome it would be, what amazing work You could accomplish through Your church if we could all do away with this fear of vulnerability.