Today is my last day of Protestant Women of the Chapel (PWOC). I can't even begin to express what an important part of my life this has been. I have grown so much through the bible studies that have been offered and made countless friends over the last five years.

Right now we're doing a study called Having a Mary Spirit, taken from the Martha/Mary story in the new testament. The chapter this week was called Fault Lines; yes, similar to fault lines in an earth quake. The beginning of the chapter talks and feeling like God loves each one of us the best; like each one of us is His favorite. The author said she wanted that feeling too. Then she goes on to say :


"The Holy Spirit's diagnosis of my problem? A sinful, self-centered preoccupation with how I was perceived and what other people thought of me. An excessive, deep-rooted need for approval. A desperate hunger for compliments and affirmation, achievement and praise. A tendency to look to people rather than to God for life and meaning."


I wonder if this is why so many people are unhappy in the world. Have we forgotten that God loves each of us so much that we are all His favorite? Have we looked to people rather than God for approval? She goes on to say:


"I must continuously ask the Holy Spirit to make me aware of the snares created by my human weaknesses and my own deceitful desires. Aware. But not anxious or worried. Because the best thing I can do with any of my fatal flaws is to place them in God's hands. Myfault lines and imperfections do not hinder Him - and neither do yours. For He is the flawless one. He sees what we are - defects and all - but He also sees what we can be."


If you are reading this in the States, I look forward to either seeing you or talking to you soon. If you are in Germany, I will miss you and never forget you. You have blessed me over and over again. I love you all! Be blessed and know that you are God's favorite!