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Girls Night Out

Sisters function as safety nets in a chaotic world simply by being there for each other.
- Carol Saline

Getting a few days off combined with girlfriend fellowship is just the best! My suitcase is almost packed. I'm looking forward to tomorrow when I head out to Phoenix with the girls. Joyce Meyer is coming to town. You know what that means: a lot of hoopin and hollerin and a lot of Word! I can use some Godly encouragement. I wonder what Joyce will be speaking about in her conference this weekend. I hope it is about the Love Revolution. She's great at that. Whatever the topic, I'm all ears.

Wherefore I put thee in remembrance
that thou stir up the gift of God,
which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.
2 Timothy 1:6


We're challenged in this verse to use the gifts given to us and be bold. In doing so, we inspire and encourage one another to keep on in our journey of faith and gain the victory! I'm sure there will be a lot of faith and inspiration this weekend both on the stage of the meetings and in our hotel rooms!

Some of my favorite Joyce quotes:


"Our joy does not have to be based on our circumstances."
— Joyce Meyer

"Have God make a message out of your mess."
— Joyce Meyer

"There are no drive-thru breakthroughs. Breakthroughs take time."
— Joyce Meyer

"Satan can control you if you let outward things determine your security."
— Joyce Meyer

Comments

  1. SharonFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Mary,
    Have a great time with your girlfriends. And you hoop and holler as much and as loud as you want!!

    Yes, the time has come to be bold. May this conference bring you a new word of encouragement, and may you come home emboldened to serve the Lord even more courageously!

    GOD BLESS!

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  2. Beth E.February 23, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Joyce Meyer rocks! I'm sure you will have a wonnnnderful time with your friends. Be sure to do some whooping and hollering for me! ;-)

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    I want to go!!! I love to hear Joyce Meyer!!! Have fun my friend.
    Girl's night out watch out ... here comes Mary. LOL
    Blessings and hugs,
    Bren

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  4. Just Be RealFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Some great quotes from Joyce. Thank you for sharing dear one. Blessings.

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  5. Joyful in His PresenceFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    What a fun time you are going to have! So happy for you, Mary. Will look forward to your return and all that you will share.

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  6. http://bitsandpieces-sonja.blogspot.com/February 23, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    I am so jealous! What a GREAT time you will have! Joyce Meyer speaks the truth in the most direct and fun way... she is going to bless all of you!!

    Enjoy every minute, as though you need to be told... :)

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  7. Kim @ Homesteader's HeartFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Mary I hope you have a spectacular time!! Can't wait to hear about it.

    Kim

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  8. RingsFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:49 PM

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  9. LorenFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Oh I KNOW you have an amazing time! Joyce is always jam packed full of Word, Worship and WOW! I can't wait to hear all about it!!

    Praying traveling mercies and Gods anointing all over the conference!

    Love you Mary!

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  10. Mevely317February 23, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Ah, I wish I'd known about this ... I'd love to hear her speak someday.
    Second-best? Realizing you'll be sharing with us.
    Be safe and have fun!
    Love ya,
    Myra

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  11. Kathleen February 24, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    I know you're going to have a blessed blast! I'm thinking it would be really, really fun to dress up in those old styles, too. :)

    Blessings,
    Kathleen

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  12. Pom PomFebruary 24, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Can't wait to hear about it! Have fun!

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  13. Susan BFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Have a fabulous weekend at the conference, and with your friends! :)

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  14. lioneagleFebruary 26, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    Hi Saleslady371 -

    Great that you are going for refreshment. You sound eager and excited.

    Enjoy!

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