Saturday, June 13, 2009

Family Bible Study - A Point To the Wise

I am back!

Bible study was awesome!!!!!!!!!!! Wish you all could have been here. My uncle, Apostle Donald Chambers taught about "Getting Focused & Staying Focused!" The key scripture was Philippians 3:13, which concentrates on the fact of "forgetting the past and focusing on the future." These were additional scriptures of reference: Hebrews 12:1; Matthew 6:33; Psalms 24:1; 2 Timothy 1:7; Psalms 24:7; Matthew 14:23-32; and Mark 8:22-26.

During the study, family members were given the opportunity to share about their personal focus. I chose to talk about my experience at Union. As some of you all know, I attended Union over 20 years ago. Because of my lack of "focus", I was placed on academic probation and quit school. I was too afraid to even write to request for readmission. Fear had set in. I did not believe I would be able to get back in school or get my degree. WHY? There were so many distractions. Trying to plan my wedding, along with other personal problems, I lost total focus on what was important to me (finishing school). Fortunately, I was blessed with another opportunity to return to Union last year to complete this endeavor I started many years ago. This time, I am completely focused! Nothing will stop me from reaching the end and completing this BSOL program to receive my Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Management. I am determined to succeed!

As discussed in our Bible study, fear took a hold on my mind and I could not get focused. Please note that when you fear it is a sure sign that you are out of focus. The word clearly states that "God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of love, power, and of a sound mind." Often times, fear comes because of a lack of confidence. I am sure some might ask: "How does it get there; where did the fear come from?" Fear comes through what we see, what we hear, and often times what we say.

I admonish all of my classmates to take this next point to heart from our family's Bible study tonight. "GET FOCUSED and STAY FOCUSED!" We have come a long way since the beginning of the BSOL program back in October '08. If we all will just stay focused, just like Paul - we will obtain the prize that is waiting for us at the end of the process (Our Degree). Remember, that in order for us to reach our goal - WE MUST STAY FOCUSED!

Bless you!
Angela

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