In case you’ve wondered if you’re making a difference…
In case you’ve questioned whether you’re impacting anyone…
In case you’ve wondered if your prayers or giving changes anything…
The answer is yes.
A few weeks ago we began our Book Club study on Prayer by Richard Foster and we asked if you would come along side us and help a sister out. There were many who truly couldn’t afford the book but wanted to participate in the study – and you stepped in and filled the gap.
Forms were filled out, books were shipped, and the emails began to roll in. And since you prayed over these women, these books, and because many of you were in a position to buy a sponsored book, we want to share some of these “thank you’s” with you – we can’t keep this goodness to ourselves!
Thank you so very much! I feel big things brewing in me and this is a major step in this process.
I so genuinely want to thank you for fulfilling this! I am thrilled that I will be able to participate and am looking forward to the book and the group study! I am thrilled!
Oh, my goodness! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!! I can’t wait!
I do not have words to express how grateful I am for the copy of the book. Your kindness means so very much to me.
These women, they are just like you and me. They might be going through a tough time, but they want to dig in and learn more about Jesus and this life we’re called to live. Some of the women who emailed us shared a little of their own story…and since the power of Story is undeniable, we’re going to share a little of that with you, too.
Wahoo! Thank you so much!! This comes at a time where my husband and I are struggling on the home front, but looking fine on the outside…Really thankful and appreciative!
Thank you sooooo much! This means so much to me, especially now at this time while my husband is going through kidney failure, and I need this more than ever! God’s timing is always perfect.
Thank you so much! I have been sick and in and out of the hospital since September and lost my job in October due to being gone. It’s hard enough to try to pay my mortgage and bills. I really appreciate it.
I am a stay a home Mom, and one income is at times a challenge and Mama’s are the first to be ok without the extras, I am truly touched that you all offer this to those who may not have the extra right at the right time to participate! Thank you so much, I feel very blessed!
I wanted to say a huge THANK YOU for this amazing blessing! I have been hearing about this book a lot lately from a lot of unrelated areas and felt like I should get it, but as a single mom I was not sure I would be able to get it. I saw that it was offered as part of the Bloom book club and felt like trying. I knew whatever God willed, would happen. It was such an amazing exciting blessing when I received this email letting me know of this huge gift.
Does that not just blow your socks off?! 220 women received books and many of those came from you! Y’all stepped up and gave and prayed, not knowing the hands that would hold the book.
Whether you’re participating in the study or not, whether you were financially able to buy a sponsored book for an unknown sister-friend or not, let this be an encouragement to you: Women around the world are hungry for God’s truth. Life is hard, worries weigh down, and things get a little messy for us all, but we cannot forget thankfulness.
Your prayers made {are making!} a difference.
You are community…
…and we are thankful.
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Stacey says
Love this update Kaitlyn! Thanks for all you do and for letting us know how God is moving and community is blooming!
Kaitlyn@incourage says
Thankful for you as well Stacey! Love seeing what God is doing with the (in)couragers through you and Crystal!
Andrea says
I missed something along the way. But how refreshing! How wonderful! How inspiring! This is a great way to start my day!
Kaitlyn@incourage says
Starting a day with thankfulness might be the very best way to begin, I agree 🙂
Robin Dance says
Kaitlyn!! I’m SO GLAD you shared this with the greater (in)community!! Generosity is blessing, for the giver AND receiver; and these words of affirmation are pure and true. I have the wonderful opportunity to pen the posts to go with Jessica’s and Angie’s videos….and this DEEP study has made huge impact in the lives of those taking part.
I just have to add my thanks to the 220 givers :).
xo
Kaitlyn@incourage says
Robin I’m so glad we have a real life friend in common! We’re totally friends now. 😉 You’re doing such a great job summing up TONS of material each week. It’s great to have you on board.
Lisa says
This is wonderful news. Prayers are always answered.
Chelsea H Dudley says
I just wanted to say that I am one of those that received a book even though I couldn’t afford it. Thank you to all of you who sponsored a book. Your generosity and sacrifice did not go unnoticed. This book is a huge blessing to me, a new wife and mom, who’s having a little marriage difficulty. I am believing God for the miraculous…
Meli says
I am also one who received a sponsored book. I am so blessed by the generosity of an unknown person. I had heard wonderful things about the book but am at a point where there was no way I could afford it. The book and the lessons in it and the connections with others during the study have been amazing. Thank you to those who are able to sponsor a book and chose to do so. I know that my situation will turn around (I have faith), and I will be more than happy to be the first to stand in line and sponsor a book for someone else.
Beth Williams says
There have been times when I wondered if I mattered or not, especially at work. Tuesday 3/5 was my birthday and I got a card with a lot of well wishes. A few of them said we really appreciate you.
Today was super busy at work and finally at the end of the day I walked out with 2 RNs. They both stated that the day would have been much worse if not for my helping out here and there. Makes one realize how valuable you are no matter what the task.
To all the wonderful women at In Courage and on these blogs—YOU ALL MATTER & MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE! 🙂 God Bless!!!
Valerie says
I am also someone who received a sponsored book and would like to say thank you so very much for the opportunity to receive a book and participate in the book club. I have been struggling to find my way for quite sometime, living in a difficult situation at home as well as with other family members. I am truly devouring “Bread and Wine” and am so appreciative of this special gift. Thank you!!!
Robin says
I am so touched by all the kindness of other woman……. It would be a honor to sponsor someone. I was reading a book on happiness and a woman asked me if I liked it because she was struggling. I stopped wrote a note of encouragement inside and gave it to her as I left. This week I saw her after 3 years, she remembered the BOOK and couldn’t believe I remembered her…… How could I forget… She was my blessing in disguise.