Living Proof Live - Beth Moore in Little Rock, AR
I had the pleasure of attending a Living Proof Ministries Live event on April 15 & 16, 2011! I was in good company with roughly 8,500 "siestas" attending from 22 states. But, Arkansas was a strong presence as 6,600 Arkansans welcomed home one of our own, Beth Moore who grew up in Arkadephia, Arkansas.
I traveled from my hometown in Searcy, Arkansas with my sister and four dear friends from church. It is about an hour drive from here to North Little Rock's Verizon arena. We decided to get a hotel room so that we would be near the event for the early Saturday morning arrival. We left town and headed for the big city. We arrived at the Peabody Hotel where we checked in and had the car parked in valet. The great thing about the big city is that you can ride a trolly or catch a cab and you don't have to bother with parking because whoever had the brilliant idea to put the arena where they did surely did not think of the lack of parking that would result!
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| Our view of the stage. |
Once we had taken our seats, I took a minutes to look over the study guide we were handed as we walked in the door. It was neatly organized with plenty of room to write notes from both Friday night and Saturday. I was very excited about that, as I am a thorough note taker.
This was my first time to attend a LPM Live Conference and to say I was excited could perhaps be the understatement of the century. I have taken my kids to many shows at the Verizon (formerly Altell) Arena and I can sense the anticipation and excitement on their faces as they wait for Disney's Princesses on Ice, or Monster Jam to begin. I felt those same butterflies in my stomach as I knew that I was about to embark on a life changing event with Ms Beth Moore and company!!
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| Tisha and Travis Cottrell |
Now, when Beth came to the stage she was ready to go as the Travis Cottrell and the praise team had her just as pumped and ready to go as she did the rest of us!! Beth's message came from II Timothy 4. Along with many other things, she gave us
7 Ways to Fulfill
1. Adopt a succinct (concise) life goal.
2. Acquire the appropriate tools. {II Tim 4:13}
3. Endure the hard for the sake of the good. {II Tim. 4:5}
4. Embrace the necessicity and complexity of community.
5. Accept God's willing and healing.
6. Entrust yourself into a divine "so that...". {II Tim 4:17}
7. Always and forever, come what may KEEP THE FAITH!!! {Heb 11: 6-7}
There were so many other great quotes I wrote from Beth from both Friday and Saturday, I thought I'd list a few here:
"Good mornin' Pudens."
"Trying to do what God has called me to do with focus in an A.D.D world."
"We have to learn the art of pure perseverance."
"Be bold and stouthearted."
"We do not compete in the body of Christ!"
"If you do not have control of your mind, who does?"
"Immunity from community means no ministry." - II Tim 4: 9-15
"Restoration isn't always in agreement. We're still here 'cause we're not all complete."
"Baggage attracts baggage."
"We are meant to live in community but we will go through seasons alone."
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| Taken at the Flying Fish |
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| The Arkansas River as we walked across. |
On Saturday morning, we all got up early in hopes of getting close to the same seats we'd had on Friday night. We had coffee at the hotel and I grabbed a blueberry muffin to eat on the way. We headed out of the hotel and to the trolley station. When we were there we checked the schedule only to find that we had to wait until 11 to catch a trolley!! By this time, if we'd have waited for valet to get our car, and then drive over in traffic we'd never get good seats. So, someone (she shall remain nameless!!) suggested the quick walk over to the arena. It was a few blocks, but the weather was NOT as Spring like as it had been earlier in the week. I had worn short sleeves, capris, and flip flops. Needless to say, the view of the Arkansas River over the River Bridge was beautiful but it was VERY cold!!! Once we got off the bridge and in between buildings it wasn't as bad. I hope the girls that had to walk across that cold water weren't too upset with the one (who shall remain nameless) who suggested we walk across to the arena. It didn't seem that far or that cold when we were talking about it!! ;)
Saturday's message began by a quick walk through the crowd. She came up right where we were sitting and asked a few questions of women around us. One lady named Sherry stood up and talked about how she was having a double mastectomy on the following Monday. We cried with her and prayed with her. I wish I had her phone number so I could check on her. She has weighed on my heart since the event. Sherry if you ever read this, I hope you are doing well...and that you know that there are siestas out there who love you and pray for you!! There was more praise and worship music and lots of fun. The message was great and I could not even come close to summing it up here. But, just know this...if you are in trials and tribulations in your life, you are facing them for a reason. It's your "so that..."!! You face those trials SO THAT...some day you can help someone else in the same situation, some day you will be stronger, etc. You may NEVER know your "so that" but just know that you will make it through! You will NEVER be alone. GOD is always with you.
The #1 thing that the enemy is after is your faith!! Never let them steal your joy...your faith. Always keep your faith!!!
If you ever get the opportunity to go see Beth Moore live, I would highly recommend it!!! I was changed after hearing her amazing testimony and uplifting message. Ms Beth, if you ever read this, THANK YOU for all you do and continue to do to Fulfill YOUR ministry!!! I love you, Puden!!!
