W.I.N's questions for the week!
I'm excited that most of you have picked up your novel! All comments have been positive and that's great news. One member stated that they can't put it down... I am so happy our first book is a winner. For those of you who have not started try to dedicate to one chapter a day and I guarantee you will be hooked. It is an excellent read.
Alright, here's the fun part; question time???????????
Make sure you comment on all questions because each comment allows your name to go in the drawing for the next novel.
1. What does Kyla's long-term friendship with an unsaved person like Jasmine reveal about how believers should handle close relationships with unbelievers? Also consider: Is it realistic to expect to have an unbeliever as one of our closest friends? Is it advisable to cultivate or maintain relationships with people who do not believe as we do hoping that we may influence them to make a decision for Christ some day? Read 2 Corinthians 6:14-15.
2. In what ways did Jasmine set herself up for unhappiness by comparing her life and standard of living to Kyla's? How does focusing on what we do not have create personal unhappiness and make us more vulnerable to temptation? Read Ecclesiastes 5:10.
3. Give your comment on any scene or character in the novel thus far. Also, state the page and chapter so we may reference your comment.
Alright ladies, keep notes for discussion and I'll talk to you next week.
posted by Lynn at
11:29 PM
3 Comments:
I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength (Philippians 4:12-13).
It is very important not to compare our lives to others. What God Has For Me Is For Me as the song writer has put it so well...focus on exploiting what you’re already good at. It’s really that simple.
As we can see from our character Jasmine what worked for Kayla didn't work for her.
I forgot the most powerful response I ever heard from one of my friends when she found out her husband was cheating....She said, "It's not that they want you so bad boo, but it's that they want to be ME!!!!!!!!!!! Ladies we have all been through the storm and at one point someone has been unfaithful to us, but it's not that they want or wanted your man so bad but wanted that big house you live in, that nice car you drive, or the fact he pays all your bills...but don't give it to them. Don't let them still your joy. God gave it to you and she can't have it!!!!!!!!!!!
In looking at Kyla and Jasmine's case then relating that to relationships I would have to say that anyone can be a believer however; that doesn't make them a true disciple or christan. We as disciplines should be so connected with our relationship with God that when he speaks we are able to discern what is happening in the natural. It is realistic to have a non-beliver as a close friend as we have an opportunity and obligation to be the example.
Jasmine, set herself up for failure in her marriage when she went after her husband with the wrong motives in mind...MONEY, LIFE STYLE. Jasmine didn't allow God to do his role and instead she was trying to do what she wanted which in the end didn't last. Focusing on what we don't have creates personal unhappyness as well as creates envy and jealous people. Besides it is a waste of time as one is not productive in accomplishing the goals and task that God has for us to meet our destiny.
I would like to comment on Alexis and how she is truly coming through being the rock for Kyla as she is going through this valley in her life of finding out her husband slept with her best friend. Alexis is really trying to show Kyla that she needs to open her heart and lean on THE WORD as she has done in the past. Chapter 13
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