1. Can you think of an occasion when you unintentionally offended someone, and you were totally shocked when you heard how he or she perceived what you said or did?

2. Have you ever been offended by someone, only to find out later that the person never intended to offend you and was genuinely sorry when he or she found out how you felt about it?

3. What do you think is the most mature way a person can respond when he or she is tempted to get caught in the trap of offense? How do you think you should deal with a potential offense when someone hurts your feelings or lets you down?

You are not alone in this! Always make the choice to seek him and his guidance.

How about you? I’d love to hear what you think about this topic and how you are choosing to be unoffendable in your own life. Please feel free to leave a comment below, or to contact me directly.

This week we are jumping right in... RESILIENCE.

Do you have a story about literally falling, tripping, or being brought to your knees? If so, share it with the group.

What does that mean to you?

Who in your life would you describe as resilient? What makes them that way?

In Chapter 1 we are going to define what it means to be resilient, looking at some key characters in the Bible.

Do not forget to get your book and be bold - send a book to the friend that you are inviting to join us. https://a.co/d/0w84Vm7

Also, send an email or go on the website to get a PDF for this week's scriptures, word study and declaration! Let's go deeper- girltalkministries2@gmail.com

I wonder how many times I've missed the blessing because I stopped too soon. Perhaps you've wondered:

• How much longer will I have to wait until God brings my prodigal home?
• How much longer will I have to struggle with my unbelieving husband?
• How much longer will I have to endure this dead-end job?
• How many more laps will I have to walk around Jericho before the walls come tumbling down, and I can take hold of my Promised Land?

I don't know the answer to the question of how much longer, but I do know this: Tomorrow could be the final lap. Don't give up too soon.

Lord, sometimes I just want to give up. As a matter-of-fact, I am tempted to give up on something pretty important right now. Fill me with the power of the Holy Spirit on the inside, so I can persevere on the outside. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

I declare this by faith in Jesus' name! I will not give up and throw in the towel! Things have happened to me and there have been times I have felt overwhelmed, but today I am talking to God. When I talk to God I am changed. I remember who I am, what He has called me to and I will fight for it. Hard times will pass, and I will see the Word of God bring me victory. When I am tempted to get discouraged, I remember the many examples piled up all around me of people who endured. I have the strength to get back up and move because God is strong and faithful to lead. I will not quit today.

Who remembers the game Pac-Man?

You gobble up those little dots until you bump into the wall only to turn back around and start gobbling them up again? Do you ever feel like that - that you have to pivot, turn around and keep going in a different direction?

In Chapter 3 we are going to be given tools that will remind us what God has already said - you are resilient. You have everything inside of you in this very moment to withstand all that will come your way.

After you read this chapter, and get the PDF - you will have words, scripture and response to guide you. Get your pen!

Connection of Perspective, Purpose and Pivoting.

Do you realize that everything you do is connected to your perspective? Where you go, what you buy, the things you say - are all connected to your perspective. Have you ever thought about what your perspective is connected to? Is it your family? What you watch on TV? Or to your purpose? And what if we told you that the old perspective you have, cannot take you where God wants you to go - so it's time to pivot and make some changes?

In this week's episode we are going to open the connection of perspective, purpose and pivoting. Oh - and which pizza is truly the best!

Get your journal and grab this week "dig deeper sheet in your email and a sisterfriend!

Declaration:

I am more than a conqueror in you. With your power that I have in me, I can do all the things that you have called me to do. Continue to reveal your purpose in me. Each day, everywhere I go, show me what you want me to do. Yes there will be sacrifices, but I make them with joy knowing that I am stepping into my calling with confidence. I am more than a conqueror in you.

When it comes to obedience we often think of training - being respectful and mindful of the rules and laws. Doing what you are told to avoid punishment. And usually it involves something that we do not really want to do. Now, that same obedience is a gift. It's the very power you need to run the race that God has set before you. It allows you to worship, show loyalty and demonstrate love.

In this Chapter of "Grit Dont Quit' we are going to open up the invitation and see what it means to step into obedience to God instead of running from it.

Get your journal, your weekly pfd, pen and cup! and don't forget your bible.

You just received an invitation to a wonderful celebration. Do you let it sit on the table to eventually forget about it or do you respond right away? Now what about when it comes to God? Are you responding to what God is asking you to do or do you let it slide hoping that things will work out? In this episode we are talking about what it means to respond to obedience - knowing that we have been given the power and assistance of the Holy Spirit.

Get your journal, grab a sisterfriend and let's fill your cup!

When we look back on the years of our lives so many emotions come up - dreams, people, places, what we learned, and how much we have changed. In all of those areas there is a difference in what we do, verses who we are - and how God shows us both along the way. In this episode we dig into those differences and how we remain "gritty" through it all.

Get your cups. journals, pens and Sisterfriends!

"Trust God can speak to you, and have the courage not to quit."

This week's declaration -

I declare that I am more than a conqueror through Christ Jesus. I declare that every wall of resistance will crumble before me. I declare that I will overcome every obstacle, and emerge stronger, wiser, and more resilient. I trust that God will lead me to the right place and the right moment. Everything that God has for me I will receive in His perfect timing. I declare that God's strength and wisdom will guide me, and that I will triumph over every challenge. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.