Sometimes, you hold onto the promises of God, but other times you have to white-knuckle them.
In 1 King 8, Solomon stands before the altar blessing the congregation. He declares:
“Blessed be God, who has given peace to his people Israel just as he said he would do. Not one of all those good and wonderful words he spoke through Moses has misfired.”
When it comes to the syllables of God, none ever end in failure.
None of the promises.
None of the proclamations.
None of the pledges.
Neither the jumbo nor the shrimpy.
This truth echoes throughout the Scripture in the lives of kings and queens, poets and prophets. The truth resounds throughout the arrival, life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus. The Bible admonishes that God’s Word is sturdy and true
Every. Last. Time.
Some time ago, Leif and I discovered that the wonder of God had evaporated from our lives. We knew we needed God to renew our sense of awe, the child-like wonder of His presence and faithfulness in our lives. That’s when we began white-knuckling the Bible promise:
“The Lord says: ‘These people come near to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship of me is based on merely human rules they have been taught. Therefore once more I will astound these people with wonder upon wonder.” —Isaiah 29:13-14, NIV, italics added
We began to pray:
God, if you are the one who wants to astound your people with wonder upon wonder, then pick us.
We stand in awe of the ways God has answered.
Maybe you’re in a place where you’ve lost your wonder. Maybe you’re in a situation where God feels so far away. Or perhaps you just want your eyes and heart awakened anew to the presence of Christ.
This summer we’re inviting you to begin praying for wonder and awakening to the holy awe of God.
On June 6, we’re launching the Wonderstruck: Awaken to the Nearness of God online summer Bible study.
Through seven sessions filmed in the Canadian Rockies including Lake Louise, let’s explore the wonders of God as found in the Scripture. Together, our eyes will be opened to the wonder of God’s presence, the wonder of friendship, the wonder of forgiveness, and so much more.
Invite your neighbors, co-workers, small group, Sunday school class, long-distance BFF, and more to walk alongside you, pray for you, and fall more in love with God’s Word together.
To join us for the Wonderstruck Summer Bible Study, you’ll need the following:
• A copy of Bible in your favorite translation (or simply the app on your phone)
• The Summer Bible Study Special: The Wonderstruck 7-Session DVD Kit PLUS a FREE copy of Live Loved: An Adult Coloring Book (click here to purchase).
• A expectant heart to the ways God wants to reveal Himself to you this summer
• Between 15-20 minutes of time carved out each day to dive into God’s Word and the workbook homework
• Subscribe to the free RSS feed at MargaretFeinberg.com so you don’t miss a beat.
As you dip into the five nights of homework each week (20 minutes or less each day), you’ll find out just how much God is busting at the seams to display His power, glory, and might in your life. Grab a friend, some compadres in a book club, a small group cohort, and let’s unwrap the wonder of God together.
Pick up your Wonderstruck DVD Kit + Live Loved: Adult Coloring Book today and begin asking God to prepare your heart for what’s in store this summer.
We’ll be gathering together each week here at MargaretFeinberg.com starting June 6th to discuss, pray for one another, and dive into God’s Word.
Here’s a sneak peek of this Bible study filmed in the breathtaking Canadian Rockies:
Let us know if you are IN. In the comments below, share your name, where you’re from, and what you love about the place you live.
Hi, My name is Shirley. I already have the material from a few years back. I would love to be signed up to do the study with you this summer. Thanks so much.
I love the Wonder of our God as He reveals Himself day in and day out, taking our breath away.
Looking forward to the online Wonder of God study on June 9.
Woohoo! Excited to have you join us, Shirley!
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I am in! My daughter and I will be participating in the on-line study together and then leading a group of women through it together in July. We are from the midlands of South Carolina, and what we love about that is we are two hours from the beach, two hours from the mountains, and 5 minutes from Lake Murray!! <3
You’re making us all jealous, Elizabeth! What a lovely place to live. Thanks for joining us!
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This sounds amazing….
It’s going to be wonderful, Sandi! I love doing these!
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I am in! I live in Pennsylvania. I need to get closer to god. And have been doing alot of bible studies.
So good, Michelle! My prayer is that this study and our time together will bring you closer to God. Thanks for joining us!
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Melissa in Mechanicsville VA here. I love all the studies by Margaret Feinberg. I most definitely want to participate in this one. 🙂 One thing I love about the place I live is that my husband and I live close to family.
Family is sooo important! Love that you are close to yours. Excited to have you join us for Wonderstruck this summer!
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Hey, Margaret, I’m in!! I have the workbook and the coloring book (and loving it) and have access to the videos already. I live in Brandenburg, KY and I love it here because it is where God has placed me!! I especially love hearing the boats going down the Ohio River in the quiet of the evening! I’ll be spending most of June 6 in the Miami airport on my way to Brazil for a mission trip, depending on Wi-Fi and team plans, I may be a week behind catching up with you guys!!!
Exciting things on the horizon for you, Roxanne! We’d love to have you join us when you can. Have a blessed time in Brazil!
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Hi! Im joy and i would love to join in!! My husband and i currently live in northern NY but are hoping to move to SC this fall! We love that God has blessed us to have our own little home after years of being homeless and fighting for a safe place to live at! God is very good and His promises are what has gotten me through these hard years of illnesses n trials! Very excited for this study!!
Love to hear your story has taken a turn for the better! Excited to have you join us!
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Excited !!! Hope I can afford to buy the book by June.
Woohoo! Would love to have you join us regardless!
I’m in, need to get closer to my faith and strengthen it. Looking forward to this bible study.
Looking forward to having you with us!
I am in but I am not going to be able to buy the DVD kit it is out of my price range as I am on a fixed income. I can afford the book and workbook.
It will be great to have you with us!
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Can’t wait for the summer Bible study
Woohoo!
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I’m in! Looking forward to it Margaret! Already reading Wonderstruck for the SLC Writer’s Boot Camp, so it will be extra fun to engage with this study! I am from Park City, UT and am awestruck every time I walk out the front door…regardless of the season, it is absolutely gorgeous!
Woohoo! Sooo excited to have you join us and see you at Boot Camp! Park City is awe-inspiring. Hugs!
Hi. My daughter is very creative and I just bought her one of your coloring books for Mother’s day. I know she will love it! I live in Alabama and was thinking of doing the study with my daughter and best friend. We all 3 live in a different state(AL, FL & MS). Would we each have to purchase the dvd set to do the study? It won’t be available to stream online? It sounds like a lot of fun but expensive. I’ll be praying about it.
No need for each of you to purchase the set! Better to at least have the book and workbook. Would love to have you join us, Amy!
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I am in. My name is Patty and I live in Saskatchewan, Canada. I used to live in the Rockies so I’m looking forward to this study. What I love about Canada is the diverse landscape. Each province is different and beautiful. I’m looking forward to this study.
So exciting! Love the diversity of Canadian landscape!
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I’m in! Looking forward to the study! I live 30 minutes north of Seattle, WA. You cannot beat summers in the Pacific NW!
Woohoo! Excited to have you join us, Cyndi!
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Hi Margaret! I’m in because God has been leading me down a difficult path & I need this! I also am a young breast cancer survivor of 2.5 years & the time after treatment has been very difficult. God’s nearness was very evident during treatment, but the last year and a half has been more distant. Thank you for leading us through this study! I’m from Harrisburg, Pa & I love the distinct seasons here & the wonderful fruits & veggies that begin arriving this time of year.
I’m so thrilled you’re joining us, Sara. Yum- i’m SO excited about the summer fruits and veggies in Utah too. Bring on all the cherries and peaches and watermelons. 🙂
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At this time I am unable to afford to join. I will be praying though you all have a blessed one.
My wife, Wanda, and I want to do the study. We have the kit from a couple of years ago. We live in Maryland between Washington, DC, Baltimore, and Annapolis. We love the beauty and diversity of the Mid-Atlantic region. I teach an international Bible study class at our church which is special beauty all its own!
sign me up! I’m needing a summer study & Margaret’s are GREAT! So full of joy & accountability… I need both!
Hi Margaret,
So nice to reconnect with you again. I am very interested in starting this study with you and the other ladies. We are just south of Atlanta. This is just what I needed to hear today. I don’t want to lose the wonder of His presence. Blessings to you and Leif.
I’m sorry I don’ t intend any thing wrong,
but there was a time, when I joined Pinterest and the information I started to receive was not what I expected as for Christians.
I don’t know what could have been the cause.
I would love to join the study. I have the book… could I join with just the book?
Bonnie from North Carolina….I love the beaches…and of course the mountains; the diversity of God’s creation.
My name is Patt and our family just moved to Texas in March. I love that my children have made friends and we have found a fantastic church.