Lesson number 1: You don't have to pay full price for things in New York. I fear I may go home to my beloved Target and try to dicker with the check out lady. "You take 5 dolla? 3 dolla?"
Lesson number 2: You don't try to hail a cab by waving and yelling "Hey, we need a ride."
Eventually we learned from the cool people here the good and proper way to look less Southern.
Lesson number 3: There is a reason you are encouraged to only cross the street at designated areas. Cabbies have no regard for pedestrians. As a matter of fact, it has been reported that the obituaries here sometimes read, "Mr. Soandso died of natural causes. He was hit by a cab."I hope you've enjoyed joining along on our little NYC adventure!
While the city was amazing and the friendship time sweet, the most amazing thing on the whole trip happened at the conference on Saturday. Over 50 women made a decision to either follow Christ for the first time or rededicate their lives.
Amazing.
Will you join me in praying that these women will continue to follow the Lord with all their heart?
Imagine if each of these 50 women committed to sharing their faith with 50 women. And then each of those 50 shared Jesus with 50 more. The possibilities make my soul dance!
But I promise to hold it inside. I mean I would totally hate to be recruited by some Broadway director who happened to be passing by and saw some of my moves. (Picture of said moves withheld intentionally.)
Happy Monday y'all.
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I don't often blog but I wanted to tell you that NYC can be an experience even for a former lover of the city life.
ALSO, I sent your post election blog to my husband & he reminded me of something I would like to pass on. Not only did Jesus teach we are to respect & pray for our leaders but He also showed moments of righteous anger. Remember the temple scene where He turned over the tables or the time He referred to the leaders as "white washed scepulchers". The point is while we pray there may come a point where we need to stand up for what the Bible teaches.
Amazing indeed! Wow...50 women! Will absolutely join you in praying for these new sisters in Christ. May each one grow deep roots into His Word and follow Him wholeheartedly. May HE show them His deep, personal love for them each moment of each day.
We enjoyed following your weekend in NYC! Looked like so much fun! Thanks for sharing.
Hugs,
Sharon
So glad your weekend was fruitful and fun. What a thrill to see 50 women make decisions for Christ!
I'm glad you all made it home safe and sound and you're back where you belong. Have a great week!
I love New York! Looks and sounds like y'all had a blast! Very fun! Girlfriend time is always great!! Praying alongside you, rejoicing in 50 woman recognizing their need for a Savior! amen!! :D Love your blog Lysa!
Wonderful pics and testimony! Made me think of when my daughter's roomie came to visit us from NYC with her family. They had never seen a rural fair...Pam(the Mom) had talked about the naked cowboy...best line of the day...Chris(dreadlocks and all) sitting on a four-wheeler...salesman said he had free delivery.."to the Bronx?" Chris (Dad)laughed. Blessing from this cultural exchange...the gang had never had a cookout...well after we provided one, Chris said they were leaving the city for sure...they now live 60min from NYC, have a backyard near a gamelands and hopefully don't scream anymore at the sight of whitetail.
Prayers for all you met this weekend...saying a prayer for Courtney( she put off law school to attend to a higher purpose, teaching in the inner city to youth through TeachAmerica).
Fifty sisters. Praise Him!!! Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord.
Lysa, what I wouldn't give to meet you in New York (or wherever else I'd be blessed to meet you) someday.
I'm so thankful God spared you from an untimely meeting with the front end of a NY taxi. I remember my mom and I in a cab in the middle of Los Angeles, speeding down the freeway. A hubcap fell off, and the driver screeched to a stop, threw the taxi in reverse on the shoulder, and went back for the thing. It is truly by God's grace alone that I'm here today to tell you about it!
Welcome home!!!
Love and blessings,
Lisa
It never ceises or is it seizes or ceases (hee hee) to amaze me what the simple message of the Gospel of Grace does in the hearts of those seeking. How awesome!
And....I guess we don't get those life NYC lessons in good 'ole NC, do we? :)
Lysa - 50 women! That is amazing! I am speaking at my first womens event outside of my home church on Saturday. I don't think there will be 50 women there. (It is a small church). But if only 1 woman comes to Christ I will be leaping for joy.
50!!!! May you never take for granted the work God does through you. Praise God!!!!!
I'm so excited about these women giving their lives to Jesus!
I don't think there are many more joyful things on earth than to see someone make the decision to follow Jesus. I'm sad when pastors try so hard to keep it a secret, "with all eyes close, heads bowed, raise your hand or look me in the eye." I know that makes people more comfortable, but I miss being able to celebrate with people. (And the angels in heaven) : )
I've been praying for revival in our country. I'm excited to see what God is going to do.
Glad you had such a great trip!
Love,
Becky A. in Idaho (sooooo far away from the excitement of NYC) : )
Praying for fruit that remains. May they not be able to walk away from your words, His Words, without being changed. I rather think some major shifts occurred from words you shared that are the very life of your beautiful God. Deut 32:47
I sounds like you all had fun, but the news that 50 women are either now in the kingdom or rededicated to the kingdom is AWESOME!! I am rejoicing with you.
I'm also glad that you shared the NYC experience with us through the blog. I am just way to "country" to even want to visit NYC. The thought of being in a city that large with all of those people, makes me feel smothered. And, or my the thought of riding in a cab makes my throat tighten up! All I can say is, "You go girls!"
Thanks so much for sharing all of your wonderful photos and experiences!! It looks like you had a wonderful time. And to top it all off, 50 women committing or recommitting their lives to the Lord!!! God is good!!!
Bless you Lysa,
Michelle in CA
How totally amazing to read about these 50 lives who were touched by our awesome God. Thank you for being His channel again. All the fun you had in NY is nothing compared to the celebrating going on in heaven. The trip would have been worth it for one...but 50 - PRAISE THE LORD!! How exciting it must be to see women surrendering to Him week after week as you travel. Nothing encourages my heart more to share His message and the story He has written over my life than to hear of changed lives. Just think, if each of your blog readers just shared His love and way of salvation with one person today, the impact for eternity could be so great as well.
Thanks for allowing so many of us the joy of being a part of your weekend by praying for you and those in attendance. Rejoicing now in the blessing of answered prayer.
Love,
Joy
Thank you for sharing your amazing God wknd with us! It sounds awesome!
Can I just pass along that I am having a give-away this week? If anyone wants to check it out:
www.spirittosoul.blogspot.com.
Thank you!
Pamela in TX
What fun to follow your trip with your pictures! Thanks! And praise God for those decisions!! Bring on the revival!!!
In His Graces~Pamela
50 women WOW! Praise Jesus!
Glory to God!!, but Lysa you are awesome! Thanks for all you (and your girls at P31)do!
Oh you girls look quite cool! There are literally stars in your eyes (or sunglasses at least)!
I also love the picture of you hailing the cab, the new york way. You got it down, girl! :)
What a thrill to see women come to know God. God has a special place for women as we all know and it is such a delight when more and more take Him at His word.
Thanks for heeding the call to become a vessel fit for His use.
Glad to know you had a blast in NYC. There's truly no place like it.
Vickie
Oh, I love it! I'm so glad you had fun - and 50 decisions for Christ! 50 more sisters in Heaven! I can feel the love!!!! Definitely praying!
FIFTY WOMEN???!!!! Praise the Lord for He IS GOOD!!! Just think of the impact on the kingdom......keep it up sister! You are being used mightily of God for such a time as this.
Lord,
Strengthen these dear women that have made a decision for You to continue to follow You with all their heart
Complete a great work in these 50 women and give them a fabulous finish as well as a great start
Amen.
Lysa-
You are such a hoot!! I have gotten several laughs reading your journey in NYC. What fun.
And Hope's post cracked me up!! I hope she does well on her test!!!!
Have a great week
with all God's glorious love,
Julie B.
I am so glad you had a good time.
Just so you aren't disappointed, Morton will be a lot less exciting . . . .
that is awesome!! and it does give you get up and dance chill bumps when you think of the lives those 50 women will affect!!
I loved going to NYC with you gals ;-) One day I'll really get there.
So glad you had a great day on Sat. at the conference..God is good!
But what I really want to know, is where you got that cool red jacket? I love that!
Absolutely wonderful about all the decisions to follow Christ. What a way for the ladies to end their year and begin a new one full of the knowledge of God. Praise HIM from whom all BLESSINGS flow!
This was a cute post. I am originally from NY so I could relate! Hope you didn't have to actually drive in NY, that's crazy enough!
I am praying for those 50 ladies, what a testimony of God's grace!
Sonya
I've really enjoyed following your travels this week. My favorite pic is the first one in today's post, as not only do you all look dern sassy, but in keeping with Southern gals in the big city, you all have literal stars in your eyes! Enlarge it and look at your glasses - stars I tell ya, stars!
So glad the trip was a special one!
My, my, I'll be sure to pay attention to where I should be crossing the street. Don't need a freak accident, or any accident really.
So funny!! Looks like you all had the stylin' thing down though.
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