Journey to the Secret Place: My Story Along with a 6 - Week Devotional: Finding God

By Cheryl L. Orms

Journey to the Secret Place is an inspirational story of one woman’s encounter with God and where it has taken her.

Cheryl L. Orms shares her struggles with everyday life, revealing how taking a new approach to God can change everything in your life – just as it did in hers.

When she started making God first in her day, she was determined to listen and hear from God. After reading scripture, saying a prayer, and listening - God spoke to her. The word she received was a specific encouragement concerning her afternoon visit with her mother, who had late-stage Alzheimer’s.

In this guide to moving closer to God, she shares that the first step is to find a consistent physical place to seek Him. This way, you always have a familiar place as you develop a daily habit. By starting your day with Him, you’ll recognize His voice and guidance throughout the day.

Join the author as she leads you on a six-week devotional that will encourage you to walk with the Lord and make Him first in your life.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Aug 26, 2020
• ISBN: 9781973695691

Cheryl L. Orms

Cheryl L. Orms is first a child of God, then a wife, mother, nana, musician, and educator. She earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in music at the University of Louisville, in Louisville, Kentucky. She soon realized a deeper love for God’s work, which led her to serve as a worship leader for several churches. She also taught public school music for thirty-three years. She’s retired and lives near Richmond, Virginia, where she and her husband serve God through their music ministry and church.

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ISBN: 978-1-9736-9568-4 (sc)

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ISBN: 978-1-9736-9569-1 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2020913697

WestBow Press rev. date: 08/21/2020

CONTENTS

Introduction

The Call

The Secret Place

The Journey Begins

The Where

The When

The Word

Distractions

Enter In

The Wait

Journal

Obedience

Worship

The Reward

My Prayer For You

Salvation

Salvation Prayer

Not Finished

Week 1 Prayer

Day 1 Greeting

Day 2 Praise

Day 3 His Plan; His Will

Day 4 Your Needs

Day 5 Forgiveness

Day 6 Protection

Day 7 Glory And Thanks To God

Week 2 God’s Word Is Key

Day 1 Daily Devotions

Day 2 Memorization And Meditation

Day 3 Marking God’s Word

Day 4 Reading God’s Word

Day 5 Studying God’s Word

Day 6 God’s Word In Prayer

Day 7 God’s Word And Battle

Week 3 Armed For Battle

Day 1 Belt Of Truth

Day 2 Breastplate Of Righteousness.

Day 3 Gospel Shoes

Day 4 Shield Of Faith

Day 5 Helmet Of Salvation

Day 6 Sword Of The Spirit

Day 7 Prayer

Week 4 Holy Spirit

Day 1 Holy Spirit Helper

Day 2 The Fruits Of The Spirit

Day 3 The Gifts Of The Spirit

Day 4 Holy Spirit Baptism

Day 5 Benefits Of Praying In The Spirit

Day 6 How To Receive The Gift Of The Holy Spirit

Day 7 Prayer Language

Week 5 Worship

Day 1 A Life Of Worship

Day 2 Postures In Worship Part 1

Day 3 Postures In Worship Part 2

Day 4 Worship And Music

Day 5 Benefits Of Worship

Day 6 Worship And The Word

Day 7 Worship And You

Week 6 Community

Day 1 Church Community

Day 2 Small Group Community

Day 3 Communion

Day 4 Water Baptism And Community

Day 5 Community With Nonbelievers

Day 6 Who You Are In God’s Community

Day 7 Communion With God

Author Favorites

I dedicate this book to my wonderful family. You have

always supported me in everything, and I thank God for

the love you show me daily. I pray this book speaks to

each of your hearts and encourages you in the Lord.

Love you much,

Mom, Nana

To my many friends who were kind enough to read

and give me feedback along the way, I thank you. I also

appreciate all the prayers you have offered on my behalf.

You have helped make this project successful. I pray this

book encourages you as you have encouraged me.

Love and blessings,

Cheryl

To my dear mother, who showed me love and support even through

the many trials of Alzheimer’s disease. See you in heaven.

Love and peace,

Cheryl Lynn

And to my husband, who was my personal assistant

all the way. This book is as much yours as it is mine.

Thanks for your unconditional love and support.

Cheryl

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INTRODUCTION

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As you read the Bible, you soon realize it is filled with the message of God’s great love for His children. No matter what translation you prefer, the message of our security in Him comes through, if we remain in Him. So you see, there is a condition: we must remain in Him. His Word tells us He has plans for us.

† Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) †

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Many people love to quote this scripture from Jeremiah. Unfortunately, that is where people usually stop, missing the part that speaks of our responsibility to the relationship. If you read on, you will see that we are expected to seek Him.

† Jeremiah 29:12–13 (NIV) †

Then you will call on me and come and pray to me,

and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find

me when you seek me with all your heart.

The key is for us to seek Him with all of our heart. This book is an account of my experiences seeking God and how they dramatically changed when I caught hold of a deeper meaning in scripture concerning my responsibility to seek Him daily. I hope that sharing my experience will be an encouragement to everyone that reads my story.

Let me introduce myself. I am first and foremost a Kentucky girl. I’ve lived in Virginia for some time now and people here tell me that you can take the girl out of Kentucky but you can’t take the Kentucky out of the girl. And on occasion, I’ve had someone tell me I have a twang. No surprise there! I grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, and I graduated from the University of Louisville with a bachelor’s degree in music and a master’s degree in secondary education. In my career, I’ve taught public school music K–12 for thirty-three years. Along the way, I’ve given many private music lessons, served the music ministries at several churches, and have volunteered many musical hours to my community. I have been married for forty-three years, and we have three children (a daughter, a son-in-law, and a son) and two granddaughters. My husband and I are retired now so we keep busy with family, travel, house projects, and volunteer work. In my newfound spare time, I have also been trying to