A Transformed Life and A Dream Fulfilled
posted on January 13th, 2010 / by Gaye Moss / 26 CommentsIt is so awesome to watch God transform lives and make dreams come true. He has such a wonderful destiny and plan for each of us. He has made amazing changes in my life, and I have watched Him fulfill countless dreams. One of those dreams was birthed in my heart 14 years ago. At that time, I had a dream to publish a Bible Study. This is the story of my journey to a wonderfully transformed life and a tremendous dream fulfilled …
In the spring of 1996, I was looking for just the right Bible Study to lead the following fall for our Womenâs Bible Study Ministry at my church in Colleyville, Texas. At that time, I went to several Christian Book Stores to look at Bible Studies. I searched diligently, but I was not able to find one that seemed to be the right fit for me. As I continued to seek God, I heard Him say, âI want you to write a study.â
As I prayed, He reminded me of a teaching that I had shared with the Womenâs Group at my church when we were living in New Hampshire nine years earlier. While we were in New Hampshire, I experienced remarkable emotional healing, and the teaching I shared came out of that experience.
Six years before our move to New Hampshire, God had touched my life in a profound way with His love. I was so changed through the revelation of His love that I did not see a need in my life for emotional healing. I later discovered that I needed healing on many levels. Growing up in a home with a dad who struggled with alcohol had left some holes in my heart. Dad stopped drinking the year I married, but the emotional instability of the preceding years had taken its toll.
On the other hand, my mom had a close relationship with God that was very obvious to me. She took my twin sister, my brother, and me to church faithfully. Because of her commitment to God, I came to understand His love at an early age. But I had never felt the depth of His love like I did in January of 1979. That is when my life took an exciting turn âŚ
One day, I asked God to help me let go of some resentment I had been harboring in my heart. Later that evening, I realized that the resentment was gone. As I began to praise and thank God for His amazing answer to my prayer, I had an experience that felt like liquid love was being poured from the top of my head to the soles of my feet.
I instantly had a strong desire to visit my dad so that I could tell him how much I loved him and how much God loved him. I wanted to share Godâs love with everyone. I began spending concentrated time reading and studying my Bible. I started leading Prayer Groups and Bible Study Groups. I was seeking after God with all my heart.
Four years later, in January of 1983, my husband was transferred to California. I knew that the move was in Godâs will, but it was very difficult for me to leave family and friends behind in Texas. While we were living in California, emotions began to surface that caused me to see that I needed help. I realized that I needed revelation from God in order to receive that help, but before I received that revelation, my husband informed me that we were moving to New England, and my focus turned to the move.
We found a beautiful home in New Hampshire, and I could feel Godâs love every day, but I cried often. I was struggling emotionally. I desperately needed to let go and trust God with my whole heart. One day I prayed, âGod, make me willing to be willing to do your will.â Not long after praying that prayer, God brought Scripture to mind that made it clear to me that He wanted me to allow His Word to bring the healing and freedom I was seeking (Joshua 1:8 and Proverbs 4:20-22). At that point, my life took another exciting turn âŚ
I took two months, and I read through the entire Bible specifically for healing of my emotions. I started in the New Testament, and then I read through the Old Testament, reading as God directed me. Every time I opened my Bible I would say, âLord, I am taking my medicine.â As I stayed in the Word, I made decisions to follow the revelation that I received.
Through the power of Godâs Word and His Spirit, I was released from invisible chains that had been holding me captive for a very long time. Out of that experience, I put together a teaching to present to our Ladiesâ Group in New Hampshire. When God placed the desire in my heart to write a Bible Study in the spring or 1996, He brought that teaching to mind. I decided to use the revelation He had given me to write a study entitle Walking in Victory. I would share with others the keys to victory that God had given me.
Wanting to be obedient to the voice and call of God, I called the leader of our Bible Study Ministry and asked her if it would be possible for me to write a study. She told me to write a sample lesson, and then submit the lesson to the pastor over the Womenâs Ministry. I did, and he gave me permission.
I had written individual lessons prior to that time, but I had never written an entire Bible Study. Even though I had no real experience as a writer, I believed that God told me to write, and I was determined to be obedient to His instructions. He had been speaking to me through other people about writing for some time, and it was time for me to take a step of faith âŚ
I spent the summer of 1996 working on the lessons for Walking in Victory. When it came time to register for the Bible Study Ministry in late August, there were three studies from which the ladies could choose in addition to mine, all written by amazing authors. I was both nervous and excited. Would anyone choose to go through a study I had written when there was such an outstanding selection of studies from which to choose?
As it turned out, 25 ladies signed up to go through Walking in Victory with me. God sent me some precious young moms. A number of them had just quit working to stay home with their first baby. Most of them had never met me, but God led them to my group. It was very exciting for me to see God work in their lives. I began hearing testimonies that the truths in the study were changing lives, like they had changed mine.
I sent Walking in Victory to a couple of publishers. I knew some people who had connections. One publisher gave me encouraging feedback, but they were already publishing a book with a similar theme that year. I was told that I could resubmit the study at a later time. As I continued to seek the Lord for wisdom, I began to sense that the timing was not right for me to publish. The next year I asked the Lord if it was time, and I heard Him say, âWait.â Each year I would ask, and the answer was the same.
God has a perfect time for everything He does in our lives, and it was important for me to wait on His timing. Meanwhile, I continued to be diligent in writing. After my husband and I started attending Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, I served on the Womenâs Writing Team for several years. Being a member of a writing team was very fulfilling, but the dream to publish was still in my heart.
One day, I heard God say, âItâs time to pull out Walking in Victory and rework it.â I did, and several of our Womenâs Groups used it that year. I again received some wonderful testimonies. I asked God if it was time for me to publish, and once again He said, âWait.â In the interim time, I continued to write and pursue the things that I felt God was leading me to do âŚ
Then in January of 2009, I felt that God gave me the release to pursue finding a publisher. I found a literary agent that said she would look at my material, and I began putting together the things that were required by her agency.
When God had first told me to wait, I felt that He also told me that when it was time for me to publish it would be supernatural. Sending material to a literary agent did not seem very supernatural to me, but it was all I knew to do because my contacts with the publishing companies were no longer in place. Then one night, I was ministering at a Professional Womenâs Group at Gateway, and I met Wendy Walters. We began talking, and I discovered that she and her husband owed and ran a Christian Publishing CompanyâPalm Tree Publications.
There was an excitement in my heart when I met Wendy. I felt that she was my supernatural encounter. As it turned out, she was. Five months later Walking in Victory was in print. Wendy did a beautiful job getting the book ready for publication. I am always amazed as I watch God set things in place. He has a wonderful plan, and I am convinced that when we diligently seek to follow Him, He will not let us miss His plan.
I am eager to take the next step. I am dreaming of publishing some more Bible Studies. What is your dream? I know that God has great things in store for you and for me. It is never to late for us to dream big dreams. Our part in fulfilling our dreams is to listen, trust, and obey. God is the One who puts dreams in our hearts, and He will be faithful to open every door in His perfect timing. He is absolutely amazing in every way. If you do not have a dream, ask God to give you one. He is a life-changer and a dream-fulfiller!!
Gaye and her husband Pete reside in Keller, Texas. They are celebrating their 40th anniversary this month! She is a mother, grandmother, teacher, speaker, mentor, and spiritual mom to many. Gaye and Pete attend Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas where she has served as a Group Leader, Section Leader, on the Womenâs Writing Team, and on the Womenâs Prophetic Team. You can contact her at GayeMoss.com. Walking in Victory can be purchased through the Gateway Book Store or through her website.
So excited to read this book. What a great road to Victory for you and your dream! Thanks for sharing this blog and your journey to seeing fulfillment.
My dear friend!
Your life is a beautiful picture of listen, trust, obey! The teachings that He gives you are alive because they carry His perfect mix of your real life testimony & His truths that cut through lies & break chains of bondage!! You never hesitate to say, “This is my struggle, my walk & now my victory!” You lead with grace and let Him part the way for you as you step out and I’ve never seen so much peace in watching someone just follow His lead! When your life touched mine, it changed me forever & while I know your sights are always heaven bound in all your giving, I want you to know that you make a difference every where you go! You victories of following our Jesus are world changing! Isn’t that why we’re all here? It’s to know Him & make Hom known! Thanks for imparting His great desire to pour out His freeing, redeaming “liquid love” on us!! I love you! Sach
Gaye,
It has been amazing to journey with you and see all that God has done in your life. Going through this study many years ago spoke to my life circumstances in a very powerful way. I am so thankful that you have never stopped listening and obeying the voice of God.
I know the Lord will use this study mightily to set the captives free!
Much love,
London
I definitely want to get a copy of your Bible Study! Thanks for encouraging us to dream big dreams! And even more importantly I love the lesson from your story of waiting on God’s timing to fulfill those dreams He gives us instead of trying to “make it happen” on our own. Thanks for sharing your story!
Just wanted to say thank you for your blog this morning! It has encouraged me greatly to continue to press in to the things God has called me to do and that His timing is perfect! thank you, Celeste î
Dear Gaye
You are such an Inspiration and Influence to all Women what a Joy it has been walking with you all these years and seeing your Dream come true . I am now doing the study for my second time and it is so Blessing me just what I need for this New Year ! Thank You for sharing your Dream with us and reminding us that God delights the desires of our hearts in his perfect timing Dreams will come true ! Love You
Kim
Gaye,
Beautiful testimony and good reminder of God’s timing-I need that. You are an inspiration to us all. You are so encouraging, upbeat, and loving. God gave you His liquid love to pour out to others and you do unconditionally. So glad to get to work with you. Congratulations!
Sincererly,
Holly
One moment of God’s favor is worth more than a thousand days of striving to make something happen. One divine connection opens doors that have been shut for years. Gaye Moss and I were a divine connection. God brought us into each other’s lives at just the right moment, and then graced us with His amazing favor. Walking in Victory is a powerful study that can change hearts and transform lives. It was my privilege to participate in this project and I anticipate much fruit! I can’t wait for the next one, God’s Amazing Love!
Blessings,
Wendy
What a beautiful testimony, Gaye! I needed the encouragement on dreaming and waiting, and that God’s timing is always perfect. Thanks so much for sharing.
Love,
Karen
Gaye,
What an amazing adventure you are on! You were patient…and look how supernaturally God DID provide! He is so faithful and amazing and worthy of our praise!! We proclaim open doors, favor, and blessings upon blessings for you. As the song states: “Just keep on castin’ your bread upon the water….soon it’s gonna come back home on every wave!!!” It looks like the waves are rollin’ in!! You are truly a friend of God and the most amazing & loving role model!! I can’t thank you enough for sharing yourself with me and countless others! I love you TONS!
Hugs,
Lisa
Gaye,
How exciting to see it come to pass after all these years! God is so very faithful to us all. Our 30 years of friendship based on prayer, faith, and standing together on God’s promises has been one of the dearest gifts the Lord has given me in my walk with Him. Thank you for being such a dear sister and friend and I am so excited at what God is doing in your life. I feel blessed to have been along for the ride!
Nancy
I remember when I was 13 telling my mom, “Mom, I think Gaye is a real Angel from God because she is so perfect!” You have been a mentor and ear to my cries for quite sometime. I so thank you for that. I sometimes wonder, “What would I do without Gaye in my life?” I’m so very proud of you, I can’t wait to purchase this devotional and dig into it! This blog really spoke to my heart in so many ways. Especially the part, “Every time I opened my Bible I would say, âLord, I am taking my medicine.â
I love you so much Gaye. Thank you for being such a solid rock in my life! I miss you!
Love, Sarah
Gaye,
I have watched as scores of lives have been transformed by the powerful truths taught in the Bible studies you write… and in life you lead. I have watched as countless times God has used you to take the tinest, flickering flame of love for God in someone’s heart and, by the power of the Spirit, fan it into the fullness of flame – a white-hot passion for God. I’m excited “Walking in Victory” is now in print, and know that God is going to use it in ways that are “…exceedingly, abundantly above all you ask or even imagine.”
With MUCH love,
Teena
Gaye-
I love you and I am so delighted to follow you and learn about life and love and parenting and God and grace from you. May I be covered in the dust from you my Rabbi blazing the trail before me!!
Gaye,
I’m so excited for you and you are such a blessing to all who have been granted the blessing of knowing you. For these 30 plus years that I have known you; shared my fears, failures, hopes, dreams, tears of joy and tears grief and pain with, you have proven to be a true prayer warrior, burden lifter, encourager and gifted woman of God. There has never been a doubt in my mind that God would use you and your Bible studies to touch the lifes of countless women. I am so blessed to be able to call you one of my dearest friends. You continually inspire and encourage me and I look forward to all God will allow us to walk through together for the next 30 years or until he calls us home. Blessings my dear friend. I love you.
What an encouragement your story is to so many people, especially me, because I’ve seen it lived out from day one. I know that God will use this book to bless many people and draw them near to the God who loves us and wants us to walk victoriously.
Gaye,
What an amazing story God has written in your life. You and Walking in Victory are both blessings to so many. Thank you for being a living example of following God and his meticulous plan for victorious living. Many times we are ready to follow him when we see with our fleshy eyes that he is moving. You have demonstrated so well for us the pratice of self-control, denying the flesh and waiting on God’s perfect timing. Praise the Lord for you and your book Mighty and Amazing Sister!!
Sweet Gaye,
What a joy to read your testimony! I know I’ve only known you a few years, but your faithfulness, diligence and love for women has made me wish I’d known you all my life. I’m so thrilled to see Walking in Victory in print. How good God is to us. Many more now being blessed by your diligence and wisdom. Keep writing sweet sister – more good stuff to come! I love you.
Gaye, congratulations on a dream fulfilled! I love how you waited for God to make it happen. Thank you for challenging us to dream big. You definitely got me thinking about my dreams that I am still waiting for God to fulfill.
I can’t wait to see your book…maybe it will go to the nations?
Sweet Girl,
I am most favored and blessed having you as my life partner these 40 years. Your passion and love for the Lord has caused me to press into Him on a level that I could not have done on my own. The Lord has truly gifted you with wisdom, understanding and compassion that is beyond human ability and you have been faithful in sharing these things through the bible studies.
I can’t wait for the next one.
I love and admire you more than words can express.
Gaye, I look forward to getting your Bible Study and I love the title. It has been a while since we talked, but I loved reading about your obedience to “wait” for Father’s perfect timing to have the study published and released. Snce “free people free people” my prayer is that this book and study will have a ripple effect. I believe that each person who experiences victory will will set in motion another person to “Walk to Victory”. Congratulations!!!
So many people have been touched through your life and through your writing. It is wonderful to know that countless others will now have the opportunity to be blessed through the lessons that you have learned and for years have been passing on to your friends and family. It is a fantastic story, and I am proud to have been a part of it.
Gaye-you are a spiritual mother to so many women-including me. Your love, beauty and joy are endless and timeless. I can’t wait to start this study. I am finishing up with your Song of Solomon study, I had supernatural, sweet kisses from Jesus so I can’t wait to see what God reveals about Himself through Walking in Victory. I love you, sweet Gaye!
Gaye,
Your love for God flows through your life and your written word to inspire so many to desire to walk in victory. I love your study “Walking In Victory”! You have written with such love, inspiration and authenticity. You allow us to follow you on your own journey to a victorious life and inspire us to reach for a victorious faith as well. I had the honor of leading a group of women through this study and I believe each of us walked away with a deeper relationship with God and a greater understanding of His perfect plan for our lives. I am so happy this study was published so it will reach and change many more lives. Thank you for being so faithful to Gods leading in your life.
Hi! Gaye,
i hope you remember me. i go to gateway and was leading womens group. you were kind and share 2 of your Bible studies. thank you so much.it was a great blessing.i had to take a break due to my sons wedding and another sons engagement in india.just got back and very much missing my tuesday night meetings.thank you for being such a loving and giving person.May God bless you.
Dear Gaye,
You did it!!! Your patient determination to hear God and follow Him has produced your dream come true. Congratulations, for not giving up, not letting the enemy steal your desire and not letting the destractions around you keep you from taking the prize of His high calling.
From the frist time I met you Gaye, at Gateway women’s group, I knew you were a “get it done” kind of lady, and now sweet sister, with God you have made it happen. May thousands of people’s lives be changed as they take your challenge and Walk in Victory.
Brenda