Reflecting & Confessing

I haven't had a chance, or better yet I will be honest, I haven't taken the time to post about our Women's Retreat. I do have so much that I want to write down, not for others to read, but just for me to put down into words how God spoke to me so that when I need to be reminded of RESTing in Him.  Not only did He speak to me at the retreat, we started Bible study Monday night......

Whoa! Talk about the perfect Bible study to immediately follow the retreat. I have some things to work on in my life and managing my time is at the TOP of my list. And one thing that I know is that I spend way too much time online. And though, I have found that I like to blog and visit those that I am following, I am aware of how much time I spend doing those things (and don't even get me started on confessing my pinterest addiction!!).  I have a lot more to say, but my time is almost up! 

I am so thankful that the Lord sees me and knows me. And no matter what I am up against in my life, my time, my family, the Mt Everest of laundry piles, the dust bunnies, or the days when the thief is robbing me of my joy, HE IS FOR ME!!

"What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31" 

Word of God Speak....

Father......thank you!

Are You Heavy Laden?

As we are one day closer to the Women's Retreat, my heart is already full. I love how God puts things together. Do you realize, He doesn't need our help! Not one bit. You may not try to help Him out, but I tend to do it a lot. He has a great weekend in store and I am ready to soak in some much needed spiritual rest. Oh, how I wish I could take some friends with me that are struggling with burdens that are weighing them down, pulling them away from what God wants for them. I know He has much more for me than I will allow, I already know that I am in His way. He says in His word, "Come unto me, all ye that labour, and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

As you listen to the words of this song.... go to Him, He is waiting with open arms!! 

Content: In The Calm

In my yearlong quest to be CONTENT, I know that God has something in store for me with our upcoming retreat. One thing in my life that I have a hard time with is being still for a moment. I long for the calm do nothing, but my mind is continually speeding at the sound of light. I am seeking Him in the days leading to the retreat and determining in my heart to be content with some "REST".

Take a moment to focus on Him and be in His presence today.

Be Still....

I am so honored and excited to have the opportunity to attend our Women's Retreat this coming weekend. I not only get to attend, but I also have the honor of helping. I feel so unworthy that God would use me to help with Women's Ministry. I have been preparing the music for the retreat, and as I type this tears are pouring. I asked the Lord to point me to the songs that would speak to hearts, that would go along with the theme of the retreat.... which is on

If you have followed my blog at all, you will know that my life is full, crazy busy at times, overwhelming, and that can tend to be anxious over many things. I know for sure that this is going to be for me. Weeks before Deidre told me what the theme was, God had already been giving me scripture, devotions, messages all pointing to focusing on Him, resting in Him, trusting Him. Not just physical rest (which I could most def use), but a true "touch from God" spiritual rest. Resting in who He is and not in the things of this world. Tonight as I listened, really listened to the words of some of the songs, I was still enough to get a glimpse of what is to come this weekend. He showed me that I need to prepare my heart for what He has for me between now and Friday. I will share a few of the songs that have spoken to me throughout this week. I pray you too, will take a couple minutes and be still before Him to find some rest as you allow God to use the songs to speak to you. Pray for our leader, Deidre, a precious friend and sister in Christ as she gives us what God has so graciously given her to share! I am so thankful for her!! Pray for the other women as they too get a way for a couple days to focus on our Heavenly Father.