This past weekend, I attended the Bloom Women’s Retreat where the mother of a dear friend of mine was speaking. I know their family’s story, but to be able to hear it from a different perspective (and see the video that made tears flow from depths of my soul) was very special to say the least. In heaven we are going to experience fellowship with God and others at an incomparable level, and part of that will be hearing their story (and hopefully watching the 3D version of it too, hehe) It was amazing to get a little piece of that here on Earth...to see His work in people’s lives, how they have overcome and conquered even through pain and hardship, and to get to know my sisters in a deeper way.
I didn’t know what to expect, but came with expectancy in my heart. It has been a stressful couple of weeks (the immigration saga, Luigi’s trip out of the country after the sudden death of his uncle, a battle of sickness with our children, and considering adoption...just to name a few things). I was needing some answers from the Lord, and a refreshing for my weary soul. Thank you Lord that your timing is perfect!
I am still processing many things, but wanted to write down a few notes/quotes that really spoke to my heart last weekend.
In His presence, there is fullness of joy.
Shattered dreams are never random, they’re a piece of a larger puzzle.
Nights of crying your eyes out lead to days of laughter...it is a GIFT to receive.
God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called.
Write His mercies in water, trials in granite.
The opposite of play is depression (not work).
Questions to reflect on:
Am I “tuned in” to what has eternal significance?
How can I be more fun?
How can I laugh more with my children?
What needs to change in my life?
What do I want to be known for?
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