Retreat Reflections (by Amanda)
As many of you know I went to a ladies retreat last weekend and had a wonderful time of worship and fellowship. Our theme for the weekend was Going Beyond Ourselves. Our worship leader wrote a song especially for our retreat. Our speaker brought messages from the heart and each member of the retreat committee and the team who came from Canada did an amazing Job of not just organizing the retreat, but also many shared testimonies that had us in tears.
It was very enjoyable. I was able to meet many ladies from all over; we had women from 20 nations and 42 different organizations attend. I really enjoyed getting to know some of our Senegal teammates. One day they had a mini spa where they gave away all kinds of nice clothing and I got myself a fun new hat. I was able to take a swim another day. It was a wonderful relaxing experience.
It was also a time of renewal and refreshing of the spirit. I was able to devote my focus on who God is and the plans He has for us. One of the main thoughts of the weekend was to focus on what is unseen rather than what is seen. In other words keep eternity the focus of our ministries. When we feel discouraged or tired we need to remember that it is not by our own strength, but God’s and that He has already given us the victory in Jesus. With these thoughts in mind we press on in our ministries knowing that God will take our little bit and grow it to the ultimate victory!
It was very enjoyable. I was able to meet many ladies from all over; we had women from 20 nations and 42 different organizations attend. I really enjoyed getting to know some of our Senegal teammates. One day they had a mini spa where they gave away all kinds of nice clothing and I got myself a fun new hat. I was able to take a swim another day. It was a wonderful relaxing experience.
It was also a time of renewal and refreshing of the spirit. I was able to devote my focus on who God is and the plans He has for us. One of the main thoughts of the weekend was to focus on what is unseen rather than what is seen. In other words keep eternity the focus of our ministries. When we feel discouraged or tired we need to remember that it is not by our own strength, but God’s and that He has already given us the victory in Jesus. With these thoughts in mind we press on in our ministries knowing that God will take our little bit and grow it to the ultimate victory!
posted by Thom and Amanda McMurray @ Friday, November 27, 2009
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Amanda, I delighted in your observation re the retreat. "we need to remember that it is not by our own strength, but God’s and that He has already given us the victory in Jesus." The depth of that truth is both freeing and empowering. The key is that His kingdom has come and lives within us. Luke's words are chilling. The kingdom of God does not come with careful observation ... because the kingdom of God is within you. (Luke 17:20-21). May you and Thom and your little ladies continue to have the Spirit of Christ reveal Himself through you so others will ask. You both communicate so well. You have used technology to create an anthology of God's work through you and your faithful reporting. What a rich resource for future books to convey your witness of the richness of the life to which you were appointed. May you know His abundant blessings this Christmas.
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