Thursday, August 16, 2007
Not sure of my reaction
Yesterday was the deadline to sign up for our Fall Retreat that is next weekend. Always knowing that there will be people signing up until the last minute (because that's just the way people are), I'm a little disappointed in the numbers so far. We were hoping to have 175-200 women, but to date I only have about 65. But I also know that God has the perfect number. I'm embarrassed to an extent that I'm even posting this. Not because of the numbers, but because of my reaction to the numbers. As we gathered to pray Monday evening, a discussion was started about how we are a reflection of who God is, and how our actions are a reaction to God's action. Did that make sense?? Everything we do should be a reaction of what God is doing in our lives. We should measure everything we say and do against His standards. So pray for me and the rest of our team as we prepare to stand before the right number of women and lead them into the presence of God for what we are praying will be a life changing weekend!
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We may not know why the numbers are low. But, them being low, may give someone who needs it, a little more personal attention? I don't really know if that makes sense but for some reason, it occured to me. (I read on a local church sign something like "Did it ever occur to you that nothing occurs to God?") I feel good about 65. Of course, I am not involved in the planning and execution of the retreat though. Does that make it harder financially? Just try to be at peace that you are doing God's work. Let Him take care of the numbers. ;) And you know, it may be that the On Mission Emphasis has something to do with it.
It will all work out. God certainly has a purpose and if its His will to have only 65 women the that's what it will be this time. Sometimes God's presence is more powerful in small numbers. And like it says in Matthew 18:20 "Where two or more are joined together in my name, there am I in their midst."
If you can help one person with your retreat and prayers then all of your time praying about the treat has not been in vain at all.
God will provide!
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