This
past weekend we trekked into the mountains for a long weekend retreat, and by
trekked, I am referring to some of the most windy (curvy) roads I have been on
since my family traveled to Colorado many years ago. Needless to say I was very glad to hit flat
land! Ha. The weekend away wasn’t super restful, but I
enjoyed getting to know some other believers better.
Leading worship was a neat
experience, and the Lord was gracious to humble me but continue to use me as
well. Through preparing for the worship
this weekend, I was able to learn a couple of awesome songs which I had never
heard before now. One of the neat
opportunities of multiple denominations coming together is learning one another’s
“normal” worship songs. There are some
great ones out there just waiting to be rediscovered and/or shared.
As I overlooked the mountains
during sunset my last night up in the Sierra Nevadas, I spent some time praying
and reflecting on where the Lord has taken me in the last few years. He has done a mighty work to bring me to
Spain, and I am truly enjoying taking care of the kiddos and being able to talk
with and love on people while learning Spanish.
It was amusing to think of the last
time I was on a mountain. It involved
being stuck without a foreseeable path down, a parched throat, and sunburned
skin. I also believe that was the
happiest I had ever been to hear my name when being rescued. Since that time a little over two years ago, the
Lord has transformed my heart, shown me my inability to work my way into grace,
and brought me halfway across the world – and that’s just the short list. I am so thankful for the many ways God
blesses us; He is faithfully pursuing us.
Be sure to check out my pictures on
the photos tab! There are some gorgeous
sunset pictures!!!
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