I got nothin' for ya this week . . .

Wish I had something interesting to fill you in on, but I'm drowning in retreat planning. Our church's women's retreat, which I have been coordinating, takes place this coming weekend so I'm in full "retreat mode" this week, finalizing paperwork and 347 other details. Okay maybe not that many. But I'm feeling the pressure, people.

The build-up of this week is head-splitting (I did this last year too), but the feeling of euphoria once it's all over is unbeatable. Not that I'm dreading it - I'm totally not - it's just so awesome seeing 6 months of intense, hard work come to fruition. And this year has been really special because my committee and I have totally seen God moving and at work in this. We have had bumps, bruises, road blocks, closed doors, and have watched God remove every single issue for us. Incredible. No other word for it.

And that's what I've learned about service. It can be so easy to say no when God seeks you out for a job or project, big or small . . . we have so many excuses . . . but the thing is, if you don't go out on that limb with Him, and take these journeys with Him, you are the one MISSING OUT. He wants to reveal Himself to us, to show us what He can do, but He can't do it unless we make ourselves available. I was terrified two years ago when I was asked to coordinate the annual women's retreat. I'm not kidding - terrified. After several prayers telling God that He had the wrong person, and getting nowhere with that argument, I said yes. Now, two retreats later, I'm soooo glad I did. What a ride!! I feel really blessed to have been able to do this. I can't wait to see what He has in store for me next.

If you are so inclined, say a prayer for me this weekend - and pray that the 65 women attending would walk away renewed and fulfilled. Prayers for good weather wouldn't hurt either!! :) Thanks, dear friends and family!