I was invited to join some wonderful ladies of Connect Church at their retreat this past weekend. Actually, I was asked to present “The Walk”, a ministry of Women Encouraged that I believe the Lord placed in my heart to encourage women to really walk in newness of life.
Before leaving home, I told the Lord that if He didn’t do it, then it wouldn’t happen. I meant that I needed to be fully reliant upon Him to speak and present the message. I prayed to be emptied of myself and filled with His spirit and presence.
The retreat was a time of deep study and reflection of how we must continue to walk with the Lord in all times. I was so blessed by the fellowship of women in attendance. They are beautiful ladies so blessed and loved by the Father. My sister Dana has a wonderful gift of hospitality and teaching of God’s word. First Lady Gala has a beautiful and encouraging spirit. She planned this wonderful event and I must say she designed a spectacular runway for the ladies! I am one who believes in taking what you have and make it work!
I believed the Spirit prompted me to share a few things that I can only hope touched their heart. I desired for the women to know that God is real and Jesus is truly The Messiah! It can be a difficult journey but we must continue to walk it out daily.
I love Jesus and more than anything, I love telling others how much He loves them. I shared with the ladies that I’m not a biblical scholar. I don’t hold any major defining titles. (Well… Mrs. & Mom) and I know what it’s like to feel unqualified. I know how it feels to strike out but I NOW know that striking out doesn’t mean the game is over. It just means you have to step up to the plate again and keep swinging. This retreat was a home run for me and only God made it possible. I am simply Tracy who is willing to “go ye therefore” and tell others about Jesus. I know that I can trust Him with my deepest insecurities and failures. What I can’t do, He can do for me. And I know that if He can do it for me, then He can surely do it for someone else!
What a wonderful time of reflection! You are amazing!
Oh thank you Pastor BJ for the kind compliment! You’re quite amazing yourself!
What beautiful words and a testimony you’ve shared. Thank you for always sharing your heart and your heartfelt words. Truly you are an encouragement to so many. BTW, I’m loving that hair of yours, too.
Thank you my friend… Despite all that I experience, God continues to be good to me and I can’t take it for granted. And yes, I am loving my natural coils!