A Send-off PrayerGod, You are the one who puts all things together, making all things whole, Who made a lasting mark through the sacrifice of Jesus, the sacrifice of blood that sealed the eternal covenant, Who led Jesus, our Great Shepherd, up and alive from the dead. We ask now that You put us together, provide us with everything we need to please You, make us into what gives You most pleasure, by means of the sacrifice of Jesus, the Messiah. We give You all the glory Jesus, forever and always! (Hebrews 13:20-21 The Message) --Day5, 30 Days of Prayer
It is so hard to say goodbye. I wish you could be here with us and see what happens in person. Only through the working of our mighty God has the depth of sharing happened in such a short amount of time. We are hearing over and over how much our guests have been personally ministered to in a very deep way. We also hear that they wish the retreat was just a bit longer!
Today the teaching focused on how our life's purpose is for God's glory, no matter what the job we have been given. Sandi spoke of the wife of Noah and her uncertain future. What a woman of faith! (And yet we don't even know her name.) Mrs. Noah gave up EVERYTHING she knew and boarded the ark. Her world was never the same after the flood. The parting thoughts were two questions: What have our attendees given up to serve where they are? And what have they been given?
We hugged goodbye amidst many expressions of gratitude and lots of tears. What an amazing blessing to have had this moment in time to share with these precious daughters of the King.May everyone be filled with thanksgiving and an overwhelming acknowledgement that Your presence has been working deeply among us. Please lead each one safely home, and bring the next set of attendees safely to Phuket. Holding these ladies' stories is a blessing and will forever be a part of our heart's burden. --Day 23
