I'm ready to go beyond
Sophie - February 5, 2009
Over the last few years there have been times when I had a women's event of some sort on the horizon and I thought, "Gosh. This could not come at a better time because of [insert life issue here]."
But y'all. I am telling you, and this time I mean it MORE THAN EVER BEFORE: this weekend's Going Beyond in Atlanta COULD NOT COME AT A BETTER TIME. For a whole host of reasons.
I'm actually going to the conference all by myself, and I think that's exactly how it's supposed to be. I just feel like I really need some time alone with the Lord - in my car, at the conference, in my hotel room. I respect Priscilla Shirer's ability to clearly communicate God's Word so much (no kidding - I'm getting misty-eyed just typing this because I have learned so much from her), and I am flat-out READY to sit under her teaching this weekend. I know way down deep in my bones that God has a strong word in store for all of us.
I know that several AllAccess readers are going to be there this weekend, too, and I would love to meet y'all in person and hug your necks and visit. I'll be the girl in her late 30s who's by herself and singing really loud and taking way too many pictures. But I promise that I'll spare you my singing if you'll please just come say "hey."
Hope y'all have a wonderful rest-of-the-week - and I'll be checking in here sometime Saturday!
Melanie
Melanie
Sophie
Sophie
Paige
Paige
Kris
Kris
Comments (6)
Oh, I wanted to go to this one, but it just didn’t work out. The topic is dead on; I so want to be closer to Him, but just can’t seem to get there!
Praying you have a wonderful, soul refreshing weekend!
Posted on February 5, 2009 8:42 AM
Praying & KNOWING that the God of all grace is looking forward to His one-on-one time with you as well. have a safe trip & enjoy!
Posted on February 5, 2009 12:57 PM
I know what you mean. I’ve done retreats at a monastery before—all alone. Just me and God. And it’s always an amazing time.
Hope your time away with the Father is wonderful!
Joanne
Posted on February 5, 2009 2:33 PM
It’s sad that I’m like 30 minutes from this conf. and can’t come! I’m really struggling with that…but we have family coming in from out of town and for whatever reason…God kept me from getting tickets. This particular side of the family doesn’t come for visits much so I need to be here. (as much as I want to be there!)
I will be praying that God will speak to each one there and that the weight of His glory is felt in that place!
Blessings, stephanie
Posted on February 5, 2009 4:18 PM
I love my peeps, both the related kind and the chosen kind, but there are times I just crave alone time to talk and listen to my Father. The more time I spend with Him, the more I crave.
Enjoy your weekend……..soak it all in!
Posted on February 5, 2009 11:46 PM
Well, you are gonna have a one of a kind encounter this weekend with God and I’m excited just thinking about it for you!!!! I know its going to be extra awesome! I’m praying for you.
Big hugs, Fran
Posted on February 6, 2009 10:35 AM