(I posted today on Laced with Grace. I thought I’d add this to my Thankful Thursday because I am truly thankful for the deepest form of worship. This post in about 640 words, sorry for the length. Couldn’t make it any shorter. I tried.)
(yes, my reflection is in this picture.)
I just spent the weekend away with 150 ladies from my church. A women’s retreat after Christmas, what a way to kick off the New Year!
Linda Dillow was our speaker. She did an amazing job talking about worshipping God daily. I loved her heart and felt her messages deeply but I couldn’t cry. What happened to me? Did God heal me of all my pain? Strange, I carry my tears around like I do my purse.
As I soaked up the wisdom Linda brought from the Word, I felt myself entering deeper worship. By Sunday morning, I was exhausted and catching a cold, but I made myself get up early to watch the sun rise. Spectacular. I felt like God’s hands were touching my face as the warmth of the morning sun beamed through the window. Captured by scene before me, I felt loved.
After breakfast and performing in the last of four skits, I took a seat in the front row. I let down. Just one more session, then I can go home.
Linda told the story of Abraham and Isaac, but this time I heard it in a fresh way. The way Linda told their father/son journey made me think of my own children. I wanted desperately to stay calm and leave on an up note, but instead my tears poured out one after another. I held back the sounds of sorrow I felt bubbling inside. Others didn’t. Their weeping broke my heart. So much pain in the room. Life is hard, isn’t it?
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I’m insired! and I joined in on Thankful Thurdays for the first time today… thanks for the link to participate in this way of praise to our Lord!!
Blessing, In Him, Deanna
Great post, friend. I left you a message over at Laced With Grace!
Sounds like it was an awesome retreat!!!!
Love ya,
You shine my friend, love you.
I've been commenting here; so I'll continue my tradition.
As I read your post, Tiffany, I too became undone. I could feel the Holy Spirit welling up in me as I read your words. It was as if I could see my mental list of Isaac's being given to God.
Lord God, Father, I lift mine eyes up toward Heaven to see the Heavenly places. I hand over my list of Isaac's that Tiffany mentions. I leave them with you as my heart weeps in sorrow & joy. Praise YOU Father God. I love YOU will all my being. In Jesus precious & holy name, amen.
This touched my heart and I’m on my way over for the rest of the blessing (story).
Thanks Tiffany – I always enjoy your words and your writing. I’m heading over to Laced with Grace to finish your article…
That was beautiful Tiffany! I have been learning over the last few years to let my Isaacs go. I know I am not there yet. But I am trying. I want to get to the point that I can truly say He is all I need. Thanks for the reminder my dear friend!
I am so thankful for your sweet spirit and the words of truth that you share. May our Heavenly Father richly bless your willing heart.