A-ha

Wow... What a wonderful weekend I so far! I had the opportunity to go with my sister on an over-night Women's Retreat with her church, Lifepointe. The speaker was awesome and the fellowship with the ladies was sweet. I just sent at least 12 friend requests on Facebook! I could not share a weekend like that with these precious women and just walk away.
So, today God gave me affirmation on a struggle I have been dealing with for about 12 years now. I had so much guilt over this thing that it had put a wedge between me and God. But it did not REALLY hit me until on my drive home. After I was alone I cranked up my Third Day Pandora station. I can't remember the 1st song that played... But I felt God speaking to me. Telling me it was okay. To trust Him. To let go of my guilt. It is not mine to carry. Well, this produced enough emotions on it's own. The next song that came on: David Crowder's "How He Loves". VERY powerful song. Not to mention, THAT was the very song we sung last night at the retreat. At this point, tears start to form. Then Hillsong United, "Mighty to Save" came on. That was IT for me. Could barely see the road from all the wailing I was doing. If you don't know this song, here are some (ok, most!) of the lyrics. So powerful.
(Sorry so long!)

Everyone needs compassion
A love that's never failing
Let mercy fall on me

Everyone needs forgiveness
The kindness of a Savior
The hope of nations

(Chorus:)
Savior
He can move the mountains
My God is mighty to save
He is mighty to save
Forever
Author of Salvation
He rose & conquered the grave
Jesus conquered the grave

So take me as You find me
All my fears & failures
Fill my life again

I give my life to follow
Everything I believe in
Now I surrender (I surrender)

More lyrics: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/h/hillsong_united/

Thanks to all the women for allowing God to use you for His glory this weekend. And praise God for pulling me up out of this dark hole I put myself in. For opening my eyes to see that the Enemy was trying to steal my joy. NO MORE! God is good.
God bless!


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