Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Oaks of Righteousness

Woman's Retreat theme Oaks of Righteousness
To all who morn in Zion he will give
Beauty for ashes
Joy instead of morning
Praise instead of heaviness
For God has planted them like strong and graceful oaks for His own glory.
Isaiah 61:3 LB

This was a wonderful time with twenty three extradinary mature women in years and their relationship with the Lord.We sang and praised and cried and laughed think we covered every emotion women have,it was such a blessing.

We had small group time with the women we were rooming with,our condo was beautiful and so peaceful.We sat on the balcony which overlooks a golf course,the weather was beautiful.What a week-end we even had church on sun. morn with a gorgeous view of Gods creation.
Each one of us got to give testimony to our thankfulness for what God has and is doing in our lives . Isaiah 61:10 Let me tell you how happy God has made me.For He has clothed me with garments of salvation and draped about me the robe of righteousness.I am like a bridegroom in his wedding suit or a bride with her jewels.

His plan for us has and is for our good and everlasting joy in Him .For He is good .... all the time.

This was a small retreat in numbers but so large in thanksgiving and praise to our Lord. I am so grateful to live where I can freely worship and serve our Lord, how about you ? Do you need a retreat ? Take some time this is the season of thanksgiving. What are you thankful for ? Share your thankfulness with your family or someone who is part of your life. HUGS

Friday, November 6, 2009

Long over due

Oh am I a mess. Seems like forever since I have blogged. I got involved with face book and never have been a game player but I have gotten hooked on a couple. So much time can be spent and before you know it no time for other things,thank goodness some of my friends have given me good advice and hope to start blogging again. Today is a good start.
Today was wonderful had breakfast with some great girlfriends. We are also going to a women's retreat new week-end and wanted to do some planning before then we are all roomies. It is a two bedroom two bath condo with fireplace and wonderful view of a golf course. So excited we are also having church Sun there.Very small group only about 25 going.It is for us mature gals over fifty.Theme is Oaks of righteousness.
Know we will all be blessed and on fire when we return. Ck out Isaiah 61.
Time to start dinner for my honey.Bless you for dropping by ,HUGS.