|
One of the truthful things said this weekend was that nothing happens by
guess. And because of this I was able to see the hand of God moving me to
be a part of this life-long ministry - Couples for Christ.
Nature always seems to be a good analogy to use when describing my relationship with God. Before I joined the Ministry I was a wilted flower, lacking nutrients and the care I needed to grow and be the strong and beautiful flower that God meant for me to be. However, after my introductory CLP (Christian Life Program) and subsequent household meetings, I found myself being watered regularly and slowly regaining colour in my petals and more sturdiness in my stalk. Yet it was not until this retreat, two months later that I knew what it meant to be replanted in the soil of Christ. |
 |
|
|
I was renewed in God and the Holy Spirit, I left all my worries behind me
and said yes to the Lord when he called me to join my brothers and sisters
in fellowship and worship. My eyes were opened to the joy that we were
here to praise and worship the Lord wholly and solely. I was able to come
to the realisation that giving God the glory was not only about saying
prayers and going to church but about reaching out to others regardless of
where they come from and getting involved in activities which will uplift
our blessed Trinbago and eventually the whole world.It was also rekindled
in me that God never associates himself with the word impossible. It was
only by God's grace and love that I was able to attend this retreat. Apart
from the fact that my father had a hard time giving me permission to
sleepover, I also had a strong premonition that I was going to die on this
retreat. In spite of this I went and on Saturday night after the healing
session I realised that my 'death' was rather saying goodbye to all my
hurts and worldly desires and not a physical death. I was reborn in Christ
Jesus, My Redeemer. Because of my upbringing and personality it was
impossible for me to change and be reborn, so I gave it all to Jesus who
made it possible for me.
I know that I didn't mention much about the talks on the retreat but
the subject matter wasn't as important as the fact that the Holy Spirit
was there, in the 'flesh', and God said where two or more are gathered in
His name, He is there, present. I know for a fact that several of my
brothers and sisters went back to their homes feeling renewed, feeling
blessed, and READY, which is what we must be, to recognise what God is
calling us to do and feel prepared enough to do it. I am praying for all
of you guys. I would like to take this opportunity to thank God for sending Couples for Christ Ministry to my heart's door. They support each other which is how a true family is supposed to operate in spite of anything. Their presence at the retreat was a testimony in itself to the love and goodness that God wishes for each of his children. Even though we can't see God, He is present in each and everyone of us especially those who worked hard to make the retreat the success that it was. May God continue to bless you all in your life with Him. Shawna Sealey |
||
 |
|
|
About CFC | Family
Ministries | What's Going On | Fun
Zone | Photo Gallery | Testimonies |