throughout this process i've had tons of questions. most of them come from my pragmatic side. i think, 'how is this going to happen? are women really going to be on board? are we crazy? can god really use someone like me? what are we thinking? is this really happening??' the past couple of months he has positively answered each of these questions for me.
the part that keeps amazing me is how much he cares for the details of it all. i tend to get caught up in the 'cosmic' god - he's up there and out there, but not necessarily caring about the details of my life. then he brings everything together, blesses us in the little and big things, and keeps on confirming through other women, provision, and his word that this is right where we're supposed to be.
the group of women that god has brought together to make this happen is just incredible! the women are just as excited about this as i am. there are people already stepping up to donate not only their time, but different items for the retreat. this week i was able to share our plans with a friend who is involved in the women's ministry in her church. she was so excited to hear about loveSTRONG ministries and the retreat, and again i saw god confirming what we are doing. just like god is not surprised when 'bad' things happen in our lives, he's also not surprised by the blessings.
one verse that has kept coming to mind lately is psalm 127:1 - "unless the lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. unless the lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain." (niv) the 'house' we're building has already been designed by god. i pray that we will continue to follow his blueprint.
i am so blessed to be surrounded by godly women encouraging, laughing, crying, and loving me through this. thanks, ladies!
Jen Chang
loveSTRONG ministries
Communications Director
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