In the most reverent of ways, I say, Oh My God... I feel awesome wonder, great humility and incredible excitement all at the same time. What you have done these last few days is indeed a spiritual high, a pivotal moment that I will never forget. It has truly been one of those a-ha, write-in-your-journal, and blog-about-it kind of experiences. Only You can take a workshop meant to teach Spiritual Leadership Coaching and turn it into divine encounter with You. We make plans, but ultimately You do Your thing. And we are thankful.
You have completely turned my world and the world of about 35 others UPSIDE DOWN. My prayer is that others can tell we have been with You, Jesus. That others can see that we have experienced God. You have sure been with us. In us. Around us. On us. Through us. Now overflow from us!
When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. Acts 4:13
Let it be said of us. Amen.
Note: I have a lot swirling around in my head... not to mention I am exhausted. But I plan to write a full post about my experiences at the Blackaby Ministries Spiritual Leadership Coaching conference. Until then... Acknowledge the work of God in you and around you and feel free to share!
Kelli
They are there.
Tucked in between dashes to the grocery store or the office or the school.
They are there.
Waiting to be seen, to be heard, to be noticed and given attention.
They are there.
Sometimes showing out, but only to give pleasure and delight.
They are there.
And they often come and go without a glance, without recognition, without acknowledgement.
They are the precious gifts that God has given us in our familiar.
They are the beautiful golden leaves on the trees that are intermixed with the reds, oranges, and the greens. They are the clouds that either separate to form pillows that you can name or that come together and present a masterpiece yet to be attained.
They are the sunrises in the morning or the sunsets in the evening. They are the blades of grass that glisten in the morning, full of dew and readiness.
They are the ways that God makes Himself known to us through His amazing creation.
They are in our familiar. We often take them for granted.
But when we focus on God, our familiar becomes fascinating. We recognize the Giver and the gifts.
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances... 1 Thessalonians 5: 16 - 18
Lord, give us eyes to see the beauty of your gifts. Fascinate us with the familiar. We are thankful.
Happy Thanksgiving, friends! I am thankful for each of you.
Kelli
Linking with Women Living Well today and Jen at Finding Heaven and Winsome Wednesday...
