Live, Love, Laugh Thoughts

It's Sunday evening and I'm still absorbing what God did at the Live, Love, Laugh conference.

The women's ministry team at Dallas Bay out did themselves once again. These girls can pull together a wonderful weekend. :) It was obvious from the moment they asked me to come that they were already covering May 2nd and 3rd in prayer. They expected God to move and He did. I'm honored to have been part of it.

The worship team was incredible. They learned a couple of new songs and sang their hearts out for Jesus Friday and Saturday. Thanks girls (and guys!) for taking your role as lead worshippers with such grace and dedication. It was a precious gift to stand on that platform with you. Friday night when we walked up the steps and I got my first glance at the ladies in front of us, my heart skipped a beat. It took my breath away and I was overwhelmed and honored that God allowed me to be there.

Micca Campbell and Amy Carroll from Proverbs 31 were the speakers this weekend. God used each one to say very specific things to me. Friday night as Micca spoke, I thought oh Lord, thank you so much for giving me my word on Friday night! I was just blown away at how on target her message was in a specific area of my life right now. But He wasn't done.

Amy took the platform first on Saturday and she just added another layer to the cake God had prepared for me. I was blown away again at just how specific the message was. He was moving and stirring in the hearts of many women, and we were only halfway through the day.

As Micca shared during the last session, I couldn't help but think of my story. The road I've travelled and the way God has moved and worked in my life. Looking back, I see His hand all over the place, even in the times I'm not proud of. It's thinking on those times that I'm amazed at the way He loves me.

One thing that really stuck out to me on this weekend was that both speakers didn't come with a "feel good" sugar coated devotion. They brought the Word. God gave them life-changing truth to share. Don't get me wrong, they were funny, excellent speakers! BUT, they brought the Word and challenged us to leave as changed women. Women who would make a difference in their family, their workplace and their church. THAT is something near to my heart.

I've said it before and I'll say it again. I'm honored that God saw fit to let me be part of this. Can I just tell you that it's on weekends like this that I feel totally complete...this is what God called me to do. Wow...that's the first time I've written that down. I've felt it for a long time, but to actually see it in print is very emotional.

I'm sad to say that I did not take one picture. I KNOW!!! Not one...I'm hoping that Angela (Refresh My Soul) will have a few up on her blog! Hint. Hint!

I'm off to catch up on some much needed sleep! Have a great Monday.