“Humble yourself in the sight of the Lord and He will lift you up.” James 4:10
I had so many things I had always hoped for: a great husband, nice house and an upwardly mobile career. But I felt something missing. There was a vacant place in my heart.
I accepted an invitation to attend a retreat sponsored by WCF. At first I felt uncomfortable and very out of place. I prayed, “God help me. I’ll be open to whatever it is you want for me. I love you.” The next day God spoke directly to my heart. He told me not to fear, that He had a plan and purpose for me and to trust in Him. I was so overwhelmed by God’s Holy Spirit that I sobbed and hid my face. I was ashamed and remorseful for all my sins that were before me, but I also felt God’s overwhelming love, presence and forgiveness. I experienced Emmanuel God with me.
From that day on I knew God was real. I had a hunger for Him and to study His word. I was always fearful, but now I had God to guide me. From that day on my life has been a journey to know God, to love Him and to serve Him. I have become a new creation, not solely seeking what I wanted in my life, but God’s will for my life. Through God I have been empowered to pray, forgive, to serve and most of all to love.
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