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This past weekend, I went with two friends into a weekend of discernment. Some of you may be saying to yourself – oh…a weekend of discernment! I wish I had been there (tongue in cheek). Now, it may not think it would be your ideal way to spend a weekend but you might be surprised.
The three of us have been working on the development of a non-profit for over a year now. That may seem like we are either pretty inept at pulling together an organization (and at times, we have felt that way too!). But, there is another possible explanation. We are being very intentional about listening to God and discerning His leading in this venture.
During these retreats, we have times of personal reflection, paying attention to how God may be speaking to us as individuals. We have times of coming together to share deeply. And we include times to work on some specific pieces of what we believe God is calling us to do…the actually work.
This is the second time we have made room for discernment. We always come away with a fresh vision and new pieces. But what we are constantly amazed by is the way He surprises us. When we create space for God to speak, He does, in ways we could never have predicted. Each of us heard His voice speak into our lives something new and something needed.
Create some space today to hear Him speak. Get ready to be surprised…
Grace and peace,
Deb