I just got back from the most incredible weekend. Words will not do it justice. I was asked by a friend to help lead worship for a women's retreat. I haven't had the pleasure of singing with her in years so I was happy to agree to it. As it turned out the retreat was for survivors of sexual abuse. Wow. These women had been through serious trauma. At first I was intimidated by that and then I saw how the Lord showed up to minister to and mend broken hearts. It was the most amazing ministry I've ever seen. I've been in and around the church since 1991 and I've never seen emotional healing take place like this. The founder of the group went through years of abuse herself and through Christ has forgiven her abuser and found a life of peace, joy and incredibly purpose that I witnessed first hand. Wow. This ministry is Isaiah 61 in action. I was so humbled to be in the presence of so many Overcomers. Amazing. I am so thankful that I got to be there. I was changed, too. It was truly incredible. Even the grounds keeper at the facility gave her life to Jesus and got delivered of cigarettes. God was at work in such a powerful way. I hope to stay connected to this group. I feel like I've found my ministry niche and a new group of amazing sisters.
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