This tomb, seen along the roadside in Israel, reminds me of another tomb where God testified regarding eternal blessing and renewal.

Monday, May 25, 2009

Sanctified for Service

The renewal begins for me on Sunday morning.

The women have not arrived, but we have (even with jet lag, we seem to be present by Sunday. We reserve the day for spiritually centering our hearts and minds on our own relationships with God and our coming mission, sanctifying all of ourselves to God for the task ahead. My sweet friend Jeanene Reese always plans these services, and they are rich--filled with praise, self-examination, confession, affirming one another, scripture, song, and prayer. We commune with one another and the Lord. This time, as we prayed to close our time together, Jeanene suggested we circle up and hold hands--facing outward, a physical symbol of our stance in the week to come--joined, united, looking outward at this country, this place, these women, all those He might put in our paths.

2 comments:

Liz Crittenden said...

Thanks for all of the preparation you put into CBW -- inner & outer.
May God's "hesed" flow through the vessels you are!
Love ya!
Blessings!
Liz

Ronya said...

I appreciate so very much the long, prayerful and God-centered time you devote both individually and as a group as you prepare to bless the ones He chooses in His timing to cross your path. I have been so very moved. And will continue to be. Prayers are with you as you continue your journey, both physical and spiritual. Much love, Ronya