This past week, the ladies of Team La Ceiba retreated into the jungle and spent time being restored in the Lord. The theme of the retreat was "Rest: Satisfy My Thirsty Soul." As women, our first calling as wife and mother takes a lot of energy all by itself but then adding ministry and missionary life to the hats worn can weary a girl's soul pretty quick. The days we had together were spent in rest, sharing of our hearts, and prayer for each other. It was relaxing and rejuvenating and I returned home refreshed and ready to serve my family, our team, and Hondurans.
We entered our rooms to find baskets full of cards, treats, and gifts from our churches, family, and friends in the States. A deep felt thank you for sending your love.
Oil diffusing necklaces with the theme.
I am blessed to serve alongside these lovely, God-fearing friends.
I can say with confidence Christ met all of us where our souls sat this week. We were encouraged to bow our lives, words, attitudes, and pain to the Lord. We shared in earnest our struggles and laid them before the throne of God together. It is sweet to live in community and bear each others burdens. Rest was and is found in the soul-satisfying person of Christ, His promises, and His grace and mercy demonstrated towards us on the cross that is present every day. May you be filled with the same deep seated rest!
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