can we say inspired?

wow. just wow! word for the weekend :)

friday after work my MIL & I went up to Charlotte to spend some time with Claire & Aunt Mary. They'd told us about a Women's Lenten Retreat at their church and we signed up then and there. what better way to start off lent?

our speaker spoke of hide and seek. people seek the Lord, always searching for God. Wandering around "Where are you God??" but think of it this way: he isn't hiding. He is seeking YOU. the thing is, God knows where you are-literally, all the time. but He is seeking you to come to Him.

This made a lot of sense to me. The whole experience was very eye opening for me. Surrounded by such inspirational women, going to Mass, receiving communion, time for reflection, confession, and fellowship. It re-lit my fire in a big way, and filled my heart with peace and love. You know its funny, seems like whenever you get excited and passionate about God-SOMETHING happens. Some...thing. As soon as i got home..some THING happened- of course! and the stress set in, but i caught myself realizing- thats the devil. he KNOWS my love for God and how uplifted this weekend left me feeling. so he tried to attack that. on my way home, alone in my car- i turned off the radio, and just started talking to God. this is the first time i've ever done this and it felt so natural. and now? i feel peace. yeah the THING that was stressing me out is still there. BUT i know its not in my control, i know God will never give me more than i can handle, i know theres a reason and it WILL be ok. i offered up my suffering, ended by prayer/convo, turned the radio back up & with a smile on my face started singing along.

i have such a blessed life. i have so much to be thankful for- and i need to focus on that more. i need more peace :)

so now im going to cuddle up on the couch with my husband, whom i missed dearly, and relax before another hectic week begins.

GOD bless, peace & love...cheers! :)