As soon as I got comfortable doing women's retreats, God pushed me harder! Not only did He want me to do a couple's retreat I knew that meant Mike and I, both! God cracks me up sometime! But I remembered Him telling me (in my heart a few years ago) that Mike would help me with this ministry. So of course I knew Mike would lead music but nothing else.
For the first time in 25 years Mike had been asked to give a talk on a spiritual retreat. He was out of his comfort zone! He prayed about it and did the talk. Looking back, I know God was preparing him for his next assignment. I couldn't ask him to help with the couples retreat but I knew a Guy Who could! I kept thanking God for handling this. It was so smooth that I cannot tell you how it happened. The day before the retreat he reminded me how busy he was and the rest of his concerns. All I could respond is that when God tells you to do something you don't have a choice. God fought that battle and Mike loved everything about that weekend!
God is always faithful beyond belief and He sure showed off! Mike shared his testimonies for the first time and blew me away. God used him in a mighty way. There were so many new friendships made and others strengthened! The next week God sent a couple of people to share their God moments with us! Yes, this was all God - we just had to be His vessels! We were blessed beyond measure! Next time we won't fight as hard, hindsight really is 20/20!
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