Praise be to God.
CCW's theme was Healing, and I was so sure I needed it. But then I realized, I was already healing, and just being there allowed me to be full of the Lord. Of course, funny thing was I forgot about my whole dermographism thing, but anyways I feel that emotionally and spiritually I am healed, or at least on the healing process.
It was a blast, being surrounded by some amazing people! Pickle games, girl talks, ice cream man, clay figures, and of course Jesus. I really needed it. I know now that I am ready for Dallas, I am ready to go out there and fulfill the will of God. Larry said it best: Go do it. And I will. Luis said some great stuff too, actually the speakers had something good to say. The Catholic Church does need us to help spread the love and passion of Christ. It is so unfortunate people get the wrong idea about Christians. I learned some very important information that I shall apply to my own life. I was always battling with forgiveness, with this anger...and then at CCW I learned that it wasn't just forgiveness I needed, I needed to love.
Those people who have hurt me, I forgave, and now I must learn to love them, to pray for them, because it is only through love we are healed. Frank, he was in my group, also said something that really stuck: You have to have that great relationship with God before you can allow someone else in. That is a great thought. Y'know, I'm doing the right thing for myself, waiting for that relationship, waiting for the right time, and I'm finally okay with that. God's will be done. Gosh, such an empowerment the weekend was. It was sad also to know I won't be seeing these people to often because of school, yet may God protect us as most of us venture out for the first time.
Such a blessing it was to get to know so many great people.
To those who I have had drama with, especially this summer: I forgive you, and hopefully you can forgive me. I love you and will always keep you in my prayers.
To those who have been there, thick and thin, friends and family: I forgive you and hopefully you can forgive me. I love you and will always keep you in my prayers.
Amen.
GOD IS GOOD!!
It was a blast, being surrounded by some amazing people! Pickle games, girl talks, ice cream man, clay figures, and of course Jesus. I really needed it. I know now that I am ready for Dallas, I am ready to go out there and fulfill the will of God. Larry said it best: Go do it. And I will. Luis said some great stuff too, actually the speakers had something good to say. The Catholic Church does need us to help spread the love and passion of Christ. It is so unfortunate people get the wrong idea about Christians. I learned some very important information that I shall apply to my own life. I was always battling with forgiveness, with this anger...and then at CCW I learned that it wasn't just forgiveness I needed, I needed to love.
Those people who have hurt me, I forgave, and now I must learn to love them, to pray for them, because it is only through love we are healed. Frank, he was in my group, also said something that really stuck: You have to have that great relationship with God before you can allow someone else in. That is a great thought. Y'know, I'm doing the right thing for myself, waiting for that relationship, waiting for the right time, and I'm finally okay with that. God's will be done. Gosh, such an empowerment the weekend was. It was sad also to know I won't be seeing these people to often because of school, yet may God protect us as most of us venture out for the first time.
Such a blessing it was to get to know so many great people.
To those who I have had drama with, especially this summer: I forgive you, and hopefully you can forgive me. I love you and will always keep you in my prayers.
To those who have been there, thick and thin, friends and family: I forgive you and hopefully you can forgive me. I love you and will always keep you in my prayers.
Amen.
GOD IS GOOD!!