Sunday, April 29, 2012

Ready to Serve with a Joyful Heart

"My time here was perfect. I can think of nothing more that needed to be done. This retreat is an absolutely amazing time to be alone with the Lord for rest and refreshment of your spirit -- in a place that is so magnificent, it testifies to His creation. I came with a heavy burden because I knew He was calling me to a task I was reluctant to accept -- although I knew I would obey. I wasn't approaching it with a joyful heart. Through His Spirit working in me and the love and care of the women around me, I will be able to accept this new season in my life more joyfully -- knowing I am doing His will.  Every time I come to the Springs, I leave changed.  Beauty and serenity and love abound here. Thank you!"  -  Fran

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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Perfect Love Casts out Fear

"The Lord used this time to remind me of things I had forgotten regarding how His kingdom works. And He gave me time to examine my heart at the stage I'm in -- I now want to give Him things I like to hang on to. Overall, it was a time to enjoy Him and get re-focused. It came at a very timely season of my year. I think it'll allow me to move forward with less fear (which is a topic I've spoken a lot about with God lately). And that in itself is well worth the trip."


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Friday, April 20, 2012

The Love of a Father

"The Springs will change your life. It changed mine because I now have a Father in heaven who loves me. I have never felt that before."  -- Sarah

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Monday, April 16, 2012

Soul Rest


"The Lord used this time to rest me in His presence. He is the lover of my soul and I needed rest for my soul! We had a perfectly lovely time together!!! Thank you all for giving all of us such a blessed experience. You are the best...and thanks Betsy for singing my favorite worship song." -- Jackie

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Friday, April 13, 2012

God's Love


"How did the Lord use this time in my life?  It was an affirming time of God's love for me -- at this time and in this place of my life. Extended period of time alone with God was so refreshing. A time of initiating lost habits of spiritual disciplines was important. I like the small group prayer hour. Thank you for all the love - in person and in the love letters from God."  -- Ruth Mitchell


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Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Called to Keep the Faith

"The Lord will guide you always,
He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scourched land
And will strengthen your frame.
And you will be like a well-watered garden
Like a spring whose waters never fail."
Isaiah 58:11

"The Springs gives each woman lots of along time with God. It's a time to reflect and wrestle. God used this time to call me to keep the faith."  -- Julie

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Saturday, April 7, 2012

Time to Listen

"This retreat is a time to step away from the busy schedules and come away to a quiet place and spend time alone with the Lord. It's a time of refreshment with the Lord."

"The Lord used this time in my life to give me time to think through what I was hearing God say. Observing the presence of the Lord through nature, seaching Scripture - letting God open my eyes. The small group prayer time was excellent. I loved praying for each of the gals. Such caring."  -- Bonnie Jean

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Tuesday, April 3, 2012

A Little Closer

"The Lord had already been speaking to me about a closer walk with Him. This retreat reinforced what I was doing and added Lectio Divina as another tool. I want to learn to walk peacefully with Him, doing what I see the Father doing, using words the Father gives me. This retreat brought me closer to that day.

"I have too much activity in my life which causes mistakes and wastes time and energy. I must slow down and pay attention to what God is saying and doing all around me, and in places I've yet to go.

"I must love, but to do that, I must continually be re-filled by Him, by the love He has for me."


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Sunday, April 1, 2012

Everlasting Love


"The silence and solitude gave me strength and obedience to the Word of God. Iwill be able to trust God through difficulties and the storms of life. Even in times as troubled as today, m y hope is in the Lord. I will remember this day and the joy of His presence. May I live a life worthy and pleasing to you, My Lord."
The Springs is amazing. Solitude time with God, being in His presence and love. The continual reflection on the truth that "the everlasting love of God is forever." Enjoying the presence of the Lord, praying, reading His Word...waiting to hear His voice: "I love you, my child...Come...Listen."
--Priscilla
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