A few weeks back I had the privilege of being a part of “Wayside Women for a Day.” In a most lovely setting I led these very special ladies in worshiping our Creator.
These women had gathered for fellowship and spiritual nourishment. Intentionally, each one slowed their pace. And we took steps together – towards each other and towards the Savior.
We sang. We prayed. We ate. We heard thoughts from God’s Word. The more experienced women shared from their years of faith. The younger women gave encouragement with boldness and energy.
There is nothing so beautiful as learning to love one another, sharing lives together. These women are a gracious group – deeply caring for one another. They are a mirror of Christ’s love.
(Did I mention the food was really yummy? all day long!)
Thankfully, I played the piano and sang, my heart overflowing with God’s goodness that I was able to be a part of such a day – and that I am privileged to be connected to this little part of the Body of Christ.
When I think of my day with the ladies from Wayside, I’m reminded of these verses from Ephesians 3:
14 For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, 16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, 17 that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height— 19 to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
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