Welcome to your Crucible Discussion Group. What feelings are you experiencing as we begin this journey together? as we come closer to our first overnight retreat?
As we begin this journey together I am experiencing a mix of joyful anticipation and anxiety. While my anticipation is a positive, happy one, the anxieties stem from the unknown: when will we meet (after the February Crucible event), where will we meet, what will be expected, how will I fit this into my already over-crowded schedule. I imagine my worries are "normal," and I trust that God is in the midst, but what I believe and how I feel are not always perfectly aligned. I appreciate this Discussion Group as an opportunity for exploring where I am emotionally and spiritually, however. Thanks and blessings to each of you!
I will try this again - having trouble posting for some reason. I love the book and really have enjoyed working thru it. I am hoping to learn alot and that we can have great discussions and go deep in the Spirit. My fear is that after I get home and then Monday morning comes - will there be anything that will help me be a better preacher.
I am looking forward to this journey! I've only read a couple of chapters and the book really resonates with me. I'm not sure what to expect for our overnight retreat but since God is in it, it has to be good!
Darcy, I agree. I appreciate both the advance notice and the knowledge that there will be the opportunity for some genuine retreat time. Things are crazier than normal for me, so the "unplugged," reflection time is something I crave and joyously anticipate.
I don't want to disappoint anyone, but there is not a lot of free time for personal reflection built into the weekend. Also the days are long 9 am - 9:30 pm. But hopefully in the time set aside for the group to be together we can take some time for quiet.
As we begin this journey together I am experiencing a mix of joyful anticipation and anxiety. While my anticipation is a positive, happy one, the anxieties stem from the unknown: when will we meet (after the February Crucible event), where will we meet, what will be expected, how will I fit this into my already over-crowded schedule. I imagine my worries are "normal," and I trust that God is in the midst, but what I believe and how I feel are not always perfectly aligned. I appreciate this Discussion Group as an opportunity for exploring where I am emotionally and spiritually, however. Thanks and blessings to each of you!
ReplyDeleteI will try this again - having trouble posting for some reason. I love the book and really have enjoyed working thru it.
ReplyDeleteI am hoping to learn alot and that we can have great discussions and go deep in the Spirit. My fear is that after I get home and then Monday morning comes - will there be anything that will help me be a better preacher.
I am looking forward to this journey! I've only read a couple of chapters and the book really resonates with me. I'm not sure what to expect for our overnight retreat but since God is in it, it has to be good!
ReplyDeleteI was really glad to get Wade's note about it being "unplugged" and having space to reflect. That is very reassuring.
ReplyDeleteDarcy, I agree. I appreciate both the advance notice and the knowledge that there will be the opportunity for some genuine retreat time. Things are crazier than normal for me, so the "unplugged," reflection time is something I crave and joyously anticipate.
ReplyDeleteI don't want to disappoint anyone, but there is not a lot of free time for personal reflection built into the weekend. Also the days are long 9 am - 9:30 pm. But hopefully in the time set aside for the group to be together we can take some time for quiet.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Linda. I will adjust my expectations, and try not to anticipate! :-)
ReplyDeleteI go up tomorrow so I will be off line.
ReplyDeleteSee you all on Thursday!