This past weekend my church's college ministry, TheRiver, had there winter retreat. I went with my best friends, Kelly and Aubrey, and it was absolutely amazing! I can't stop thinking about it.The theme of the weekend was being in exile. What I took away the most from Erik's (our paster) message was that God sometimes calls you to be uncomfortable. I found that so true, I have done so much more with my life since becoming chronically ill. I have been able to positively affect others during my struggles. The retreat came at the perfect time after a hard week of school. It was great being able to relax and let loose. We had an amazing time snow tubing, worshipping, and playing games with everyone. I also loved the prayer room that was set up. It was so nice to just go there and relax. I loved painting in there, it was so therapeutic. One night, I laid there and prayed for two hours, just really opening my heart to God. I am so thankful for last weekend and can't wait till next year. Here are some pictures from this amazing weekend!
The retreat was at Ironwoods Springs and we slept in the Miracle Lodge. Kelly, Aubrey, and I were lucky enough to have our room and we each had our own bed!
Kelly and Aubrey's beds
My bed!
Erik giving the sermon
Worship time
Kelly, Me, and Aubrey playing Life
Kelly and Aubrey during meal time
The painting I did while in the prayer room.
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."- Philippians 4:13
"You don't have to be strong all the time, God will carry you."
"The Lord is my rock, strength, hope, shelter, healer, refuge, shepherd, comfort, God, deliverer, stronghold.
"You are a light in the darkness Lord."
A mural some of the other people at the retreat made.
My journal, we had 30 minutes of personal reflection after each sermon.
Snow Tubing!
Group shot of everyone that went to the retreat
Aubrey, Kelly, and I
The dining hall
Me, Aubrey, and Kelly
Goofing around while waiting to eat
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