Today was day two of the ARC conference (Association of Related Churches). They had speakers from all kinds of churches. From Jim Reeves, to Christine Caine, Jesse Lusko, Casey Treat, Shaun Nepstad, and so many more. So many names to be dropped!
The best part about it, was that it was hosted by our church. Eastside, (where I am currently am intern) had the pleasure of hosting ARC. Working with their kids department I knew they were coming. I had to clear out my classroom on Sunday to make room for the breakout sessions. I knew they were coming, but I didn't look into it to see who would be there. When I came to the office to start getting some work done, I was speaking with a friend by the copier. As I started talking about where everyone was at she said "They are at ARC waiting for Christine Caine." To those who know me, know that I am deeply in love with that woman's preaching. I mean come on, she's an English major. She is amazing and I have been dying to meet her. Sadly I didn't get to meet her (again). I was stunned and was trying to find out how I could be apart of it. We had the opportunity to go if we registered through the church, but I wasn't planning on going. In the end I text my friend and she said I could have her wristband. I got it and headed over as soon as possible. I walked in and found my friend Gabby sitting, listening intently, I walked over to her and we sat and listened. I was amazed by her words. She talked about a lot of things while I was sitting there. One thing that she said that caught my attention was that she said Remember Lot's Wife. She was referring to Lot in the bible. His wife was turned into a pillar of salt because she disobeyed God and looked back to the city of Sodom and Gomorrah. She was longing to be back there, her home. What Christine meant by this, was to remember what happened to her. She was reminding us, because that is what happens when you're so focused on the past. In order to receive your future, and everything God has for you, you need to Detach from the past so you can grab ahold of your future. My own life has been spent on looking to what is behind me, remembering what once was. It is hard to let go of the past when the past is all you have. The good times, the memories, they made me who I am, I couldn't ever let that go. The people I knew, the places I went to school, where I grew up. Each step, every place, every person, is apart of me. But I'm no longer there. I can't let the past define me, good or bad. I need to let God define me, and model my future. I was only able to hear her speak for a short amount of time, but I am stronger because of it. You can't get to the next chapter if you keep going back to read the same page. I don't know about you, but I'm ready to what God has in store.
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AuthorReggie is a college gradute with a degree in English. She loves traveling and hopes to one day stay on the battle field for missions. Life is a book and everyday is an adventure, follow her on this journey and see the world through her eyes. Archives
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