With God, Nothing is Impossible
We knew we were on holy ground when we saw these three crosses and sign at Camp Copass in Denton, TX. Having spent the last 4 days at their beautiful retreat center, facilities and grounds, and experiencing the peace of God in this away-from-it-all location, is beyond adequate explanation. Finding ourselves in many opportunities to “Be still and know….He is God” was exactly what we all needed AND experienced. Most of us, from young single women, to young mothers and more mature women, have daily opportunities to face and cope with conflict AND noise — in our careers, raising children, health and financial challenges, relationships and daily routines.
But, we found the answer to refreshing, restoring, reconciling and rejuvenating is when we have the opportunity to go to place of quiet and stillness, focusing on our relationship with Jesus Christ, THE ONE who looked at His disciples and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26 — words on the sign that welcomed us.
The 3rd photo here is my sweet roommate and I. The other photo is some of my “besties” at the retreat. I didn’t know these women before, but I knew I had to set aside any hesitations about being a “newbie” and be willing to cultivate new friendships. Spending four days in the presence of God as a tight-knit little group among 79 women in attendance, made for life-time memories and bonding. My desire to meet and know many new Christian women was fulfilled. Mission accomplished.
I came home yesterday and thought about what we experienced during those 4 days — peace, serenity, feeling in touch with God and hearing His voice, having MANY “aha” moments, seeing women experience life transformation, and it occurred to me “with God, nothing is impossible” — especially when we put ourselves out there to take bold steps of faith, trusting He is leading and directing the way.
Maybe you can’t get away to a physical retreat location, but it’s possible to find a place of peace like we found at Camp Copass in our every-day of life — even if it’s in the middle of a football game (I needed that peace last night when my Dallas Cowboys lost yet another game — LOL!) or cleaning house with kids playing Nerf War games. In our hearts and minds, we can “check-out” of the routine and experience that “peace that passes understanding”. Going to Him Who is our PRINCE OF PEACE — anywhere and anytime — we’ll find Him there. After all, “With God — nothing is impossible”! I KNOW! I’m there right now!