Authentic Beauty Course: I taught nutrition, fitness, and internet safety, led a team, felt inspired, felt uninspired, stayed up late and got up early, read way too much about diabetes and fatty acids, met some great ladies, and felt the Holy Spirit move.
There were also courses on modest fashion, cooking, First Aid, true beauty,public speaking, poise, etiquette, flower arranging, photography, room decorating, and more! It was so wonderful to watch these girls grow in their skills and confidence. Also, I enjoyed learning new things!
It's oatmeal. hee hee....
Most of the staff ladies at the end of the banquet. These are our "it was great, but we are so happy it's over" faces.
All of this wonderful craziness ended with a banquet to honor the parents, and a slumber party featuring dancing and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. I contend that it does not get much better than this...except for the sleep I got the next afternoon. ;)
The Lord blessed me so much during this week...especially during one of my fitness sessions. We were stretching to Cory Asbury's "Where I Belong." Check it out
here.
The lyrics include:
I finally found where I belong, in your presence.
I finally found where I belong: to be with You.
It was all I could do not to cry. After everything, after last year, after so much struggle and prayer...this was right, because I was in His presence. As I stood in front of twenty-five ladies, I also stood in awe of God who brought me here.
Just wait on Him. He is faithful. Do I still worry and pine over things? Why yes, I am a girl, after all. But His presence...may that be what I want, and I will embrace whatever He brings me, as I dance in His presence.
Never forget what you should desire. It's not a church service. It's not emotional music. It's not fuzzy feelings. It's not intellectual titillation. It's not entertainment. It is Him.
Praise Jesus! ~Audrey Ann
