We just got home from South Carolina where we helped to minister at a "Mystery of Marriage" retreat. This retreat is one we also offer here at The Haft twice a year. This marriage retreat is focused on soo much more than MARRIAGE. Believe it or not at every single one of these retreats the body of Christ is exemplified because we dare to be real and the Heavenly Father does amazing things as we share, cry, & LAUGH together. By the end of the week, we all become more like a family then a bunch of individual couples.
I think one of the things I love about these retreats is the way they stretch me. The spiritual growth that comes out of it is incredible. I recommend anyone that is stuck in a rut, wanting more of "Spirit filled" walk with Jesus, and just hungry to be more intimate with the Father, to attend one of these events. So many believers walk around with a lot of head knowledge, but it is the experiential encounters that fill us with a passion to continue on the journey. Those who EXPERIENCE an encounter with The Father are never the same.
Yes, a week is a long time. And yes, asking someone to care for your children for a week is a long time!! I'll be the first mama to admit that putting my children in someone elses care is not one of the things I do well. But the invest in our marriage and spiritual growth is so worth it!! I believe our children benefit first hand from this investment. When husband and wife are walking in agreement, and leading a "Holy Spirit led" walk of life, it gives the kids a better foundation for their own future. I know kids have to make their own choices to choose to follow God or not, the parents walk won't save them- but I believe we as parents can directly impact those choices.
As I wrap up this post... we are actually gearing up for another Mystery of Marriage starting tonight here at The Haft. It runs from tonight to next Saturday. Please keep us in your prayers and should you ever find a "You've been invited to a Mystery of Marriage" letter in your mailbox, consider joining us. And if you've never received a special invite but you're interested in attending one, please let us know....
