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Women of Faith 2011


I got to go to my first ever conference and it just happened to be Women of Faith-Over the Top. I was so excited. I went ready for God to move in my life, but I had no idea how. I just wanted to feel something, and I did!

I really enjoyed getting to spend time with my BLING sisters and getting out of the house for a little bit. There were several speakers and singers that were amazing. The things that stuck out the most to me is when Patsy Clairmont said, "God gave you a will that is stronger than your emotions." WOW. If that is something you do not know, hearing it is so freeing. It kind of reminds me of when my parents told me I could do anything I put my mind to. I can. If my emotions aren't in line with it, I can overcome that. Patsy also reminded me that change can be good. I guess it is one of those things that you know but in the heat of the moment you forget. Patsy has an awesome testimony so if you've never heard of her, look her up.

Then there was Andy Andrews. He is CRAZY, but in an awesome way. He was all over the place. On stage, off stage, standing on chairs, walking in the audience, and more. The thing he spoke about that stood out the most was teaching our kids the difference between a mistake and a choice. Stepping on someone's toe is a mistake. Cussing is a choice. He said for mistakes, "I'm sorry" is good enough but choices need, "Will you please forgive me?" He also talked about how things parents do effect our kids in the future, good or bad. When making a bad choice concerning our kids we need to level with them and ask for forgiveness, just like we would with any adult. That one simple step is a reset button on that relationship. Andy Andrews may be hyperactive but he knows what he is talking about. Oh and when trying to make a choice we need to say, "is this a WISE thing to do?" Good stuff.

Marilyn Meberg taught on our constant want for more in life. I used to think it was wrong to want, no, CRAVE more in life. There is a reason for it though. We crave more of God but try to fill that craving with other things like food, adrenaline rushes, relationships, money, and things like that. Knowing that it is ok to crave more and that God will fill that craving is amazing.

Lisa Whelchel was on the Facts of Life, but since I am only 22 I had no idea who she was. But she talked about adult friendships. For me, this was a lesson learned the hard way, but it was good to know that I am not the only person stupid enough to do that.

My favorite speaker was Brenda Warner. Not only is she Kurt Warner's wife but she is a Marine Vet and mother of 7. Her testimony was amazing. She has been through so much but she looks at it with an awesome point of view. She took everything that happen and learned from it. I want her book so bad! The thing she talked about that stuck out the most...‎"I’m the head and not the tail. I’m above and not below. I will find favor with man and God. I was created in the image of God to do good things and to love people." She says that with her kids every morning before they leave their house. It is awesome to me that she does that. I got to meet her and take a picture with her. She is so sweet!

This was my attempt at explaining how life changing Women of Faith is. OH, I got to meet Mandisa too. So here is a Mandisa song:

"Stronger"

Hey, heard you were up all nightThinking about how your world ain't rightAnd you wonder if things will ever get better
And you're asking why it's always raining on you
When all you want is just a little good news
Instead of standing there stuck out in the weather

Oh, don't hang your head
It's gonna endGod's right thereEven if it's hard to see HimI promise you that He still cares[Chorus]When the waves are taking you underHold on just a little bit longerHe knows that this is gonna make you stronger, strongerThe pain ain't gonna last foreverAnd things can only get betterBelieve meThis is gonna make you strongerGonna make you stronger, stronger, strongerBelieve me, this is gonna make you Stronger
Try and do the best you canHold on and let Him hold your handAnd go on and fall into the arms of JesusOh, lift your head it's gonna endGod's right thereEven when you just can't feel HimI promise you that He still cares
[Chorus]
'Cause if He started this work in your lifeHe will be faithful to complete itIf only you believe itHe knows how much it hurtsAnd I'm sure that He's gonna help you get through this
When the waves are taking you underHold on just a little bit longerHe knows that this is gonna make you stronger, strongerThe pain ain't gonna last foreverIn time it's gonna get betterBelieve meThis is gonna make you stronger

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