On 21 Mar (Friday), we celebrated International Women’s Day with our female Love A Village staff and volunteers. The objective was for a time of rest, relaxing, refreshing and recharging in the Lord. To do that, Seow Chin led a Bible study discussion on Mary.
Guess which Mary she chose from the Bible?
1. Mary, the mother of Jesus
2. Mary Magdalene
3. Mary of Bethany
It was Mary of Bethany! There was so much learning and discussion going on! Here is what some of the participants said:
Masel: The retreat made me reflect on my relationship with God and how I need to walk closer with Him.
Nai Von: Through the Bible study, I learnt that I do not have the posture of Mary. I am like Martha, keep on working and complain about others around me. After this retreat, I am encouraged to become like Mary.
Srey Nuch: I want to be motivated to serve God from my heart and not because everyone around me is serving God and I just follow them.
Sreisros: This retreat gives me time to reflect on myself and who I am with God as my maker. Sometime I felt I’m lost, but the lesson from Mary taught me that I should be found near the feet of Jesus. I would like to have this kind of retreat again if possible.
My key takeaway was that Mary is always at the feet of Jesus! It was a time of reflection for me – am I so busy that I don’t spend time in God’s Word? That I don’t sit at his feet to listen? Am I distracted by worldly things?
It was a good reminder that even though we serve God in ministry, we need to take time to spend time with our Master and Maker. May this song – Before You I kneel – be a blessing to you amidst our busyness.
Overall, the women left the retreat with their hearts full. May this song, which was played at the retreat, Before You I kneel, be a blessing to you amidst our busyness.
Blessings,
LAV