You would not believe the amount of time I've spent
contemplating about this post. Figuring out in my head exactly what I want to
share with you simply because I want to encapture the perfection of one weekend
perfectly. The Colour conference hosted by Bobbie Houston and Hillsong changed
me.
Bobbie told us when people ask you about Colour, don't say
"it was amazing" - which it was, tell people about it, tell them what
you heard, tell them what you felt and most importantly tell them about Jesus.
The Colour weekend was amazing. But it was more than that. I
spent the weekend with my mom, aunt and a few friends that hold a very special
place in my heart - my RDG girls ( I would name all of you but since we keep on
growing everyday I would not want to leave anyone out). I think it’s such a
blessing being friends with a group of young ladies who are so passionate about
the Lord and our church (Hillsong) and I love how we range from every age yet
we still come together as one to serve the Lord.
Our sessions were amazing! Being able to hear the words of
three gorgeous, wonderful and admiring women from right across the globe was
such a privilege. Bobbie Houston from Australia, Priscilla Shirer from America
and Helen Burns from Canada. This in a room full of women (we were literally
sold out) was such an impact on Cape Town.
I don’t like to get too personal in my blog but I don’t believe
I can truly share the magic of Color if I don’t. I’m quite steadfast in my
faith, a devout Christian who is not prepared to sway her morals and values but
I had a deep jealousy inside of me. Have you ever heard people say “God told me
to…?” This simple sentence brought so much jealousy to me because I’ve never “heard”
God’s voice or gotten instructions from him. I never for one moment doubted
that he was there and sometimes I even managed to convince myself that I could
hear him but in all honesty I was simply lying to myself. At Colour I realized that
the voice of God appeals to each and every one of us in a different way and it’s
up to us to hear and seek him.
I had so many unanswered questions that left me feeling beat
inside. I questioned whether I’m supposed to be studying medicine, there’s
someone at my varsity who I constantly feel like I need to go up to and make
friends with and so many more. And guess what? I found my answers in the
varying sermons and this time it wasn’t me trying to convince myself that I
could hear God’s voice, it was direct answers and this changed my life. I realized
that what I was searching for all along was right there, his voice isn’t the
same to all of us and I’ve found him giving my instructions throughout each day
in many different ways.
I was part of a team serving and we did the lady’s nails or
gave them massages. It was so inspiring just sitting there and hearing their
stories. Hearing what brought them to Colour and even to God. I was sitting in
a room full of ladies after my own heart’s wishes and I felt this over whelming
feeling of belonging. I told one of the ladies’ whose nails I was painting that
being at Colour was so refreshing. I constantly see the bickering, comparing
and negative attitudes girls have towards each other compared to being in such
a warm and loving environment. We are all part of a sisterhood and princess
warrior daughters of the Lord above.
Finally, after prizes (Robin and I literally grabbed ourselves
some) and our gorgeous Bible gift we each achieved a small tin. The aim is to
somehow fill that tin with R500 and go out into our own communities and make a
difference. I have so many ideas of what I’d like to do but I want to encourage
you to do this too. It’s up to us to change the world and if we don’t then who
will?
In Bobbie Houston’s words “together there is no limit to
what we can accomplish in Christ †
Be blessed x
(some photos are up on my facebook page)
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| tickets available for next years conference - I have mine already :D . Book here : Colour 2014 |
