Monday, July 29, 2013

She Speaks 2013...I'm Bubbling Over!


There is no way I can put down on paper all the wonderful experiences of She Speaks 2013. My head is just spinning from the wonderfulness (not a real word, I know) of it all as I try to process it and integrate it and receive it all deep within my soul. Therefore, I decided to come up with a Top Ten list.

My Top Ten Favorite Things of She Speaks 2013 in No Particular Order

1. Being in the presence of over 700 of my "soul" sisters. His Spirit in me danced with delight at the recognition of His Spirit in the women I met. We made "super-natural" connections.

2. Amazing Worship-Thank you Michael O'Brien and the other worship leaders!

3. Great messages from the Word! God was glorified in every speaker, and I was uplifted, challenged, and filled with gratitude for what Jesus has done for me and wants to do for everyone.

4. God Appointments- My friend and I randomly sat down by people all weekend long, and each time, we heard something to help us with our ministry, The Push.

5. I managed to give my little 5 minute speech in my Speaker Critique Group without passing out, AND I was blessed by each message of the other 11 girls in our group.

6. The hearts of the leaders of Proverbs 31 ministries. Lisa and all the others who work with her are letting God lead them and overflowed with love and generosity of spirit.

7. Rachel Wojo and all the other session leaders who challenged us to use social media to spread the love of Jesus and gave us tips to help us do it.

8. Bonding in a big way with Mandy Anderson, a girl with a huge heart and a big story that intersects with mine. I never dreamed God would place someone in my speaking group with whom I would have so much in common. I seldom meet anyone who shares a Cystic Fibrosis story.

9. The whole experience is just a glimpse of heaven-the fellowship when we get HOME is going to amazing! Don't miss it!

10. Spending quality time with my friend and coworker planning, and dreaming, and seeking God's heart for the work we are doing with our precious single moms.

Just about to burst with excitement!

She Speaks 2013 is over, but I am praying that it becomes more than just a memory! I don't want it to be just another great conference I attended. I want to let God transform me because of the experience. It was totally amazing, a genuine blessing, and a tiny taste of heaven.

If you have never attended, start saving your pennies and make it happen in 2014. If you are one of God's baby girls, you have a story to tell and he wants you to tell it. Our Jesus deserves the glory.

Have you ever attended She Speaks or another wonderful women's conference? Please share it with us in the comments. I would love it!

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11 comments:

  1. Wendy BlightJuly 29, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    Thank you for this AMAZING blog post sharing how God worked to equip and encourage you during our She Speaks 2013 Conference. Your words make our hearts sing! It is why we do what we do. What a gift! Thank you for taking the time to put on paper not only what God has done for you personally but also inviting others to join us. Praying God's richest blessing on your ministry as you go forward implementing all you learned!!!

    With deep gratitude,

    Wendy Blight

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  2. NanaDianaJuly 29, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    Susan- What a wonderful, wonderful post. You are full of the Spirit- I can read it in every word- xo Diana

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  3. Jill BeranJuly 29, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Thank you for sharing!! Your words took me back to my 2 trips to She Speaks! What a blessed time of fellowship! Missed being there this year, but know I was where I was God wanted me to be! I too am a farmer's wife and I'm praying for a way back to NC next year!! Here's a glimpse of my closing thoughts from last year - http://titus24u.blogspot.com/2012/08/she-speaks-12-my-one-thing.html Blessings to you!!

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  4. Kathy SchwankeJuly 29, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    I loved meeting you two beautiful ladies and look forward to seeing God move mightily through your ministry!

    Love,
    Miss Wisconsin. ;)

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  5. SusieJuly 29, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    Susan, You are so right. Some people have the gift to convey God's love to us. I hope all the wonderful feelings last a long, long time. xoxo,Susie

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  6. silvergirlJuly 29, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    I have been following a friend of mine on Twitter that went to the conference. Looked like it was great
    Brett

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  7. PCovi July 29, 2013 at 5:17 PM

    I can tell from your smile that you were in your element!!
    SO glad you had an awesome time.
    What history with CF? If you told me, I don't remember.
    I went to a Women of Faith weekend in Gatlinburg once.
    God used me in a crazy way, too.

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  8. BARBIEJuly 29, 2013 at 10:24 PM

    So thankful you had such a great time. I would love to attend SheSpeaks, or any other larger scale blogger meet up for that matter.

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  9. AnonymousJuly 30, 2013 at 6:13 AM

    HI Susan!
    It sounds awesome! So glad you loved it! Miss you!
    xoSue

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  10. living from glory to gloryJuly 31, 2013 at 6:48 AM

    Good Morning Susan.
    So glad you were able to go as I try hard to go to a conference at least once a year to fan the flame.
    As I can hear in your post you experienced. I loved that they asked you to use the very tools of (Blogging) to speak the gospel and encourage in His love.
    I was just wondering if you might consider adding my Blog to your blog roll? I have been praying as to how I might reach more ladies in sharing His heart. I first must say that seeing your comment this morning gave me a Praise the Lord!
    I do love to fluff here and there!
    Blessings, Roxy

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  11. CeilJuly 31, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    Hi Susan! Welcome back! It sounds like you are bursting with the Spirit, and just had a wonderful time.

    Yes, Jesus gets the glory, but you get the honor of telling us all about how he blessed you :)

    Thank you for sharing this awesome experience!
    Ceil

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XOXO Susan