It's amazing what God can do

It's amazing what God can do in such a short amount of time.

I recently directed a 3-day workshop for college students and young professionals. The theme was, "Building a God-centered Lifestyle, one step at a time". Going into this workshop, I was really nervous. Not only was it my first time directing a workshop, but I didn't know all of the participants coming. I didn't know what their perspectives were, why they were coming to this workshop. I knew I don't have the power to control how people think, and not having control over a situation can be a very scary thing.

Looking at the audience, it was apparent that people were coming in from all walks and stages of life. What was important, though, was what my mentors told our staff team. "Allow God to work through you."

Fast forward 3 days. It was hard to believe what I was hearing. Some participants realized the importance of thinking about God in their lives. Participants created action steps to build their relationships with God. Some started to recognize who they are as God's sons and daughters. Some found explanations for what they had been going through over the past year, and realized what God was asking them to do next. Myself included.

Some participants admitted that when registering for this workshop, they had their doubts. "What kind of outcome could come about in just 3 days?" So how did all of that happen? The workshop itself wasn't particularly extraordinary. The only thing that can explain it is that God exists, and is constantly present and working in our lives. This workshop was proof of that to me.  

-Maruko Breland