But I ended up behind the scenes again and though I love planning, organizing and setting up events, I must admit that I was a bit disappointed. God however, won't let me go home feeling the same way.
The many things I went through this Single's Getaway was beyond my expectations. I couldn't figure out until now how I was able to fit 26 torches, 80 throw pillows, 32 banigs, 40 christmas lights, 10 yards of white cloth and 70 square stryrofoam in my car (ok fine, I exaggerated a bit. I didn't fit them in all at the same time). Still, I don’t know how I even got the enthusiasm to do Divisoria trips and National Bookstore shopping sprees.
I am also amazed at the amount of strength and energy that I had knowing that I have very minimal sleep, little food intake and I was nursing a crazy toothache all at the same time. Not once did I feel like giving up because I knew where this unlimited source is coming from. The demands may be overwhelming and seem impossible, but God’s supply is limitless. As long as we tapped on to His bottomless resources, creativity, strength, wisdom and provision, we were able to carry on.
Of course dance breaks, the stupid ninja game and a fake TGIS movie are important when stress level hits a certain point. Our alter egos ironically kept us sane. Leading me to the lesson that God uses people to help us grow in our character. I was blessed to have worked with a talented and hardworking group. This made everything else so much easier.
And God even moved in my closest relationships. As conflict was created in the midst of friendship, God’s power worked within us as we together shamed the enemy. Now the bonding is stronger than ever because love surfaced above all else.
But my best takeaway from this getaway is the fact that when God is in control, everything else will come to place. Jesus + Nothing = Everything. Some of our plans discussed during the pre-event meetings didn’t quite work out as expected. But we were kept in awe at how God’s design is revealed just at the right moment. It never fails to amaze us when we realize that His plans are always always better. He in fact showed Himself to us and was lifted from glory to glory to more glory.
So if asked if my Single’s Getaway expectations were met, I’d proudly say yes. I met a whole lot of new people, I witnessed all the fun and games, I roomed with staff that I just met, sat in tables full of strangers turned friends and learned a whole lot from all the speakers. Participant or volunteer, I know God moved mightily in the Single’s Getaway.
To Him be the all the glory, honor and praise.