Just returned from a Women's Retreat at Fort Caswell on Oak Island, N.C. I thought I would share some thoughts about our "shared" experience this past weekend.
I believe that we not only experienced a greater "oneness" with the Lord, but also the true "Koinonia". A oneness in spirit with one another.
I looked up the definition for Koinonia and it means: fellowship, to share with one another a possession held in common. What is shared, received, or given becomes the common ground through which Koinonia becomes real, and this past weekend I believe it became real. Real to me, and real to many of women there in attendance.
I am reminded of the friendship between David and Jonathan in the Bible. The Bible says in I Samuel 18:1 that David and Jonathan were "one in spirit". That is how I felt with the women that I "retreated" with. One is spirit... How can this take place? We can be one in the spirit because we have the same Spirit that dwells in each of us! It is The Holy Spirit communing with the Holy Spirit in the other Sister in Christ.
Reflecting "retreat" thoughts...
Koinonia...
relate
fellowship
sharing
deeply loving
honesty
transparency
shared memories
glorious victories
saved marriages
spoken truth
sweet prayers
carried burdens
wee-hour discussions
good food
fed souls
games
jokes
hidden talents uncovered
belly laughs
relax
fun
long walks on the beach
God's magnificent creation
wind blown faces
kissed by God
refreshment in the Word
lessons learned
tear stained faces
release
Christ exalted
enduring bonds...
lasting friendships...
deeply loving
from the heart
Koinonia
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Stopping by to say "hi" from Ann's place today! I am so thankful for the Koinonia relationships the Lord has brought to me. You have a beautiful list.
ReplyDeleteThank you Barbie! Do you have a blog that I could read also?
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