Connectedness and Belief are two of my top five strengths in StrengthsFinders 2.0. Connectedness means that I believe that things happen for a reason and although we are all unique individuals, we are a part of bigger whole. Belief means that I have core values that give life meaning and satisfaction.

I saw evidence of both of these this past weekend. I attended a ladies retreat during which we had small groups for talk and prayer. Each lady was assigned to a group randomly. But it was very clear that there was nothing random about the group I had the privilege of being a part of. As we went around the room and each person shared about herself and her prayer needs, it grew increasingly amazing. God had clearly had a hand in putting these ladies together!

The woman who had an extremely challenging childhood, sat right next to the woman who has adopted children from a similar childhood. Another woman across the table later shared how the young man she had told us her concerns about was a child she had assumed responsibility for from a similar life situation. We heard amazing stories of several women who came to a relationship with Jesus Christ later in life and the wonder of it all.

Now how amazing is that! We enjoyed a tremendously awesome time of sharing and encouraging one another. I feel so blessed to recognize the importance of being a part of this bigger whole of life.

I want to live . . . my life to the fullest . . . every moment.