Last weekend, our very first Abundance event took place in Daytona Beach, FL. Heather Nunn, an Associate Publisher of Women’s Books at Lifeway and a sweet friend of the Lifeway Women team, had the privilege of attending the event, and we asked her to give us a snapshot of her experience.
I’ve been studying Revelation with a group of women this year and we’ve recently completed our time in chapters 4 and 5. Spending time studying and meditating on these texts has completely transformed my worship. The Lord has welled up a desire in me to prepare my heart and mind ahead of time in order to participate. The picture these two chapters paint of worshipping God is eye opening; His holiness and Christ’s sacrifice are continually at the front of my mind.
In preparation for Abundance, I asked the Lord to continue to broaden my understanding of worship as I worship with women from all over who are all ages. And it was beautiful.
Worship—both in song and in teaching—is at its most beautiful when we forget who is on the stage, and instead more clearly see the One to whom we sing our praises. This weekend’s stage was shared by women and men whose desire was just that: to get out of the way so women could see more of Jesus.
From beginning to end of this event, I was overwhelmed by the way we were led to the throne room, where all glory goes to Christ.
Christy Nockels led us to fall at Christ’s feet in worship like only she is able.
Kelly Minter, Jefferson Bethke, Lisa Harper, Lysa TerKeurst, Raechel Myers, and Amanda Bible Williams opened the Word and shared what the Lord put on their heart and minds. It was a powerful worship experience with a group of women, most of whom I’d never met.
The women filling the arena were of all ages and backgrounds, and the sense of community was profound.
Throughout the weekend, we had the opportunity to write prayer requests and hang them on a prayer wall. At the end of the event, each woman received one of the cards. I loved this because it meant that the group not only shared a special time together for one weekend, but will continue to lift one another up in prayer long after the event was over.
Each of the teachers was generous with their time at their booths, taking time to sign books, talk with the attendees, and take photos. I made 2 airport runs to drop off loads of people after the event was over, and when I got back, Lisa Harper was still talking, hugging, and laughing with women at the arena!
Just as I asked Him to, the Lord broadened my understanding of worship this weekend as I sang praises and learned alongside women from all walks of life with one thing in common: running hard after Jesus.
Only Christ. He is the reason we came together. He is the one who promises life in abundance. He is the author of our stories. He is the reason we have hope.
(Psst! You can also check out the video recap of the weekend below!)
Because we’re still so jazzed up about Abundance last weekend, and because we want as many women as possible to enjoy attending one of the three Abundance events happening in 2016, we’re giving away 2 tickets to an Abundance event of your choice! To enter, simply fill out the form below.
By entering today’s giveaway, you acknowledge Lifeway Christian Resources’ official promotion rules. Today’s giveaway starts at the posting time of this blog and ends Monday (12/14/2015) at noon (12:00 pm) CST. Giveaway includes 2 tickets to 1 Abundance event in 2016. Does not include travel expenses. You must be 18 to enter, and you may only enter once. The winner will be selected at random. Only participants who live in the United States or Canada are eligible to win. For questions about the rules and regulations of this giveaway, please contact Heather Warfield at One Lifeway Plaza, Nashville, TN 37234-140.
