My UEC weekend was shrouded with mystery, yet I knew that God wanted me there. My sponsors told me it would be a lifechanging weekend. Yet, when I probed with questions, they’d smile and say, “Just wait. We don’t want to spoil any surprises.”
I came to this weekend wanting to experience God in a deeper way. I had been in a difficult marriage for 25 years and divorced for three years. For months I had been asking the Lord to reveal his love to me.
Friday morning, I met my tablemates. We were all so different — ages, marital status, church affiliation, background — yet we were unified in our love for Jesus. With each teaching, table discussion, poster making and sharing, palanca receiving and singing of silly songs, laughter and tears, my heart was receiving more of the Father’s love.
At the dinner, I was ushered in with kindness and respect to my seat as if I were the bride. Tears ran down my cheeks. I thanked a server and he said, “You are worth it.” I lost it. The Lord spoke through him to me that I was worthy — worthy to receive His love, worthy to be His bride, worthy to be loved.
My life is different. I now walk in the revelation of God’s full love, and I can’t wait to sponsor my friend. Her life will be changed, too.
—Lynn Sonia, Hosanna! Lutheran Church, UEC #234