g'day brothers and sisters in Christ. Together in Toronto (www.openspirit.ca) is a conference, whose mandate is to bring together Christians of all genders and sexual orientations. i ask for your prayers, as i've been accepted to run a workshop on my ex-gay experience. i intend to remain as neutral as possible, giving credit to both side A/side B. i've been really scared, of the responsibility of misleading, of not passing on a 'Godly' message. but things are coming together for my prep - my travel expenses are covered by the conference, and my brother has agreed to help me run a short singspiration session. i don't know how many people will show up. i don't know what kind of questions i will face. i don't know what kind of reception the workshop will get. God promised that when more than one come together in prayer, He will hear and bless. i ask for your prayers, for His blessing, His guiding hand, and His inspiration as i assemble my workshop. that He'd keep me humble and peaceful. that my heart is focused on Him. that He can use me. in His grip, peggy p.s. some words that i've found inspiring today: Amazing Love ---- I’m forgiven because You were forsaken I’m accepted, You were condemned I’m alive and well, Your Spirit is within me Because You died and rose again [..] Amazing love, how can it be That You, my King, should die for me? Amazing love, I know it’s true It’s my joy to honor You In all I do, To honor You In all I do, To honor You [..]
I'll be praying! (Of course, you should already know that!) I looked briefly at the site and love the logo of the Affirm United group (the cross surrounded by the rainbow of ribbons). That is so cool.
I'm sure you will bless the socks off of anyone who attends!
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Grace is the acceptance of that which is rejected. ~Paul Tillich