The Words of the Huish Family
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The Words of the Huish Family |
Cleve
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Yesterday I did the unusual thing of attending the headquarters community Sunday morning worship service. As a Bromley regular, the reason for this trip away was the fact that I was collecting 4 passengers -- 2 sisters from Lancaster Gate and 2 Parisians from St. Pancras station -- with whom I would drive to Cleeve House for the workshop starting that evening.
Along the M4, while most of the passengers were peacefully snoozing, I chewed on wine gums and reflected on my purpose for coming to Cleeve House. Why do we do workshops? What's the point of coming to this workshop? I wasn't questioning the educational philosophical of our workshop culture. No, I had done that a few weeks ago and reached some conclusions that I might share at a later stage: I was questioning MY PERSONAL PURPOSE for dedicating some time on this workshop. I know some people don't like the word "retreat" (it sounds like surrendering) but I felt that I would benefit from a retreat from life in London, and dedicating some time to reflect on my personal life of faith. Of course I'll make myself busy all week trying to help the staff and participants on this workshop have a good experience, but while I'm in the GLORIOUS environment of Cleeve House, I'm committing myself to focus on some constructive me-time.
That means turning my phone and laptop off occasionally and just speaking with God.
Among many things I intend to discuss with God this week, I'd like to ask Heavenly Father what I need to do to be a better disciple. Discipleship is something I've been reflecting on recently (what does it mean to be a disciple???) and through the inspiration and revelation on this workshop, I hope to return to London with some clarity and hopefully some answers.