By Sarah Williams
You wouldn't think that two weeks would feel that long, but when you see people almost every day of the week, their absence truly is felt. Our Capital Fellows class recently reunited after winter break, and the reunion was oh so sweet. We had a few days to reconnect, talk about what the second half of the program is going to look like, and have fun!
Looking back on the retreat, my heart is overwhelmed with deep gratitude and an exploding sense of joy. Jesus truly is at work in our fellows class, and I feel blessed to be a part of it. I am thankful to have peers care for me, and hold me accountable. On our last evening of the retreat, we revisited our community covenant that we made together in August. Our director, John Kyle, encouraged us to dive deep and think about ways that we kept our covenant and ways that we could continue working to love one another better. Sometimes the idea of covenant accountability scares me because it involves vulnerability and commitment. However, I am learning that these are gifts. In fact, God Himself entered into a covenant with His people. Yet, God always keeps His covenant perfectly – even when we do not. For God is a covenant keeping God, and He loves His people with an all-consuming love.
John Kyle also led us through a devotion on Romans 8 during the retreat. Paul writes of beautiful truths such as for those in Christ there is no condemnation! For in Christ, we have been set free from sin and death. We have been adopted as sons and daughters of God, and we can cry "Abba, Father." Having been adopted by the Spirit, Paul says that we can eagerly look forward to the coming glory of the coming of the Son of God. But Paul also acknowledges that this life is hard. What a blessing that we have the Spirit who intercedes with us where we are weak. For "if God is for us, who can be against us?" (Romans 8:31 ESV). Nothing can separate us "from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 8:39 ESV).
As we enter into the Spring and begin thinking about next steps, this chapter provides deep comfort. I desire to walk more in the knowledge that because I am in Christ, there is nothing I could do to separate me from the love of God. Praise the Lord that He keeps His covenants!
Sarah Williams is a member of the Capital Fellows class of 2024-25. She is from Harwood, MD, and is a graduate of Clemson University. This year, she is working at Jill's House in Vienna, VA
Pictures From The Week
Fellows Take a Polar Plunge
Last Fellows Winter Retreat Pic
Heather's Birthday Affirmation Dinner
Girl's Breakfast!
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