"Matter of the Heart" is the topic for this year's CiR retreat and I think it is what I need to hear from God. I truly enjoyed every moment of the retreat and I had a great time there over the weekend. This is the second time joining CiR and Westminster brothers and sisters for the summer retreat. I think it's very special this year and something is different, in many good ways. I actually had tears in my eyes at one of the meetings. To me, it was always very calm at CiR meetings I had been to. But somehow this time at the retreat, I felt so touched to a point that I wanted to cry.

I truly enjoyed the messages brother Sam shared with us at the retreat. My heart was so touched and felt encouraged by the word of God. Once again, I was reminded how great and how much God loves me and I really need to touch the Lord with a "purpose." I again search the condition of my heart before the Lord and this verse touches my heart the most, "So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man." (Acts 24:16) I want a heart just right for the Lord! Not only to God, but also examine the relationship I have with people. The attitudes and thoughts I have toward people.

For all the fun activities we had, I think conquering the giant tree Goliath would be the most exciting thing to do there. heehee =) I am so glad that I did it. I was kind of scared and didn't want to do it at first. Thanks for all the encouragement from you guys. Yeah, just give it a try! It is really like the road of faith. Sometimes we have fear in many things in life and that fear just hinders us of reaching the goals.

Thanks to those who participated in preparing and organizing the retreat. Thanks to all the girls. It was so fun just to chat with you before going to bed. Special thanks to Sophia for staying with me till the last day. =)

Thank You God, for being with us. I give You all the honor, glory, praise, worship, and thanks.