Letting Go To Rely On God

BECKI SIMONS

I grew up in the church, and about two years ago I started attending LC3 with my daughter Sarah and her family.
Last year was my first women's conference at LC3, and I was hooked. I couldn't wait to get my ticket for this year—but I had no idea just how much I would need it.
For the past 16 years, my mom has been battling Alzheimer's, and she is now in the late stages. My dad has faced health struggles over the last couple of years, and my brother has been fighting colon cancer for the past five years. I've been the main support person through so many of these difficult moments.
This weekend, my brother went back into the hospital, and since the conference, we've been told there's nothing more that can be done. While I was at the conference, singing the beautiful hymns that spoke so deeply to my heart, I finally let go and cried.
And then there was Mariah, the conference speaker. I truly believe she was there to speak directly to me—about letting go, reaching out, and allowing Jesus to take control. She reminded me that everything is in God's hands, that Jesus can heal even from far away, that He sees our pain and wants us to rely on Him.
Every message she shared spoke straight to my soul. I needed to hear the way she broke down Scripture and made it so clear and personal.
I also met incredible women in my small group who stayed late, listened to me, talked with me, and prayed with me.
I will forever be touched by the Refresh Women's Conference in more ways than I can fully express. It has deepened my faith in a way I didn't even realize I needed.
I already can't wait for next year.