Ready for Rest?
Finding space to rest can be difficult in the midst of busy life.
One avenue that provides a space away and allows for intentional openness to God is going on Retreat. It is not an escape from daily life, but an escape toward relationship with God.
Take time to discern how and when God is guiding you for Retreat. Here are some questions to help you think wisely about this decision before God.
What is currently going on in my life situation?
Is it feasible to leave and go on Retreat?
What do I need to put into place before I leave?
Have I sought God in His desire for me to go?
Have I sought guidance? From a Spiritual Director or a friend?
How is God speaking to me?
What is He saying in regards to going on retreat?
If this is your first retreat, make sure you seek counsel from a mentor, spiritual director or pastor. They can help you think about retreat, and provide good ideas for structure and follow up within your church.
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As we journey with individuals and groups over the course of a year, there are a few themes that seem to come up again and again.These are two of them: Weariness and division. These experiences have deep roots. They take us into the reality of our hearts and into our experience of God.And can help us to glimpse a facet of God’s character and power that we wouldn’t otherwise see. They also help us to see ourselves, our habits, our needs, our natural responses to limitation and brokenness. And these are powerful areas to cultivate honesty in a prayer life. What would it be like to talk with God about your weariness What would it be like to share space with God and consider areas of division?