Every April the women in my home church set aside one weekend for the sole purpose of "retreating" together. It has become a spring highlight for many of our women (including myself) and a date that we gladly save from year to year.
What is retreat? Webster's defines it as: an act or process of withdrawing especially from what is difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable to a place of privacy or safety.
From this definition we see three important elements of retreat.
- Retreat Requires Action - it's an intentional, strategic move
- Retreat Has a Specific Purpose - to ensure victory in battle
- Retreat Has a Specific Location - private & safe
You may be thinking... I'm not in battle. Oh but yes... As a Christian, dear one, you certainly are. And every good soldier learns the value of a strategic retreat.
When is the last time you deliberately set aside the time for restoration, replenishment, and refreshment. Have you ever?
The God of the Universe is calling you to retreat with Him. Will you accept His invitation?
Determine today, that you will do whatever is necessary, to finish well.
- If you are not connected with a local church - get connected.
- If you are not sure if your local church offers an annual retreat - ask.
- If your local church offers an annual retreat - go. You won't regret it!
Patty,
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Sweet blessings on your day,
Wendy
Great encouragement for us to make time to "retreat" and to do it with others wanting to be away with the Lord. Thanks, Patty!
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