Enter My rest

 ... the promise of eternal rest stills stands ... we who have believed enter that rest, just as God has said. (Hebrews 4:1,3)


I recently had the opportunity to share some of my thoughts regarding spiritual retreats to a congregation at a local church. I'd like to share those thoughts with you as well.

• God likes spiritual retreats
• God always attends spiritual retreats
• He is delighted with those who show up too
• Something special always happens
• It really pleases Him to give something special to those who commit a block of time devoted to seeking Him

• God does most of the work on a spiritual retreat. The staff or team of people you see "working" are more like a serving tray bringing you God's something special.

• All retreats have some similar components. There are teaching moments, and worship, singing, reflection, and some active fun with application. But not all retreats are the same.
• And not everyone has that pivotal, life-changing experience on a spiritual retreat.
• But what if - what if - God has exactly that in mind for you ... and you don't go? Will you take that chance of missing some much-needed blessing from Him?

• I've been on several retreats. Something breath-taking always happens.
• Don't miss out on God's special gift for you. Find out about a spiritual retreat in your area. Several are called pilgrimages, or Emmaus or Cursillo. I encourage you to take a break, a much needed time away to be with God. The good, loving, understanding, comforting, generous one and only One. You won't regret it.

(information on an upcoming spring retreat can be found at mppilgrimage.org)