Psalm 23:2–3 (ESV) — 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. 3 He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
How often do you find yourself in a beautiful, quiet place? The kind of place where your cell phones don’t have signal and TVs don’t exist. Yes, Summit is going off the grid.
This is a perfect time to, not only relax and unwind but also to meditate and plan. So, to prepare, take time to jot down ideas and thoughts to pursue and prioritize during our retreat’s quiet times. For me, this is jotting down ideas for a 2022 Summit Theme and updating my list of people in need of prayer.
As soon as we arrive at the camp site, take a moment to pray, with faith, that God will lead you and restore your soul. Then, while giving yourself grace, slowly let go of the grip of the world. Sigh heavily a few times, and let God unburden your soul through prayer (Romans 8:26).
Now that you have emptied yourself, observe everything. Take in the beautiful sights of nature, hear the gentle rustling of the leaves, smell the clean fresh air, notice the smiles as you greet the brethren.
Father God, thank you for a time to commune with you. Guide us Lord as we move in your creation, rest, commune, get direction from Your Word (Psalm 16). With gratitude we wait on the unexpected blessings. In Jesus Name, Amen.
