Rest.

Rest. It's a hard thing to do. It's hard to stop what you're doing and really rest, and I'm bad at it. 

I had the opportunity to get away from the city for the day and really rest. Rest in Jesus, and rest in his calling on my life.

 

I'm going to be honest, when I heard about a prayer retreat outside of the city, I didn't want to go. I have a lot to do to get ready for school, and I just didn't want to make time for it. I had preconceived notions about the event, and I wasn't sure I would even know anybody. I knew God was telling me I needed that time, but I still had my excuses. To make a long story short, I went. 

I love how God knows exactly what we need... Honestly, I've felt like I've been walking through a spiritual desert, but sweet time with Jesus was just what I needed. What a blessing it was to simply reflect on the way He saved me from my son and called me to this place. I was reminded of the importance of coming together as community to worship. I learned (or should I say that I'm still learning) about the importance of rest. If you don't take time for rest and refreshment, you'll burn out, and that's the last thing I want to happen. Rest is essential for successful ministry. 

I'm so thankful for SIM and the opportunities they provide for us to come together from all over the world to worship Jesus together. What a sweet blessing. Now, let's start a school year!