Personal Retreat: Come Away With Me
by Keri Wyatt Kent
posted 2/02/2007
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It's interesting that Jesus doesn't say, "Here—have a sandwich." He doesn't offer a quick snack, but invites them away to rest and refresh—they will enjoy a meal, perhaps, but not one of fast food.
Jesus calls us to a rhythm of rest and work; of being and doing. The text says he sent his disciples out, instructing them on how to minister. But he also called them to take a break, to rest and be fed, both physically and spiritually.
I cannot begin to describe the healing and nourishing effect that this weekend of quiet has had on my soul. I've shared some simple thoughts with the women, and have been encouraged and strengthened by their response to my books and my words. I've had hours of solitude with no television, no phone, no interruptions. Time to walk in the woods, to sit by the fire, to read Madeleine L'Engle or my Bible, to write in my journal, or to simply look out the window at the birds or the Ozark Mountains in the distance—these things have fed me.
Jesus calls to you "come away with me by yourself." It's a call to intimacy, to be fed by his companionship.
I urge you—find a quiet place to rest. Serve with diligence. Share and celebrate the results. But then, take some time to come away and rest with Jesus.
Keri Wyatt Kent is an author and speaker. Her latest book, Oxygen: Deep Breathing for the Soul, offers guidance for times alone with Jesus. To learn more about her ministry or about personal retreats, go to www.keriwyattkent.com.
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