Near the end of last week I got the chance to go on our churches Women's Retreat in Asheville, NC. It really was a treat to be able to get away for a few days. I got three days where I didn't have to cook, clean, or chase after a 2 year old. I got to have three days to put aside the everyday distractions of life, fellowship with other laides and spend uninterrupted in the Word.
My time away on this retreat was more beneficial then I had anticipated. With all the responsibilities that come with being an adult, wife and mother a few days away is hard to find and for me it was much needed. I was challenged and reminded on this retreat to delight in the Word of God and in Christ. So, I have spent a lot of time doing just that, reading the Word. As I place my focus and thoughts on Christ the worries and things in my life that don't seem to be going right or as planned fall into place. Not that my dreams, desires or trials in life are solved but my perspective changes. Placing Christ first and delighting in His Word seems like a basic principal of the Christian life, but how easy I have found it to forget. How easy to be consumed with dreams and desires and allow life to get so busy that I forget to "follow" Christ and delight in His Word.
I have been reading and meditating on Psalm 119 and would encourage you to read it as well. You may not have a chance to get away from everyday life, but retreat for just a few minutes, drink your coffee, turn on a show to keep the kids occupied and read Psalm 119 - you won't be disappointed.
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