My Front Yard - Love the Leaves!
RETREAT is defined as "the act of withdrawing...as into safety or privacy; seclusion." Or, "a place of refuge, seclusion or privacy."
Tomorrow afternoon I leave for the women's retreat for which I've been planning. This week has been so crazy, busy, hectic trying to get everything in place for the weekend. I am looking forward to leaving the crazy-ness behind, to withdraw into the seclusion of the mountains, to spend time with friends, to spend time in the Lord's presence.
I am looking forward to being reminded of the woman I am in God...to remember that I am not just a mother, not just a wife, but a child of God that the Lord created; a child he breathed life into. He wired me the way He intended, with unique gifts and traits that He purposely meant for me to have. What am I to do with these gifts I have been given? That is what I hope to learn this weekend while I "retreat" from my everyday responsibilities and obligations, while I get away from the distractions that keep me from the Lord. I am praying that I come back feeling refreshed and renewed from my time away, both in body and mind.
Love to you all,
Nicki
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