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Retreats Cause Advances
By Paul | April 8, 2008
Kellee Balcom and Dave Hilliard were 2 of the Ordinary Day with Jesus retreat goers. Read their takeaways and a special psalm (called Psalm 151) written by Kellee, during one of the activities. An “organizing your own retreat for your group” packet will be available at the May 18 Leadership Briefing, or contact Paul Casey.
Kellee: It really feels great to “retreat” and be filled with basic stuff that we can apply to our daily life. I walked away with things that I remember daily, not just a cool experience that was unique to the mountaintop or the weekend. I would highly recommend this to the Christian who is “TOO BUSY” to go on a retreat!
I read my exercise PSALM 151 daily to get perspective:
“Why do I let the blessings of my life overwhelm me? I cannot feel the love, contentment and PEACE that you intend for me. My energy wanes, my burden crushes me. I am frustrated, despondent and feel so alone. My hard heart is indelible despite the daily goodness you pour upon me. However, I know you, God are my loving father—my Daddy. I bury my tear-stained face into your chest. You wrap your loving arms around me and I can feel the “BUSY” of my crazy life and my hard heart melting.”
Dave: The discussion on “beginning the day with Jesus” by inviting Jesus to be with me the night before helped me. I struggle some with fear and anxiety in the early morning before I am fully awake. The statement that “Sleep is an act of trust” encouraged me to claim His presence and peace 24 hours a day.
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