I am so excited, I am going on a personal prayer retreat beginning Sunday, February 24, to Wednesday, February 27. I had thought to go with other pastors in our area to a prayer summit on those same dates, but that door was closed to me. It turned out that summit was only open to men.
While that did not surprise me, I was disappointed at first. Then I heard God tell me that He and I could have our own prayer summit. I didn’t have to be with others to pray. So, I booked a hotel room locally and my church and its members are graciously providing the funds for three days and food. I saw a picture of the rooms in this new hotel. They are mini-suites with fridges, stove tops, microwaves, coffee pots, and instead of those horribly uncomfortable chairs, a recliner!
Prayer is becoming more important to me. I am finding I need to pray, I want to pray, I am desperate for times of prayer, both alone and with others. I feel God moving when I pray, when we pray! Paul told the Colossian church, “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” [Col 4:2-3]
While the men are praying on the mountain top the end of February, I will be praying in the valley. While they are together in unity (for which I am immensely thankful), I will be alone with my Lord and Savior, no distractions, nothing to draw me away from my focus on Him.
Father, I am no longer disappointed, now I can hardly wait for the 24th! Thank you, Lord, Amen.
