Do you have a discipline of purposely setting aside time for solitude and silence with the Lord? To turn off the noise and activities and be alone and still? To listen, hear, be refreshed and be renewed? Jesus knew the importance of this and at one point amid a crazy busy period, he said to his disciples, “Come away with me. Let us go alone to a quiet place and rest a while…” Mark 6:31

Do you long for such rest? Spending an extended time abiding in our Lord’s presence enables us to hear God’s still, quiet voice. When we are intentional about setting this time aside, we gain wisdom and experience refreshment, grace and a release from the burdens that we are carrying. We emerge with a renewed sense of peace and joy that comes from experiencing a sense of togetherness with God.

There is never a “convenient” time to be with the Lord. It takes discipline and courage to carve this time out. Jesus was particularly attuned to this need and led His disciples into rhythms of solitude, community and ministry. Even though many people must be encouraged repeatedly to do this (you know who you are!), we can honestly share that we have never spoken to anyone who set this time aside and reported it was a waste of time. In fact, it is the contrary.

“…for it is in the silence of the heart that God speaks. God is the friend of silence – we need to listen to God because it’s not what we say but what He says to us and through us that matters….” Mother Teresa

Here is a testimonial from a participant who attended a previous “Date With God.”

“I often have such good intentions to set aside time to be with God, but somehow something interferes with my well-intentioned plans. The experience of a ”Date with God”, accompanied by others, and led in such a way as to provide a complementary environment of personal reflection and sharing with others, has helped me realize those good intentions! “.

As we enter this autumn season, will you consider blocking Wednesday, September 25th from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm in your calendar for a “lightly facilitated” virtual Solo Silent Retreat?

If God has been whispering to you to spend time with Him, click here to register.

Please note that this is a full-day event and is limited to 24 participants. It is a facilitated online event.  We would ask that everyone who registers be able to commit to being present from 8:00 to 3:00.