How are you? ... How are you really?

Those are the words with which a retreat that I was on began.  And in the deep silence of the chapel, our emotions answered those questions for us, as each participant recognised their unacknowledged need of rest and renewal.

Life can rush by us at such a pace that when we sit with those questions and dig deep into our heart it can surprise us to realise how weary we actually are.

Whatever your life circumstances, taking time to rest with Jesus is never time wasted.  Jesus himself recognised that when he issued the invitation:

Come to me, all you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.

What an invitation.  What a beautiful promise. 

Excited children are racing home from school today in anticipation of long summer holidays.  Parents are taking a sharp intake of breath as they prepare to occupy them through the coming weeks. Hopefully the summer will create happy memories of fun, friendship and relaxation.  And all of that will have involved much planning.

Why not plan to give yourself the gift of some time out with Jesus this autumn?

Jill Hoffmann and I will be leading another of our popular Encounters With Healing retreats at the beautiful Penhurst Retreat Centre in September.  And don't we all want to encounter healing? With gentle biblical reflections, music, sharing and prayer we'll lay our heavy burdens at the feet of Jesus and open ourselves to the rest and renewal he promises.  Why not plan to join us? There are still a few places left if you book soon.

How are you?

How are you really?

We'd love to help you feel at peace.

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