Finding rest

We drove about 70 miles away from home today to have a break from the daily routines of life. Much needed rest after endless weeks of work and activity. Sometimes, one needs to leave familiar settings to refresh both body and soul. Solitary places, quiet places; these are all good for seasons of refreshing.

How far would you go to find rest? 70 miles? 50 feet up a mountain? The park next door? The secret place? Whatever it may cost, find rest in the Lord your God.

Lord, thank you for times away. May my heart be refreshed in your presence. Amen.