I just returned home from a 3-day; 3-night ACTS Retreat where I was completely unplugged from technology -- can you even imagine that I could survive without my computer, social media or my phone OR a clock or watch for that long?
Most of you know I'm ALWAYS on my phone, talking about mobile services, texting, checking emails -- it's my business. You know I'm always on social media -- it's my mission to bring light to the world. And, probably most importantly, is my watch -- that provides my ability to be on-time for this and that -- for when I get up, when I'm at my next meeting, when I eat, when I go to bed. But, this weekend -- it was all about ESSENTIALS -- essentials like meeting with other women, meeting with God, and giving devotion and 100% focus on Him. And it was exactly what I needed.
There are no adequate words to describe the refreshing I received just from cutting lose of the chains that held me captive......and I didn't even realize it. My heart is full to overflowing of the awe and wonder and absolute life-transformation that took place in me and the others. Indeed, the acronym for ACTS: adoration, community, theology and service -- all became so tangibly real to me by beautiful women who welcomed us into a place of all-out abandonment from distractions for full-on pursuing of intimate time with God.
Now that I'm back home -- unpacking and getting reaquainted with business-as- usual, routines, expectations from others, dealing with life and all the stuff that life brings, I still will draw from the peaceful waters of peace, reflection, simplicity of listening to His still small voice even in the noisy chaos of this busy world. I know I'll find Him there -- because it's not about the noise or the lack of it -- it's about Him and me -- finding a moment here and a moment there to continue whispering sweet words into each other's ears -- recognizing Him in the wind, the snow, the savory smells in the air and in a warm home, in the bustling of little children running around, in the smile and touch of a friend. I will still find a place to BE STILL and KNOW HE IS GOD.
