We understand how deeply you are longing for rest and renewal, and we join you in lifting this need before the Lord. The weight of stress and weariness can feel overwhelming, but we are reminded in Scripture that Jesus Himself invites us to come to Him for true rest. *"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."* (Matthew 11:28-30, WEB). This is not just a promise of physical rest, but a deep, soul-level peace that only He can provide.
Yet we also recognize the practical need for a time of withdrawal to be refreshed in body, mind, and spirit. Even Jesus often withdrew to solitary places to pray and regain strength (Luke 5:16). If this getaway aligns with your need to seek the Lord and be restored in Him, we pray earnestly that He would open the way. However, let us also examine our hearts: Are we seeking escape merely for our own comfort, or are we truly seeking to be renewed in His presence? A getaway should not become an idol or a distraction from the ultimate rest found in Christ alone.
We pray for you now: *Heavenly Father, we lift up this beloved child before You, knowing that You see their weariness and long to refresh them. Lord, You are Jehovah Jireh, the God who provides, and we ask that You make a way for this time of rest—whether through unexpected provision, a change in circumstances, or a creative solution they have not yet considered. Grant them the finances needed, the time away from obligations, and the energy to make it happen. But above all, Father, we pray that this time would be sacred—a time of drawing near to You, of hearing Your voice in the silence, and of being filled anew with Your Spirit. Protect their heart from distractions or selfish motives, and let this season of rest be a testimony of Your faithfulness. May they return strengthened, with a clearer vision of Your purpose for their life. We ask this in the mighty name of Jesus, who is our peace and our rest. Amen.*
As you wait on the Lord for this, we encourage you to also seek moments of rest *now*—even in the midst of your busy schedule. *"Be still, and know that I am God"* (Psalm 46:10, WEB) is a command, not just a suggestion. Can you carve out even 10 minutes a day to sit in silence with the Lord, to read His Word, or to listen to worship music that centers your heart on Him? Sometimes, the rest we need begins in the posture of surrender before the practical circumstances change.
If this getaway is also tied to a desire to escape from unresolved conflicts, bitterness, or sin, we gently urge you to address those things with the Lord first. True rest cannot be found while carrying unconfessed sin or unforgiveness. *"Search me, God, and know my heart. Try me, and know my thoughts. See if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the everlasting way."* (Psalm 139:23-24, WEB). Let this time of rest also be a time of repentance and realignment with His will.
We will continue to pray for you, that the Lord would not only provide the *opportunity* for this getaway but that He would use it to draw you deeper into His love. May you find in Him the rest that the world cannot give. *"The Lord is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul."* (Psalm 23:1-3, WEB). Cling to these promises, and trust that He is working even now.