Meet me in the forest.

Quiet time with God during retreat in the forest with

my pink blanket, green Bible, and a chunky pink highlighter.

A Woman of Discernment: A b i g a i l . . . *

1 Samuel 25: 1-42

Lord, how beautiful You are...

and how beautiful this day is.

I soak in Your beauty, and I am completely mesmerized.

I don't logically understand how I came to know or love You,

but it makes clear sense to me that You are alive

and only You give me the true sense of joy and happiness.

You inspire me. I sing, play music, write, and learn of this world because of You.

You turn my turmoils, pains and permanent scars into something beautiful and real.

Even when my heart aches, I am thankful because in those times I meet You.

You make me glad, O Lord. And You alone are good.

I don't fully know how to love, but I love You.

I want to hear your voice and spend time with You.

You make me hope for things I do not know,

and You make me feel safe about the dangers that may come.

It's been so long since I have met you here.

Main Sanctuary, Somang Prayer Garden.

(India missions team retreat)

Philippians 2.

- Be mindful of spiritual welfare.

I am in this place again, Lord.

I've kneeled before you in this exact sanctuary many times,

but with so many other things in my mind.

This time, I am here only to seek You.

My heart is set on nothing else.

So tell me Your story. Meet with me.

I am here alone, desperate to be intimate with You.

I know I haven't done anything to deserve You.

Right now, my heart aches to know You. Only You.

So Lord, seek me. It's just You and me.

Would you whisper in my ears?

Let your word, Your precious word, be mine...