can be any“ short-term” of your choice. Perhaps from now until summer / Christmas, whichever comes first. One of my favorite exercises is“ 10 Goals in 90 Days.” Ninety days is a very good amount of time to invest in changing your life. It is a shortterm commitment, yet long enough to make a difference. To do this exercise, think over different areas of your life and pinpoint what actions over the course of the next 90 days would bring satisfying realistic results.
Of course, if you make your plans, choose your goals, and leave them in your retreat file, they won’ t serve you well and won’ t likely be accomplished. Would you feel comfortable sharing your list with your spouse, friend, or small group? How about praying over them regularly? Ask God and yourself what kind of accountability would be the most effective to ensure success.
Restorative, Listening, and Planning are just a few of the retreat styles you can choose from. Yes, you can choose some components of each theme for your retreat, but don’ t try to do all the possibilities of each one or you will need another retreat to re-set.
God is doing the inviting; you are sending in your RSVP. Ask Him what His plans for you are during this precious time. You can’ t do it“ wrong” so don’ t worry about that happening.
Plan your own Getaway with God and pack your bags. Adventure awaits!
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Letitia Suk is an author and life coach who is passionate about helping women create a purposeful life and experience the fullness God offers. She has served as a hospital chaplain for nearly a decade and is a soughtafter speaker for women’ s events and retreats. Suk has had more than 100 articles appear in various print publications and is the author of Rhythms of Renewal and Getaway with God: The Everywoman’ s Guide to Personal Retreat. Suk lives in the Chicago area with her husband, Tom. They have four grown children and three grandchildren.
Learn more about Letitia Suk, at www. letitiasuk. com. You can also follow her on Facebook( Letitia. Suk. Author) and Twitter(@ LetitiaSuk).
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