Years ago I (Blake) started taking prayer retreats. It began over a few years of reading books books about rest, prayer, and solitude. I know that the pace I was keeping would not be sustainable in the longterm.
This past week I took yet another prayer retreat to a place that has become my go-to for this kind of thing. The Glendalough Hermitage Centre has it all from epic views, cozy yet modern quarters, peaceful grounds to walk through, and an incredibly kind staff of nuns creating space for prayer and contemplation.
By taking time at the beginning of the year, I have found peace, comfort, empowerment, direction, and so much more. Even with just a short getaway (two nights in the hermitage) has become the perfect way for me to begin each year. Plus it’s usually really cold, so I can take full advantage of their real wood-burning stove. (I love a good real wood fire.)
I just wanted to let you know that as we begin this year of soon-coming miracles in missionary support raising, helping women in unplanned pregnancy, and Irish fundraising, we are beginning by trusting in God.
I took time to pray for each of you individually. We, as a team, will see God do amazing things this coming year is Zoe Community and throughout Ireland! Thank you for being on this journey with us!