Just one day ago, I was telling my sister how I would love a quiet retreat place where I could spend a week or two with no one but The Lord. I've been going full-on for nearly one year in New Zealand and, while I love going from house to house sharing life with fellow pilgrims, there comes a time when I just want to be totally alone with The Lord with no distractions and renew my soul in Him.
And, praise God! One day after my prayer, I learned of a friend who "just happened" to be going to Florida for vacation. And "it just so happens" they were leaving the very next day. One thing led to another, and this kind friend graciously opened her home for me to rest in for a full week of solitude and refreshment while they're away. What's even more serendipitous, get this... The street I am staying on is Kiwi Lane. (For those of you unaware, New Zealanders are called Kiwis.) God really has an uncanny sense of humor.
So here I have just arrived and am sitting with a cup of hot honey tea, in absolute silence and delight.
I can already feel the excitement for the coming days alone with Abba. I know there are no coincidences with God and that He quickly answered my prayer. I am again blown away by His provision, by His immediate answer to my heart cry. How GOOD He is. How much He loves!
Be encouraged that God delights in you as much! He has no favorites. As you delight yourself in The Lord, He will give you the desires of your heart. And God never breaks His promises.
Thank you, Abba, for your answer to prayer. Thank you for caring about the little things! I delight in You, Lord. You foresaw my need to be refreshed and rest-- and you already had a wonderful plan. I pray that this coming week will be simply delightful and intimate as You and I hang out together. Ahhh!
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