We all know the importance of having an exit strategy—whether it’s sneaking out of a party or finding five minutes to hide from your kids. But have you ever thought about planning a spiritual getaway?

Jesus did.

In Mark 1:35, after a wildly successful day of teaching, healing, and casting out demons, Jesus didn’t sleep in or bask in the attention. Instead, He got up early, found a quiet place, and prayed.

The lesson? Spiritual getaways are essential for reconnecting with God, refocusing our hearts, and recharging for what’s ahead.

When’s your next getaway with God? Plan it. Execute it. It’ll be worth it.

Prayer isn’t powerful because of our words––it’s powerful because of the One Who hears them. The One our prayer connects us with. Our Heavenly Father. So do yourself a favor and take the pressure off of yourself. Prayer isn’t a performance. It’s a conversation. When we approach prayer with this understanding, we discover something incredible. It’s not about doing it perfectly, but about connecting authentically. And through this authentic connection with God we’ll find our inner strength beginning to grow.