prayer, discipleship, spiritual formation, spiritual growth Thomas-Steele Carr prayer, discipleship, spiritual formation, spiritual growth Thomas-Steele Carr

The Getaway

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.

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