Fuel for the Soul

Our family finally got to go on vacation this summer! It seemed like everyone else had already had their vacation and ours would never come! We had been running around doing lots of fun & meaningful things this summer, but my tank of energy and passion was running low! I knew that we needed a break and we got it. We went camping at Timberlee Christian Camp and had a great time. It always takes a couple days before I stop wondering about things back at the ministry. Finally I shifted gears and it felt wonderful. Don't get me wrong, because I love the ministry, but I needed to take care of myself and get some rest and fun away from my job.
I knew that I was getting "in the zone" when Pam would ask what time it was and I wouldn't know. That made me happy!!!! Then I forgot what day of the month it was and was even happier. I also accomplished one of my spiritual and rest goals when I finished the book by Erwin McMannus "The Barbarian Way". It was a stretching book for me which is what I like to do when I'm resting and when have more time for thinking. I highly recommend that each person takes time to fuel their soul. Our society goes at such a fast pace and we need to slow down once in a while and grow in our faith as we get some rest!