Before you begin your retreat, stop to clear your mind of everyday distractions. Breathe deeply, remembering your loving Father who cares for you and guides you.
Genesis 2:9
Out of the ground the LORD God made various trees grow that were delightful to look at and good for food, with the tree of life in the middle of the garden and the tree of the knowledge of good and bad.
God saw to it that creation meets our every need. In this passage from Genesis, we find the tree of life at the center of Eden. God's care and love for us are manifested not only in the life he gives us today but also in his desire for us to share eternal life with him. Each day we are called to praise God for his love in the way we love each other.
How can I better learn to trust in God to fill my needs?
How can I praise God in the way I treat others?
(Speak to God, using these words or others that come to mind for you.)
Bountiful God, give me the peace to share generously, trusting in your abundant blessings to meet all of my needs.
Amen.