retreat

I’ve been taking a bit of a personal retreat this week.  There are moments that seem to be fueled with inspiration and others with lethargy.  However, I feel like this has been important for me.  In my responsibilities as the worship pastor at Christ Community, I’ve been reminded by those around me that there is a cadence or rhythm of engagement AND withdrawal.  And though most people see withdrawal as “vacation time”, I believe there is great value in retreating to advance in my work.  The margin that I was able to create this week has allowed me to begin addressing thoughts and actions for weeks and months to come because I took just a little time to focus on thinking about things around me and ahead of me.  Believe me, there were still things to accomplish this week and I still have to lead on Sunday, but I am thankful for this time and the regeneration it has brought.

Kim Walker is an intriguing cross between artist and worship leader.  This video really grabbed me and I have been recently caught up in the idea of how He loves us.  I love the lyric “Heaven meets earth like a sloppy, wet kiss.”