Some days I just feel like running away. Running until the chaos and demands of life are far behind me, and I'm lost. Lost somewhere in the woods, far away from everyone, but close to Jesus, kneeling at the feet of my Creator.

When you're overwhelmed and empty, you need that time to get alone with God and get lost in His Word. Although I couldn't run away and get lost today, I did escape for a while into the woods... just me, my Bible, and Jesus.

I just want to share the view, and a little of what God showed me...


"For this is what the Lord says: 'I will extend peace to her like a river... As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you... the hand of the Lord will be made known to his servants." (Isaiah 66:12-14)


Then I camped out in Hebrews for a while...


Chapter 4: Entering God's rest is an important part of hearing from God and being changed by the Word of God. If you're always busy, then you have no time to rest at God's feet and let Him fill you with His power.

"Let us hold firmly to the faith we profess" (4:14) Even when you're overwhelmed and empty... hold firmly to your faith, and find your confidence in Him so that "we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." (4:16)

Jesus offered up prayers, and "he was heard because of his reverent submission" (5:7) God hears the prayers of those who are obedient, who submit to his will, regardless of their understanding of the circumstances. And Christ "learned obedience from what he suffered" (5:8) Learning obedience is rarely easy; often it's a tough, painful lesson that we all must learn in order to be effective servants of Christ.

However, we have the promise of his blessing, "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where Jesus, who went before us, has entered on our behalf." (6:19-20)

"Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith... Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on to love and good deeds." (10:22-24) We know the road will be hard, we know He has promised to never leave us, and we have Jesus interceding on our behalf; therefore, draw near to God and stand firm in your faith. Encourage others in love, pour into others, because God has poured into you.

10:35-39... Be confident in Christ, persevere, and live by faith

Chapter 11... Reading this made me realize what little faith I have, and how mighty our God is... to take ordinary people who had even the smallest bit of faith, multiply it, and work extraordinarily throughout their lives.

Chapter 12:1- Run with perseverance, 12:2- Fix your eyes on Jesus, 12:3- Consider Him, do not grow weary or lose heart

So, run away from the world. Find you a spot in the the midst of His creation to look up in wonder and look inward at your heart. Let God move, let God shape you... and walk away with a lighter, fuller heart. Be overwhelmed by his grace and love. See how he brings beauty from ashes...