Sunday, August 18, 2013

Read: Exodus 20:8

Journal: When is your day of Sabbath rest? How do

you keep Sabbath holy?
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Pre-Retreat Guide for

Kairos/Chronos (Time and Priorities) Retreat
The daily scripture readings and journaling questions in
this guide will help prepare you for Saturdays retreat.

Journal writing is a powerful yet simple spiritual discipline.

It allows us to share our true selves with God. The act of
putting our thoughts on paper often leads to eye-

opening insights, clearer understanding and deeper

reflection. Please bring this guide with you to the retreat.

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Monday, August 19, 2013

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Read: Genesis 1:1-5

Read: Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8

Journal: In this passage, we see

Journal: Which of the phrases in this scripture speak

Gods creation of time, of day

most to you about the time of life in which you find

hours. Write down the ways you

time?

and night. Consider your last 24

have used the time given you by

God. Are you satisfied with those

ways? If not, what would you like to change?

yourself? How do you see God working through that

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Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Read: Psalm 118:24

Read: Psalm 139: 13-18

Lord has made?

Journal: In verse 16 the

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were written all the days that

Journal: How are you rejoicing today in the day that the

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psalmist says: In your book

were formed for me, when
none of them as yet

existed. What do you think

about this? How does it affect the way you live your life?

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Friday, August 23, 2013

Read: Mark 1:35
Journal: How, where and when do you make time in
your day for prayer?

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A Faith Journey: Abrahams, Sarahs and Mine

Everyones journey of faith has some of the following elements: beginnings, deserts, oases, altars, mountains, angels, as
well as hopes and dreams. As you think about your own journey, jot down notes to describe those parts of the journey.

Please bring your completed Faith Journey with you to the retreat.

Beginnings For Abraham and Sarah, their faith journey began in Ur when God said:
Leave your land, your family, and your fathers household for the land that I will show you. I

will make of you a great nation and will bless you. I will make your name respected, and you will
be a blessing. Genesis 12: 1b-2

Where and when did your faith journey begin?

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Deserts We all have dry times in our lives, times of wandering in the desert.
When have you had times like that along your journey?


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Oases These are places of refreshment found in the desert. Where have you
found such places on your journey? Who or what has led you there?

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Altars

In the Old Testament, the altar was the place of sacrifice, foreshadowing the

cross of Christ. When have you had to make sacrifices in your life for a higher purpose?
How did you feel about that?

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Mountains From Scripture, we find that God often reveals himself from
mountains. Mount Sinai, for example, is where Moses received the Ten

Commandments. Matthews gospel has several significant mountain scenes:

Jesus temptation (4:8); the Sermon on the Mount (5:1); a number of healings
(15:29); the Transfiguration (17:1); Jesus final discourse (24:1); and the

commissioning of the Apostles (28:16). Where and how has God revealed
Godself to you?

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Angels

The word angel comes from the Greek word for messenger. In the story of Abraham

and Sarah in Genesis 18, we read about their visit from three strangers who announce the news

that Sarah was to have a baby. Who has delivered good news to you? What was that good news?

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Hopes and Dreams

In Genesis 26:4, God promised to make Abrahams and Sarahs descendents as numerous

as the stars. What hopes and dreams do you believe God has given you?

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