Come Go Away With Me

In the grand scheme of all our busyness, we are rarely afforded the luxury of rest and recharging. Most of the time, we do not ask for this luxury because we don’t know that we need it, but God does. I am reminded of the book entitled In the Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day by Mark Batterson. The author discusses the pit that we find ourselves in because of decisions we’ve made or because the Lord has put us there so that we can be still in the quiet, listen, and rest. Within this pit, there is nothing that we can possibly do but surrender to Him.

Away from the city, in the middle of the woods, the world stops. No traffic. No distractions. No noise. There is freedom, fresh air, clear head space, and a calm. It is a place that allows us  to be embraced in the presence of the Lord. It is a peace that gives a fresh perspective. It is the peace that shows how small we are in a giant world.

Often, we have a need to get away from the noise so that we can breathe fresh air into our lungs, put aside everyday routines, sit in silence, and give praise. Sometimes, in the quiet, we have our best and most vulnerable conversations with God. We may hear ourselves cry out to Him about things that have been sitting dormant and that we had no idea were bubbling over again. In the silence, we can hear our hearts beat and find a rhythmic pulse. How often do we stop and just  acknowledge life?

In 2025, we know that the world is not what it once was with picket fences, mothers at home, one family car, sidewalks, and safety. It was a time when life seemed slow and easy. Neighbors sat on their front porches, kids rode bicycles through the neighborhood, and dinner was a family affair. It was a time when family, education, and church were the staples of the household. With time, the structure of the home has changed due to new generations, politics, economics, and technology. What once seemed like easy living has been replaced with a faster paced world, changed values, addictions, and social media. It is simply called busyness. There is always something to do, some place to go, and someone in need. Every minute of our day is consumed. We complete today’s task only to get up tomorrow for a repeat performance.

In the midst of all of the busyness, when do we take time to go away and have a conversation with God? Of course, we may have our morning prayer time, but when do we really sit in solitude and commune with God? Surely, He has called and invited us to spend some time with him. But, did we answer? What are the repercussions of failing to answer? Perhaps we find ourselves in survival mode. We may have bouts of depression. We may even have delusions of granduer. We may actually believe that we must be on call twenty-four hours a day. These are the questions that we need to ponder. Even Jesus, in all of his working, found time to rest and go away with God.

“And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed.” Mark 1:35.

“… these days, he went out to the mountain to pray, and all night, he continued in prayer to God.” Luke 6:12

Sometimes, it is the fatigue that wears us down mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. In these moments, we should hear, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. John 10:27. In our busyness, we must take time to receive the invitation to come and go with Him.

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