When considering going, I realized that I would not know anybody and would not want to participate in many of the activities (rock climbing and rappelling) so I decided this would be a wonderful reflective time for me. It is not often that you get to escape from the hectic nature of the world and responsibilities to be quiet.
The funny thing is, much around me is not quiet. Other churches brought their “teams” of staff to plan and retreat together. Couples came for alone time. There is always music playing at this camp (at least today). In the midst of the noise, I found the calm.
Sitting in the coffee shop this afternoon (yes they have a coffee shop on site?), there were a bunch of people playing games and chatting about who knows what. There I sat at my table with my Chai Latte and prayed. I found the silence amidst the noise. That is not in my nature. It is not in my nature to not join in to conversation and be a part of the group. It is kinda funny -- my cabin mates were concerned that they would be too noisy for me. They all came from the same church and are quite chatty. Still there was a quietness amidst the chatter.
That quietness is where I find God. Searching amongst the noise to find peace is right where God is lurking for me. Being able to separate myself from whatever is going on around me helps me to experience the presence of God.
Camp has always been a place for me to find God. It doesn’t matter what camp specifically, but just to sit amongst creation without cell phone coverage-- God is there. You appreciate creation so much more when you can separate yourself from the noise. Too many times though we find ourself involved in the noise… consumed by the noise.
Be still and know that I am God -- it is so easy to say but it is much more difficult to do.
AMEN
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