It was with anticipation that I felt led to go ahead to the silent retreat centre, Seven Fountain http://7fountains.wordpress.com/ at Chiang Mai. Thank God I survived. The hard mattress and pillow for 4 nights was the only tough 'problem' encountered, otherwise I actually enjoyed the whole process.
Everything was quiet at the retreat centre. Really quiet except the cries of insects and birds. I was caught in another unfamiliar world...
What touched me the most was all the little graces I received from our heavenly Father who knows my heart and knows all my desires. The rain, the beautiful waterfalls, the squirrels, the labyrinth, the trees, the meaty meals (I thought I need to be a vegetarian there!) which was excellent feasts, the doll cafe, the keyboard, the book entitled "Prayer" ... and most important and precious, HIS PRESENCE!
Oh, how I have missed the undivided attention and time I got to enjoy with my Saviour, the Lover of my soul. He was so gentle and sweet, knowing my every thoughts... and without me saying out loud, He prepared for all my unprepared concerns and needs, just so I can rest with HIM. Such Grace is beyond my imagination. Only He and He alone searched and know us, His created.
Psalm 139:1-4
O LORD, you have searched me and you know me.
You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.
You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways.
Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O LORD.
What can I say? I am so thankful, I am so grateful. I am so blessed to have the Creator of Heavens and Earth to be my Lord and Saviour! What more can I ask?
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