When a Retreat is Really a Move Forward
When some people think of the word retreat they think of backing up, pulling back, or withdrawing. When I think of the word, I add the word marriage in front of it and a flurry of happy and satisfying images come to mind—a warm desert oasis, lush surroundings, cool inviting pools and bubbling spas almost certainly promise romance.
A marriage retreat is more than just a time for you and your spouse to get away, unwind, and relax. It is also an opportunity to rediscover each other and gain better communication tools to connect you as a couple. A marriage retreat can also be a catalyst for healing. Allow me to share with you some comments my husband and I received from our most recent Marriage Retreat at the beautiful La Quinta Resort and Spa:
“We were broken as a couple, and needed more hope, this was almost the end. Thank you for helping us! Hope is re-kindled-restored.”
“I attended this retreat to meet my wife again!”
“A lot of new life experiences have happened this year with marriage and a new baby. We need a good foundation to begin building a strong family.”
“The most important thing I learned was to pray with my wife.”
“I learned other people have the same things going on in their life.”
“The most important thing I learned was to never let life divide my relationship, that I’m not alone in my struggles and that with GOD as my leader, my provider, I will never fail.”
My husband and I were so blessed to witness the power of God at our Marriage Retreat. We at The Marriage Resource would like to encourage you to attend our upcoming Marriage Getaway (retreat) at La Quinta Resort and Spa on October 25-27. You can sign up right here on this website. Whether your marriage just needs a tune-up, or you need God to perform a miracle, I promise that our faithful and willing God will show up in a powerful way to bless your marriage beyond all expectations.
Take me away with you! Let’s run off together. An elopement with my King-Lover!
Song of Solomon 1:4
