As you begin your retreat take a moment to allow yourself to grow still. Calm down and know that Gods loving presence is within you. Take several deep breaths and let all distractions or feelings go. Just relax and feel God within you. Trust God! Slide 1: Focus Slide

See, the Lord proclaims to the ends of the Earth: say to daughter Zion, your savior comes! Here is the reward with him, his recompense before him. They shall be called the holy people, the redeemed of the lord and you shall be called, “Frequented,’’ a city that is not forsaken. Is 62: 11-12 Slide 2: Bible/Scripture Slide

Here you can see that God talks and listens Here you can see that God talks and listens. You should do what God says when he talks to you. Know that God loves and cares for you. In these stories, we discover God’s deep and profound love – a love that never goes out of style. A love that we re called to imitate and to return to God with praise. Slide 3: Reflect on the Scripture

How can my listening skills improve so I can I can be closer to God? Slide 4: Reflection Question

How can I pray more so my listening can improve? Slide 5: Reflection Question

(Speak to God using this prayer or one of your own.) God please listen and answer me. You created me for a purpose. I thank you that you listen to me. Help me always be a better listener to you. Slide 6: Concluding Prayer

Amen