Malcolm Cox

At the time of releasing this recording I shall be on my annual spiritual retreat. This is the second of three episodes on the value of taking a spiritual retreat and some tips to make such a retreat as meaningful as possible. Some of the following ideas come from my experience, and also a book called ‘Wilderness Time: A guide for spiritual retreat’ by Emily Griffin. Today I will focus on planning and enjoying a spiritual retreat. Planning the retreat Pray about taking a spiritual retreat. Don't just assume that by taking a retreat that you will be automatically appropriately spiritually minded on that retreat. Pray to be prepared. Ask God to move in advance to prepare you through your circumstances of life as well as your inner spirit. Discuss how you're going to make this retreat work if it affects anybody else. If you are a parent or somebody with other responsibilities make sure people understand what you're doing and will support you, or at least not get in your way! Pick a date. Give yourself ple