My Staycation story. Hey Sisterss!!. So earlier today, i was scrolling through old photos on my laptop and found these pictures from my 2018 Staycation with Jesus!!. (see photos at the bottom of this BLOG) A staycation is like a mini time-out where you go somewhere to relax alone and be by yourself. My staycation meant that i could spend tons and tons of hours with Jesus. It meant that i could study the word of God uninterrupted and pray as much as i wanted. It meant i could meditate, sing out loud, cry, ask questions, meet new people (and share Jesus with them) and just have plain fun- distraction free!! This was my "Me" time and i could do all the good stuff i wanted. Every lady needs it and this new year, i encourage you to PLAN for this. The key is to deliberately make this a priority and plan ahead. It's not luxury, it is essential for your spiritual well being. So you can begin now to put it in your budget and save for it. Set aside a small portion of your income monthly and search for a hotel that is within your budget, book on time, pick a date, then Voila! Having a relationship with Jesus is so much fun when you are creative about it. It doesn't have to be boring, monotous or religious. I highlyy recommend a staycation for you if you are either too distracted with your daily life and your relationshio with God is suffering, overwhelmed and need some lone time to vent and recuperate, struggling to hear God's voice or just trying to grow your intimacy with God. This is such great investment and it is soo worth it! Things you need for a Staycation: 1) Grab a girlfriend/Sister (if you wish, so that you can split the bill and also for accountability). Make sure not to choose a friend that will distract you from the main goal and then you end up gisting all through. Your best bet is to go alone! 2) Your Bible 3) A devotional, if you use one. 4) A journal + pen (to write down your conversations with God and his responses) 5) Some good worship music to get you in the spirit quickly. 6) Some audio sermons 7) Some  fruits.Yes fruits because food is the last thing you want to distract you! Be sure to go with fruits that you can preserve all through. 8) Your praying heart!! I may plan something like this later in the year so that we can all be a part of it as a sisterhood community. Who is coming with me? #Jesus2020. PS: I'm sending this week's mail super early because in two days, I'll be off to my first of many retreats coming up in 2020, and I'll be gone for almost a week. I'm praying for you. Abba loves you very much. Love always, Regina U.