Book Review: Refuel

Refuel

An uncomplicated Guide To Connecting With God

by Doug Fields

In 2016 I went on a personal retreat for a couple days and stayed at The Lighthouse Hotel and Cottages on the LaHave River.  I brought a little book with me that I had received from an author I heard speak back in 2011.  In fact, I wrote a blog post called, "Just Say No," about that devotional - it was the opener to a conference I went to. 

When I had the chance to take a one night break when we were looking at purchasing a building for Souls Harbour in Bridgewater, I decided to make it a spiritual retreat, and I brought this little book to read.  

The weather was warm enough to sit outside overlooking the river, even though it was June 1st in Nova Scotia.  I had a coffee in hand and the birds were happily chirping around me on this beautiful spring day.  

My takeaways from the book were that we need to remmeber to do 3 things when we begin to get overwhelmed and overcommitted:

1. Stop
2. Be Quiet

3. Make A Connection

Mundane and routine aren't always what is needed for a relationship. While they have their place, sometimes we simply need to stop, listen, and in some way, make a connection with the creator.  

The book dispells lies we tell ourselves that prevent this from happening, and simplifies the real way we can pursue a relationship with God. 

As we head into our busy season at work, and perhaps many of you for your personal lives as well, I recommend this short read to remember to prioritize staying topped up with fuel!