Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust.” -Psalm 91:1-2
One of my favorite things to do is attend summer church camp. Since I was in the 7th grade I have made it to camp almost every summer. It is such a joy to join with friends from all over to worship, study, play and enjoy the beauty of God’s creation. Summer church camp is a special place and event.
At church camp is where I first encountered a wonderful tradition. During the day students and staff would take time to practice what is called TAG (Time Alone with God). Each camper and staff would take their Bible and a devotional and find their place away from the rest of camp to have a time alone, encountering God. As a young teenager this was an extremely difficult practice. I wanted to enjoy my friends. I found it hard to be quiet, be alone and be still. After some time, the practice of setting still and having time alone with God grew on me.
We do not have to go to camp to have TAG time. God is with us. If we find a moment to step away from the things that so easily occupy our attention, take our Bible and focus on God we can have the blessing of a time that grows our faith and strengthens our relationship with God. When do you take time to just focus on God? When do you work to remove yourself from all that is going on around you and have some focused time with the One who loves you? I hope this summer will be a time that you practice TAG.
Rev. Keith King, Online Campus Pastor
