Keeping Faith During Vacation

Summer vacation season often leads us to pack everything except the most important thing - Jesus. Just like Mary and Joseph accidentally left Jesus behind in Jerusalem, we can become so caught up in vacation planning and activities that we drift away from our spiritual disciplines. Many people unconsciously treat vacation as a break from faith, abandoning prayer, Bible reading, and worship. However, God doesn't stay at church when we leave town. We should intentionally pack Jesus for our vacations by downloading worship music, bringing our Bible, making time for prayer, and thanking God for His creation. When we include Jesus in our travels, our rest feels deeper, family time becomes sweeter, and memories become more meaningful.