When God Had Other Plans for My Mountain Getaway
By Barbara Rolen
Have you ever planned a peaceful getaway only to discover God had something deeper in mind—your transformation.
This summer, I ventured to the Colorado mountains for my first solo vacation since my husband’s death five years ago. As someone who practices Transformation Prayer Ministry (TPM) as a lifestyle, I went expectant. When difficult emotions surface, I’ve learned they’re invitations to encounter God’s truth about whatever I’m believing.
At Steamboat Springs, I was thrilled to ride the gondola up Mt. Werner until those doors closed.
Within seconds, my excitement turned to tears. Alone, suspended by a cable high above the earth, my emotions were exposing a lie I was believing.
Deuteronomy 31:6 promises God will never leave or forsake us, yet here I sat feeling utterly abandoned. Rather than suppress these feelings or push through them, I leaned in. Using TPM right there in that swaying gondola, I uncovered the belief driving my distress: I am totally and completely alone.
God’s gentle correction came swiftly. Yes, I was the only human in that gondola, but I was never truly alone. As His truth penetrated my heart, tears of fear became tears of joy.
This is TPM as a lifestyle; cooperating with God whether on mountaintops or in mundane moments.
What would it mean for you to have this kind of intimate, experiential walk with God available in any situation?
That journey starts with experiencing TPM for yourself. Book a prayer session today. Our upcoming free TPM 101 introductory class is also a perfect entry point—and the prerequisite for TPM 201, where you’ll learn to begin using this life-changing prayer process on your own.
Whatever you’re walking through right now, this structured prayer process is available to you. Your transformation might be just a prayer away.
