And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on a mountain by Himself
to pray. And when evening had come, He was alone there.
~ Matthew 14:23
Time alone...it's something all of us need. Even Jesus, the Son of God,
needed time alone for prayer and refreshment. Being surrounded by people all
the time can be exhausting, and it's easy to lose sight of God in the middle
of all that activity.
Time alone allows us to quiet our souls, to focus on God and it refreshes us
for further ministry. We can get away from the hustle and busy of daily life
and examine our priorities. It also allows us to spend time in prayer, and to
listen for God.
Finding a place to be alone is important, too. Jesus went on a mountain to
pray. For some of us, the perfect place might be in our bedroom, or in our
backyard. The important thing is to take that time for yourself, wherever it
may be. It's not a selfish thing to do, although it might seem to be. When
we take the time to refresh ourselves, we are able to go back into our daily
life with more to give to others.
Lord, be with each of us today as we seek time with You. Help us to find that
place of solitude and refreshment, where You can fill our souls with the peace
that passes understanding. Guide us along Your path, and lead us beside the
still waters. Refresh our souls today.
In Jesus' name,
Amen.
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