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Saturday, April 11, 2020

Solitude

     How many times have we hoped for more time to spend either in prayer, in the Word or both? I know I always feel like I never have enough time to dedicate to real in-depth study or prayer. It is usually 20 mins here, 30 mins there. Doing BSF, I set aside an hour once or twice a week to get my lesson and children's prep done, but it isn't extra time to just pour myself into wherever God would lead. 
     I listen to Skip Heitzig every morning on my way to work and he is currently teaching with the COVID situation in view. His lessons have been about Biblical quarantines, abiding by the authoritative decisions of our government and the idea of time alone with God. This made me think about all the people who are currently sequestered in their homes. One of the women in my BSF group mentioned that she has divided the Bible into 21 sections (based on the number of days that our state has declared "shelter in place") and is focused on reading through the Bible in that time. She said it takes her about 2 hours every day to read each section and she is having a blessed time. Wow! What a great idea!
     I am not sequestered at home. Work for me is still Monday-Friday 40 hours per week. Part of me wishes that I was one of the ones laid off so I could spend that precious time with the Lord. But would I? I have time that could be set aside for more study or prayer, but I don't. When I have a free day, I usually plan projects. But do I ever plan 1 or 2 hours to just be with the Lord? Rarely.
     Are you sequestered at home? If so, how are you spending your time? Pastor Heitzig reminded his listeners of the time that Jesus spent in the wilderness and that Paul, prior to starting his ministry went to Arabia for some time to prepare for the Lord's work. As well, Jesus broke away from the crowds on many occasions to be alone with his Father. What great examples of the need for and the importance of solitude. So, if you are faced with solitude, be thankful and seek the Lord's plan for that time. You know He has one and it is probably filled with doing more than cleaning, painting, reading a novel or watching TV.
     If you are like me and are blessed with the opportunity to still be working, it doesn't allow us an excuse to ignore the need for solitude. We need to MAKE that time happen. Today, I took my dogs for a long walk then went fishing in a snowstorm! It was a great day spending time alone with my heavenly Father. As the world get crazier and crazier, quiet time with the Lord is ever more so important. How will you make that time today?

2 comments:

Mohonk Sky said...

You should give yourself a break. Working 50 hours a week taking care
of the house etc... you do deserve quiet time and the Lord DOES know ALL
the things that you are and try to be!! He sees and hears you on your way
to work or on lunch break he knows you have him in your heart always and
are always thinking about him in the back of your mind even when you
don't think you are you are and just don't know it!! So please stop
beating yourself up about not reading everyday or everyweek he knows
how hard it is and will always be there for you!!!
We LOVED the bird blog WE all have one of those I used my water hose
and did not have success either!!
I had trouble finding you but I am so glad I have found you again!!

Anonymous said...

Hello,

Following up giving you a push you are falling behind !!!! :}