Solitude

So He Himself often withdrew into the wilderness and prayed. – Luke 5:16

Although we all share several common traits as humans, the Lord creates each of us as unique individuals. And that is a really good thing.

Sometimes a verse or passage I read in the Bible makes me pause to meditate on the wonderous truths of the words being spoken to my heart.

The above Scripture is one such verse.

Seeking Solitude

For many, many years I have sought solitude in the wilderness.

I was never taught to do this, nor did I see it modeled for me whilst growing up.  And I don’t know of too many other people who have such a strong draw to being “alone” in the wilds. It is just something deep inside me that is difficult to put into words.

I write alone in quotations, because during these times I am solo only in respect to other humans. My times spent there are some of the richest, most precious periods I’ve ever had in praying and connecting with the Lord.

This yearning for solitude in the wilderness is very strong, like longing for a drink of cool water on a hot day. For lack of more adequate words, I sometimes say that it’s like “recharging my batteries.”

What passage of Scripture has resonated with you lately?

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Hope you have a great day.