In a world that is so loud we would
do well to seek solitude with Jesus more…
Sometimes I
get tired and frustrated.
People can
disappoint me…
Can you
relate?
So many
opinions invading my life, wanting me to engage.
There is so
much anger and brokenness in people today.
Sometimes we
can feel like a mouse running on the spinning wheel going nowhere…
Do you know
what I mean?
I NEED to take
time to purposely ‘shut-off’ and take time-out, as there is only ONE voice
alone which speaks calm truth, comforting me and that is Jesus’.
In a world that is so loud we would
do well to seek solitude with Jesus more…
When I shut
the world out and spend time connecting with Jesus I find true refreshment and
peace.
I re-focus
and find strength for my life of purpose He has ordained.
There is so
much that drains my energy, and unless I recharge with Jesus I know I will be
left feeling unwell and empty.
Yet I must
acknowledge I can at times experience unfounded guilt which can come upon for
taking time out; as we live in a day and age which speaks about people taking
care of themselves, all the while valuing busyness over reflection…
There is a
time for work and rest in our lives and I believe BOTH can be done with The Lord;
yet we need to be intentional in taking rest with The Lord to hear His voice
clearly for our direction.
Sometimes we
all struggle to hear The Lord in our lives…Yet how dedicated to purposefully being
still with Him are we?
I know I am
not always as disciplined as I could be in being still in His presence and praying.
In a world that is so loud we would
do well to seek solitude with Jesus more…
Jesus set
the example for us in regards to taking time out each day to spend purposeful
time in relationship with Him.
Jesus was
obedient in His human life here and obeyed the will of His Father, even to
death upon a cross for our salvation, because He spent time in solitude listening
to and lovingly communicating with His Father.
In a world
that promotes SELF-achievement over humble obedience, is it any wonder we struggle
to communicate with God…for we resist STOPPING, I think from fear of what we
may hear not aligning with our own desires?
And yet,
even if, or when, we find ourselves in a place in our life of disconnection
from Jesus, He still waits and is passionately speaking to us…for He LOVES us…
So be
encouraged to take time-out, shutting off the external noises and truly seek
His VOICE…
Yes, in a world that is so loud we
would do well to seek solitude with Jesus more.
In His love and peace, Melanie.