Solitude- Evan Hillis

For me, this was a rather hard one to read. Actually, it still is!

I don't get to spend much time alone because I'm super busy with all the crazy things I do, like a lot of people, but when I am alone, I'm usually distracting myself with something like work I have to do or just being on the computer or whatever. It's not a good thing and I can definitely see how it impacts my relationship with Christ.

In fact, right before I started writing this post, which I knew I was going to be doing, I went ahead and distracted myself by going on good ol' Facebook. This again shows how distracted I am. I simply can't sit down and blog about Christ. I have to go and check to see if I got any mail or notifications. The worst part is that it happens numerous times a day! Such is how most of my solitude is spent.

However, there was a victory this morning. As I was stepping outside the front door to walk my dog, I suddenly realized that I should leave my iPod at home so I could listen to anything the Spirit has to say to me. Now if you count my dog as someone, then technically I wasn't alone, but as I was walking, I heard the beautiful sounds of birds chirping a lovely song, the wind blowing through the lush, green trees, and I did indeed think of Him. It was wonderful and I'll say that none of that would've happened if I hadn't chosen to be in solitude with Him.

My favorite quote from the devotional was definitely the last thing Kristen Anema said: "Do I trust Him? It is only in solitude can I discover that answer!" Wow. Wise words to live by.

And with that, I wish you all a wonderful week! Jesus loves you more that you'll ever know!... but seriously, it's incomprehensible. :)