If you have read this blog over the past few years you might be saying to yourself I must have miss read the title.
I assure you, you have not. It was time for a change. For me, as a mother of three, volunteer, ministry worker and every other “hat” I may wear, the newest discipline I’m learning to practice and desire more of is solitude.
I enjoy the quiet moments of being home listening to quiet spa- like music, aromatherapy oils and a good book. However, even at home I stare at all I have to do and many times can’t relax.
As I mentioned in the past, Jesus took time for solitude and the importance of taking the time to be away from the busyness of life to just focus on God. My relationship with Him is important enough to practice solitude.
This is the “atmosphere” I believe God desires to bring with the words typed here. When I was thinking of a new title the only one that came to mind was Solitude With the Father. I couldn’t get away from it.
When I picture a place of solitude I think of a small one room cabin in the mountains with a roaring fire in the stone fireplace, with a Bible, journal and pen or pencil. No TVs or smart phone or any phone for that matter. It’s just me and the Father together reading, talking and listening.
The hard aspect of solitude is that what I hear does not always bring about warm fuzzies. If I am really present and willing to hear what He has for me, I have to be open to receiving the correction, discipline, and changes He want me to make. It’s not comfortable at times.
I have cried, been angry, disappointed, and on cloud nine as I have met with Him.
The silence can also be deafening.
My desire, and I believe it’s God’s desire, is that Solitude with the Father is a way to continue to share my heart with you and many things that the Father has placed there. This is a place I hope you will find encouragement in the hard times, a place to grow in your walk with Him, and even a place that spurs you on to make changes and seek Him out in your own solitude time.
Solitude with the Father 