Surrendering to Solitude

For a few months now, I've found myself in a season of separatedness. Spending time alone has always been a high priority of mine, mainly because it gives me reflection time (and I HAVE to have my reflection time), but there's something different about this particular season. All I want to do in my free time, apart from worship, fellowship, ministry & service, is enjoy complete SILENCE. I gotta tell ya, this whole idea of hearing God not in chaos, but in a WHISPER, makes absolute sense now. I hear and see God so much more when I'm reflecting on my living room floor hearing nothing but the fountain outside my window, or writing in complete silence. Forget the music; I now enjoy the melody of absolute silence.

At the same time, I have no desire to hang out in large groups of people right now. Going to house parties, playing games, going dancing, or just going OUT somewhere with friends does not appeal to me in the least. When I'm not enjoying and practicing God's presence in silence, I take myself, Jesus, & my laptop, sit in a corner, sip a Skinny Rasberry Mocha Frappachino, and write and read. Write my book, write my revelations, write prayers from deep within my heart and read the Word of God. As we speak, I'm in the corner of the library all alone on a Friday night, and I'm having the time of my life doing what I feel called to do in this season.

A heavenly abundance is awaiting you! I encourage you to surrender to solitude. Get in the secret place, where it's absolutely quiet, and practice it. You will find yourself resting in a safe place, and will inevitably receive peace the transcends all understanding. Close your mouth, guard your ears, and open your heart. Be renewed and refreshed by sacred silence.