How do you regain energy when you are exhausted? What do you do to renew your relationship with our Triune God when He seems distant? Exhaustion can leave us disoriented and off track. Jesus set the example for us, after He had invested His human energy training disciples, healing many, answering questions. Everyone pressed in to Him physically, draining His energy and emotions. How often do you and I slide into the valley, just after a mountain top view? My highs and lows can be frequent, but I’m learning to be resilient with quality time in solitude. Journaling helps. Short prayers and writing gh out have been helpful. How about you?
“He departed into a solitary place, either out of town, or some remote garden or out-building. Though he was in no danger of distraction, or of temptation to promote Himself, yet he retired, to set us an example to his own rule, When you pray, enter the closet. Secret prayer must be made secretly. Those that have the most business in public, and of the best kind, must sometimes be alone with God; must retire into solitude, there to converse with God, and keep up communion.” - Excerpt, The Gospel of Mark - Complete Bible Commentary Verse by Verse by Matthew Henry
“In that solitude, Jesus prayed. Jesus turned to the Father to understand the uneasiness he experienced. In prayer, he gained the clarity and peace he needed. His solitude was interrupted by his disciples, Simon and his companions, who were eager to continue the previous day’s activities. “Everyone is searching for you” (Mark 1:37). They expected Jesus to continue to meet the physical needs of the crowds.”- Excerpt, Following Jesus: Discipleship in the Gospel of Mark by Steve Langford
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