Thursday, September 22, 2011

Praying In Solitude

The image of Jesus praying in solitude on a mountain is important to me. Prayer can be a communal, community act. It is also a very personal, very private time to be vulnerable before God.

Immediate concerns, imminent deadlines cloud our judgment often. Importance becomes transitory.

As a Christian I sometimes have to slow myself down. I have to find a moment for stillness in my heart, mind and soul.

Am I trying to see God? Am I trying to serve God? This I struggle to answer sometimes.

Discernment is listening for the call, listening for directions from the Lord.

Sooner or later we all think of ways to serve the Lord. Sooner or later we all seek to pray in solitude.

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