Solitude
Mother Theresa said, “God is the friend of silence. We need to find God, but we cannot find Him in noise, in excitement.”
Many activities of the Christmas season are centered around gatherings of family and friends for dinners, parties and events. As Christmas approaches we make our way through crowded shopping malls, traffic, and oh so many lines. I enjoy all the celebrations of the season, but one of the things I look forward to the most happens late into the night on Christmas Eve. My girls are asleep, the stockings have been filled, last minute presents wrapped and preparations for the next day have been made. The house is quiet and still and in the glow of the lights on the tree I come before the Lord. It’s not a time of petitions or requests, but rather a simple fellowship with Him. I bask in His presence, and as I experience His peace I am in awe and reverence. In the serenity of those moments I feel I’ve “captured” Christmas.
Jesus knew the importance of solitude, and made it a priority to be alone with God. There is something about solitude which is essential for experiencing true intimacy with our Father. May we all find time for solitude during this busy season to experience a personal Christmas with our Living God.
"The Lord is with you when you are with Him. If you seek Him, He will be found by you."
2 Chronicles 15:3 NIV
Karen Howell
Many activities of the Christmas season are centered around gatherings of family and friends for dinners, parties and events. As Christmas approaches we make our way through crowded shopping malls, traffic, and oh so many lines. I enjoy all the celebrations of the season, but one of the things I look forward to the most happens late into the night on Christmas Eve. My girls are asleep, the stockings have been filled, last minute presents wrapped and preparations for the next day have been made. The house is quiet and still and in the glow of the lights on the tree I come before the Lord. It’s not a time of petitions or requests, but rather a simple fellowship with Him. I bask in His presence, and as I experience His peace I am in awe and reverence. In the serenity of those moments I feel I’ve “captured” Christmas.
Jesus knew the importance of solitude, and made it a priority to be alone with God. There is something about solitude which is essential for experiencing true intimacy with our Father. May we all find time for solitude during this busy season to experience a personal Christmas with our Living God.
"The Lord is with you when you are with Him. If you seek Him, He will be found by you."
2 Chronicles 15:3 NIV
Karen Howell
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