Solitude is pulling away from things to _______________ _______________ with God.
[Psalm 16:11 ESV] You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Loneliness bring _______________ but solitude brings _______________.
We need to intentionally combat _______________, busyness and _______________.
[Mark 6:30-32] The apostles returned to Jesus from their ministry tour and told him all they had done and taught. [31] Then Jesus said, "Let's go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile." He said this because there were so many people coming and going that Jesus and his apostles didn't even have time to eat. [32] So they left by boat for a quiet place, where they could be alone.
Solitude is intentional _______________ for a _______________ purpose.
Solitude enables us to sense the _____________________ of God.
[Psalm 62:5-6] Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him. [6] He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will not be shaken.
God’s resources are ____________________ than we think.
[Exodus 14:13-14 ESV]And Moses said to the people, “Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will work for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall never see again. [14] The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.”
God created you because he wants to have a ___________________ with you.
[Acts 3:19-20]Now repent of your sins and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away. [20] Then times of refreshment will come from the presence of the Lord, and he will again send you Jesus, your appointed Messiah.
