Whittier, Alaska
You'd never know that there were over 2,500 passengers on this cruise ship by looking at this picture.
Being around people is exhausting. Granted, as Christians we are called into community. Paul describes the Christian community as the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:27). I need you, and you need me.
However, each of us needs alone time.
How can we get ourselves in a position where we are alone even when surrounded by mobs of people?
"And after [Jesus] had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone." Matthew 14:23 English Standard Version
Jesus had been surrounded all day by more than 5,000 people.Yet he found a way to be alone...well, not really alone, but alone with his Father.
There will always be people clamoring for our attention. To be alone with God is a choice, a necessary choice. This alone time with God strengthens us for the together time with Christians and others.
It's okay to be alone with God.
Join the conversation at Praying With the Eyes on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/groups/173881749421231/
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Text and Photographs ©Copyright 2012-14Douglas P. Brauner. ARR
Being around people is exhausting. Granted, as Christians we are called into community. Paul describes the Christian community as the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:27). I need you, and you need me.
However, each of us needs alone time.
How can we get ourselves in a position where we are alone even when surrounded by mobs of people?
"And after [Jesus] had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone." Matthew 14:23 English Standard Version
Jesus had been surrounded all day by more than 5,000 people.Yet he found a way to be alone...well, not really alone, but alone with his Father.
There will always be people clamoring for our attention. To be alone with God is a choice, a necessary choice. This alone time with God strengthens us for the together time with Christians and others.
It's okay to be alone with God.
Join the conversation at Praying With the Eyes on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/groups/173881749421231/
(Click on picture to enlarge.)
Text and Photographs ©Copyright 2012-14
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