As we near the end of our week on seeking God, today we will focus on seeking God in solitude.

Our world is a busy place.

Our home lives are busy.

Our church lives are full.

When are you ever alone to simply fix your eyes on the Father

and be uninterrupted by the things going on around you? If we will take up the discipline of

solitude, our lives will look very different. Imagine for a second the inner peace and sanity you could gain if you set aside

consistent time to seek God in solitude. May you be encouraged to do just that as you experience

the nearness of Jesus today. Welcome to the first 15 podcast.

Thank you. Our scripture for today comes from Matthew 14, verse 23, scripture says,

And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray.

When evening came, he was there alone.

Our world is filled with hustle and bustle.

We reward busyness as if always working, striving, and achieving were

the true marks of a life well lived. We elevate those who have given everything to gain success.

To be tired is to be weak. To be in need is to fail.

To rest instead of work is to be lazy or selfish.

As believers, we're living in a society whose values do not match that of our Heavenly Fathers.

We need an adjustment of perspective. We are created for time spent alone with our Heavenly Father, away from the cares and ways of the world. We are created

to seek God in solitude.

Jesus modeled this important principle throughout his ministry.

Luke 5 verses 15 through 16 says,

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