Solitude - Like a Rolling Stone

This week we are practicing solitude. Here is a definition of the discipline of solitude:

The creation of an open, empty space in our lives by purposefully abstaining from interaction with other human beings, so that, freed from competing loyalties, we can be found by God. From the Life With God Bible.

Solitude is purposeful. You can be alone for long periods of time and never practice solitude. Because it's purpose is to focus on God and then to be found by God. Many great moments in ministry were preceded by someone practicing solitude. For example, Moses, Elijah, Jesus, Paul. All of them practiced solitude. What great moment in ministry awaits you?

Wednesday morning we are going to practice corporate solitude in the sanctuary at 6:45-7:15 am. In the words of the great theologian Bob Dylan - "How does it feel? To be on your own." Why not find out? Who knows what will happen. Give it a go. Decide today that you are going to create that open space in order to be found by God.

And now "The Boss" and his thoughts on Bob Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone."