Jesus’ solitude and silence is a major theme in the Gospels. His ongoing, intimate relationship with his Abba was the source of his compassion, wisdom, and power that we see on every page of the Gospels.

Mark 1:12, Luke 5:16, Luke 6:12, Mark 1:35-38, Matthew 13:1, Matthew 14:13, Matthew 14:22-24, Mark 6:3-47, Matthew 26:36-44

Common Introjects

I Am: 

Rejected Never enough

Abandoned Clueless - Don’t know what I’m doing

Criticized Damaged goods

Judged Behind and always will be

Invisible Loser - never amount to anything

Unloved Not good enough

Stupid Not trusted

Powerless Too emotional

A Failure Alone

Our Father in Heaven, hallowed by Your name, Adoration, Praise

Your Kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Invitation

Give us today our daily bread. Supplication, Needs

Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. Confession

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.  Spiritual warfare

Questions? 

1. What keeps you from spending time in solitude with God? 

(Busy, Insecurity, Fear, Pride, Selfishness)

2. What does your prayer time with God look like? The dead drop? The one-direction conversation? An open back and forth of talking and listening? 

3. Which of these introjects feel familiar to you? Or another that isn’t on the list? Where do they send you? 

4. Which of these benefits do you need in your life right now? 

Peace, Perspective, Purpose

5. What is one thing you could do to incorporate Solitude and Prayer into your life this week? 

Resources: 

Books: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer; Sacred Rhythms by Ruth Haley Barton; How to Pray, God on Mute, How to Hear God by Pete Grieg

Podcasts: The Emotionally Healthy Leader Podcast ‘The real reason you can’t stop overcommitting(and what to do about it)’; Fight Hustle, End Hurry

App - Inner Room, Lectio 365

Wordless music - William Augusto