Friday 27th November

Mark1:35

In the early morning,while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went away to a secludedplace, and was praying there.

Makesure that you learn to pray alone.

Whilepraying with others is so valuable in your learning to pray, there’s much aboutprayer that can only happen when you’re alone with God.

Jesuswants you to follow His pattern and learn to find “a secluded place” to pray alone. If you cannot find a secludedplace then hide yourself in the garage or the bathroom or a roomy closet andhave some prayer in there!

Thisis your relational time with God, when you share with Him what’s on your heart,when you ask Him questions, when you read His word while listening for Hisvoice in your heart. This is when you confess your sins to Him and make thingsright in the relationship. This is when you respond to what you sense He’sdoing or saying in your life.

Mywife and I love our kids, but we also need our time together with just eachother, to keep our relationship healthy. It’s the same with your relationshipwith God.

Doyou hear God’s message to your heart today? He wants “alone time” with youevery day. If you’re serious about growing closer to God in your daily life,then learn to get alone with Him.