SOLITUDE AND SILENCE

SOLITUDE

(Wednesday's Blog- We apologize for the late posting) 

By definition, the Word Solitude means:

1. "the state or situation of being alone"- synonyms, remoteness, seclusion, desolation...
2. "a lonely or uninhabited place"- wilderness, rural area, desert...

The Purpose of Solitude   

Solitude is very vital to the refreshing and renewal of the mind, soul and body.  It should be a scheduled routine for everyone especially women.  

The cares of life often overwhelms the spirit and it is important to take "alone time" with yourself and your creator.  

What better place than in a solitary place in nature-A place where you can identify with nature, peaceful and serene.  A place where vision comes alive and hope is evident by the stillness and natural beauty of all creation.  

In solitude, stress is released, worries are lessened,  burdens are lifted, troubles seem to melt away and dreams are realized.  

Do you long for a place of solitude? 

What are the burdens, worries, cares that you are carrying? 

Do you long for a one-on-one time with God where you can share the secrets of your heart? 

If you answered yes to any of these questions, It's time for silence! 

TODAY'S FOCUS: TIME OF SILENCE

SILENCE

It's meaning speaks to stillness, tranquility, noiselessness or absence of sound-It also relates to refrain from speaking, become silent, hush or be silenced.  In any case silence calls for an action of performance without noise, the ritual of routines, heaviness or lifting of concerns. 

In silence, you don't have to do anything-just be still.  It is an opportunity for your spirit to hear, feel, appreciate and live in the moment with no concerns about yesterdays or tomorrows. 

It pays to take time out in silence before God.  Silence allows you to find rest in God and gives you hope to face the challenges and life's difficult moments.  If you are going through a difficult time right now find rest by going silently into a place of solitude,

 

Psalm 62:5 TLB

Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.

As you remain silent, open your mind up to the greatness of God.  Use the time to journal the thoughts that come to you. Silently worship within your spirit-no words, no movement, no noise.  Be at peace, become one with your surroundings, one with yourself-One with God.  

Embrace the blessings of solitude and remain in silence to accomplish what cannot be otherwise achieved with the noise and busyness of life.  Seclude yourself to that solitary place where God whispers hope and comfort to the troubled and weary.  You can also use solitude and silence to discover purpose and God's plan for your future-Jeremiah 29:11. 

God Bless you and Keep the Faith!

Virtuous Jewel