As Christians, and more specifically as pastors, we tend to be really social people. We love being with others. However, the Scripture places a high value on being alone a proper amount of time. I think it is safe to say that we need time alone with God every day. Occasionally, we need extended times of being alone. I mean, focused, specific, alone time with God.
When we pray, we should be alone with God, not only praying together in agreement. Moses was alone with God for 40 years in the desert, Jesus was alone for 40 days and nights in prayer and fasting before he entered ministry. Joseph and Jeremiah were alone with God in their pits of trouble. David was often alone as he escaped from Saul.
If you are always with people, I encourage you to get creative, and remain responsible, and make time to be alone with God. Then you will be full of God's presence to bless others that you will spend time with today.
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