I’ve always marveled at Jesus’ ability to stay on point. People constantly desired his time, wanted to be in his presence or pulled at him for personal gain. There were also those that constantly threatened and worked in opposition to him. Yet, Jesus didn’t waiver from his mission and purpose.
There is part of me that wants to chalk this up to Jesus being the Son of God and having abilities or power that is beyond normal. I know I’m not alone because I’ve heard others say, “Well that’s Jesus just being Jesus,” as if to say, “He is different.” Though Jesus was in the form of God (Philippians 2), he also did things that centered him and kept him on point. Throughout the gospels, Jesus “went out to a solitary place” to pray, reflect and meditate.
The more I study the gospels and the life of Jesus, I am convinced of the importance of daily spiritual disciplines. Temptations, the constant demand for your time, and distractions galore, never go away. They can be countered by a daily diet of a solitary place to pray and reflect.
At daybreak, Jesus went out to a solitary place…perhaps I need to go and do likewise.
- Monday – Colossians 1
- Tuesday – Colossians 2
- Wednesday – Colossians 3
- Thursday – Colossians 4
- Friday – 1 Timothy 1
- Families in crisis.
- Loved ones battling illness.
- Those seeking to find their way.
- The St. Paul Church family and our ministries.
- The United Methodist Church family.
- Our leaders, our country, and our world.
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done.” – Philippians 4:6