1. Solitude Luke 5:12-16

2. JESUS NEEDED SOLITUDE. WE NEED SOLITUDE.

3. Emptying: the problem with people Patterns ME Culture Media Friends Work Family GOD

4. Being Filled: the blessings of God Do not be conformed to the patterns of this world. Be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2

5. Being Filled: the blessings of God Solitude is NOT… “Me time” Individualism The Ideal Being alone Solitude IS… Connecting with God Evaluating how we act in community Necessary companion to community Seeking God’s Presence

6. Being Filled: the blessings of God Luke 4- Solitude Luke 5- Solitude RejectionFame

7. Being Filled: the blessings of God In Solitude, we… In Solitude, we… – Recover who we really are in relation to God – Rest in God and enjoy God

8. Being Filled: the blessings of God “Man’s chief end is to glorify God and enjoy him forever.” Westminster Catechism “Man’s chief end is to glorify God and enjoy him forever.” Westminster Catechism “God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him.” John Piper “God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him.” John Piper

9. Being Filled: the blessings of God In Solitude, we… In Solitude, we… – Recover who we really are in relation to God – Rest in God and enjoy God – Receive direction from God

10. Practicing Solitude 30 minutes/day 30 minutes/day Extended solitude 1/week Extended solitude 1/week Focus on God Focus on God Be purposeful, not busy Be purposeful, not busy Reflect on your solitude Reflect on your solitude

11. JESUS NEEDED SOLITUDE. WE NEED SOLITUDE.