Blessings Part 2

Jesus’ solitude and silence is a major theme in the Gospels. His ongoing, intimate relationship with his Abba was the source of his compassion, wisdom, and power that we see on every page of the Gospels.Mark 1:12, Luke 5:16, Luke 6:12, Mark 1:35-38, Matthew 13:1, Matthew 14:13, Matthew 14:22-24, Mark 6:3-47, Matthew 26:36-44Common IntrojectsI Am: Rejected Never enoughAbandoned Clueless - Don’t know what I’m doingCriticized Damaged goodsJudged Behind and always will beInvisible Loser - never amount to anythingUnloved Not good enoughStupid Not trustedPowerless Too emotional A Failure AloneOur Father in Heaven, hallowed by Your name, Adoration, PraiseYour Kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. InvitationGive us today our daily bread. Supplication, NeedsForgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. ConfessionAnd lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.  Spiritual warfareQuestions? 1. What keeps you from spending time in solitude with God? (Busy, Insecurity, Fear, Pride, Selfishness)2. What does your prayer time with God look like? The dead drop? The one-direction conversation? An open back and forth of talking and listening? 3. Which of these introjects feel familiar to you? Or another that isn’t on the list? Where do they send you? 4. Which of these benefits do you need in your life right now? Peace, Perspective, Purpose5. What is one thing you could do to incorporate Solitude and Prayer into your life this week? Resources: Books: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer; Sacred Rhythms by Ruth Haley Barton; How to Pray, God on Mute, How to Hear God by Pete GriegPodcasts: The Emotionally Healthy Leader Podcast ‘The real reason you can’t stop overcommitting(and what to do about it)’; Fight Hustle, End HurryApp - Inner Room, Lectio 365Wordless music - William Augusto