The ultimate goal of solitude is encountering God. Sometimes that happens easily. But sometimes our encounter looks more like a wrestling match, where we bring to Him the questions, doubts, and painful disappointments with Him that hide in the shadows of our hearts. But the story of Jacob shows us that if we are willing to wrestle through these painful places, we will discover a renewed trust and a deeper intimacy with God than ever before.
Read MoreSolitude can be a place of spiritual warfare. Whether it’s subtle lies or intimidating attacks, the enemy will do anything to put us off spending time alone with God. Understanding the form those attacks take and knowing how to deal with them is vital if we’re going to embrace the practice of solitude.
Read MoreMost of us are reluctant to practice solitude because deep down, we know that when we enter solitude all of the broken, wounded places inside us will come to the surface. And while it’s true that solitude often involves a confrontation with the most painful places in our lives — these are the very places God is most wanting to heal.
Read MoreTodd kicks off a new series on the practice of solitude. But even though solitude is one of the key practices of the Christian life, many of us are reluctant to embrace it for ourselves. Todd looked at some of the reasons for this and explained some practical ways to begin to incorporate solitude into our lives.
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