Daily Wisdom for Women Feburary 22, 2023

 February 22, 2023 - Alone Time  "Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got us, left the house, and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed."  Mark 1: 35

It is important to find 'alone time' with God.  This verse stresses that gently to us.  It also suggests that morning is a good time to find that 'alone time' that we need and that will nourish us.

The busier we are, the more we need to make time for prayer.  That line in the devotion is so true, but it is also so hard to do.  I can't remember too many times when I was SO busy at school or at home or a combination of the two, that I stopped what I was doing and prayed.  Maybe I did---I just don't remember.  I could have prayed while I was driving to school in the morning or after a busy day while I was heading home.  

I do remember arriving at school and not remembering driving past Ann and Bud's road or going over the railroad tracks!  Maybe I was praying then?

I like the idea of reading scripture, pondering devotions, and praying first thing in the morning.  I try to do that, but I am not always successful (as I type this at 12:30 pm).  My days just seem to be better if I start the day with devotions and prayer.

Since this is a habit I have developed since we moved to the new house, I do wonder sometimes how different my days would have been if I had been starting them in a similar way all of those years I was teaching.  

Remind me, Jesus, that the busier and more active my life is, the more I need to find alone time with you.  Amen.