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Solitude

Solitude. Luke 5:12-16. JESUS NEEDED SOLITUDE. WE NEED SOLITUDE. Media. Emptying: the problem with people. Patterns. Family. Culture. Work. ME. GOD. Friends. Being Filled: the blessings of God. Do not be conformed to the patterns of this world.

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Solitude

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  1. Solitude Luke 5:12-16

  2. JESUS NEEDED SOLITUDE. WE NEED SOLITUDE.

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

  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… Solitude IS… “Me time” Individualism The Ideal Being alone 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 Rejection Fame

  7. Being Filled: the blessings of God • 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 “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… • 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 • Extended solitude 1/week • Focus on God • Be purposeful, not busy • Reflect on your solitude

  11. JESUS NEEDED SOLITUDE. WE NEED SOLITUDE.

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