Solitude

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"Solitude with God is eternal bliss; a picture of when the Eternal Father will be forever beheld." Molinos

We usually think of solitude as being alone, however the second definition suggests an absence of human activity. This is what Molinos calls outward solitude; the ability to quiet yourself regardless of circumstances.

However, there's deeper solitude available.

Have you ever found yourself, perhaps in the midst of the craziness Christmas morning with little children can be, suddenly find time stand still? In that suspended moment you see, feel, touch, taste, and hear everything distinctly. That captured memory is an encounter with inner solitude.

Molinos describes inner solitude as "forgetting about everything around you, being detached from it, surrendering all purpose and desire and thought and will and then coming before the Lord."

True solitude brings sweet rest and inward serenity. It's resting in the arms of Jesus free from fret. In that place we discover more of our Lord.

• the Lord converses and communicates spirit to spirit

• we are filled with God Himself

• we are clothed with light and love

• we are transformed into the Righteousness of God

Cultivating inward solitude is enhanced by outward solitude. There's just something about being physically alone and pursuing God. God is instantly closer.

As we experience the joy and peace associated with these times we hunger for more. This hunger lures us to find solitude amongst our busy life. As we attain moments of inward solitude in our busiest day, we reach for more peace and joy. We find the strength of God at our disposal.

Soon nothing will be able to shift us from constant communion with Jesus. And as He begins to live through our life, touching the world, others will hunger for peace and joy.

This is His end goal: transforming lives from turmoil to tranquility.