SOLITUDE

Solitude is experiencing intimacy with God by getting alone with Him.

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What is Solitude?

As you connect with God through solitude, you are getting alone to be with the Lord. You intentionally remove all distractions and set your eyes on Him. When you set aside this quality one on one time with God, you are telling Him “I just want you.”

Solitude reminds us of our heart’s cry to be one with our Maker. It’s in this intimacy with God that you gain spiritual ground! 

When Moses went up the mountain to commune with God, that mountain was made holy.

Likewise, when you meet with God in places of solitude, you are putting a stake in the ground and saying, “This place belongs to the Lord!”

This is expanding spiritual territory.

From the world’s perspective, solitude might be mistaken for isolation, but when you connect with God in solitude, you are quieting your mind to grow in intimacy with God and hear His heart for you and the world around you.

You are never lonely in solitude because Jesus promises that He will never leave you nor forsake you.

Hebrews 13:5

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Connecting with God through Solitude

WHERE DO I START?

Find a place where you are most comfortable being by yourself. This is typically a place where you can release all thoughts, emotions, and expressions to the Lord without the concern of what anyone thinks around you. Once you’re in that place, get rid of all distractions and invite the Holy Spirit into your encounter time. Wait until you feel Him enter the room. Acknowledge His presence. Adore Him. Ask Him to speak to you and teach you more about Him. Ask Him to reveal things about yourself first and others in your life. Listen and write down what He says. Steward His voice and let it take root in you.

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE IN MY EVERYDAY LIFE?

In the midst of the day-to-day mundane tasks, the downtown rush, the busy workday, the screaming children, learn the art of tuning out the world and tuning into God. Silence the world around you and quiet your mind. Ask Him verbally, “God, where are you right now?” Seek Him out in the chaos, in the loud voices, in the hype worship set. Don’t get too caught up in what is in front of you, that you miss Him walk by.

When you feel Him stand right next to you or anywhere around you, acknowledge His presence. Find your focus and bring adoration to Him. You may need to close your eyes, ask Him to remove distractions, or move in a certain place in the room.

He will give you practical steps to meeting with Him wherever you are! Ask Him what He wants to do next — where does He want to go, what does He want to do? Steward the small yeses of obedience in these moments or solitude. Doing this will fine tune your ear to hear God for the bigger yeses down the line. 

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF CONNECTING WITH GOD THROUGH SOLITUDE?

  • You grow deeper in intimacy + relationship with God. A relationship grows when there is intentional one on one time!

  • You learn how to distinguish between His voice versus the voices of those around you because it is in solitude that you get quiet and remove distractions to seek God’s voice! 

  • Solitude gives you a healthy perspective of alone time without the feeling of loneliness. 

  • You learn more about God’s heart by giving Him yours. This allows you to know what true steadfast love looks like. 

  • There’s an increase of discernment as you steward solitude in different atmospheres. You begin to know when God is in the room, when He is grieved, or when He has not been invited. Through solitude, you receive a sensitivity to the Holy Spirit! 

  • You become a friend of God by being intentional with your time with Him. The fruit of solitude is God releasing your identity, and revealing His identity to you. 

  • Most people focus on feeling God when they connect with Him. When you are connecting with God through solitude, you make sure He feels you!

SCRIPTURES THAT SUPPORT CONNECTING WITH GOD THROUGH SOLITUDE.

  • Matthew 26: 36-46 | Jesus at Gethsemane

  • Matthew 14: 13-33 | John the Baptist Beheaded/Feed 5000/Walking on Water

  • Genesis 32: 22-30 | Jacob Wrestles with God

  • Genesis 39: 19-23 | Joseph in Prison

MUSIC TO DEVELOP YOUR CONNECTION WITH GOD THROUGH SOLITUDE:

Instrumental Worship Music: William Augusto | Soaking In the Presence | Dappy T Keys | Eric Gilmour Music

Grow in How You Connect with God.

Encouragement

Your relationship with God is built upon spending time alone with Him. Solitude requires preparation. Plan and prepare for your daily encounters with the Lord. Remove distractions that take your attention away from Jesus. You just need simplicity to lead you into His presence; remember little connections create a big impact.

Don’t get discouraged if you don’t feel Him every time, make sure He feels you. Keep setting aside intentional time. Don’t get weary in spending time in solitude in your daily encounters. Intimacy is achieved when you get alone with Him. 

Suggested Activities 

  • Spend time with God early in the morning or late in the evening - your quiet time of choice.

  • Take trips in solitude to be alone with God.

  • Practice silence.

  • Regularly plan a time to turn off your media devices to give that time and space to the Lord.

  • You can get alone with God at anytime. Find pockets of your day to set apart for an encounter.

  • You hear God best when you are in stillness. In this stillness, you are able to feel Him when He enters the room. In your encounter, wait for the moment you feel His presence invade your quietness.

  • Even when you are in a corporate encounter, you can connect with God by silencing out what is happening around you and finding the connection there.

  • Communicate to those in your house that you need time in solitude for your daily encounters. Make preparations to get alone with God. 

Scripture

Exodus 33 , 1 Kings 19, Ecclesiastes 5:1-7, Psalm 23, Psalm 27, Psalm 62, Jeremiah 29:12-13, Luke 6:12-13, Mark 6:31-32

Books

  • The Secret of His Presence by G.H. Knight

  • Thoughts in Solitude by Thomas Merton

  • Secrets of the Secret Place by Bob Sorge

  • Good Morning Holy Spirit by Benny Hinn

Mix It Up

Learning how we connect with God shows us how we can enter into His presence daily. While you may best connect with God through one or a few ways, remember that you can connect with God in all the ways! Use this guide below to help you grow in connecting with God through Adoration by pairing it with your favorite way.

  • While you are connecting with God through fasting, spend intentional time adoring God through worship. He rewards those who seek Him! While you are withholding from worldly satisfaction, lavishly supply God with worship and adoration. Posture your heart to receive from the Lord as you engage in your fast. God wants to give you an abundance as you deny your flesh!

    Hebrews 11:6 says, “And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.”

  • When you are reading the Bible, take time to sing and place melodies behind what you are reading. It doesn’t have to be for anyone because it is between you and the Lord. Turn on instrumental music and allow Holy Spirit to fill the space. Let Him give you the words to say and the melodies to release. He is the author of your faith, so let Him author your thoughts and meditate on who He is!

  • Sing songs about the wonders of creation to our Creator. When having your daily encounters outside, take time to meditate on the awe of God’s creation. Your awe will minister to His heart! Listen to the sound of the wind blowing through the trees, the sounds of the creatures around you, the sounds of rushing water and ask yourself, “How are they singing to the Lord?” Join in with their chorus and worship Him!

  • Take time throughout your day to minister to God’s heart through your movement. In the midst of moving from place to place, keep your heart bent towards Him. Sing in the Spirit, sing a spontaneous song, or express to Him how you love Him. Ponder on the attributes of God that you love when you are moving. 

  • As you connect with God through adoration, create a new song, a new painting, or a new writing for Him. Write a letter expressing your thankfulness and adoration to God. Turn on instrumental worship music and create your art based on the thoughts that flood your mind. In the midst of those melodies, let the Holy Spirit guide your hand. He is the Ultimate Creator, so let Him author creation through you!

  • Sing in the Holy Spirit. When you are singing in the Spirit, ask God what questions you should ask Him. In your daily encounters, ask God, “Father, what can I do to please you today?” When you hear Him, respond and ask Him to teach you. Leave space for the Lord to speak back to you in worship. He desires to speak to you as you engage in Adoration!

  • When you are alone with God, you can come to Him in full vulnerability and authenticity. In solitude, worship God from a completely exposed state. Then, sing to Him! It doesn’t matter what you sound like because it is just between you and the Lord. Your authentic worship moves His heart. Take time to let melodies and songs usher you into deeper intimacy with God. Write down what He says to you in those moments. That is His love song to you!

  • As you connect with God through learning, take extended time to connect with God through Adoration. Study the Levites. Worship will bring new perspective on the revelation God is showing you through His Word! Engage your mind as you sing to the Lord. What scriptures come to mind as you sing certain lyrics? What biblical stories are the songwriters pointing you back to? Remember, we worship in spirit and truth. It is not real worship to God if it isn’t done with His truth!

  • Connect with God through Adoration by worshiping God as the Perfect Judge. He is the author of heavenly justice. Ask God to reveal a new facet of His righteous character to you. Before interceding, spend time worshiping God for who He is. He is holy and righteous. Sing this to Him! Enter into His gates with thanksgiving and praise. This is how your requests are made known.

  • Adoration is a lifestyle. When you are serving the least of these, keep worship unto God in your heart. Before you can minister to others, you need to first receive from Him. We love because he first loved us! What is His love song to you? Ask Him. Take time to receive love from the Father, so you can pour that love back out to God by serving others. 

  • Take time to look back on all that God has done in your life and thank Him for it. This is an act of worship! Let these memories put meaning behind the words you sing. When you sing of His worthiness, think back on how He has shown Himself worthy. When you sing of His goodness, think back on how He has been good to you. When you sing about freedom, think back on how He has set you and others around you free! Let cadence and melodies usher you into remembrance. As you worship, your thoughts will testify to the faithfulness of God! 

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