“So He Himself often withdrew into the wilderness and prayed” Luke 5:16, NKJV.
Jesus had a huge ministry and it required of him a lot. It primarily required him to remain plugged into God and to be sensitive to the will of the Father. Most of all, He loved God. Therefore, he not only prayed to God in the morning, he prayed often. He spent time with Him often.
Jesus’ prayer life is our example. At some point during your day, God is going to move on your heart to withdraw from everyone and everything, to a deserted place to pray. Do not quench His Spirit, but rather yield and be led into spending time with God. Give Him praise and fellowship with the Father, and watch Him add strength to you and reveal something you need to know. You may be experiencing something weighing on you and He will remove it. In that time given to Him, He will replenish you, give clarity in your day and mightily bless your life.
Prayer: I thank You Father that I can come to you and pray not only in the morning, but anytime. You are the strength of my life. Help me to be sensitive to when You speak to me to withdraw from everything, even if it’s for five minutes, to spend quality time with You. Help me to be like Jesus and do it often. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Study: Mark 1:35, Luke 4:42, 1 Thessalonians 5:17
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