When incarcerated, solitary confinement is severe punishment.

Yet, at times we benefit greatly by being in solitary; it is time well spent.

“Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed. And Simon and those who were with Him searched for Him. When they found Him, they said to Him, ‘Everyone is looking for You (Mark 1:35-37 NKJV).”

Neither time nor space confined Christ. He purposely distanced Himself away from His disciples and crowds. In solitude, He prayed; He communed with His Father. He set an example for you, for me…

King David opened and closed his day with devotion.

“O God, You are my God;
Early will I seek You;
My soul thirsts for You;
My flesh longs for You
In a dry and thirsty land
Where there is no water.
So I have looked for You in the sanctuary,
To see Your power and Your glory.

Because Your lovingkindness is better than life,
My lips shall praise You.
Thus I will bless You while I live;
I will lift up my hands in Your name (Psalm 63:1-4 NKJV).”

Prayer and meditation strengthened him.

“When I remember You on my bed,
I meditate on You in the night watches.
Because You have been my help,
Therefore in the shadow of Your wings I will rejoice (Psalm 63:6-7 NKJV).”

The Savior beckons; He draws me to solitary places.

Published articles in Mature Living Magazine, Devotions for the Deaf, The Secret Place, Coosa Journal, Mary Hollingsworth's The One Year Devotional of Joy and Laughter, Jo Krueger's Every Day in God's Word. http://www.pamforddavis.com
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