In Solitude

   We are filled with so many earthly matters.  We concern ourselves with things that have little if any true significance.  Earthly matters push out the spiritual, taking us farther and farther from God.

   If we can learn to empty ourselves, if only for a short while, He will begin to fill us with Himself.  His Holy Spirit can come and overwhelm us, replacing the frivolous worries of our daily life.  But we must first make room for His indwelling.

   In solitude there is only God.  In silence He speaks to us.  If we are willing He will take away our earthly concerns and fill us with His love.  We may still have the same issues that affect our daily life but if we are filled with God they take on less importance as we focus on His will.  This doesn’t mean that we can simply forget our duties to ourselves and others in this world it simply helps us put things in perspective.

   The wants and desires of this world and our society often come from Satan in his efforts to draw us away from God.  Once we rid ourselves of our supposed need for those things we begin to weaken the evil one’s influence in our life.  When we are filled with the Holy Spirit there is no room for Satan.  He will continue to pursue us but with God’s help we can reject him more easily.  We will still lose our battles with the devil from time to time, but we can take comfort in knowing that our Lord is there to forgive our failings and strengthen us.

   The noise of the world makes it hard to hear the Lord.  In solitude we silence the world so that we can hear His voice.

Lord we are filled with the worries of this world.

Earthly concerns overwhelm us.

Help us find the silence of solitude and seek You.

Fill us with Your Holy Spirit.

Amen