My solitary place
This is my solitary place. Where is yours?
- Matthew 14:13
When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitaryplace. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns.
Matthew 14:12-14Â Â (in Context) - Mark 1:35
Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.
Mark 1:34-36Â Â (in Context) - Mark 6:32
So they went away by themselves in a boat to a solitary place.
Mark 6:31-33Â (in Context)Â - Luke 4:42
At daybreak Jesus went out to a solitary place.Â
Luke 4:41-43Â (in Context)Â - Luke 5:16
But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.
Luke 5:15-17Â (in Context)
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As you can see I am playing catch up on blogs. Thanks so much for your blog post. It is what got me to thinking about my quiet time. I did not really have a place just randomly. I needed an office to go to be with God. So now I use the couch in the living room with no kids or hubby. It is where I can talk to my psychiatrist (God). Thanks so much for your inspiration.
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Thanks, Lou! Really. You have an amazing gift of encouragement. I was wondering if this post was even seen… ;)
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