Week 2
After he sent the crowds away, he went up into the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone. —Matt. 14:23
Jesus had a habit of retreating to be with his Father, often early in the morning, after long days of ministry, or even in the midst of serving others. He always made space to pray.
We often get swept up in urgent tasks and allow time with God—the most critical aspect of our life— to be pushed aside. But Jesus never hurried. He always had time to do the Father’s will.
Reflection Questions
What are you allowing in your life that is likely not God’s will?
How much “impulse spending” of time did you give to unscheduled activities yesterday (do not include time diverted when God interrupts)?
Review your past twenty-four hours. Record how you spent large amounts of your time (or how small amounts of your time added up).
Lord, what are you teaching me in today’s reading?
Lord, what else have you said to me through thoughts, circumstances, conversations, emotions, or the work of the enemy?
Lord, what do you want me to do: At home? At work? In ministry?