Tyler Staton discusses the importance of solitude in our apprenticeship with God, slowing down to His pace, and finding hope in waiting. Practical examples are given for creating rhythms of solitude in everyday life.
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Sue Monk Kidd's Monastery Experience
Sue Monk Kidd, in her memoir, describes a pivotal moment at a monastery.
She questions a monk's stillness, and he reveals the importance of waiting for spiritual growth.
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Solitude and Depth
Solitude, being still and quiet with God, is challenging in our distracted world.
We sacrifice depth for breadth in our constant consumption of information.
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Busyness as Avoidance
Our busyness often stems from an active avoidance of stillness.
We develop habits that make quiet difficult, almost like addictions.
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"When you're waiting, you're not doing nothing. You're doing the most important something there is. You're allowing your soul to grow up. If you can't wait, you can't become what God created you to be." - Unknown
In a world that is full of noise and activity, solitude is deeply uncomfortable for many of us. Yet it's core to the way of Jesus. Tyler explores the importance of solitude in our apprenticeship, slowing us down to God's pace and giving us hope in the waiting. He ends with practical examples of how to create rhythms of solitude in our everyday lives.
Key Scripture Passage: Psalm 131
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