The Solitude Experience Day 2 (2nd Posting)

Day 2- Afternoon

I took a five mile run. I have been training for some triathlons and races this summer and have to keep up on that training for a race this Saturday. But I also love to run. It a time and a place for me to not think about anything. A time for me to focus on breathing and talking to Jesus once my mind is clear. Today was tough. The first 2.5 were great. Downhill the whole way. The torture began when I turned around and headed back. 2.5 pretty much up hill the whole way. Once I was back at the property I went ahead and headed out on a trail for another conversation with Jesus. I am embracing it all better today. The feelings of loneliness are less powerful and I am enjoying the focused time with God. Got back to my cabin, took a shower and started reading, and reading, and reading. A few more chapters of Hosea and then some challenging articles and books on ministering to this generation of 20 somethings and younger.

Day 2- Evening

Went for another walk with Jesus after reading. I have taken a new trail each time I have been here and this trail was particularly beautiful. It followed a noisy creek that constantly had water falling over rocks or turning in a new direction. I talked to God a lot about my attitude, my weaknesses, my temptations. More than anything I sensed His love for me. But with that love a challenge to not let anything become some excuse for not continuing to grow in God’s grace. To never stop battling my sinful nature. It was good, very good.