13/02/2024
There’s a difference between solitude and isolation. With solitude, you make a choice to take some time for yourself. Maybe you need to spend more time with God. Maybe you realize you were too busy and now it’s time to focus on things that matter the most. Maybe you just need to take time for self-care. Normally it’s for a certain period of time. When you go into isolation, though, you convince yourself that you don’t need anybody. And often times there’s really a sense of loneliness there whether you want to admit it or not. Jesus often went into solitude to pray and spend time with God. But He did not isolate himself from His disciples or the people He served.
Have your quiet moments. Spend time alone with God. Spend time alone to meditate on His Word, gather your thoughts, etc. But please do not isolate yourself. You can be isolating yourself from the very things or people you need.
