Be With Jesus: Our Quiet Place PRACTICE DEFINED Solitude is the intentional practice of stepping away from distraction in order to be fully present with the Father. Mark 1:35 (NLT) Before daybreak the next morning, Jesus got up and went out to an isolated place to pray. What This Reveals About Being With Jesus 1. Solitude is , not accidental. 2. Solitude reinforces before activity. 3. Solitude creates space for . What Now? 1. Practice solitude as training to value presence over performance. 2. Practice solitude to help you recognize Jesus’ nearness. 3. Practice solitude to shape your identity as an apprentice. 4. Practice solitude to sustain intimacy in a distracted world. Continuing the Conversation 1. What competes most with your ability to be with Jesus during your week? 2. Why is it easier to do things for Jesus than to slow down and be with Him? 3. What distractions do you need to “step away” from to experience Jesus’ presence more clearly? 4. What is one realistic way you could practice solitude this week simply to be with Jesus?