How To Practice Solitude (def:)SOLITUDE The intentional practice of stepping away from distraction in order to be fully present with the Father. Jesus is our model. Mark 1:35 (NLT) Before daybreak the next morning, Jesus got up and went out to an isolated place to pray. 4 Movements of Solitude . . . . What Now? How to Practice Solitude in 4 Steps Step 1: Start (5–10 Mins Daily) Step 2: Add (After 2–3 Wks) Step 3: Weekly Solitude (30–60 Mins) Step 4: Quarterly Continuing the Conversation 1. What rises to the surface when everything gets quiet? When you remove noise, screens, and conversation, what shows up first — anxiety, restlessness, boredom, relief? What might that reveal about what’s really shaping your inner life? How could naming that honestly before God change you? 2. What are you most tempted to reach for when you feel uncomfortable? When solitude feels awkward or tense, what do you instinctively grab — your phone, productivity, conversation, food, distraction? 3. Where is your identity most anchored right now? In success? Ministry fruit? Approval? Busyness? Being needed? 4. What would it realistically look like to practice solitude this week? Not ideally — realistically. When could you schedule 10 intentional minutes? What obstacle will likely resist you? How can this group encourage you to follow through?