At once the Spirit sent him out into the wilderness, Mark 1:12 NIV Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Mark 1:35 NIV Be still, and know that I am God Psalm 46:10 1. Be still by practicing Without solitude it is virtually impossible to live a spiritual life. Henri Nouwen Loneliness is inner emptiness. Solitude is inner fulfillment. Richard Foster But Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness for prayer Luke 5:16 NLT Be still by practicing Two types of silence to experience: 1. silence 2. silence In silence we focus on In silence it's okay to be In silence we are reminded Questions for personal reflection and/or Discipleship Group: Opener: Do you practice a rhythm of solitude and silence regularly? Why or why not? Go to the Source: Read Psalm 46:10. What does the Lord impress upon you from this verse? Read about the rhythm of Jesus of withdrawing in solitude: i.e. Mark 1:12, 1:35, 6:32, Luke 5:16, etc. What would it look like for you to have such a pattern in your own life? Live it out: What step could you take to begin practicing external silence so you could commune with your heavenly Father? What is your time and place to do this?