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Written by George Matheson (1842-1906), a Scottish minister, hymn writer, and author. 

My soul, practice being alone with Christ! It is written that when they were alone, He expounded all things to His disciples. Do not wonder at the saying; it is true to your experience. If you would understand yourself send the multitude away. Let them go out one by one till you are left alone with Jesus… Have you ever pictured yourself the one remaining creature in the earth, the one remaining creature in all the starry worlds? In such a universe your every thought would be “God and I! God and I!” And yet He is as near to you as that – as near as if in the boundless spaces there throbbed no heart but His and yours. Practice that solitude, O my soul! Practice the expulsion of the crowd! Practice the stillness of your own heart! Practice the solemn refrain “God and I! God and I!” Let none interpose between you and your wrestling angel! You will be both condemned and pardoned when you meet Jesus alone!

Prayer:

Written by Stephanie Reeves, a contemporary writer.

Dear God, as I begin this day, I ask for your guidance and wisdom. Help me to find moments of solitude in the midst of my busy schedule. Grant me the strength to overcome any challenges that come my way and to handle them with grace and compassion. Help me to appreciate the beauty of nature around me, and to find joy in the small moments of life. Thank you for your love and your constant presence in my life. Lord, may I never forget to take time to be alone with you. Help me to remember that you are always with me, even in the midst of chaos and noise. In Jesus’ name, Amen.