A Time of Solitude
Odette
Hi. Hello. How are you? Are you okay? Are you alive & surviving? Of course, I am going to ask you…Did you choose violence? No judging or anything, but if you did, I trust you had a good reason. It's winter season now, but it's really not that cold, well, in The Bahamas, I should say. It gets cool, but that's about it. To my Godmother, I really hope you are enjoying the snow!
As I said a few weeks ago, winter is a season about "recovery & preparation ." But let us tap into the spiritual side of things. This season of "solitude" is one of the most critical times to spend with El Shaddai (Lord God Almighty). This is the time to feed your soul & spirit! Get into the Word and pay attention to the signs sent from HIM. What better way to do this than by Fasting & Prayer. (Prayer and fasting are defined as voluntarily going without food to focus on prayer and fellowship with God. Prayer and fasting often go hand in hand…). I won't get into the full details of fasting and praying, but I will leave a link for you to research.
During this time, this will lead you to become closer to El Shaddai. You see Bloomer, though I've said we are in the winter, and yes, we "should" spend time alone. Remember, there is nothing wrong with being alone. SOME OF YOU NEED TO LEARN HOW TO BE ALONE! Take a break from society, partying, drinking, etc., and rest. There is something you should be doing, as I mentioned already. With that in mind, you are spending quality time not only with Him but spending time with yourself. So it's a 50/50 balance. You are Refreshing, Resetting, and Refocusing as well as Planning, Strategizing, and Organizing. To better prepare for the next season but with help from El Shaddai.
One of the benefits of doing this is, receiving answers and breakthroughs. You may even receive instructions on what to do for the rest of the season leading into the next. We all know what the next season is, Spring. Which means SPRING OUT WITH BREAKTHROUGHS! With all this in mind, Solitude isn't just for yourself. It's more than that. It's keeping Him in the center of your life. It's taking a season to focus on Him and what He wants to do in your life. Why? Because I am sure some of you feel discombobulated, Lost, and like the weight of the world is on you. For some, it feels like you are on the go 24/8, and it's worse if you have kids! It can feel like you don't have time to get into the Word. Though you "may" be getting into the Word, you aren't getting to the nitty-gritty of things. You have goals but don't know where to start. You have a vision but are unsure how to make it come to life. Wonder why? Cause yinna needs a break! How you do it is up to you. My advice is to be intentional and make the time, especially during this season.
I am giving you until the 22nd of March, 2023! Have a GREAT day, don't choose violence; stay alive and surviving & of course….