Mark 1:35, Matthew 14:13, and Luke 4:42 - shows us that Jesus often went to solitary places to pray
Solitude is essential in developing a deep relation ship with God
Be still and know I that I am from God - Psalms 46:10
Do you have a special place where you meet with God?
Psalms 5, 38, and 42 are examples of how open and expressive David was with God
He shared everything from joy and delight to anguish and dispair
How open are you with God?
God wants our hearts
As a result, we are much more open and real with others
We get fired up by sermons, fellowship, and music - Jesus went to be alone
There is nothing in your life that God cannot change
Prayer times make special memories
Israelites setup stones to remind them of what God had done - Joshua 4:7
Ideas for times with God: