Flourish: Silence & Solitude
Jake Trexler
Part of Flourish
October 17, 2021

Matthew 14:13 As soon as Jesus heard the news, he left in a boat to a remote area to be alone. But the crowds heard where he was headed and followed on foot from many towns.

Mark 9:2 Six days later Jesus took Peter, James, and John, and led them up a high mountain to be alone. As the men watched, Jesus’ appearance was transformed.

Mark 26:62-63 Then the high priest stood up and said to Jesus, “Well, aren’t you going to answer these charges? What do you have to say for yourself?” But Jesus remained silent. Then the high priest said to him, “I demand in the name of the living God—tell us if you are the Messiah, the Son of God.”

Matthew 14:22-23 Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people home. After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. Night fell while he was there alone.


Daily Practice #1
Spend 10 minutes or more a day in silence and solitude with God.

Daily Practice #2
Write down 3 people/things you are grateful for in your community and ask God to guide you towards loving them and appreciating those things more.

Daily Practice #3
Develop the practice of saying no.


Reflection
How is God inviting you to respond to this message?