Day 13-A solitary place

My Prayer: Psalm 9:10 (New International Version)
10 Those who know your name will trust in you,
for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.

The Reading: Mark 6-8
Mark 6:30-31 (New International Version)
Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand
30The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. 31Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, "Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest."

My Thoughts: Even the disciples had to take some time out to rest. Even Jesus had to have a little bit of time to himself in a quiet place to get some rest. Time was short and there was too much to do to even take the time out to eat, but Jesus took them somewhere to rest. Away from the crowds and all the good work. Sometimes all it takes is a little time in a solitary place, away from all the demands, to recharge, to get ready to go out again and feed the 5,000. I have trouble slowing down when there's so much to do, so many errands, so many deadlines. Even Jesus needed time in a solitary place. Now...the hard part is finding a solitary place. I don't think I'm up to a boat out on the lake.