We have radios in our homes, in our offices, and in our cars. Our homes have access to scores of television channels and VCRs. And of course, there are computers with games and information and the internet. There are more magazines, newspapers and books than we could ever read. People, sounds and things are everywhere we go.
Silence is the way to make solitude a reality.
It is said that solitude is a fundamental discipline. Language has created the word 'loneliness' to express the pain of being alone, and the word 'solitude' to express the glory of being alone. Sometimes people will withdraw from their normal surroundings when searching for a quiet place. Challenge for Growth 1. During your prayers, spend some time in silence to focus on God's nature and what He may be saying to you.