As you connect with God through solitude, you are getting alone to be with the Lord.

You intentionally remove all distractions and set your eyes on Him. When you set aside this quality one on one time with God, you are telling Him “I just want you.” Solitude reminds us of our heart’s cry to be one with our Maker. It’s in this intimacy with God that you gain spiritual ground!

When Moses went up the mountain to commune with God, that mountain was made holy. Likewise, when you meet with God in places of solitude, you are putting a stake in the ground and saying, “This place belongs to the Lord!” This is expanding spiritual territory.

From the world’s perspective, solitude might be mistaken for isolation, but when you connect with God in solitude, you are quieting your mind to grow in intimacy with God and hear His heart for you and the world around you. You are never lonely in solitude because Jesus promises that He will never leave you nor forsake you (Hebrews 13:5).