I once heard a godly man say, "We can be tired, weary, and emotionally distraught, but after spending time alone with God, we find that He injects into our bodies energy, power and strength." I can attest to the fact that this statement is true. Since I have been walking closely with the Lord these 30+ years, I have learned the value of spending time alone with Him on a regular basis, especially when I am in dire need of peace of mind and heart.

I wish I had learned these lessons years ago, when I was young, so that by the time I got to be 70 years old, as I am now, my body and mind would not so easily become weary and worn out. Even at my age, I find that if I feel tense and in turmoil, if I will simply take time out to be alone with God and His Word, afterwards, I feel refreshed, empowered, and energized. I may still be facing the same problems as before, but now I am facing them with an inner calmness and confidence. And it makes all the difference in my outcome, because I can make better decisions in a peaceful state.

Scripture says: "Be strong in the Lord [be empowered through your union with Him]; draw your strength from Him [that strength which His boundless might provides]." (Ephesians 6:10 AMP) One way that we can draw on God's strength is to spend time alone with Him in undistracted and unhurried prayer, meditation, and Scripture reading. When we do, He will fill us with the "boundless might" that only He "provides." And we will receive the positive outcomes and victories that He has in store for us!

Prayer: Lord, teach me how to walk in the peace that is my inheritance in Christ. Put a strong desire in me to spend time with You alone each day in Your presence and Your Word. Remind me that I can make better decisions and choices when I am in a peaceful state. Thank You that as I cooperate with You to receive Your boundless energy and strength, I will lay hold of the blessings and breakthroughs that are Your best for me!