Some people think being alone is a problem. But being alone isn’t about loneliness—it’s about growth. It’s about stepping away from the noise of the world so you can hear God’s voice more clearly. In silence, He gives you direction. In stillness, He gives you strength.
When you make time to be alone with God, you give Him room to speak into your life. He shows you who you are, what He’s called you to do, and where He’s leading you. Without distractions, you begin to see what truly matters. You begin to hear His voice above all others.
Even Jesus stepped away from the crowds to be alone with the Father. Luke 5:16 says, “But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.” If the Son of God needed time alone to stay strong and focused, how much more do we?
Solitude isn’t about shutting people out—it’s about making space for God. In those quiet moments, He refreshes your spirit, renews your mind, and prepares you for what’s ahead.
For me, time alone with God is like hitting the reset button—a chance for Him to shape my heart, clear my mind, and remind me that His plan is greater than mine. When I was writing The Hidden Exchange, I spent hours in quiet, just me, my thoughts, and God’s undeniable presence. In that stillness, He showed me things I never would have seen on my own. My purpose became clearer, and I poured my heart into the work He had placed in my hands.
Some of the best decisions you will ever make will happen when you are alone with God. My daughter has been journaling since November 2023, and since January 2025, she hasn’t missed a single day. When I asked her why, she said, “Journaling helps me understand my thoughts and express my feelings.” That’s what writing does for me, too. Though I don’t journal like her, I find peace in putting words on paper. Writing is where I meet God, hear from Him, and feel closest to Him.
Maybe for you, solitude looks different. Maybe it’s going for a walk, spending time in prayer, reading scripture, or sitting in silence with no distractions. However it happens, one thing is certain—God meets you in the quiet.
The world will always demand your attention. The texts will keep coming. The responsibilities will always be there. But you cannot pour from an empty cup. Even Jesus took time to rest. Mark 6:31 says, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.”
So don’t feel guilty for stepping away when you need to refuel. Don’t feel bad for saying no when your soul is weary. Take time to sit with God, to listen, to process, and to just be.Your spirit needs it. Your purpose requires it.
The next time you find yourself alone, don’t see it as isolation—see it as an invitation. God is calling you deeper. He wants to reveal things to you that you can’t hear in the noise of everyday life. Accept His invitation.
Pray with me:
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for the gift of solitude. Thank You for meeting me in the quiet moments and revealing Your heart to me. Help me to see alone time not as loneliness, but as an opportunity to grow closer to You. Give me wisdom to step away when I need to refuel and the discernment to hear Your voice above all others. Strengthen me, guide me, and fill me with Your peace.
