There are many days that I just need to be alone in my thoughts. No TV. No chores. No conversations with friends. Just me…and God.

It comforts me to know that Jesus felt this way too. That the Son of God needed time with His Dad. Alone time.

I especially like the Psalm’s promise that God watches over the foolish. Many times I need to be alone because I have failed. I have done something foolish–something I didn’t even think was foolish at the time. When you are blindsided by something you did that had unintended consequences, it hurts. For me, I process that hurt alone, at least part of the time.

You feel helpless…and God promises to rescue you. “Relax, because the Lord takes care of you.”

You don’t know how much I needed to hear that this morning…but God does, and this morning, He said it just for my benefit. That’s the amazing part of about time alone with God. That’s what Jesus was looking for too…comfort from the creator of the universe.

He loves us that much.

He loves YOUthat much.