After dismissing the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. Well into the night, he was there alone.

Matthew 14:23 CSB

Perhaps with all the isolation and restrictions the last thing you want to do is spend time alone. 

To pull back.

But maybe today you need permission to make some space for you. 

It's OK to do that. 

This happened after a big event in Jesus life and in the text Jesus heading for somewhere quiet, to be alone and uninterrupted, and to commune with the one person He was closest to. 

Maybe this is for you. 

Jesus created the space here by sending everyone else away. Maybe that's not practical, and the best you can do is close the door, go for a walk, find a quiet place, borrow someone else's quiet place, but it's OK to do that. 

Jesus took time out. 

If it's OK for him, it's OK for us. 

Praying is good. 

But remember that Jesus had spent an eternity in communion with the Father and that was his place. 

Praying is good, but your "place" might include a pen, brush, book, shoes, pillow, power tool...it's OK. 

If you need some space, you're allowed. 

#selfcare

#jesussaidfollowme