A Solitary Place of Prayer

 Mark 1:32-35  KJV

32 And at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto him all that were diseased, and them that were possessed with devils.

33 And all the city was gathered together at the door.

34 And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him.

35 And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.

Jesus was up late, delivering those held captive by disease and devils. 

Then, we find He was up before day to find a solitary place to pray. People were already seeking for Him, desiring what He could do for them, but Jesus found a place to get alone and pray....away from everyone and anything that could distract Him from praying.  He didn't let the excuse of having been up late the night before,  being weary, or being tired keep Him from rising early to pray.

Jesus was exampling to us the need to pray. We may feel weary, worn out, and exhausted from pouring out of ourselves through ministry or all that life brings at us, but that is the exact reason we need to pray MORE, not less. 

We need to find and make that alone time with God every day.  Find a solitary place to pray away from all noise and distractions. For it is in that secret place of prayer that we will gain our strength to get through each day.