Often Slip Away

[S] Luke 5:16 --
16 But Jesus Himself would often slip away to the wilderness and pray.

[O] When people were overwhelming crowding Him in, Jesus would "often" slip away alone to pray.  I have to conclude that: 1) He needed some time alone to Himself; 2) He chose the wilderness an environment suited for being alone; 3) He recharged Himself through prayer.

[A] I feel I am being pulled from so many directions these days I also need to follow His example of slipping away alone to pray.

[P] Dear Jesus, I want to follow Your model to recharge my spiritual life and ministerial energy to serve others better.  Please give me insight to take this time away into the wilderness to spend the time with You. In Jesus' name.  Amen.