Notwithstanding the chaos of our work and the affect it can have on the family, leaders must carve out some time for solitude, prayer, and Bible study. It is the only way to stay in touch with the Almighty, discover his divine wisdom, and feel the presence of the Holy Spirit. My solitude has always been in the early morning hours, but it could be in the evening when the family is down for the night. I need a good hour to iron out my plans with God. He sends messages via the Holy Spirit, sometimes post solitude, but when the message comes and the light comes on, I am struck by the power and reality of his solution(s).