“Delight thyself also in the Lord:and he shall give thee the desires of thine heartCommit thy way unto the Lord;trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.”Psalm 37:4-5 Now I know. Now I see why God didn’t lead me to pursue fresh plans or follow my dreams and desires last year. He knew what I didn’t. He knew what was beyond the horizon. He knew I would be needed in other ways than my ...
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Spending Time with God in the Still, Quiet Moments
"Be still, and know that I am God:I will be exalted among the heathen,I will be exalted in the earth." Psalm 46:10 In the still, quiet moments, under the shade of God’s majestic, green canopy, I see Him exalted in the beauty and peacefulness of His handiwork. When I take the time to stop, get alone and turn off the man-made noise, chaos, and clatter to listen to the voices of nature, I hear His ...
Continue ReadingSpending Time Contemplating the Path of My Heart
Wow! What a refreshing blessing it was to have some time with my husband to get away from our regular routines and responsibilities. It was a great opportunity for us to celebrate our lives and accomplishments while getting to visit with family and friends, make new acquaintances, relax in nature’s beauty, enjoy fun places and events, and try new food and activities. Spending Time A Long Way ...
Continue ReadingSpending Time Praying Without Ceasing
Examining God’s Word “Pray without ceasing.”1 Thessalonians 5:17 Evaluating Our Garden Prayer can be a difficult habit to establish. Due to our chaotic calendars, praying can get postponed, only to be called on for emergencies. We often wait to pray until we’re already facing a major health issue, financial crisis, a lost job, appliances that all quit at one time, we’re succumbing to ...
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Examining God’s Word “Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying,I am the light of the world:he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness,but shall have the light of life.”John 8:12 Evaluating Our Garden Life depends on light. Most plants don’t do well in the dark. They need light—directly or indirectly—a little every day to survive and thrive. We need light too. We need the warm ...
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