A good friend of ours gave me a little devotional book printed by Parable publishers for Christmas this year. I have read several of the entries and have been touched by all of them in some fashion. One, imparticular, stood out above the rest that I would like to share...Do you ever wonder if God is really "right here, right now"? Do you wonder if God hears your prayers, if He understands your feelings, or if He really knows your heart? If so, you're not alone: lots of very faithful Christians have experienced periods of doubt. In fact, some of the biggest heroes in the Bible had plenty of doubts-and so, perhaps, will you. But when you have doubts, remember this: God isn't on a coffee break, and He hasn't moved out of town. God isn't taking a long vacation, and he isn't snoozing on the couch. He's right here, right now, listening to your thoughts and prayers, watching over your every move.
The Bible teaches that a wonderful way to get to know God is simply to be still and listen to Him. But sometimes, you may find it hard to slow down and listen. As the demands of everyday life weigh down upon you, you may be tempted to ignore God's presence or -worse yet-to rebel against His commandments. But, when you quiet yourself and acknowledge His presence, God touches your heart and restores your spirits. So why not let Him do it right now? If you really want to know Him better, silence is a wonderful place to start.
Today's Tip
Finding time for God takes time...and it's up to you to find it. The world is constantly vying for your attention, and sometimes the noise can be deafening. Remember the words of Elisabeth Elliot; she said, "The world is full of noise. Let us learn the art of silence, stillness, and solitude."
We all need to make time for God. Even Jesus made time to be alone with the Father. Kay Arthur
One of the most wonderful things about knowing God is that there's always so much more to know, so much more to discover. Just when we least expect it, He intrudes into our neat and tidy notions about who He is and how He works. Joni Eareckson Tada
This devotion brought many thoughts to mind. First was that God is ALWAYS there. When I am over whelmed, angry or sad, He is here with me. Second was that He listens to my thoughts. That reminds me to have holy thoughts and to banish the ones that do not edify Him or the ones that the thoughts pertain to. Thirdly, God wants me to spend time with Him. I am sure to spend time with Dave, children, friends and family. But do I really ever put Him first? Do I ever sit quietly to listen to Him? Some may bring up the fact that God is a "loving God" and that He would understand since I am a mother of six children and homeschool. Much like a parent understands when their adult child doesn't call home often. But how delighted the parent is when the child calls to say hello unexpectedly! Just some thoughts...
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