Quiet Time

I am blessed to have some amazing women in my life who have shared some great words of wisdom. On my ride into work this morning, I realized that I am being selfish by not sharing with everyone their wonderful advice!! Side note - this entry might have random thoughts in it that may not flow!

One thing I have been struggling with is this concept of "Quiet Time" with God. I thought I figured it out in November of last year becuase the Bible was really speaking to me in a way that I never understood before. I was waking up at 5:30am to spend "Quiet Time" with God. Over time, I was reading scripture that didn't make sense or then I got too busy or Elizabeth woke up earlier that she normally did, excuses, excuses, excuses. Then I gave up for a while because there is never Quiet in my house anymore.

At the Women's Retreat a few weekends ago, Kris Key reminded me that "Quiet Time" doesn't have to be quiet. I can read out loud scriptures and devotions while Elizabeth is playing. Even better, what a great way to start showing her what reading the Bible and devotions is all about. A huge weight was lifted (along with my excuses). She also recommend a great devotion called "This Day with the Master". It is on my Xoom and I read it wherever I am....at work, in the car waiting for one of my clients, while Elizabeth is eating/throwing her breakfast, etc.

Another special lady in my life challenged me back in November to start my day with giving God thanks. I thought she was CRAZY. I remembered this little piece of advice this morning and I began thanking God for the trees that drape over Walton Way and for many other things. It just fills your heart with joy immediately! What a great way to start the day and your time with God!!

Another special lady encouraged me to start journaling. I am still not very good with this but I am getting better. Writing down my thoughts, feelings, concerns, prayers, things I feel God is telling me, etc. I have also started taking notes during the sermon. That has been the most amazing thing because I don't know about you, but I forget things very quickly! This way you can always go back and be reminded what God was telling you that day at that church through that Pastor. For me, this blog and my journal are ways for me to remember the amazing people that God has placed in my life and how He is ALWAYS working.

So why do we come up with all these excuses not to spend time with God? What is stopping you from spending some time alone with Him? Rejoice in knowing that everything around you does not have to be quiet in order for you to be with Him!!!