Every day I try to spend some much needed
time with the Lord.
It's a time to hear from Him and talk to Him.
Lately I've adopted this area for my morning
quiet time...
I use the Beside the Still Waters devotional book.
It is free! I appreciate the simply written thoughts
therein.... Thoughts that line up with the sometimes
unpopular truths of God's word.
(If you'd like to receive this booklet in your own mailbox - go here.)
My prayer time stems from my prayer list....
a list that could be overwhelming. So I've devised
a list of 30 categories - one for each day.
Whatever and whomever God brings to mind in
that day's category - that's who I pray for!
It's also here that I spend much time praying &
fasting for my dear family. It's here that God gives
me encouragement, challenges and rebukes
that are specific to my daily needs.
Gotta love that about God - how specific and timely He is!
Part of my current daily reading includes searching
the scriptures to see how Jesus related to people -
all types of people. 'A friend of sinners' he was
called. And so he was. I am seeing a Jesus who
befriended those of all classes and reputations.
He befriended them to teach them - to show them -
another way of life. A Way that leads to life with
Him. His closest friends however - those he hung
with - were those who responded to His call and
chose to follow Him.
I see an important difference there.
Today I was struck by these words in my reading...
Oh my - this life of following Jesus is in no way
an easy life. But the reward? Eternal!!
