Quiet Time

Quiet Time

Isaiah 40:31

But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint.

                Solitude, reflection and meditation, what do we see in those quiet times when we are still and reflect upon our own heart?  We need those quiet times in our busy world where we can just commune with the Lord.  Jesus found His strength, His power and His direction in those quiet times with the Father each day.

Writing these little articles has been a good exercise and discipline in making time for the Lord each day.  It has taught me to wait upon the Lord, to trust Him and to listen for Him.   If we are going to walk in the Spirit and if we are going to walk in the will and purpose of God, it important to us that we know His voice and that we endeavor, with all of our heart, to be obedient to whatever it is that He ask of us.  Are we missing our purpose and destiny, because we are too busy pursuing this life, rather than our eternal life and purpose?  It is spending time in His presence that strengthens us, renews us and keeps our feet upon the path of righteousness.  Life is very busy, and its demands are many, but we still need to find that quiet time with the Lord.  It is a place where we can find encouragement, strength and be lifted on His wings.  Draw near to Him and He will draw near to you.  Make time to be still and know that He is God.

Blessings,

#kent

Distractions

Colossians 3:3-4
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.
2Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.
4When Christ, who is youra life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.

Distractions

A young lady knelt beside her bed one morning to pray.
The warm sun breaking in caused her eye to stray.
As she glimpsed up and saw a song bird in the tree,
And was attracted to the window as she rose from bended knee.

Her thoughts became distracted as she looked out upon the day,
The woods, the leaves, the crags all beckoned her to come and play.
There she left Jesus sitting as she dressed and fled her room.
Later, she thought, I will return and then my prayers resume.

Why not invite Jesus with you as you engage upon your day?
Maybe He would love running with you as you run and play.
Why do we confine Him to when we are on bended knee?
Carry Jesus with you and allow Him to be free.

Should He not be with you in every expression of your day?
Do not be distracted, but take Him with you, even when you play.
He is your closest friend and loves to spend His time with you,
So take His presence with you in all that you say and do.

Do return to take time with Him in the solace of your room.
You need the quite time with Him your conversation to resume.
Allow Him to order your steps as you step into your day,
But always take Him with you and never cease to pray.

Kent Stuck

Blessings,
#kent