Quietly Resting

These two words are few and far between in my vocabulary and yet, much often needed. Especially when it comes to savoring time with my Savior.


Too many times I come to Him full of questions needing answers; a to-do list for Him; definitely thinking I know what my day holds and how I'll make it through.


Psalm 46:10a reminds me, "Be still and know that I am God."


Stillness is something I have to work hard at.


And then there are the distractions. Computer, Telephone, children, thoughts of my day, pondering memories. And the much dreaded Facebook. All these things are good and yet, can hold me captive from QUIETLY RESTING.


Choose.


This is the key. I must choose to make this a priority. I must not delay. I must discipline myself.
For I know when I am QUIETLY RESTING I have chosen the one good thing. I am missing out on the others. But they really don't matter or compare.


My Savior asks this of me. He desires nothing else but to see me on my knees trusting Him and being still.


For when I am quiet I can hear.


He has the words that are life.

What is She Thinking?

Today, I gave permission to my sweet youngest one to play her 30 minutes on the computer.

I found she had accessed this blog and found a you tube video of Agape Boarding School.

She then accessed their you tube channel.

And with her face 1 foot from the screen, her earbuds in her ears, and her face cupped in her hands, she was intensely watching all the videos from her Big Brother's School.

I wonder what she was thinking. I wonder if this "involvement" makes her feel closer to "Hoss".

I wonder how much she misses.

Her heart must be full of questions...

Iron sharpening Iron

This is part II of making conversation intentional. Our speech can be so meaningless at times. Let yours be seasoned with salt today.

Questions from Titus 2 (see Titus 2:4-5
(taken from Carolyn Mahaney's, "Feminine Appeal")

Of the seven virtues listed in Titus 2, which one do you think your husband, father, trusted friend would like you to work on? Go ahead and ask them!

Loving your husband:
How did you choose to cherish your husband this past week?

Loving your children:
What are your current feelings about Motherhood?
How does God's Word address your present feelings?

Self-Control:
Eating, sleeping, thoughts, feelings, and time with God...which area are you most in need of self-control?
What truths about God and the Gospel can we run to in this battle?

Purity:
In what ways might you be making "provision for the flesh"? See Romans 13:1(Possible places to evaluate...T.V., books, magazines, music, situations, daydreaming...)
Hwo can you flee these temptations?

Homemaking:
Which homemaking task is your least favorite?
Which do you enjoy the most?
What does the world say about homemaking?
How does the Scripture convince us differently? See Titus 2, I Tim. 5:14 and Prov. 31

Kind:
Do you think your family would describe you as "happy"? Go ahead and ask them!
What is one way you can grow in creating a joyful atmosphere in your home? How did you seek to advance your families happiness this past week?

Submission:
How did you show your husband respect this past week?
How did you use your gifts to assist your husband?

Making Conversation Intentional

Thanks to a friend of mine, I am passing on this list of ideas to help make your conversations intentional. So much of our time is spent in idle talk. As you go about your day today, make the most of it.

How was your week?

What was encouraging about it?
~ did you find yourself remembering God in those moments?
~ how did you express your gratefulness to him for this/these encouragements?
What was challenging for you this past week?
~ what was your initial response to the challenge?
~ what were your thoughts of God in this?
~ any Scripture your mind ran to or you purposed to meditate on?
What are you struggling with right now?
How did you see God at work?
What did your time with the Lord look like?
~ what are you reading/learning/memorizing?
Did you pray? Did you pray often?
~ did you have answered prayer?
Any opportunities to share Christ with someone or at least talk about Him/His working in your life?
How's your heart?
How is your thought life?
What are your thoughts regarding _______________?
How can I pray for you this coming week?
What would be an encouragement to you this week?

Look for part II soon...