Chaos has sadly become our new normal. When we have times of quiet and solitude we often feel uncomfortable with it. It feels foreign to us. We tell ourselves, "I need to be doing SOMETHING!" This is because it doesn't feel natural to just be in the moment, because we are so used to rushing around, running here and there with our endless "to-do" lists. I think the chaos absorbs our lives and minds so much that it becomes a part of us. We identify being busy with accomplishing things which then allows us to feel accomplished as individuals. It's as though we are somehow better, or that we then matter, because we knocked off a huge "to-do" list. This has become the mind set of many of us. I've found myself bragging about all the details … [Read more...]
The Gift Of Our Presence
Each and every year at Christmas I find myself getting wrapped up in the presents, instead of being present. I get swept away in the flurry of the "to-do's" and the "have-to-get-done's", following a lifetime of traditions. The decorating of the tree, hanging the lights, writing out Christmas cards, baking Christmas goodies, and buying that "perfect" gift for that special someone. Every year I say, "This year is going to be simplistic, this year I am not going to do all the things I normally do because it is expected. I am just going to celebrate the reason for the season!" And yet another year passed by that I didn't follow my true hearts desire. Instead, I got wrapped up in the presents and didn't remain in the presence of loved … [Read more...]
Quotes
"If you want to live your best life now, you must learn to trust God to bring about the justice in your life. Turn matters over to Him and let Him handle them His way." Joel Osteen " Your Best Life Begins Each Morning" "You are always enveloped in Peace , which is inherent in My Presence. As you look to Me, you gain awareness of this precious peace. Sarah Young "Jesus Calling" As your trust in Me goes up, fear and worry automatically go down. Sarah Young "Jesus Calling" "Regardless of how it may happen or who may be responsible, it is hard to go on when everything we have counted on fall's down around us. That's when those of us who have the creative power of the Holy Spirit on the inside can get a new vision , a new direction, … [Read more...]
I Am The Truth
I AM THE TRUTH: the One who came to set you free. As the Holy Spirit controls your mind and actions more fully, you become free in Me. You are increasingly released to become the one I created you to be. This is a work that I do in you as you yield to My Spirit. I can do My best handiwork when you sit in the stillness of My Presence, focusing you entire being on Me. Let My thoughts burst freely upon your consciousness, stimulating abundant Life. I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. As you follow Me , I lead you along paths of newness: ways you have never imagined. Don't worry about what is on the road up ahead. I want you to find your security in knowing Me, the One who died to set you free. Sarah Young "Jesus Calling" John … [Read more...]
Practicing the Presence
"How then, do I live in God's presence? How do I detect His unseen hand on my shoulder and His inaudible voice in my ear? A sheep grows familair with the voice of the shepherd. How can you and I grow familair with the voice of God? Here are a few ideas: Give God Your Waking Thoughts. Before you face the day, face the Father. Before you step out of bed , step into His presence. Here is how the psalmist began his day: " Every morning, I tell you what I need, and I wait for your answers."( Psalm 5:13 ) Which leads to the second idea: Give God your waiting thoughts. Spend time with Him in silence. Try being silent with God. "Be still, and know that I am God." (Psalm 46:10 NIV). Awareness of God is a fruit of stillness before God. Dan … [Read more...]