What Some of Us Really Needed to Hear:)

Sooo, I gather from our group discussion Thursday and from reading blog comments that last week's study started out with exactly what some of us needed to hear. 'Cause let's face it, if we're not spending time with The One True God, what else really matters right? So, are you making progress in that area? Was this a call back to a habit you used to have? And, isn't it much MORE than a habit? What a fascinating, exciting, super-satisfying life we're missing out on if we're not spending a portion of each day in sweet communion with Him!! And doesn't everything seem to go much more smoothly when we're more connected to Him? Now, get ready for Satan to attack as he sees you getting that quiet time back on track... push through and keep going and pray for each other as you do. Have you tried preparing a spot before your personal time with Him to help you be ready and be accountable? It really has helped me to do that! Also, a couple ladies shared Thursday that sitting at a table rather than on a couch helps them a lot, too.

As you read about Mary and Martha could you see important things in your life that could be taking your time and attention away from the MOST important thing? Really put some thought to that and get ready to be free from obligations. Listen to Him and try to only take on what He wants you to "take on" and it won't feel nearly as heavy if it's His will rather than your own:)

Can you grasp that Jesus LONGS to spend time with you? Keep reminding yourself of that amazing truth!! Which of Cindi's two understandings of "sitting at His feet" do you find easier? For each of you it will be different. Is it easier for you to spend a set aside time with Him each day or to consult and share with Him throughout each choice you make and experience you have throughout the day? Make it a point to put more effort toward the one that is the most challenging to you, all the while reminding yourself that it is not a task, but an invitation to something wonderful! And please take it one day at a time:)

I'm excited to hear your feedback on how spending more time with Christ makes it easier to recognize His voice when He's calling you... like little Samuel! Remember how patient He is with you, just as He was patient with Samuel and how persistent He is because of His GREAT love for you.

Love you ladies SO much and I have enjoyed your connecting through your posts, your honesty, vulnerability, and desire to see His beautiful face and hear His soothing voice!

I'll close with John 17:13, where Christ is talking to God shortly before His death.
I am coming to You that my JOY may be made FULL and COMPLETE and PERFECT in them (YOU!), that they (YOU!) may experience my DELIGHT FULFILLED in them (YOU!), that My ENJOYMENT may be perfected in their own souls, that they may have My GLADNESS within them, FILLING their hearts.