Time With God

Lately, I have been feeling pushes to find ways to incorporate time with God into all the different parts of my day.  I am reminded of Psalm 119:11, "I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you."  And, I feel encouraged.  Last night, my son asked how I knew that I would go to heaven when I died.  I told him of my deep beliefs.  The subject got changed to the snowplows on the road.  Then, a minute later, I said, "John 3:16"....perhaps the only bible verse Kurt has committed to memory.  He paused, and I knew he was saying the verse in his head and he said, "yeeaaah". My soul felt very well.

Scripture Union is a great source of encouragement to bible reading.  Currently, they are putting out a series to help followers of Jesus to get on track with their New Years resolutions.  Here is todays help:

Give Distractions to God

It’s a noisy world out there! Even the most disciplined Bible reader faces plenty of distractions: unexpected phone calls, family interruptions and pet emergencies. And sometimes, the biggest distractions come from within: our fears, frustrations, temptations and worries. Unfortunately you can’t always control or avoid these distractions. So when they come, use them for good!
Incorporate distractions into your time with God. If young children interrupt, invite them up on your lap and read the Bible together. If the phone rings, pray for the caller after you hang up. If your thoughts wander to your worries and concerns, give those thoughts to the Lord in prayer. Don’t get too frustrated by the distractions. They may be the very things God wants you to pray about.

Philippians 2:5-11 (NIV)

⁵ In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:

⁶ Who, being in very nature God,
did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage;
⁷ rather, he made himself nothing
by taking the very nature of a servant,
being made in human likeness.
⁸ And being found in appearance as a man,
he humbled himself
by becoming obedient to death—
even death on a cross!

⁹ Therefore God exalted him to the highest place
and gave him the name that is above every name,
¹⁰ that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
¹¹ and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father

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Six Questions That Might Just Change a Life

 

by Kati Gibson

Perhaps time isn’t the enemy – maybe it’s how we use it.

In a world of spinning to do lists, places to go, things to plan, and people to love — how do we
remember the most important person of all?

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is,
seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you
died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears,
then you also will appear with him in glory. ~ The Apostle Paul, Colossians 3:1-4 NIV

Perhaps we’re designed to do it together.
At the breakfast table, we gather. Slurping milk from bowls of cereal, crunching granola, asking
questions.
“What has God been teaching you?”
“Who have you been loving on, investing in, or encouraging?”
“Who have you been praying for? ”
“What have you learned from someone?”
“Do you have any news to share about the Christians around the world?”
“How can I help you?”
And in this place — at home, with family around the table. With friends holding cups of coffee –
it’s safe here.
It’s safe to even say  –

“I have no idea. I’m just barely keeping my own head above water.”

Then we walk together. We walk the roads together until we are not only surviving but truly
living. Possibly even carrying each others burdens?


What if we all stopped for just for a moment and asked.
Yes, ask as we gather for meals with our family — of course. But what about you and I — them and they?

Through talking,
we’re loving
learning
teaching
educating
encouraging
helping.

Maybe this would do so much more for us than talking about last nights TV show or even
possibly the weather?
Maybe this simple little thing could start a revolution.

Carry each others burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. ~ Galatians 6 NIV, The Apostle Paul
I thank my God every time I remember you. ~ Philippians 1 NIV, The Apostle Paul written along side his friend, Timothy
A friend loves at all times. ~ Proverbs 17 NIV, King Solomon

The beauty of it all, friends? If six are too many – we can always start with one. {and live}
In the words of Jude, a servant of Christ Jesus and a brother of James – Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance.
{Lovingly living} along side you, in humbleness & Grace ~
Kati at Our Glorious Days  ; )

Source for Post: http://www.incourage.me/