Sandy’s quite time is enriched by several devotionals. The postings here are her thoughts and prayers, a “putting it all together’ part of her day. May it bless you too.
Quiet Time Takeaway: Worship vanishes within a vile heart. My NOTES: “… those who are loyal have vanished … what is vile is honored by the human race.” Psalm 12:1 & 7 cut up “These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. … and they worship me in vain; …
Quiet Time Takeaway: God gives us each different gifts… Our job it to wait on His timing. My NOTES: ”Do not leave…but wait for the gift the Father has promised…” Acts 1:4 “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set …” Acts 1:7 “The wait comes before the …
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Quiet Time Takeaway: I can rely on my strength or God’s strength- they are opposites. My NOTES:: ”You don’t know how strong your anchor is until you’re in a storm.” Paige B. Brown “You can choose to think about what you cannot do – or think about what God can do!” (TWFYT) ‘Cast your cares …
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Quiet Time Takeaway: What you do in secret multiplies for good or bad… My NOTES: “… seeds fell…and produced a crop a hundred, sixty or thirty times…” Matthew 13:8 “God’s minimum ROI is 30x; yet in our rushed lives, our bad habits also multiply.” “Our spiritual roots are secret with God, but it takes a …
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Quiet Time Takeaway: Pray problems into God’s hands; then go tell others how He solved it. My NOTES:: ”When troubled, King David tells us to: Praise, Proclaim, Pray.” Nicky Gumbel “… in times of trouble… Sing the praises of the LORD, … for he does not ignore the cries of the afflicted.” Psalm 9:9-12 cut …
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Quiet Time Takeaway: God built us to live in us. My NOTES:: ”So God created mankind in his own image…” Genesis 1:27 “Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that the Spirit of God lives you?” 1 Corinthians 3:16 “We are houses built by God for His Spirit to dwell in here …
Quiet Time Takeaway: I just need to ask, and God gives me Himself! My NOTES: ”God helps me with what He considers important- not necessarily what I think is important.” The Bible Recap “Sampson received strength, Solomon wisdom, Gideon courage, David leadership, Elisha a double portion…. What do I want from God?” Dr. Frase & …
Quiet Time Takeaway: Complacency destroys love. My Notes: ”Now remain in my love. If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love,” John 15:9-10 “If I obey, I’ll remain in God’s love.” S. Gunter “We are already loved- it’s already ours. We can lose it – not earn it.” (My thought) “… you …
Quiet Time NOTES: ”Knowing God’s promises gives us power to live above the evil around us.” Sylvia Gunter “Whoever digs a hole…falls into the pit they have made.” Psa. 7:15 “(God) rides across the heavens to help you…” Deut. 33:26 “Most of our trials are a result of our own doing.” N. Gumbel paraphrase My …
Our pits only hold us when we doubt God’s promises. Read More »
Quiet Time NOTES: ‘Be strong and do the work.’ 1 Ch. 28:10b (This will be my 2023 verse) ‘…be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.’ 2 Ch. 15:7 ‘…the battle is not yours, but God’s.’ 2 Ch. 20:15 – Jesus says: ‘Let it be done just as you believed …
Quiet Time Notes: In Matthew 5 God promises us: His Kingdom, (5:3) Comfort, (5:4) Inheritance (5:5) Righteousness (5:6) Mercy (5:7) His Presence (5:8) Sonship (5:9) and again His Kingdom! (5:10) Accepting that God is Sovereign is hard when we sit with someone in pain, we want to give them things only God can give. (Bible …
God made me to love, He promises to He’ll do the rest. Read More »
Quiet Time Takeaway: Our job is to look at God and reflect His peace in the dark. My Notes: “Let the light of your face shine upon us.” Psalm 4:6 “The LORD make his face shine on you…” Num. 6:25 (Turn toward each other!- my thought) “The LORD turn his face toward you and give …
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Quiet Time Takeaway: God simplifies life: Be a good example of Christ’s My Notes: ”Without faith, it is impossible to please Him.” Heb. 11:6 “An Elder…must be hospitable, do good, self-controlled, upright, holy, self-disciplined…holding onto the truth and encouraging others.” Titus 1:8 paraphrase “They claim to know God, but by their actions, they deny Him.” …
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Quiet Time Takeaway: Believing friends lift us up; unbelieving friends can’t share life. Be careful who you run to. My Notes: ”We are made to share life, to build each other up; that builds God’s kingdom here on earth.” Every Moment Holy “Mary hurried to Elizabeth’s right after she believed God’s plan for her. Immediately …
Quiet Time Takeaway: It’s pretty clear, loving others boldly is our God-given purpose. My Notes: ”May I know and live out, the God given purpose of my life…. This year, I ask for graceful boldness.” S. Gunter blessing “The best exercise for our heart is to lift other people up.“ J. A. Holmes paraphrase “…I …
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