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: He came to free us from fear! My NOTES: ”Charles Lindbergh wanted this read at his funeral: ‘Death is but a new adventure in existence.” “Jesus’ Resurrection guarantees yours.” “A believer isn’t buried, we are ‘planted.” All above TWFYT “Jesus came, died and rose from death to free us from the fear …
Quiet Time Takeaway: Listen to the Trinity. My NOTES: ”Love listens. It’s only when we have been heard and validated that we feel cherished..” TWFYT “…it is good that I am going away… unless I go away the Advocate will not come to you… but if I go, I will send him to you.’” John …
EASTER WEEK TAKEAWAY: I can’t save myself- only Jesus saves! Hallelujah My NOTES: ”…he has appeared once for all…to do away with sin by the sacrifice of himself.” Hebrews 9:26 Please understand why Christ sacrificed himself for us: “… even the first covenant was not put into effect without blood.” “… without shedding of blood, …
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FOR EASTER WEEK: Will we be found ready at the critical moment? Given that God often takes His time, it’s worth thinking about how ready we are to wait patiently for Him. We are to wait on God – not make Him wait. But when God’s time has finally come, will we be ready? When …
Quiet Time Takeaway: If my prayer focuses on praise and not my problem, God will solve it. My NOTES: ”Prayer gives me wings to fly.” Anton, Bible translator Jehoshaphat cried out: “Our God, … we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do but …
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Quiet Time EASTER WEEK TAKEAWAY: Before Jesus went home he gave us his Spirit filled Name for protection. My NOTES: ”I pray for them… they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name, the name that you gave me, so that they …
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Quiet Time Takeaway: Love is listening to others and acting on what I hear. My NOTES: ”We should listen to the Word of God… He who no longer listens to his brother will no longer listen to God. – Just as love for God begins with listening to his Word, love for others begins by …
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Quiet Time Takeaway: If we give up on loving others – we can’t love ourselves. My NOTES: “I will establish his kingdom forever if he is unswerving in carrying out my commands and laws…” 1 Chronicles 28:7 “He (the king) struck three times and stopped.” And Elisha scolded him, “…you should have struck five or …
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Quiet Time Takeaway: It is a trusting faith that leads to self-control. My NOTES: ”(Abraham) bound his son Isaac and laid him on the altar, on top of the wood.” Genesis 22:9 “I often miss that Isaac was probably 18-20 years old when he laid down on pile of wood. He had a tremendous respect …
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Quiet Time Takeaway: Forgiveness gives me a clean future. My NOTES: I thought the guy on the corner was a scam – asking for donations for a ten month old’s medical needs… so I didn’t give him anything. I wasn’t around the corner fifty feet and I was convicted that this child needs help – …
Quiet Time Takeaway: God honoring progress requires courageous faith. My NOTES: “Progress means not just changing but changing for the better.” C. S Lewis “A so called ‘life-force’ won’t interfere with your conscience like God does.” C. S. Lewis “God isn’t moved by spreadsheets or market conditions. He is moved by faith.” “The future belongs …
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Quiet Time Takeaway: Listening to God opens doors that ultimately lead us to into worship. My NOTES: ”… Do not be afraid. Stand firm … The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Exodus 14:13-14 cut up “If you are afraid …
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Quiet Time Takeaway: A God assignment may be hard but it’s not negotiable. My NOTES: ”I fall short everyday spending hours unproductively… I excuse myself thinking that what I do is worthwhile when it’s worthless.” Valley of Vision & me – Note in one of my devotionals from 2018: “Do the assigned work” (I know …
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Quiet Time Takeaway: God’s power tool is prayer. My NOTES: ”Our prayers don’t have to be limit what we can think of to ask for, God is far more creative.” Sylvia Gunter ”You cannot have a need I cannot supply.“ God Calling In Ephesians 1:18 Paul prays, “that we may know Jesus’ incomparably great power …
Quiet Time Takeaway: Pride and discontentment clog our hearts, but Joy refreshes our spirits. My NOTES: Gratitude can cure discontentment. “Pride compares ourselves to others robbing us of the joys God has given us. N. Gumbel paraphrased “Leave behind a trail of joy.“ Sylvia Gunter “I want to be so full of Christ, that when …
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