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: Believe God now; ask for His mercy while you can. My NOTES: ”The mercy of God is: His kindness or goodwill towards the miserable…combined with the desire to help them.” City Reach Church Austin “I have come to those who know they are sinners.” Matthew 12:7 “On judgement day, you don’t want …
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Quiet Time Takeaway: We are entrusted with the truth, not popular opinion. My NOTES: ”When they had seen him… they spread the word…” Luke 2:17 (We are entrusted with the truth so we can share it!) “If the grass looks greener over the fence, it’s probably Astro turf. “ N. Gumbel Dr. Jim Denison writes: …
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Quiet Time Takeaway: If I’m oblivious to the ONE who gives life, I’ll fear for my life. My NOTES: Lord, help me to not be so distracted by the business of life that I’m oblivious to the ONE who is life! (My prayer today) “His mercy extend to those who fear him…” Luke 1:50 “I …
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Quiet Time Takeaway: God knows if each person trusts or distrust Him and He keeps an accurate list. My NOTES: Zechariah asked Gabriel, “How can I be sure of this?” (CAN show’s distrust.) In contrast Mary asked Gabriel, “How will this be..?” (WILL shows belief.) Luke 1 cut up – In 1st chapter of Numbers, …
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Quiet Time Takeaway: God owns everything so he gets to make the rules. My job is believing that. My NOTES: ”The voyage is long and pitiless, but my helm is held steady by thy Word.” Valley of Vision “My legacy isn’t determined by what others think of me, but by what I think of Jesus.” …
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Quiet Time Takeaway: We live forgiven so we are to be forgiving. My NOTES: ”Others are harmed by our hesitation to forgive as He forgave us.” Streams in the Desert “Satan won’t voluntarily resign his claim on you. Only Jesus can change the ruler of your heart.” W. Gurnall “And the government shall be on …
Quiet Time Takeaway: I’ll be glad I did my work in the end, when I get to give it to Jesus. My NOTES: I’ve a God assignment, we all do, but I keep putting it off. Yet I don’t want to stand before Him a saved failure- empty handed with no gift of love to …
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Quiet Time Takeaway: True friendship requires a relentless relationship willing to share good times and bad times. My NOTES: ”We gain solace from belonging to a group.” Richard Rohr “Friends seem to begin as accidents, but staying friends takes action. “ E. Beddington paraphrase A celebrity once said: “Lots of people want to ride in …
Quiet Time Takeaway: ‘BUT’ changes everything. Being confident of God’s unfailing love gives confidence that things will work out in the long run. My NOTES: In Psalm 31:9-16 King David felt distress, sorrow, grief, and anguish. He had afflictions with illness, and knew contempt from friends. He was betrayed. He was broken and conspired against. …
Quiet Time Takeaway: I can entrust my life to conform to the world or entrust it to Jesus, not both. My NOTES: ”When we stop practicing our faith our preaching stops too, and visa versa.” J. Dennison paraphrase “It takes breaking out of our protective shell of conformity to connect our spirit to God’s Spirit. …
I can entrust my life to conform to the world or entrust it to Jesus, not both. Read More »
Quiet Time Takeaway: God can transform a life through His protection. We just never know what disaster He saved us from. My NOTES: ”Don’t confuse simple with easy.” Dana Williams ”He brought you through the wilderness so that in the end it might go well with you.” Deuteronomy 8:15 “I didn’t have a major transformation …
Quiet Time Takeaway: God-pleasing love requires persistence of my whole being: heart-soul-mind-body & friends. My NOTES: ”There is no commandment greater than these.” “Love the Lord your God with all your heart…soul…mind…strength. … love your neighbor.” Mark 12:31 & 30 cut up (This came up TWO times today, I must need it!) I can realign …
Quiet Time Takeaway: I’ve limited time to produce gold or scrap… My NOTES: ”Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. … establish the work of our hands for us…” Psalm 90:12 & 16 “Because he loves me,… with long life I will satisfy him and show him my …
Quiet Time Takeaway: Live with the end in sight. Each of us will be held accountable for how we lived. My NOTES: ”The world excels at breaking God’s commands… so we need immediate repentance to maintain a relationship with God.” Alex Adamopoulos “It’s only when we face the deception within us that we realize how …
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Quiet Time Takeaway: Life’s distractions don’t negate God’s desire for my life to serve Him. I’ve work to do. My NOTES: ”For Jesus to be my LORD, I must completely submit my self-will, my self made plan, to His will and His plan for my life. “ Alex Adamopoulos “Wake up! … I have found …
Life’s distractions don’t negate God’s desire for my life to serve Him. I’ve work to do. Read More »
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