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: Without Jesus, I’m self-centered and self-conscious…simply stuffy. My NOTES: ”The Church is to be a hospital for the struggling, not a museum for the stuffy” G. Laurie paraphrased “It is only for our bad behavior that we make all kinds of excuses.” C. S. Lewis “Do I fit Jesus into my life …
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Quiet Time Takeaway: Worship God alone – not self or celebrities. My NOTES: ”People want to be celebrities, to receive god-like worship, not for what they accomplish but just for celebrity status itself. But we are made to give worship to God alone.” N. Gumbel paraphrase I’m not able to truthfully pray Psalm 26:1-3… King …
Quiet Time Takeaway: God’s patience…has a limit. Listen to Him! My NOTES: ”In Mark 8:11 the Pharisees questioned Jesus, demanding a sign…’He sighed deeply and said, … no sign will be given.” Mark 8:12 – Perhaps He was exasperated with them. “You unbelieving generation, … how long shall I put up with you?” Mark 9:19 …
Quiet Time Takeaway: Our arrogance in being ‘righteous’ blocks our ability to be merciful. My NOTES: ”‘…to avoid ceremonial uncleanness they (the Jewish leaders) did not enter the palace because they wanted to be able to eat the Passover.” John 18:28 People usually died during a scouring; at every lash, Jesus received, He could have …
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(I’ve learned a lot in Israel; I’ve a lot to learn!) Quiet Time Takeaway: I’ve a God-given work to do, each of us does, but I can’t do it without God guiding me. My NOTES: ”Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior,…” Psalm 25:5 “Moses said to the …
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Quiet Time Takeaway: Cautious attention is required… My NOTES: ”See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” Ephesians 5:15 Circumspect: careful consideration of all circumstances and possible consequences. Cautious, wary, look before you leap. Being careful in the face of danger. Latin circum …
Quiet Time Takeaway: Faith is a gift that we can ask for in prayer. My NOTES: ”I pray that out of his glorious riches, he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.” Ephesians 3:16 “… it is by grace you …
Quiet Time Takeaway: Jesus brings us a new and powerful hope! My NOTES: ”…Melchizedek appears, one who has become a priest not on the basis of the regulation of his ancestry but on the power of an indestructible life.” “The former regulation is set aside…(for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is …
Quiet Time Takeaway: Trust comes before the proof. My NOTES: ”(Moses’ mother) took the baby and nursed him. When the child grew older, she took him to Pharaoh’s daughter…” Exodus 2:4 (She had this time to teach him about God.) “I will be with you. And this will be a sign…When you have brought the …
Quiet Time Takeaway: God entrusts us with His treasured forgiveness expecting us to pass it on. My NOTES: ”(A master) called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them…each according to his abilities.” Mat. 25:14 “You are called to do your best, not to compare yourself to others.” N. Gumbel “God measures your heart- not …
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Quiet Time Takeaway: I can be ready for eternity but not necessarily for an earthquake. We may not expect earthquakes and ice storms, but God does My NOTES: “Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. … You will hear of wars…famines, and earthquakes…” Matthew 24:6-7 cut up “My response to life …
Quiet Time Takeaway: Perhaps the wisdom of God is the same as the Spirit of God… I’ve more study to do… but God’s wisdom brings life. My NOTES: ”Without the blessing of God the earth was lifeless.” Dr. Russ Frase ”… and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.” Genesis 1:2 “‘…those who …
Quiet Time Takeaway: Like charging a battery, time spent in stillness with God builds up His power in us so we shine in the dark times. You can’t hurry the charging… My NOTES: ”You, LORD, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light.” Psalm 18:28 “May I be content to spend my …
Quiet Time Takeaway: Answer His call. We forfeit God’s greatest gift of salvation if we don’t pay attention. My NOTES: “I must intentionally seek God, or by default, I ignore Him.” J. Denison paraphrase “We often cling so tightly to what we have that we miss what God wants to give us.” R.Denison paraphrase “But …
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Quiet Time Takeaway: I’m broken until I ask Christ to forgive me. My NOTES: – There are 3 realities: 1. Our world is broken by sin. 2. On our own we can be deceived. 3. We are never alone, God is with us. (Paul D. Tripp) “The LORD your God is in your midst, a …
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