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: God gives us time to repent…He also gives us His strength. MY NOTES: “I’m scattered when I depend on myself, yet I ignore God’s strength.” TWFYT “God is not making suggestions as to how to live…He holds us accountable.” Experiencing God “The first person that needs repentance is myself.” Church Devo “The …
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QUIET TIME TAKEAWAY: Christ already has my worries weighing on His cross-I don’t need to drag them around …just stop it. MY NOTES: “Christ’s cross is heavier than yours – He had the weight of the world’s salvation on His.” Valley of Vision “It’s okay to say no; an opportunity is not an obligation.’ TWFYT …
QUIET TIME TAKEAWAY: Focus on Jesus now, not this racing life…if you hope to exist after extinction. MY NOTES: “If you’re racing a car, don’t look at the wall. The car aims towards what you focus on.” Jeff Childers “…Esau, … even though he sought the blessing with tears, … could not change what he …
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QUIET TIME TAKEAWAY: When my heart knows I need God in my life, my mouth must make the invitation. MY NOTES: “The person who thinks they are ‘OK’ with God is less likely to listen to the Truth than the person who admits they are ignoring God.” Dr. Erez Soref- One for Israel – paraphrased …
When my heart knows I need God in my life, my mouth must make the invitation. Read More »
QUIET TIME TAKEAWAY: It takes a decision to end evil in my life that opens the gate of heaven. MY NOTES: “At birth, you look like your parents, at death like your decisions.” Ps. Dave Stone “You may need to end something to get to where you want to end.” Dr. Henry Cloud paraphrased “You …
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QUIET TIME TAKEAWAY: Be ready for the final surprise. MY NOTES: “God often surprises us: The shepherds surprised by Angles, Paul surprised on his way to Damascus, He and Silas were surprised when the prison doors broke open in an earthquake…Moses and the bush… lots of surprises.” O. S. Hawkins “Look, I am coming soon!’ …
QUIET TIME TAKEAWAY: Rebuilding your heart requires connecting to God, and the courage to wait as you change. MY notes: “Do not fear change; it can be a chance to get closer to God.” God Calling “Like going to a gym, some members are weak; just taking the first step, while some are physically fit, …
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QUIET TIME TAKEAWAY: God’s patience with me demonstrates His love. MY notes: We forget the impact Jesus’ resurrection had on saving humanity. We should not be here now, the Lord should have wiped us out so long ago. But because of Jesus, we get to have this conversation here and now. “The world sure could …
QUIET TIME TAKEAWAY: When Christ tore up the curtain He opened the Throne Room. MY NOTES: Two friends have died this week, I know heaven is rejoicing…but my heart is sad… ”Everyone dies physically but Christ died so we don’t have to die spiritually.!” This is a note in my Bible for Heb. 9:24-26 “Christ …
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Share God With Us. QUIET TIME TAKEAWAY: Jesus warns us, it takes prayer to break the temptation to follow mob mentality. MY notes: “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” … “Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray so that you won’t fall into temptation.” Luke 23:40 & 46 “But they kept shouting, “Crucify …
Jesus warns us, it takes prayer to break the temptation to follow mob mentality. Read More »
Share God With Us. QUIET TIME TAKEAWAY: Fearlessly going deep with God will allow His power to rise up in us. MY notes: “To go beyond superficial belief is to let the resurrection’s power rise up in you.” P. Briscoe paraphrase “Obedience leads to astonishment. Obedience lets us experience God’s power.” Experiencing God “Put out into …
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Share God With Us. QUIET TIME TAKEAWAY: Horrifically, Jesus’ body was torn apart – His blood drowning my sin as He rescues my soul. MY NOTES: “Jesus was flogged so harshly he was unrecognizable. It wasn’t the nails holding him to the cross, it was love.” Greg Laurie “My numerous sin … lost in his blood…where …
Share God With Us. QUIET TIME TAKEAWAY: When I let repentance crack my hard heart, God’s promises are assured. (Think of the life inside an egg) TODAY’S POWERFUL NOTES: “If I repent, my mistakes won’t keep God from reaching me.” TWFYT “If we are faithless, he remains faithful.” 2 Tim 2:13 “…his love endures forever. …
When I let repentance crack my hard heart, God’s promises are assured. Read More »
Share God With Us. QUIET TIME TAKEAWAY: Confidence in Christ’s salvation of our souls starts with repentance. (My self-made plan won’t take me to heaven.) MY NOTES “May I listen and pray Your purpose in my life, over my self-made plan.” S. Gunter & Experience God paraphrased “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in …
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Share God With Us. QUIET TIME TAKEAWAY: If you want this Easter to be different, talk to God today. MY NOTES “The Four Questions in the Passover Seder all begin by asking, ‘What is different’…” Chabad.org “… if you want to be certain that when Christ returns, you will be ready to meet Him, then …
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