Renewing My Quiet Time

I am studying a book about growing deeper with God and the first couple of chapters deal with intimacy with Him. One of the ways we get to know God and His heart is by spending time with Him in His word and in prayer. I have had some pretty dry times spiritually and it's usually because I am in a rut with my devotions--either because I'm not getting enough out of whatever book I'm using, or just plain not spending any time with the Lord. But this week as I was studying I came across these verses form the Psalms that I don't ever remember reading. It was so eye-opening to me-I have always believed that reading my Bible has great rewards, but these verses sure put it all into perspective.

Psalm 19:7-11 (New International Version)

7 The law of the LORD is perfect,
reviving the soul.
The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.

8 The precepts of the LORD are right,
giving joy to the heart.
The commands of the LORD are radiant,
giving light to the eyes.

9 The fear of the LORD is pure,
enduring forever.
The ordinances of the LORD are sure
and altogether righteous.

10 They are more precious than gold,
than much pure gold;
they are sweeter than honey,
than honey from the comb.

11 By them is your servant warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.

It has caused me to realize that I need to not spend as much time reading Christian books as I spend just reading the Word and praying about how I can apply it to my life. I am excited about what God is going to teach me through this new, renewed time with Him. I am also going to start memorizing scripture again- I have done this in the past too, and it has been so meaningful.

Blessings on you as you grow deeper in Him.

Thanks for stopping by!

Loving Him,
~Mel

The "Me Time" Myth

Here is an excellent article about the more time we spend away from our children, either being distracted or literally gone from the house, the MORE time we want to be away from them.

http://www.crosswalk.com/homeschool/11598542/

I could not have said it better!

Loving Him today,
Mel