Developing a Vibrant Quiet Time

Isaiah 45:19 NLT

"I would not have told My people to seek Me if I could not be found."

Workshop Recap:
At Iron Sharpens Iron on Friday, I was privileged to teach the workshop:  Developing a Vibrant Quiet Time.

This subject is so near and dear to my heart.  To me, it's mindblowing that the same God Who spoke the world into existence wants to talk to little me - but He does!  He wants to talk to you too. 

But how?  How do we hear from God?  How do we have a quiet time that's not defined as another activity?  Or just something we check off our list of things to do?

I'll share a few highlights!   (Details for ordering October's talk and or Workshop below)

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1.  We have to understand that God would never tell us to "come to Him" if He could not be found.  He's findable!  He's just waiting for us to come to Him - yet all too often, we go to other sources for wisdom and direction.

2.  Cultivate a spot in your house - where you spend time with Him.  Cozy it up in a comfy chair with all your supplies close by (see below).  I personally have a basket - but I brought a tote bag to illustrate an example of the supplies.

Having your supplies close by, will help keep you focused and less distracted.  Do you ever start thinking about your grocery list during prayer???  It happens to me all the time. 
We talked about what to do when that happens.

3.  Record in your Journal what you sense God saying to you.   Then make sure you obey what He says.

We had an audience member who had made the Journal I authored her own.  She had personalized it to fit her needs and personality.  (When God allows me to see things like this - I get giddy with excitement!)  Yay God!

 

Spending time with God, listening to His voice is the foundation of Knowing God Ministries. 

Please do not be confused:

• It's hard to have a personal relationship with Jesus in an hour on Sunday morning...
• It's hard to have a personal relationship with Him in 2 hours during a weekly Bible study. 
• It's difficult to glean deep down, satisfying, God direction and revelation in a corporate setting. 

All of these things are found - when we cultivate quiet in our day to meet the God of the Universe.  The really, really cool thing is that He will speak about everyday things going on in your life right now.

So what are you waiting for?  Run to dear sister into His Presence.  He's waiting to talk to you.  HE would not tell you to come, if He could not be found...

On a personal note,

3 Generations:  Caroline, my Mom, and Me.

ISI was super special Friday because all the women on my mom's side of the family plus my husband's sister, Marti were there.   Do you have any idea what a blessing it is to have your family on the train with you???

Caroline, my daughter was out for Fall Break at her school.  She is included any opportunity I get to include her.

I was so proud of her!  She's 10 years old and sat perfectly still and attentive during Macon's talk.  She also arrived with the rest of the team at 10:00am to set things up.  She was there for hours.


My sweet Grandma came also!  She's 82 years old and is the matriarch of our family.  My two aunts, Judy and Connie (wish I had their pictures) were there as well.  My family had our own table.  Very special.

"Thank you Lord Jesus for the women in my family and all they do to help and support what you've called me to.  They are gifts from You." 
Thank you Mom, Caroline, Marti, Connie, Judy and Grandma.
You guys are awesome!

To order October's CD or Workshop:  Contact me and tell me the CD you want (September and /or October's talk/Workshop).  We will simply invoice you until we can get it on our website.

 

October's Iron Sharpens Iron - Recap

Proverbs 31:10

"A wife of noble character, who can find?  She is worth far more than rubies."

The keynote speaker at our luncheon on Friday was Macon Newby!   Macon is the wife of North Carolina Supreme Court Justice, Paul Newby.  If there's ever been a wife of noble character - it's Macon!

Macon's talk was amazing!  She was real...  She's humble and she shared personal stories as well as gave practical examples for real life issues.  Several women were shedding tears - including me!  I learned so much.  Here are a few highlights!

1.  Your husband is yearning for your approval.

She shared that whenever Paul is comes off a stage after having spoken, she can tell that he's starting to critique himself.  Unconsciously he's yearning for her to say, "Great job!"  He's inwardly desiring her encouragement.  So are our men!  Macon challenged us to be aware of our husband's need and desire for our approval.

2.  Your husband is yearning for your respect.  Men want respect - not love.  We show them love, by respecting them.



3. It's God's job to change your husband - not yours.
Part of winning him could be surrendering to your husband's leadership. Allow him to be the leader. (Granted if it's not immoral or illegal.)

She shared many funny stories, but one in particular was about Paul wanting to go hiking at night while on a trip out west.  He wanted to see moose sleeping.  To do so, they would have to quietly creep up to where they were sleeping.

Needless to say, Macon did not want to go at all.   It was 2 mountain ridges away - in the dark and she was tired.  Yet, Paul was determined and she didn't want him to go alone. 

So she put on her boots and began stomping behind him with a grudging attitude.   In the midst of her loud stomps, the Lord revealed that her attitude was just like the stomps:  ugly, loud and disrespectful.   He was pressing her to change her heart attitude.  So she made an intentional decision to come in line to God's prompting.  As a result, caught a glimpse of something that she'll never again get to see this side of heaven and blessed her husband.  He in turn, was willing to do anything for her!

She challenged our heart attitude when our husband's go in a direction opposite of ours.  God is honored and is possibly protecting us when we submit to their authority in the family.  God also will bless us for our willingness to submit to our men, as unto the Lord.  (And to do it with a right attitude!)

 

 

I praise Jesus for the Newby's.  I praise Jesus that in the public arena in North Carolina, He has placed a God fearing man and woman.  They fear God far more than they fear the opinion of others.  Let's pray God will raise up leaders who have a greater fear of Him, than they do 'man' on November 6th.

To order October's CD:  Click HERE  Click on August's Talk and send me a note with the order if you want September and /or October's talk.

We have the Cd's ready, but our wonderful webmaster who does not charge us anything, has to have time to get it on the website.  Bear with us! 

When God Orchestrates

 Make plans now to attend October's luncheon!
It's Friday, October 12th! 

Register Here!

 

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