I received the latest issue of "Above Rubies" magazine this last week. Can I tell you just how much of an encouragement this magazine is to me. I was reading through the first article titled "From Our Home to Yours" and was immediately convicted and encouraged at the same time.
Nancy writes:
"I wrote about catching moments to pray and read the Word of God even in the midst of mothering your little children. When raising my little ones I could not leave and go off to have a Quiet Time. I had to do it in the midst of noise and everything happening around me. I remember one time feeling such a need to pray. I went to my bedroom, taking my little ones with me. They played with toys while I kneeled at my bed and prayed. I was enjoying the presence of the Lord and oblivious to their noise....Don't despair dear mother. God created you with the ability to do many things at once! You can cope! The only thing that stops you from coping is your negative thinking! Believe that you can do it. Rejoice in everything that is happening. Embrace your motherhood and have a great time!"
Somewhere along the line I have convinced myself that if I don't have my quiet time in the morning before my family rises, that it isn't good enough. UGH!
God wants me all the time, any time.
I am a person that has internal dialogue with God all day long. I am very good at "tuning out" the background noise. Until now I didn't realize that some days this *is* my Quiet Time with the Lord.
I realize now how hard I have been on myself regarding my morning quiet time. Failing at that has made me less likely to seek Him at other times of the day, as if it's not the right time for Him. But, I can seek Him anytime and He is there.
If you would like to subscribe to Nancy Campbell's magazine "Above Rubies" I would so encourage you to do so. Go to http://www.aboverubies.org/ - this is a free publication and they rely solely on the grace of God and the generosity of their readers to make the magazine.
I pray that you are all having a beautiful and blessed week. In God's Love, Tami
Thanks for sharing this excellent resource.
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Laura
Thanks for the great resource. I can't wait to read more. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteWhat an encouragement. Thank you very much for this post.
ReplyDeleteHi, I've been reading your blog for some time, I found you through Jewels and her wonderful blog, but don't think I've ever commented.
ReplyDeleteAbove Rubies is wonderful and always such an encouragement.
Your blog is beautiful, thank you.
What a great post. I will have to check out Above Rubies. I really enjoy your blog, I always have a inner and outer smile. Many Blessings.
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed visiting your blog and wanted to let you know how much I LOVE your "Morning Basket". In fact, I just posted about it on my blog! It's such a lovely idea! Thank you for sharing it! And I LOVE Above Rubies! It is such a tremendously solid encouragement to me. I look forward to every issue so much and then devour it when it arrives:).
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ReplyDeleteYou're It! Now you have to list 5 of your favorite things, excluding family. Don't know who started this but my friend, Nicole from Heart4MyHome, tagged me.
Hope you have fun!
Beautiful post, Tami...It is so true that for some days, quiet time isn't so quiet...Thanks for the resource, I look forward to checking it out!
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