Monday, March 31
Genesis 48:8-22
Psalms 19, 46, 66, 67
Romans 8:11-25
John 6:27-40
“Be still, and know that I am God;” (Psalm 46:10)
Lent is a time for reflection, a time for intentional conversations between us and God. This semester I’m taking a wonderful religion class called Christian Spirituality. One of our challenges (ok...assignments!) has been to make time every day for God – ten minutes of quiet time – no noise, music, talking or anything else that can distract us; what we do in that time is optional but suggestions were journaling, meditating, or walking quietly outside and enjoying nature. It has been amazing, and here is the thing – it is not difficult to manage or to schedule – you just do it. Sometimes (shhhh!), I have even done it twice in one day!
We hear from the experts all the time that taking quality time for ourselves is part of a balanced and healthy life, and will make us more available to our loved ones, our friends and co- workers. This is not a $150 day spa, or a shopping spree, or an expensive lunch – this is the one thing that God gives us all to spend as we see fit - time. Maybe you will want to take five minutes, or fifteen, or an hour!
So here is your assignment ... turn off the phone, turn off the radio or the TV; get up from your desk or your ironing or your whatever – and just “Be Still!” for a few minutes with God. It is awesome!
Vicki Cravens
Genesis 48:8-22
Psalms 19, 46, 66, 67
Romans 8:11-25
John 6:27-40
Lent is a time for reflection, a time for intentional conversations between us and God. This semester I’m taking a wonderful religion class called Christian Spirituality. One of our challenges (ok...assignments!) has been to make time every day for God – ten minutes of quiet time – no noise, music, talking or anything else that can distract us; what we do in that time is optional but suggestions were journaling, meditating, or walking quietly outside and enjoying nature. It has been amazing, and here is the thing – it is not difficult to manage or to schedule – you just do it. Sometimes (shhhh!), I have even done it twice in one day!
We hear from the experts all the time that taking quality time for ourselves is part of a balanced and healthy life, and will make us more available to our loved ones, our friends and co- workers. This is not a $150 day spa, or a shopping spree, or an expensive lunch – this is the one thing that God gives us all to spend as we see fit - time. Maybe you will want to take five minutes, or fifteen, or an hour!
So here is your assignment ... turn off the phone, turn off the radio or the TV; get up from your desk or your ironing or your whatever – and just “Be Still!” for a few minutes with God. It is awesome!
Vicki Cravens