I think we are all guilty of not spending quite time each day to receive Gods' message. He can't talk to us if we are busy with everyday life things. We have to take time to listen.
Too many activities, and people, and things. Too many worthy activities, valuable things, and interesting people. For it is not merely the trivial which clutters our lives but the important as well. Anne Morrow Lindbergh
We need interaction with other, and we need activities. We have many gifts to offer those who cross our paths, and we need the many gifts they have to offer us. But we soon have little to share, to give to others, if we neglect the special times, the empty spaces needed for nurturing the soul.
Some time away from people, activities, and things, some time away to commune with God, to seek guidance, to seek security in the fullest sense, will prepare us to better give our gifts to others. That time alone will also ready us to accept others' gifts to us.
It is true we find God's message in others. But the time alone with God lowers the barriers that too often prevent us from hearing another of God's messages as expressed through the friends and even foes who cross our paths.
My gift to myself is some time alone. I deserve that gift today and every day.
I'm linking to The Kennedy Adventures - Saint and Scriptures Sunday. See you there.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
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A good message. I have a note on my piano that reminds me, "Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening." But I know I don't listen as much as I should. I try to tell myself that walking the dog and commuting to work are good "alone times," but down deep I know I should do better. Thank you again. Have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteBev, I am going to try to give myself more "time alone" also. When I walk the mountain, I feel connected which is why I so miss it when I can't! ...:)JP
ReplyDeletei can't believe i never added you to my sidebar. oh well, you are on there now lady!
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