quiet time

A Quiet Afternoon

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We went walking along the Anclote River in Tarpon Springs yesterday. It was just a rare afternoon without thunderstorms (at least till we got home!). Though our walks are a bit shorter as we have grown older they are still the best times for us to just talk and share special time together.

Walking along quietly with the Lord is no different. He treasures time we spend with Him with the only stipulation that we tell Him the truth.

Lord , who may dwell in your sacred tent? Who may live on your holy mountain? The one whose walk is blameless, who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from their heart; Psalm 15:1‭-‬2 NIV

Are we sorry for something? Confess it to Him- He already knows! Do we have a need- there’s no use pretending we can work it out on our own- just ask. He is not only our Savior and Lord, He has offered to become our closest friend. All we must do is walk by His side and listen to all He has to say on a quiet afternoon by the River of Life.

Is it Time to Pray?

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The Bible study I am doing now is about the prayers of Jesus. I knew that Jesus prayed but didn’t realize that in nearly every scene we read about He is praying. He prayed at His baptism and He prayed to multiply bread. He prayed a blessing on children and He prayed for Jerusalem. He prayed for Lazarus to come forth and He prayed for Peter’s faith. No wonder that the disciples asked for Him to teach them how to pray. Prayer was the very life and breath of our Savior and was the last thing He did as He died on the cross. If He needed prayer so much then how much more do we? The good news is that when we ask Him to help us pray He has promised to do it. He has left us more than a form, He has left us His Spirit guide us on His path of prayer as well. God bless you today as you walk with Him to the place of prayer. Is it time to pray? Oh yes always!