tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831080157336920858.post8223546199641271775..comments2023-11-03T05:12:55.099-04:00Comments on from dust towards the heavens: Tips & Tools to Help You Sit Awhile with GodCarlie Lakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00806190045559488211noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831080157336920858.post-72117071113600382582021-12-02T18:58:02.716-04:002021-12-02T18:58:02.716-04:00I too revel in Bible study and journaling, keeping...I too revel in Bible study and journaling, keeping several journals going at the same time, based on different themes: God's faithfulness, gratitude, favorite scriptures (written out with commentary about why the verses are precious to me), a record of impressions as I listen for God's voice, and recently a journal for the old familiar hymns, using them as the basis for praise and prayerwww.nancyaruegg.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13060173405144735663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831080157336920858.post-13119025162357140692021-11-18T11:03:35.592-04:002021-11-18T11:03:35.592-04:00Music is often how I hear God the clearest these d...Music is often how I hear God the clearest these days. I'm so grateful that he created the gift of music and spread it so freely among people so we all can benefit from it!Lisa notes...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07103364395238899215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831080157336920858.post-6349802607024327842021-11-14T16:18:44.720-04:002021-11-14T16:18:44.720-04:00It really is, Lisa. I'm glad you were encourag...It really is, Lisa. I'm glad you were encouraged. Thanks for visiting today!Carlie Lakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00806190045559488211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831080157336920858.post-77396522620995749252021-11-14T16:17:23.680-04:002021-11-14T16:17:23.680-04:00Thank you, Bro! I'm grateful for your support....Thank you, Bro! I'm grateful for your support.Carlie Lakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00806190045559488211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831080157336920858.post-37851112047185112322021-11-14T12:47:43.133-04:002021-11-14T12:47:43.133-04:00It is so wonderful to sit with Him and spend time....It is so wonderful to sit with Him and spend time. I'm thankful for your encouragement.Lisa Blairhttps://strengthwithdignity.com/prayer-changes-lives/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831080157336920858.post-75880338425620130202021-11-13T13:14:34.725-04:002021-11-13T13:14:34.725-04:00Great read as usual, may God continue to fuel you ...Great read as usual, may God continue to fuel you in expressing the beauty of our relationship with him. I will be looking into the new journals Mike Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05327821348703531679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831080157336920858.post-29751371642748179012021-11-12T22:54:16.857-04:002021-11-12T22:54:16.857-04:00So glad you it resonated with you, Barb! I think A...So glad you it resonated with you, Barb! I think ABIDE is one of my favorite words. :) Carlie Lakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00806190045559488211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831080157336920858.post-67694293171412274202021-11-12T22:52:53.199-04:002021-11-12T22:52:53.199-04:00Thank you for your kind comment, Mandy. That is, i...Thank you for your kind comment, Mandy. That is, indeed, one of the sweetest blessings, that God so graciously and gently woos us back. Carlie Lakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00806190045559488211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831080157336920858.post-89148139263685144322021-11-12T22:49:45.623-04:002021-11-12T22:49:45.623-04:00Yes, @Realtalk859, you've summed it up so nice...Yes, @Realtalk859, you've summed it up so nicely. We are so fortunate to have this privilege. Thanks for visiting and chiming in. Carlie Lakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00806190045559488211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831080157336920858.post-65890181772785017602021-11-12T19:47:41.292-04:002021-11-12T19:47:41.292-04:00My word for 2021 is ABIDE, so your post resonates...My word for 2021 is ABIDE, so your post resonates with me. Thank you 😊 Barb Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12701464930840343164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831080157336920858.post-78127436369006380722021-11-12T19:24:34.452-04:002021-11-12T19:24:34.452-04:00Thank you for sharing, Carlie! Your words are beau...Thank you for sharing, Carlie! Your words are beautiful and these tips of how to sit with God are so very helpful and encouraging. To answer your first question, yes, I can definitely sense a difference when I place God when I skip out on meeting with Him intentionally. He is always so gracious to guide us back to His love and light. Mandy Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00813612246484777601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4831080157336920858.post-52617703959547172652021-11-12T11:03:50.196-04:002021-11-12T11:03:50.196-04:00I love the idea of sitting a while with God. We hi...I love the idea of sitting a while with God. We his creation, spending time with him, the creator. Yet, that is exactly what he calls us too. That two way conversation you alude to. Never will we leave the room with him not feeling better, encouraged, strengthened. Thank you for this gentle reminder. Realtalk859https://www.blogger.com/profile/00644876144919935291noreply@blogger.com