Met w/ God yesterday and today first thing to pray...trying to concentrate on what we're learning about being in God's presence. Did the morning prayer, set my alarm for noon prayer, but it didn't go off... Will try again today. Reading Job (my least favorite book of the Bible) and Acts.
Had group on Sunday night. I'm excited to see what happens with these folks. Sorry, Scott, if I hazed you too much :)
I did the morning and midday prayers (hand-out from church) yesterday. I started today with the daily office morning prayers from the Northumbria website. The OT readings were from 1 Samuel which was kind-of cool because that is the lesson focus for the preschool room this month. http://www.northumbriacommunity.org/PraytheOffice/
I've also been reading a book titled Spiritual Direction by Henri Nouwen. It's one I tend to come back to. t-
I have been thankful for Henri Nouwen these past couple of days. His words on solitude and community have been a source of prayer. I have been challenged to continue on the journey of following Jesus.
This morning, I read the first chapter in Isaiah. I am setting my alarm for the noon prayer and am going to try to do both the morning and evening prayers as well. When I read Isaiah this morning, it reiterated what we have been talking about regarding faithfulness...not just giving offerings to God but DOING. Being faithful and helping the oppressed and the widows and fatherless. I love it!
hello friends! it's been a long time but I am committed to being better at getting on the blog.
Here's what I have been thinking about lately. Am I really as faithful as I think I am? I say the words “no worries” several times a day being my answer to various things that arise but do I really believe what I am saying? My first response to something stressful or unexpected in my life is that God will take care of/provide for his children if they are faithful but do I truly put my stake in that or is it more I don’t want to deal with the stress/situation so I divert it with that thinking….OR is that the whole point of faithfulness?
Other than pondering that question of myself I have been reading two books…Faith Driven Family by Voddie Bauchman and Everything Belongs by Rohr.
I did the morning office just now from the BCP. I've been really encouraged by everyone's presence here this week. It helps me to know what you guys are up to. Thanks!
I've been doing morning and evening prayers the last few days and my alarm even went off at noon yesterday! God time today was prayer & continued reading in Job. Came across a verse I love amongst all the excessive droaning on and on...
Job: "I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end He will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God; I myself will see Him with my own eyes - I, and not another. How my heart yearns within me!"
Also reading in Acts. Question: does it seem strange that in Acts 15 the Apostles decide not to make the gentiles get circumcised, yet in chpt. 16, first thing, Paul is circumcising Timothy...go figure.
I am struggling with being still with God. Even if I have a quiet moment all my senses are attuned to the sounds of kids and what they are doing or saying or I listen for a cry. I feel like when I engage with God I'm not fully present....not sure what the solution is.
Brooke is sick and we are leaving for Disney tomorrow...prayers of petition big time!
Did the morning prayer today. I actually feel quite calm in the midst of chaos right now. I'm sure it has much to do with engaging in regular prayer over the past few months. I am very thankful for the practice.
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Yesterday and today I did the morning office from the BCP. I did midday prayers and evening prayers yesterday in the hopes that I was not alone!
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Met w/ God yesterday and today first thing to pray...trying to concentrate on what we're learning about being in God's presence. Did the morning prayer, set my alarm for noon prayer, but it didn't go off... Will try again today. Reading Job (my least favorite book of the Bible) and Acts.
Had group on Sunday night. I'm excited to see what happens with these folks. Sorry, Scott, if I hazed you too much :)
I did the morning and midday prayers (hand-out from church) yesterday. I started today with the daily office morning prayers from the Northumbria website. The OT readings were from 1 Samuel which was kind-of cool because that is the lesson focus for the preschool room this month. http://www.northumbriacommunity.org/PraytheOffice/
I've also been reading a book titled Spiritual Direction by Henri Nouwen. It's one I tend to come back to.
t-
I have been thankful for Henri Nouwen these past couple of days. His words on solitude and community have been a source of prayer. I have been challenged to continue on the journey of following Jesus.
This morning, I read the first chapter in Isaiah. I am setting my alarm for the noon prayer and am going to try to do both the morning and evening prayers as well. When I read Isaiah this morning, it reiterated what we have been talking about regarding faithfulness...not just giving offerings to God but DOING. Being faithful and helping the oppressed and the widows and fatherless. I love it!
I did the BCP hours this morning. Yesterday I only did 2 offices, but spent time with our community group last night.
I'm trying to work on meditation as a discipline, so I've been re-engaging the Jesus Prayer. I suck at being present to the moment.
Today I've done the morning and midday prayers. I'm continuing my reading of Nouwen's book - read about constant prayer today.
hello friends! it's been a long time but I am committed to being better at getting on the blog.
Here's what I have been thinking about lately. Am I really as faithful as I think I am? I say the words “no worries” several times a day being my answer to various things that arise but do I really believe what I am saying? My first response to something stressful or unexpected in my life is that God will take care of/provide for his children if they are faithful but do I truly put my stake in that or is it more I don’t want to deal with the stress/situation so I divert it with that thinking….OR is that the whole point of faithfulness?
Other than pondering that question of myself I have been reading two books…Faith Driven Family by Voddie Bauchman and Everything Belongs by Rohr.
I did the morning office just now from the BCP. I've been really encouraged by everyone's presence here this week. It helps me to know what you guys are up to. Thanks!
I've been doing morning and evening prayers the last few days and my alarm even went off at noon yesterday! God time today was prayer & continued reading in Job. Came across a verse I love amongst all the excessive droaning on and on...
Job: "I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end He will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God; I myself will see Him with my own eyes - I, and not another. How my heart yearns within me!"
Also reading in Acts. Question: does it seem strange that in Acts 15 the Apostles decide not to make the gentiles get circumcised, yet in chpt. 16, first thing, Paul is circumcising Timothy...go figure.
I am struggling with being still with God. Even if I have a quiet moment all my senses are attuned to the sounds of kids and what they are doing or saying or I listen for a cry. I feel like when I engage with God I'm not fully present....not sure what the solution is.
I was really moved by this hymn yesterday.
"With Thee, my Lord, my God,
I would desire to be;
By day, by night, at home, abroad,
I would be still with Thee.
With Thee when dawn comes in,
And calls me back to care;
Each day returning to begin
With Thee, my God, in prayer.
With Thee amid the crowd
That throngs the busy mart;
To hear Thy voice 'mid clamour loud,
Speak softly to my heart.
With Thee when day is done,
And evening calms the mind;
The setting as the rising sun
With Thee my heart would find.
With Thee when darkness brings
The signal of repose,
Calm in the shadow of Thy wings
Mine eyelids I would close.
With Thee, in Thee, by faith
Abiding I would be;
By day, by night, in life, in death,
I would be still with Thee."
Brooke is sick and we are leaving for Disney tomorrow...prayers of petition big time!
Did the morning prayer today. I actually feel quite calm in the midst of chaos right now. I'm sure it has much to do with engaging in regular prayer over the past few months. I am very thankful for the practice.
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