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Just like sheep, we travel through life in groups.  We benefit from the experiences of others.  While this is not a counseling site, our Shepherd has encouragement for every challenge in our lives.  If you find yourself in need of His support today, submit a question, comment or prayer request here.


Latest submissions . . .

Phyllis,
"With a new baby and working part time, how do I find time for intimate moments with the Lord?  I really want that time with Him, but sometimes it's hard to even get a shower in."

Dear Friend,
Every mother understands your challenge.  And so does God.  It isn't that He doesn't love us when we haven't spent time with Him; but because He created us for fellowship with Him, I think He misses us.  If we prioritize our day according to our purpose, then intimacy with Him would be first, and family and jobs would follow.  However, sometimes babies need extra attention, jobs demand overtime, dirty laundry piles higher and higher and there is never, ever enough sleep.  In these circumstances, God does not require a prayer marathon or the digesting of Isaiah (help!)  When we consider that each day holds 1,440 minutes, then 10 minutes of our undivided attention seems pretty doable.  I emphasis "undivided" because we are such chronic multi-taskers.  Morning is a perfect time with Him because it starts the day off so right.  Set the alarm 10 minutes earlier, splash the face with cold water and read the Bible for 5 minutes.  Then express your love and thanksgiving to Him, commit your day to Him and share your heart until the baby wakes up or the job beckons.  He will be right there listening to every word.  When Jesus said in Matthew 6:33, "Seek the Kingdom of God above all else and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need," He really meant it.  He not only supplies your needs, but guides and directs your day so that you are able to accomplish so much more than you would have had you not put Him first.  His presence is like a sweet fragrance that will go before you all day long.  I don't intend to sound insensitive to your situation but throughout my life I've tried it both ways, and daily fellowship with him, whether 10 minutes or an hour, always wins!  My prayers for you, dear one, as you pursue His presence.

 

A few of your comments about
"Intimate Moments with the Shepherd"

"What a beautiful book!  Inside as well as out!"

"What a beautiful gift to God your devotional book is . . . and to me too!  I will cherish it for years to come reading and , rereading, meditating and rejoicing in every page."

"I am in a transitional time now . . . so I'm trusting God to guide my steps and Chapter One was so encouraging."

"I love your input and viewpoints of the 23rd Psalm - each chapter captures my attention and refreshes my soul.  Your book has given us added hope and faith that one day our son will come back to the sheepfold."

"You book is right on target.  Thanks for lovely book with much spiritual meat to chew on."

"I love finding a good devotional books to go along with my Bible reading and yours is timeless, one that can be used again and again and I am enjoying it very much."

"Every devotional I read is exactly what I need for that day/"

 

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