A New Slant on "Me Time"

Recently I have found myself distracted, overwhelmed, annoyed and frustrated. Things weren't "going" like I had planned for the school year or anything for that matter. We were doing school work of course but I felt like I was missing something. Trying to do major cleaning...adding renovations and then trying to be an encouragement to my husband when I am already frazzled. Did I mention that my eight year old is dealing with insomnia to boot!?!! Ahhhhhhhh.....

But lo and behold, even though I was having family Bible study time , I realized I had devoted none of my personal time to God.....sporadic devotions , quick prayers , falling asleep before I finished. I wasn't in God's Word, I wasn't basking in His presence...I was spiritually starving!

At church this past Sunday at a book table laid out, I see a book, " A Place of Quiet Rest" by Nancy Leigh DeMoss. It sparked my interest but yet I was unsure because so many times before these devotion type books are either severely lacking in any sound doctrine or become some sort of equation to a "better life"; then I end up not finishing it due to disappointment! But my friend tells me that another friend, whose opinion I respect, really appreciates this author --- so I take it.

This book has been enlightening; proclaiming from the beginning not to be a typical'devotion' book, but rather a guide to intimacy with God.
The scripture that has truly affected me from the book thus far is Mark 1:35 " Now in the morning , having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed."

Wow......I am a night person ...I cannot do that...'before daylight'??? But I have set my alarm and have tried devoting at least an hour to study and prayer in the presence of God. I have to say it is hard but I do look forward to it( I did stay up too late last night making it somewhat difficult to rise and concentrate properly this morning!). I like that I am not interrupted...it is quiet and I pray that God would continue to place this desire to commune with Him daily! Perhaps I will set the alarm earlier...:-D

I am learning a lot and am truly appreciating the words of encouragement and wisdom from Ms DeMoss. I am seeking my God, not as a superficial answer to make my day better, but to be in His presence...just Jesus and me!