Sometimes doing the good things {aka: going to church, doing our quiet time, taking care of our little ones, loving on our hubbies} doesn’t allow us to really hear from HIM in a way that we can in solitude.
Don’t get me wrong, all those things are good, necessary, and all purposeful in holy living, before our Lord. Keep doing them.
But if you get a chance… even for an hour… to get alone…
2) Write. Journal.
Scratch out your soul onto some paper. You never know what’s buried under all that clutter in your heart.
Have you had a good cry in awhile? Maybe this should be first on your list. Sometimes our emotions are so bottled up there is no room for inspiration.
You don’t have to be a photographer or even have a great camera to take pictures. Snap away… you’ll be surprised what you choose to capture through that lens.
10) Get off the computer.
You heard me. It will be good for you … if that laptop has become an extra appendage… {he – hum}
Jenifer says
Wonderful encouragement! I love getting alone with Jesus and praising Him.
trooppetrie says
so very true, so very true, how are you feeling this morning
trooppetrie says
so very true, the music is my trick. gets me to the right spot each time
Pam says
Great ideas! They all appeal to me. Seems like to do even one of them would help me come away refreshed in spirit and in my relationship with Jesus. Thanks!
Pam at http://www.2encourage.blogspot.com
Beck Gambill says
Good advice, I think I need to schedule a me and God date!
Lara says
Awesome. I’ve been doing lots of 1 and 2 lately. And the computer off thing. It zaps me of energy wheen I spend too much time on it, so yesterday I got on in the morning to do my online devotional and check emails, and then stayed off all day. It was so nice ! Especially staying off of Facebook,which is the biggest time-sucker ever, has been good.
Lisa says
Great encouragement, Traci! As I’m writing this, the song, Still, by Hillsong, is playing in the background. “Father, you are King over the flood. I will be still and know you are God.” Love it!
Praying for you sister. 🙂
Michelle says
Great ideas for alone time, Traci.
I hope you are doing well and that you are getting to do some of the things on that list before your little one comes?
Just a couple of weeks away! It’s hard to believe.
Have a blessed weekend, Traci!
Farmgirl Paints says
yep the cry thing has been happening a lot lately. i should be good and flushed out;) great words of truth there girlie. love this post.
Courtney says
Beautiful post! Great words of advice. Your photos are lovely. Love the contrast between the grass & the sky.
The Better Baker says
Thank you Sweet Traci for sharing these simple, yet power packed thoughts. I was blessed just to read through the comments. Yes, alone time with Jesus is SUCH a good thing – I really should do more of it. Take good care Girlfriend and have a great weekend.
BARBIE says
Wonderful ideas. I’ve done #3 a few times this week. My first year homeschooling and with a full-time job. What have I gotten myself into? I need to get out and do #9. Must get more exercise.