Comments on: Sitting on the Rock: The Discipline of Stillness http://thelife.com/blogs/experience/devotionalforwomen/2007/01/26/sitting-on-the-rock-the-discipline-of-stillness/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 23:41:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: Gloren Williams http://thelife.com/blogs/experience/devotionalforwomen/2007/01/26/sitting-on-the-rock-the-discipline-of-stillness/comment-page-1/#comment-5305 Gloren Williams Tue, 30 Jan 2007 16:05:09 +0000 http://tmdevotionals.com/women/2007/01/26/sitting-on-the-rock-the-discipline-of-stillness/#comment-5305 It is indeed a great privaledge to know and experience a God who so wonderfully displays his handy work through nature it really is a special time when we can sit back and observe and appreciate these blessings. Thank you for this devotional although i caught up with it a bit late it was an oasis amid the stacks of paper and work at my office desk. We definitely serve a true and living God. Praise be to Jesus. It is indeed a great privaledge to know and experience a God who so wonderfully displays his handy work through nature it really is a special time when we can sit back and observe and appreciate these blessings.
Thank you for this devotional although i caught up with it a bit late it was an oasis amid the stacks of paper and work at my office desk. We definitely serve a true and living God. Praise be to Jesus.

]]> By: chapansi mweemba http://thelife.com/blogs/experience/devotionalforwomen/2007/01/26/sitting-on-the-rock-the-discipline-of-stillness/comment-page-1/#comment-5270 chapansi mweemba Sat, 27 Jan 2007 08:44:22 +0000 http://tmdevotionals.com/women/2007/01/26/sitting-on-the-rock-the-discipline-of-stillness/#comment-5270 Sitting on the rock; is reliving u silently wait upon & meditate on his work and are are peace knowing you are in the presence of the lord. Sitting on the rock; is reliving u silently wait upon & meditate on his work and are are peace knowing you are in the presence of the lord.

]]> By: Rachael http://thelife.com/blogs/experience/devotionalforwomen/2007/01/26/sitting-on-the-rock-the-discipline-of-stillness/comment-page-1/#comment-5268 Rachael Fri, 26 Jan 2007 23:55:07 +0000 http://tmdevotionals.com/women/2007/01/26/sitting-on-the-rock-the-discipline-of-stillness/#comment-5268 Thank you all for your input, it has been encouraging. I think being still before God is resting in Him. Don't try to figure things out, but just simply rest in His love and care. Thats something I have a hard time with. I overanalyze things, instead of just putting my trust in God and not being afraid of His perfect will for my life. In Psalm it talks about" Be still And Know That I am God " Thats so true. Be still.... And Know... in whatever situation.... that He is God... In other words He is going to bring it all together for our good. :) God Bless, Rachael Thank you all for your input, it has been encouraging.
I think being still before God is resting in Him.
Don’t try to figure things out, but just simply rest in His love and care. Thats something I have a hard time with.
I overanalyze things, instead of just putting my trust in God and not being afraid of His perfect will for my life.
In Psalm it talks about” Be still And Know That I am God ”
Thats so true. Be still…. And Know… in whatever situation…. that He is God… In other words He is going to bring it all together for our good. :)
God Bless,
Rachael

]]> By: Coral http://thelife.com/blogs/experience/devotionalforwomen/2007/01/26/sitting-on-the-rock-the-discipline-of-stillness/comment-page-1/#comment-5266 Coral Fri, 26 Jan 2007 18:19:31 +0000 http://tmdevotionals.com/women/2007/01/26/sitting-on-the-rock-the-discipline-of-stillness/#comment-5266 I have had a very difficult time lately which, has been put down to my pushing myself much too hard. I have had three strokes in the past and know I am a candidate for another but although I tell people to take it easy, don't over do it I don't take my own advice. But for the last couple of weeks I have been exhausted, unable to communicate, can't walk or go to the toilet alone. My brain just packed up on me. It got so bad that I was considering taking an overdose when I could get to the bathroom alone and take my tablets on my own. I was sent a wonderful peice of spiritual reading by a friend who didn't know I was ill. The piece was so powerful it really shook me up. I had been improving (because I was resting) but I was still ill. I read the e-mail and it made me take stock. I realise I must take things at a slower pace otherwise I shall continue to be ill, overloading my husband, who is my carer, and he is also ill. I need to reconsider my thinking because I am putting more stress on my family, which is unfair. I have had time this week to contemplate on my relationship with God. He wouldn't want me to cause suffering to my family but overdoing things thus making me ill; to such an extent that I consider ending things. I shall continue to rest, contemplate and be closer to God; and keep well. I have had a very difficult time lately which, has been put down to my pushing myself much too hard.

I have had three strokes in the past and know I am a candidate for another but although I tell people to take it easy, don’t over do it I don’t take my own advice. But for the last couple of weeks I have been exhausted, unable to communicate, can’t walk or go to the toilet alone. My brain just packed up on me. It got so bad that I was considering taking an overdose when I could get to the bathroom alone and take my tablets on my own.

I was sent a wonderful peice of spiritual reading by a friend who didn’t know I was ill. The piece was so powerful it really shook me up. I had been improving (because I was resting) but I was still ill. I read the e-mail and it made me take stock.

I realise I must take things at a slower pace otherwise I shall continue to be ill, overloading my husband, who is my carer, and he is also ill. I need to reconsider my thinking because I am putting more stress on my family, which is unfair.

I have had time this week to contemplate on my relationship with God. He wouldn’t want me to cause suffering to my family but overdoing things thus making me ill; to such an extent that I consider ending things.

I shall continue to rest, contemplate and be closer to God; and keep well.

]]> By: Kristina http://thelife.com/blogs/experience/devotionalforwomen/2007/01/26/sitting-on-the-rock-the-discipline-of-stillness/comment-page-1/#comment-5265 Kristina Fri, 26 Jan 2007 18:03:36 +0000 http://tmdevotionals.com/women/2007/01/26/sitting-on-the-rock-the-discipline-of-stillness/#comment-5265 The days go by so quickly it seems, yet when I remind myself of Mathhew 6:33--to seek the Lord first,I find that the Spirit of God directs my day instead of all of MY OWN plans, tasks, and business. Thanks you for reminding me of this as I seek for more of God's perfect peace in my time of change and seeking God's will for for my life. I am going through struggles at work and I am reminded that HE is in charge, not me. What a comfort! May we all be still and know that HE IS GOD! The days go by so quickly it seems, yet when I remind myself of Mathhew 6:33–to seek the Lord first,I find that
the Spirit of God directs my day instead of all of MY OWN
plans, tasks, and business. Thanks you for reminding me of this as I seek for more of God’s perfect peace in my time of change and seeking God’s will for for my life. I am going through struggles at work and I am reminded that HE is in charge, not me. What a comfort! May we all be still and know that HE IS GOD!

]]> By: dee http://thelife.com/blogs/experience/devotionalforwomen/2007/01/26/sitting-on-the-rock-the-discipline-of-stillness/comment-page-1/#comment-5264 dee Fri, 26 Jan 2007 18:01:42 +0000 http://tmdevotionals.com/women/2007/01/26/sitting-on-the-rock-the-discipline-of-stillness/#comment-5264 i know i am in need of some rock sitting time! Seems i've been climbing a steep mountain for so long,,,,running,running,running and looks like i accomplish nothing....i am learning to wait on God,,,though i want things to happen now,,,i am learning to wait on GOD! Pray for me as i continue on this journey as i will for you...be blessed' dee i know i am in need of some rock sitting time! Seems i’ve been climbing a steep mountain for so long,,,,running,running,running and looks like i accomplish nothing….i am learning to wait on God,,,though i want things to happen now,,,i am learning to wait on GOD! Pray for me as i continue on this journey as i will for you…be blessed’
dee

]]> By: esperance http://thelife.com/blogs/experience/devotionalforwomen/2007/01/26/sitting-on-the-rock-the-discipline-of-stillness/comment-page-1/#comment-5262 esperance Fri, 26 Jan 2007 15:00:23 +0000 http://tmdevotionals.com/women/2007/01/26/sitting-on-the-rock-the-discipline-of-stillness/#comment-5262 How wonderful a truth that our glorious, uncontainable and unsearchable God speaks to us in a still, small voice.This is why we need to withdraw.Separating from the tumult of life seems the only way for me to hear Him. Often, in the wee hours when i can't sleep, I go to his word and find such rest that sleep missed is a great exchange. Could it be his purpose? How wonderful a truth that our glorious, uncontainable and unsearchable God speaks to us in a still, small voice.This is why we need to withdraw.Separating from the tumult of life seems the only way for me to hear Him. Often, in the wee hours when i can’t sleep, I go to his word and find such rest that sleep missed is a great exchange. Could it be his purpose?

]]> By: thomasina http://thelife.com/blogs/experience/devotionalforwomen/2007/01/26/sitting-on-the-rock-the-discipline-of-stillness/comment-page-1/#comment-5261 thomasina Fri, 26 Jan 2007 14:58:29 +0000 http://tmdevotionals.com/women/2007/01/26/sitting-on-the-rock-the-discipline-of-stillness/#comment-5261 the article made me think on the lord - his goodness towards me and others. it brought me back into focus about his kingdom. i am trully bless just to sit and meditate on spritual songs and enjoyed quiet times with him in this busy world. it takes me back in my early years with lord in church- in the choir -oh life seam less complicated then and easier to serve him only. now i got to make sure i keep him first- then hubby, children etc. i have to more rock sitting - the answer is Put God First as one lady put it- take care of gods business first - he will take care of my business- thanks for the article the article made me think on the lord - his goodness towards me and others. it brought me back into focus about his kingdom.
i am trully bless just to sit and meditate on spritual songs and enjoyed quiet times with him in this busy world. it takes me back in my early years with lord in church- in the choir -oh life seam less complicated then and easier to serve him only. now i got to make sure i keep him first- then hubby, children etc. i have to more rock sitting - the answer is Put God First as one lady put it- take care of gods business first - he will take care of my business- thanks for the article

]]> By: Cindy http://thelife.com/blogs/experience/devotionalforwomen/2007/01/26/sitting-on-the-rock-the-discipline-of-stillness/comment-page-1/#comment-5260 Cindy Fri, 26 Jan 2007 14:47:00 +0000 http://tmdevotionals.com/women/2007/01/26/sitting-on-the-rock-the-discipline-of-stillness/#comment-5260 I'm a marcher who needs rock-sitting time. I find that I have to remind myself to breathe. I don't think that I'm the only one who strives to be productive for the Kingdom of God. It is not as if we are trying to earn our salvation; it's striving to be good soldiers. Don't we all want to make a difference? God, I pray for wisdom...to be wise enough to know when and how to relax on this journey. I’m a marcher who needs rock-sitting time. I find that I have to remind myself to breathe.
I don’t think that I’m the only one who strives to be productive for the Kingdom of God. It is not as if we are trying to earn our salvation; it’s striving to be good soldiers. Don’t we all want to make a difference?
God, I pray for wisdom…to be wise enough to know when and how to relax on this journey.

]]> By: Barb http://thelife.com/blogs/experience/devotionalforwomen/2007/01/26/sitting-on-the-rock-the-discipline-of-stillness/comment-page-1/#comment-5259 Barb Fri, 26 Jan 2007 14:39:09 +0000 http://tmdevotionals.com/women/2007/01/26/sitting-on-the-rock-the-discipline-of-stillness/#comment-5259 I have a ragdoll cat who gets on my lap and kneeds and purrs and this action of my cat speaks to me --that this is exactly what my God desires of me and longs for me to do. Nevada does this every morning- she is so content curled up on my lap purring. This is how I need to be with my Father -to stay with Him as long as possible and be content and quiet. I talk so gentle to her as God talks gentle to me and I tell her how beautiful she is and how much I love her as Father tells me how much He loves me and delights in me. I love Him so. This website is cool.. I have a ragdoll cat who gets on my lap and kneeds and purrs and this action of my cat speaks to me –that this is exactly what my God desires of me and longs for me to do. Nevada does this every morning- she is so content curled up on my lap purring. This is how I need to be with my Father -to stay with Him as long as possible and be content and quiet. I talk so gentle to her as God talks gentle to me and I tell her how beautiful she is and how much I love her as Father tells me how much He loves me and delights in me. I love Him so.

This website is cool..

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