Journaling (blogging)

Bill Hybel states in his book (Too Busy Not To Pray) that, "Journaling is the important first step to slowing down to pray."

Who doesn't need to spend more time in prayer? If you're like me, you pray when there is a need, a want, or plea for help. That sums up my prayer...at least lately. Lately, I have been in a spiritual rut...a valley.....a low point. It has lasted far longer than I ever imagined or desired. About two months ago, I began to doubt all my decisions. I could not make commitments....I take that back....I would make commitments to things, and then back out of them. I stopped being involved in all the ministries I was or wanted to be active in (except men's basketball because I need to lose weight AND love the fellowship time we have). I basically slow downed my life.

At first, I thought this was a horrible thing to do....BUT, after spending more time reading God's word, praying, and listening to God...I realized that God used my indecisiveness and withdrawal from ministry to get my attention. Thank you God!

I am blown away by your love for me, your forgiveness, your grace, your mercy.....your Son!

You stick with me when I think nobody should. You have made me realize (again) that I need you....I need more of you......I need to give more of me......all of me...so you can fill me up.

This is my first ever entry in the 'blog world'. I don't know if anyone will even read it, but I don't care. I am excited. I have re-opened the communication with my Savior. This venue will be my daily journal as I look to grow in Christ and be more like Him...one day at a time.

God had to slow me down. I love Psalm 46.

"Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the
earth. The Lord Almighty is with us..."

Did you catch the comma after 'be still'. Commas mean we are to pause or slow down. That is what I plan on doing. Be still........and know that I AM God.