Shorter or Lacking Quiet Times Devotional (Words from the Lord Series)
Posted: Monday, December 21, 2009
by Marijo Phelps
Child, be not condemned because of occasional shorter or lacking quiet times. DO NOT let the backwash of separations come between us in any way but draw closer still. I AM your beloved and you are Mine. There is purifying to be done and intimacy to be gained. Delight your heart in Me, as I delight in You. Draw really close and I shall gather you into my waiting arms. You are mine. You are Mine. You ARE MINE. Selah.
About Benjamin he said: "Let the beloved of the LORD rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long, and the one the LORD loves rests between his shoulders." (NIV)
Job 22:26
Surely then you will find delight in the Almighty and will lift up your face to God. (NIV)
Psalm 1:2
But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. (NIV)
Psalm 35:9
Then my soul will rejoice in the LORD and delight in his salvation. (NIV)
Zephaniah 3:2
She obeys no one, she accepts no correction. She does not trust in the LORD, she does not draw near to her God. (NIV)
Prayer: Dearest Lord God, how can I not draw near to You? You who ask, You who call, You who carry me so many times? Thank You that I am yours and You call me by name… Help me to feast upon your word even more! AMEN
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Marijo Phelps,saved by Jesus grace in 1974, from 9 years atheism into His loving arms. She is wanting to spread the good news about His redemptive plan for our lives through written media. Her name is pronounced Mary Jo. She was an RN for 23+ years, missionary with YWAM,statistical analyst for Every Home for Christ 9 years. Her first poem published when she was four years old. (her mom had much to do with that!) She has been writing ever since.
Her new blog can be found: http://myincrediblelord.blogspot.com
Her new blog can be found: http://myincrediblelord.blogspot.com
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Top-level comments on this article: (7 total)Thanks once again, Marijo, for sharing your heart. Always a good read.You are my faithful critiquer.... I missed today as I was in Colorado Springs - kitten not up to snuff again and he was fines today so cancelled his vet appt and vomited again tonight.... MarijoOf course, Marijo...animals and kids always keep you guessing. Hope kitty is better soon.
Another great devotionalIs it a book yet? Love you lady and appreciated your Christmas poem! Marijo
Sorry - I didn't understand the opening paragraph. Who is Selah?I'm new to this directory so maybe I'm just displaying my ignorance.Very good question. Selah means to pause and think calmly about this - is is used much in the Old Testament and I guess it would be Hebrew or Aramaic.....Seems that many times in the Bible when there is something needing reflection the piece (Psalm or Proverb) ends with Selah. Thank you for joining my fan club and for your comments! Welcome to Searchwarp! Marijo (Mary Jo)
Truly inspirational, especially during the Christmas season. An ex-colleague of mine just passed away and I'm sure these words will comfort her family.Thank you so very much! Appreciate your comments and coming by to read this!! Marijo
I love that you use a lot of scripture to back up your devotional writing. God says that His words will never return to Him void, but will accomplish what they were meant to do.Hioping He touches many! Thanks for your comments and the stars!
Very nice devotional for those who are lacking in time to do regular devotions. Very timely and the verses are well chosen. Thank you.Thanks Colin - it is going to be a full volume one page for one day I hope - there are many posted already. Appreciate your comments.
Amen and Amen. Keep them coming!! Love ya! TYou too ( keep 'em coming!) Marijo
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