I have a special spot where I like to meet with God in the morning.
The kids have come to know where my special spot is, as they often see me there. I used to try to always make sure that I was done with my morning worship before they woke up, but schedules changed and things got rearranged and now they are often stirring while I'm reading my Bible and praying.
I used to have an almost vigilante approach toward "protecting my worship time" so that I wasn't disturbed. Now, like this morning, it is the greatest joy to have my little girl climb up next to me and snuggle as I read and pray. Sometimes I pray out loud with her. Sometimes I read some of the things I'm studying to the boys when they come out.
There are times when I have to ask them to be quiet, and they are eager to do so, because they know how special this time is to me. I praise the Lord that over the years He has helped me to see that it's not whether the worship time is 'perfect' or not, but whether or not my heart is turned to Him with the faith of a little child.
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That is sweet.
I know it can be challenging to find quiet time when you have kids.
I'm happy that God will meet me wherever and whenever I am able.
I love to pray and contemplate. My shower chamber is my best prayer spot. However some of my best prayers have been while driving.
PS. The 'GraceWood Music' link no longer works. We've taken the site down.
thanks for the tip
I've removed GraceWood Music from my links.
you provide a really good example to your children when you do that. taking time out for God is rarely seen these days... especially in the family arena. Keep it up and may the Lord bless your family.
thanks kev
when you are a mother of three active children, every word of encouragement is like finding buried treasure
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