quiet, reflective time...

trainlady · #1 (**permalink**) 10-17-2002, 03:27 PM

How much quiet, reflective time do you allow yourself daily?
How do you spend that time?

Peace, train

Goria · #2 (**permalink**) 10-20-2002, 12:31 PM

I spend about 30 - 45 minutes early a.m. before my kids get out of bed - this is my quiet time when I read the bible, pray and journal - (sometimes, I will listen to an on-line sermon and take notes) it is a great start to my day and worth getting up for. Believe me, if I miss it, I and everyone else can tell!!!!
It seems that somehow my time is multiplied and I can get ready, the kids ready and out of the house on time etc. - but if I don't take the time in the a.m., I am scurrying around and running late. Go figure. :p

ldyroper · #3 (**permalink**) 10-20-2002, 12:42 PM

I too, get up earlier than everyone, about 45 min to an hour. I have my coffee and watch the news, or catch up on mail. I love that time alone, when everything outside is still and quiet. The summers is esp. nice, Ill sit on the porch and just enjoy the silence. Then- the kids get up!!!

Kimberly1968 · #4 (**permalink**) 10-21-2002, 09:52 AM

I also get up one hour earlier, do a bit of exercise then have my quiet time. I agree with what has been said in that it seems to increase my time in the day. I also love the fact that I have had MY time, and slowed down before the pace of my day picks up.

mommagfrw · #5 (**permalink**) 10-23-2002, 06:22 PM

Goria

Where do you find the on-line sermons you mentioned?

I try to spend about 30-60 minutes in the morning before my one'n'only DD gets up and about another 30-60 minutes while I'm putting her to bed at night. Both times I journal, read my Bible, pray and read a chapter from a study book (authors like Max Lucado, Elizabeth George, Elmer Townes, etc).

I love those minutes alone. Very refreshing. That's when I feel like I'm still me and not only a Mommy.

Gaylene

jb829 · #6 (**permalink**) 10-24-2002, 01:16 PM

Gaylene, one place you can find on-line sermons is at www.joycemeyer.org. She also writes terrifice books.

Goria · #7 (**permalink**) 10-25-2002, 12:15 PM

hi Gaylene!

http://www.walkintheword.com/

James MacDonald is the speaker and he also has a couple of very good books out (I want to change, so help me God).

if you go the archived sermons - you will find a wealth of fantastic teaching....a great one I listened to lately was on contentment - now if that isn't needed by EVERYONE!!!! There were a couple of points that were life changing.
How about anyone else? Any other sermons you reccommend listening to over the internet????
Having the fast internet connection is an absolute blessing - since there is no such thing as Christian radio where we live. I hope you enjoy the site...

mulberry204 · #8 (**permalink**) 10-27-2002, 03:08 AM

Reflective time for me is in the car driving and while working out at the gym. In the car I am alone and at the gym everyone is doing their own thing, so I have a chance to think things over.
My relxing time is at the computer. I often get up at 4 to get online before work. It starts my day out nicely (also a little Bible reading doesn't hurt).

nagymom · #9 (**permalink**) 11-01-2002, 03:50 PM

Hi Gaylene--

Another on-line site to find sermons is on:
http://www.cybersalt.org/cleanlaugh this is a site run by a minister and he sends out a clean joke daily as well (opt in only of course). He routinely downloads his sermons to the site.

Jayne

trainlady · #10 (**permalink**) 01-05-2009, 10:11 AM

I would like to do better this year on spending more time in prayer. I used to be much more disciplined.

Do you have a daily quiet/prayer time? Or maybe a time where you take a walk and combine it with prayer?
What works well for you?

hugs, train