How easy in the busyness of life we forget to just….be still.
Not many of us can go away on a retreat but during “A Women Inspired”, I was inspired to create a personal retreat in my own home using inspiration from “5 Minute Retreats” shared on “Marsha Musings“.
I have a small wicker basket that I keep my bible, life journal a candle and “My Upmost for His Highest” in while looking for a hymn book to add to it, but the biggest thing is just embracing the importance to take time for ourselves and really learning to slow down.
More than anything, just learning to take time when time is needed.
Be it away from blogging, facebook, twitter, and just learning to establish boundaries and manage commitments so it doesn’t overwhelm but rather balance.
Peace.
Still.
Funny how the simplest thing is always the hardest thing for us.
Feeling a bit tired?
Overwhelm?
Constantly on the go?
Maybe it’s time to take a breather…find and carve a little personal retreat at your home, even if it’s just at the kitchen table, pour a cup of coffee or hot tea, and re-energize yourself by having some quiet time with our Heavenly Father and His word.
Peace.
Be Still.
Listen.
Instead of being on the go, use this time instead to stop and listen to what our Heavenly Father. Five minutes. Hour. Sometimes, part of simplifying life is simply….being still.
Today’s hostess is Lori @ allyouhavetogive.com . If you’ll like to participate in WFW, it’s pretty simple. The purpose of Word filled Wednesday is to share God’s word (no famous quotes or other literature — only the beautiful word of our Father) through photo’s & a Bible verse!
So find a scripture that touches your heart and drop by this week’s hostess to leave a link to your blog.
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We have a related verse for this week’s WFW! But I love your photo more
Blessings!
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wow! this is the second time today i encountered the words BE STILL. i guess God is telling me to be still and just trust Him. awesome verse!
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Oh YES….something I strive for each day! STILLNESS before the Father. It’s just not the same when I don’t have my quiet time…
peace girlfriend!
lori
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Good post – the Lord has been speaking to me over the past few months about being still – slowing down – sitting at His feet. There is nothing in comparison to being alone with Him.
Blessings,
Joan
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Peace. It is hard, but thank you for the reminder!
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that’s why i have a hot tub lol.. i figure we’ll never home for the next 20 years, so i can go outside and pretend i’m at my own retreat lol.
seriously though, that’s a great idea. I remember the session on that!
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This picture is so calming…it made it easy to be still. Setting boundaries is easy….staying within them is the hard part. It’s so easy to start out going to my computer to journal and click on that internet connection and then I can get sidetracked. I’m thinking of hiding that button so that it’s not a shortcut on my desktop and I’m not tempted to click my moments with God away.
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Absolutely captivating. Love, love the blue.
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We all lead very busy lives and sometimes it’s hard to get off the treadmill and rest and be quiet. Great verse and picture. God’s been teaching me to rest in His presence. It’s been sweet. Blessings!
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Wow, God gave us the same word to share today. How neat.
I need to read this and be reminded over and over!
Blessings to you this WFW?
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Very beautiful, Dear, thank you ~ Blessings ~
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LOVE this picture…so serene….
It is funny how we turn something so simple into something muchredemp harder than it should be…..
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Thank you for that. Only three little words and yet, how very powerful. The colors are beautiful as well. Thank you for reminding me to look for My Utmost for His Highest. I was looking for that book earlier this week and I am really hoping to find it soon!
Have a blessed week!
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This is beautiful. Peace…I so love it. The picture instantly brought on the feeling. Beautiful.
Thanks for sharing your WFW. Glad I stopped by.
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I love any remembrance to be still.
Lovely graphic to give the ambiance of stillness.
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Wonderful Peace from God ! Great Pic & Verse !
Blessings,
~Myrna
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