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Do you struggle to be still in the midst of this chaotic life? I mean, life is busy, racing past a mile a minute and we have to keep up or get left behind. But God says Be Still and know that I am God. How do we learn to be still? How do we quiet the chaos and noise and listen to hear God’s still small voice? Will you come with me on a journey, a 40-day journey, to be still and know God more?
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Today is a great day to Know God more
Today we are on the eve of Lent. Do you observe Lent? Lent, the 40 Days leading up to Easter, is a wonderful time to focus on the Resurrection of Christ. Having discovered the wonders of Fasting and Prayer I was inspired to participate in a group fast years ago and quickly became a fan. Fasting alone is amazing, but fasting corporately is something you can’t describe – only experience.
Before you ask, “Do you have to be Catholic to Observe Lent?”, I am a protestant. I believe that if we are following Jesus, adhering to The Bible and walking as Disciples of Christ, denomination does not matter.
Jesus said we would Fast. Lent is a form of fasting. So anyone following Jesus can Fast for Lent.
Can I challenge you to Fast a portion of Time?
Learning How To Be Still and Know God begins with Time
Time is a commodity that shows our heart. How do you spend your time every day? Does God get any of your time? Is It the first of your time? Does God get the best of your time?
My best time is not my first time. I am not a morning person. Are you? Honestly, if someone dares to speak to me before coffee they will regret it.
But God asks for my first fruits… the first of my time, talents and resources.
Do You give God the first bits of your time every day?
God is relationship focused. Relationships only thrive if they are given our best. Our best attitude, our best time, our best intentions.
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Do you give God the best of your time every day?
What is your best time? My best time is about noon. I’m awake, all the kids are fed, busy and cooperating, most of the housework is done and I can really get into whatever I am doing.
I don’t give that time to God, I work. If I am behind on chores I get caught up. If I have time I write or do other business related things. When all of that is done I read a book, deep clean some area in the house, plan things…
God is far from my thoughts. I am far from still. God does not get my best time any day – other than Sunday.
Anxiety is a struggle in my world.
Do you struggle with Anxiety? It comes in waves, goes away for seasons then sneaks back in to wreck my world. Unsuspecting. Unyielding. Undermining my best-laid plans. Last year I was diagnosed with a Chronic Disease. Fatigue plagues my everyday life. Anxiety follows it.
Over the past few years, God has been narrowing my world, taking away one thing after another.
Trust Me He whispers.
Lean on My understanding He reminds.
Cast your cares on Me He repeats.
Be Anxious for nothing but in everything through prayer He emphasizes.
As this year plods on I have felt dry, disconnected and fearful.
My quiet time has become a routine My quiet time has become a routine and I need to hear God’s voice.
To hear God’s voice I dig into God’s Word
Psalm 46:10 He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
Do you feel dry and anxious?
When I struggle with anxiety what I need is to be in God’s Word. So for the next 40-days, I will be digging into the word and sharing it devotional style here.
These 40 posts will be different. Not long, Not really How-To style. Just 5 – 10 minutes worth of time with God.
I am Fasting Time
The first 5 minutes of my day and then the Best 5 Minutes of my day.
How do you Fast Time?
- Set a reminder on your phone.
- Prepare for the scheduled time.
- Will you get up 5 minutes earlier?
- Maybe you can take your lunch to work so you can carve out 5 minutes mid-day.
- Plan what you will read in the Bible.
- Be ready for distractions and frustration during the designated time.
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I will link those posts in here. I pray it will bless you as it helps hold me accountable.
Will you join me for this 40-Day Fast? Drop a comment “I’m in” and I’ll be lifting you up in prayer throughout the series.
in HIM,
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Such an awesome idea! I committed to doing a daily quiet time quite a while ago. As you are not a morning person, this wouldn’t work for you, but I asked God to allow me to wake up at 4:30AM so I could do my quiet time, and the Holy Spirit has made it so that it has never been a struggle!! For you, it would have to be a different time, right? God bless you!
LOL yes, a different time for me Janene! I love that you are already doing that – it is a habit that makes a difference.
This a great way to walk through the Lenten season. I will be mindful to listen to His voice through this season and to lean into His faithfulness. Thank you.
So glad it blessed you Maryann. Praying you will join us and invite your friends 😉
These are great tips!
So glad it blessed you STeph. Praying over you now.
Knowing God more seems to be a theme for me today. Great post, Tiffany!
IKR!?!?! I see it everywhere right now. God is clearly speaking!
I was just discussing with my friends what we are going to do for this time of lent. We have decided to try to lean into God more.
I love that Rachel!
Confession: I haven’t decided what I’m fasting yet. I’m officially late! I’ve been thinking it through and we’ve cut out so much just as a part of our lifestyle, at this point I think fasting (for me) is more so what I am committing TO DO instead of what I’m committing to cut out. I’m still mulling it over.
I hear that Lo. I am fasting Time… which is harder than I thought it would be. Giving him 10 minutes in the morning and 10 minutes in the afternoon.
This is great inspiration to go through the Lent season, thank you!
So glad it blessed yoU Leigh.
Thank you, Tiffany for being real about your own struggles. I think we all have a habit of giving God our leftover time rather than our best time. I am a morning person, but often I am struggling to get to work on time. I really need to revisit the idea of getting up earlier, to give Him my best time. Thank you for this timely reminder as we head toward Easter. – Amy
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That is the truth… it’s hard to give Him my best. Praying this 40-day Fast will help reset that for us all.
Tiffany, I love that you said our first 5 minutes and our BEST five minutes, I’m being honest when sometimes I feel like I have given God my leftovers instead of my first fruits. Thank You for creating the awareness in my heart as I walk through this Lent season. My prayer in this Lent season is God would stir my heart with His Word and reveal those things which I need to learn to grow closer to Him.
Amen to that Prayer Sheila!
Such a great journey to go through during lent!
I am so excited about it Amber!
I did a social media fast for a couple of weeks at the end of last year and it was amazing how much more peace and calm I felt!
I agree! Taking time off of Social Media… even just one social media makes life much more peaceful.
I’m in.
Praying for you now Browynne.
I’m in for the fasting time and Be Still, even though I’m starting late.
Praying over you now Lynne. There is no “late” 😉 Today is a great day to choose to know God more!
I would have liked to join also, is it too late?
There’s no such thing as too late! Today is a great day to take a step closer to knowing God and Being Still with Him.
I’m in!
Praying over you this morning Teneisha.
I’m in!!!!
Praying over you this morning Latoya.
I’m in
Praying over you now sarah!
I too also suffer with not giving God that dedicated time, church on Sunday, a season of change, then a whirlwind of chaos. I will also dedicated 40 days of God’s time fast.
Praying over you now Kantrella!