Chris' Christian Blog

June 17, 2021

Prompt:
Psalm 46:10
Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

Are you taking the time to feel His presence? Do you take time out of your day to just sit quietly? To still your heart and mind and soak up the love of God? Do you take the time to simply relax in your Father's arms? Do you take time to listen for his voice?

I think this is something that most of us neglect. Meditation is difficult because it requires concentration and patience. I have patience in most situations but I have a terrible time just relaxing. It makes me think of Martha, when she got angry that Mary would not help her. Jesus told Martha that Mary was doing the right thing to just sit at His feet and listen. I am antsy so I like to stay busy. I burn the candle at both ends. Sitting quietly is hard for me.

Prompt: Our leader Chris Breva was called away to Mars and I canceled my trip to Saturn and found this planet:
Read this item and write about it in your Blog entry today.

Thank you, Princess Megan Rose for filling in for me. I work on Wednesday, Thursdays, Saturday, and Sunday evenings and to be honest I had forgotten it was my night to send the prompt.

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Gambol or Gamble?  (E) 24 Syllable poem using the word "coltish." Winner of 24 Syllables Contest, 2/26/20. #2214109 by Beholden

I was often coltish myself. I think this can be a good quality at times and detrimental at others.