I have been seeking a deeper intimacy with the Lord.
\nBible study.
\nPrayer.
\nWorship with music.
\nQuiet time listening to the Lord.
\nI must confess that the last few years I’ve allowed distractions to interrupt\u00a0this time.
\nThe Lord continues to remind me that He created me for an intimate relationship with Him. When I choose these distractions over my time with Him, I definitely feel it. Things just aren’t right.
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\nAt a recent women’s retreat, I enjoyed my time sitting at this pond with my Bible open, pen in hand and a sweet worship album playing on my phone. Oh Lord, help me to continue to find this place of intimacy with you.
\nFollowing my retreat, I received this word in my email box from Marsha Burns who shares beautiful messages on her website at http:\/\/ft111.com\/smallstraws.htm<\/a><\/p>\n

SMALL STRAWS IN A SOFT WIND by MARSHA BURNS:<\/strong>
\nMany of you, My people, are awakening to a new level of intimacy with Me, says the Lord.\u00a0 But, you must be alert and aware that the enemy of your souls will release lies and a\u00a0spirit of lethargy to convince you that it takes too much effort to walk in the Spirit.\u00a0 Refuse to go back or give up.\u00a0 The discipline that it takes is well worth the progress that you are making.\u00a0\u00a0Proverbs\u00a015:19<\/a>\u00a0The way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns, but the way of the upright is a highway.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I love God’s timing! I am refusing to go back or give up!
\nThink about your time with God. Are you making time for him? I hope so.
\nBless you with a deeper intimacy with The Father.
\nGigi<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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