The first time I knew what ‘pause’ really meant was a few years ago when my friend, Shelly Miller, wrote about resting. My life was really hectic and I felt like I couldn’t breath. I was tired.
Something had to give.
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Day 16 – Do You Want to get to Know God Better? Pray!
I find the key to a good relationship with someone is having good communication. If we want to get to know the other person better, we need to talk to each other.
A lack of communication is one of the main reasons friendships break down. Something which started off really small ends up being blown out of proportion.
There is a bit more than just talking in communicating with each other. We need to listen to each other too. Not listening to the other person results in misunderstandings and hurt feelings.
Having a good relationship with God is like having a good relationship with our friend or partner. It also relies on good communication. The way in which we do this is through prayer.
He wants to get to know us better, as I’m sure we would like to get to know Him better too. We need to talk to God just like He was our best friend. He wants to know how we are truly feeling, even the not-so-nice stuff that goes on in our heads!
Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. James 5:13
When we stop talking to God, that’s when life starts to crash around us. I know. I’ve been there, thinking I know better. But I don’t. I need to keep talking to him.
We also need to keep listening to him too. This is hard, just like it is with a friend. When we don’t listen properly, we misinterpret situations and start thinking what we want to hear. Spending time in prayerful silence will help to discern what He is saying to us.
I’m not writing all this because I’ve been there and done it. I’m far from getting this communication thing right, especially with God. I’m kind of preaching to myself here a little bit (or a lot!)
Maybe you need to hear it too though?
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Day 15 – When?
The one question I always get asked, surprisingly, is when are you due? You might as well ask, “When is God going to turn up?” Well, how long is a piece of string? In other words, I have no idea when the babies will come…or when God will turn up!
My official due date is 16th January, but I have been advised we’re going try and get me to 37 weeks. This makes my due date Boxing Day…of all days! The most loveliest time of the year, but yet the most frantic one. Let’s just say I already started buying presents and wrapping them a few weeks ago.
I don’t know when the big day will happen. It could be tomorrow (hopefully not though), or it could be Boxing Day. I don’t know when God will turn up either. (Notice I said when God will turn up and not if God will turn up). I know for sure in my heart, that just like these babies will be born, God will surely be there too!
Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! Psalm 27:14
You are reading day 15 of the Write 31 Days Challenge in conjunction with The Five Minute Friday Community. Today’s word prompt is ‘when’.
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Day 14 – Ask and it Shall be Given
For the last six months, ever since I found out I was pregnant, I have been scared. Scared of many things, from getting through the pregnancy without any complications, to coping with newborn twins whilst still raising my other 3 children.
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Day 13 – It’s Good to Talk
Over the years, the well known telecom company BT have had many emotive campaigns and slogans:
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