it's quiet around here // Monday E-Devotion

Summer has arrived in full force. That means that my family is off to see other family in another part of the country. It's quiet around here.

That is some positive and some negative...

positive - I can sleep in. negative - I can't always sleep when they are gone.
positive - I can work at home with some peace. negative - When work is done, I am alone.
positive - I can catch up on some things I've been wanting to do. negative - I don't have any help when something is tough.
negative - the laundry is piling up.
negative - I have to cook if I want to eat.
negative - no hugs at home for at least a week.
positive - I remember how much I love my wife, my kids and even the dog.
positive - I hear from God in some quiet, special ways.

All that to say, it's quiet around here, and God wants to use this time for His best in my life. I have a choice. My way or His way. I want His. Hearing God is awesome. It also takes patience and desire to hear. Think about it.

Psalm 27:8 (nlt) --- My heart has heard you say, "Come and talk with me."And my heart responds, "Lord, I am coming."

Psalm 46:10 (nlt) --- "Be still, and know that I am God!I will be honored by every nation.I will be honored throughout the world."

Hebrews 3:15 (nlt) --- Remember what it says: "Today when you hear his voice,don't harden your hearts as Israel did when they rebelled."

It's quiet around here. I am listening. This is gonna be good, and it is gonna be good Saturday evening when the family gets back home (pray they have a wonderful time in Georgia and at the beach for a couple days).

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