• Tuesday, November 20, 2007 - Day Twenty... Silence

Dear Father God, In my world of being a homeschooling mom with six children at home, You know that the silence I experience is few and far between (even as I write this, my 1 year old has come into bed and cuddled in next to me).  To top that off, I'm not one to stay quiet for very long myself.  It used to be that even during a group prayer if there was silence... I felt that it was "my turn" to pray.  Silence was that "uncomfortable" to me.  I've shown this in my actions as well, for I am more "busy" than reflective, always doing something... when time with You would have been better spent. Yet, now I know... when I am still... when it is silent... those are the times in which I hear You more clearly.  But there are still times in silence when I haven't heard You... when I've waited and yet heard nothing but my breathing.  Looking back... I can see You "spoke" then as well... but it was different.  I wasn't through words in which I could understand, but in the feeling I experienced as a result of the silence... that closeness to You... that need for You... where every breath I took seemed as though it came directly from You... that if You didn't breath life into me, I would simply cease to exist... and to wait on You for the next breath... and the next.  Lord, I thank You for those times.  While they have been the hardest to experience... they have been the closest to truly experiencing You. Thank You Lord for silence... whether it be in the world around me... or whether it be from You, for in each of those moments, I have grown... I have learned... and I have listened more intently. ************************************************************************* (From the Countdown to Thanksgiving Day) Psalm 54 6      I will offer a sacrifice as a special gift to you. I will thank you, Lord, because you are good. The Everyday Bible : New Century Version. 2005 (Ps 54:6). Nashville, TN.: Thomas Nelson, Inc. Now, sing praises to our awesome God! (This Fragile Breath - Todd Agnew) Still Seeking, Amy

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•Tuesday, November 20, 2007 - wow Amy-

Posted by JacqueDixonSoulRestES

I cannot believe your babe is a 1 year-old. Where in the world does time go? I cannot belive you are expecting again, and I did not know. And, here I sit with LucyLillie on my lap, nursing... and I know what you mean about silence. What a beautiful prayer. What real thoughts. I have also learned that silence is welcome and not uncomfortable. I don't mind all the noise, and I do actually find peace in it sometimes, but silence and that deep breath are very welcome. Thank you for your sweet comment on HSBA. I am bad about commenting, I am afraid. I need to put your blog on my Bloglines... at least until my dsl is hooked up. Bless you my dear. ~Jacque

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•Wednesday, November 21, 2007 - Great count down posts!

Posted by heartofwisdom

I've been browsing your count down. What a blessing to read. Thanks for the reminders.

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•Wednesday, November 21, 2007 - Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted by creativehsmom

I hope your new baby is doing well! Just stopping by to wish you and your family a Very Happy Thanksgiving Day! Give thanks to the Lord of lords, For His loving kindness is everlasting. Psalm 136:3 Love, Cathy

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