I've been reading this book By CJ Hitz Called "Fuel for the soul " 21 days of devotionals and wanted to bring you along on my 21 days of devotionals. You can get a free copy of this from her website.
So lets begin !!
Day 1: Cloudy Water
Have you ever seen one of those glass bubble-looking things that you shake and it looks like a blizzard inside? Umm...CJ, it's called a snow globe. Eventually, after you set it down, all the little flakes settle on the bottom. You can get a similar effect when you take a glass jar, fill it with river or pond water and shake it up. After several minutes, the sediment settles on the bottom.
At times, our lives resemble these containers when they're shaken up. The waters of our lives become cloudy and stirred up to the point where we lack focus and clarity. During these times it becomes necessary to quiet ourselves so we're able to hear the voice of God again. The only way this really happens is to take a break from the distractions and activity.
Jesus knew the importance of allowing the 'water to clear.' Luke's 5:16 tells us that "Jesus often withdrew to lonely places for prayer." Yes, even Jesus' life became cloudy at times. Jesus was, quite possibly, one of the busiest people to ever live, constantly encountering people who wanted or needed something from him. Of course, he was more than willing to give of Himself sacrificially.
Activity in our lives is a good thing. Let's just remember to allow the to clear from time to time by withdrawing to lonely places.
Hitz, CJ (2011-09-14). Fuel for the Soul: 21 Devotionals That Nourish (Kindle Location 69). Body and Soul Publishing. Kindle Edition.
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