I would love any tips, tricks, advice, schedules, etc. from my mommy friends...
How do you work your quiet time with the Lord in every day?
I am trying to rework my schedule. I am somewhat of a perfectionist, and when I think about getting up early every morning to try to fit in my quiet time AND work out time before the girls get up, I am automatically defeated in my mind, and don't even attempt it. To get both of these done every day, I would have to get up around 5:00, and let's be honest...that's NOT happening, especially every day.
I have been very unfaithful in both areas, and really want to change that. So, any pointers? What works for you? What hasn't worked?
Blessing or Curse
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3 comments:
Jennifer,
I know when my kids were small, the only time I could fit in a quiet time was during their nap time. It's HARD!! But you know what? God's not so concerned with the amount of time you share with Him, but the fact you WANT to be with Him blesses Him. Try starting a running commentary with Him all day long. I've found that changed everything for me. I was talking to Him all day long in my mind and listening for His voice, too!
I fit mine in during Tyson's naptime too. I know I just have one child to worry about now, but for me, that's what works. If that doesn't work, I just pray throughout the day while I'm doing laundry or playing w/ Tyson, etc. Are you still in BSF? I am still in it and I must say it's been tough actually sitting down and doing the lesson...but naptime works most days or right before bed. As far as working out....haven't figured that one out yet...
I spend time with God before bedtime... it's not an hour like I had the leisure of doing before kids or even after having just one kid on occasion, but before bed I read and focus my mind on him and really talk things out with him... I also keep asking him to open my eyes to Him throughout the day... so that gratitude or wisdom or understanding fill me!!
I know it's so hard, and i think there are times in our lives when we're able to really sit down and study, etc. and then there are times He's all around us and speaking to us through different avenues... He's always doing ALL of those things, but you know what I"m saying, right? I've thought a lot about it also, trying to reorient myself and my schedule, etc...
Working out has been the same concept for me... I've tried to find ways to do that while I'm with my kids throughout the day... we go to the park a lot and I've found one with trails so we walk a trail before and after the kids go to the playground. Right now, I'm telling myself to be consistent in both areas... so what I can consistently do is the park and sit-ups, push ups, etc. at night before bed. Plus, try to eat well most of the time.
There are my thoughts... not that you wanted so many! I think it's so hard to find what works for specifically YOU... because you're unique and your life is unique, so your workout/time with God will look unique. And that's okay.
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