Time What an extravagant and lavish gift Time to simply be Without an agenda Without any obligation to make “good” use of the time and space I find myself in Without anything to prove Without a need to accomplish anything Or discover anything – Other than what always is And that is simply You – … More Consecrated Time
Selah. Pause. Ponder. Think about it. Take it in. Consider carefully. That’s what I’ve been doing. Pausing. Pondering. Thinking about stuff. Taking it in. Carefully considering the things stirring in my heart. I’ve started writing a couple of things, but I’m not getting very far. I’m not focused. There’s no flow. When that happens more … More Selah …
As 2013 ends and 2014 begins I find my heart overrun with one predominant emotion … GRATITUDE. Right now I am in a puddle of tears simply because I’m grateful. I’m so, so grateful for this past year. No, there weren’t any particularly spectacular events that took place this year. In fact, there was a … More Grateful … and Content
Nevertheless not my will, but yours be done. Probably the most famous–and significant–moment of surrender ever recorded. A model for all of us. Not my will, but yours, Lord, be done. I mean those words when I say them. I’m sure you do too. I don’t want anything in my life that God doesn’t want for me. I want … More Not My Timing … But Yours
There is something just a little magical about the unfolding beauty that comes with the change of seasons. There’s something slightly intoxicating about a deliciously sweet breeze blowing gently through the trees and into my open windows. There’s something incredibly enticing about mercifully mild temperatures that require no artificial heating or cooling. There’s something undeniably … More Perfection
He takes my breath away. No really, he does. Sometimes, when I glimpse his face … the intensity of his gaze … penetrating with truth … yet filled with such merciful kindness … and such unfathomable love … I simply forget to breathe. (And it’s a good thing.) I’m in awe of him. I’m undone in his presence … And … More Forgetting to Breathe (And it’s a Good Thing)
Take a deep breath right here, right now breathe in life Breathe in the glory of his goodness the beauty of his peace and the joy of his presence Breathe in and be thankful It’s a new day and you still have breath Breathe out the … More Take a Deep Breath
“After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper.” –1 Kings 19:12 Sometimes his voice comes like a mighty rushing wind–and it’s glorious. Sometimes his voice comes like an earthquake awaking our souls–and it’s powerful. Sometimes his voice ignites our hearts with the unquenchable … More Monday Morning Musings: Gentle Whispers
Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. —Exodus 20:8 I’ve been hearing this verse for over two years now. I’ve been hearing a still small voice telling me I needed to rest–regularly. I thought I was listening. But I didn’t get it. I thought as long as I put chunks of time aside to simply “be” … More Monday Morning Musings: Remember the Sabbath
It’s been quiet lately. It’s been quiet in my soul. God has been quiet too. And I’m okay with that. Oh don’t get me wrong, there is a lot of noise “out there.” The world has been anything but quiet. There are a hundred and one distractions–all of them literally screaming for attention. There is a … More Monday Morning Musings: Into the Quiet
But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. —Luke 5:16 Jesus knew when he needed time alone with God. I’m still learning. But, thank the Lord, I am learning. And one of the things I’m learning is to pay attention to the gentle wooing of the Holy Spirit. I’m learning to pay attention when there is … More Monday Morning Musings: Time to Come Away
“Set your heart on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not earthly things.” –Col. 3:1-2 It’s easy to look down. It’s easy to focus on circumstances. It’s easy to become overwhelmed and anxious. It’s easy to become lost in the swirl of negativity that so … More Monday Morning Musings: Look Up
Be still and know that I am God. –Psalm 46:10 I’ve written on this verse before. I’ll write on it again. I could ponder it every day for the rest of my life and never get to the bottom of it. That’s because it doesn’t have a bottom. It’s not about finding the end. It’s not about a beginning, either. … More Monday Morning Musings: Be Still and Know
This is what the LORD says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.” —Jer. 6:16 I’m going back to my roots. There has been so much emphasis in this season on the “new … More Monday Morning Musings: Ancient Paths
Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Look my way. Lift your gaze. See the compassion in my eyes. See my open arms. See my open heart … and come. Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. Get away from the crowd. Steal away with … More The Unforced Rhythms of Grace
For just a moment … I don’t want to ask questions I don’t want to know what to do I don’t want to ask you to do anything I just want to be … with you I just want to breathe I just want to breathe you in For just a moment … I … More For Just a Moment …
Return. I’ve been hearing the word over and over again. Not just from the Lord to me–but Jesus calling out to his bride … Return. The word is relevant to all of us. Whether you’ve taken a tiny step away from his presence by giving in to a momentary distraction, or if you’ve been running fast … More I Will Return
Return Return to Me Turn around; change your mind Return to My heart; return to My peace Take your thoughts captive to the Truth Silence the lies of the accuser– Return and rest Rest Rest in Me Step out of the commotion Inhale–breathe in the soothing aroma of My presence Exhale–breathe out the perplexity and … More Return
“What do you want me to do, Lord?” I don’t want you to do anything I want you to be I want you to be still I want you to be still and know … I am God But what about all the needs out there? What about being willing to take risks? What about stepping … More What Do You Want Me to Do?
Shhh … What do you hear? When the smartphone is put away. When the computer is shut down. When the television and the iPod are silent. What do you hear? Do you hear him? Shhh … What do you hear? When the props are gone. When the distractions fade. When everyone and everything else slips into the … More Shhh …
Cindy Powell 