Today I'm sharing a devotion that I wrote in 2015.
I was sound asleep when I started hearing whispers and giggles near my bed. What time is it? I thought, opening my eyes.
Two little smiles met my sleepy gaze.
“Would you like to watch cartoons?” I asked, hoping to get a little more sleep.
“No!” said Gracie emphatically.
“I thought you liked cartoons,” I responded.
“We’d rather spend time with you, Grammy,” said Emma.
“No!” said Gracie emphatically.
“I thought you liked cartoons,” I responded.
“We’d rather spend time with you, Grammy,” said Emma.
Well, you can guess that’s all it took to get me out of bed and into the kitchen where my two little sweethearts made a huge mess helping me make a pan of homemade cinnamon rolls.
I'm so glad they didn't choose cartoons. My time with my grandchildren is always more meaningful and precious than a little extra sleep.
And I could not help but think that same truth applies to my relationship with God.
Joyful Grandparenting, Part 1: Share Our Gifts
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And I could not help but think that same truth applies to my relationship with God.
How often have I chosen a little extra sleep or something unimportant when I could have spent time with Jesus in prayer and Bible study?
I want Jesus to be my priority because my time with Him is always worth the sacrifice.
“A single day in your courts, [Lord], is better than a thousand anywhere else!” Psalm 84:10
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Before writing Bible Love Notes, I wrote about Christian grandparenting for another online site. I've transferred some of those articles to Bible Love Notes, and I invite you to read this series called “Joyful Grandparenting.”
This
is the first in a series on joyful, Christian grandparenting. It
encourages grandparents to share the Lord with their grandchildren.
A short devotion encouraging grandparents to share their faith with their grandchildren.
Grandparents
can have a wonderful impact on their grandchildren by praying for them.
This devotion offers insights and practical ideas.
One joy of grandparenting is based on biblical priorities. This devotion explains.
Christian grandparents, check out these suggestions for creating special memories for your grandchildren.
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Bible Love Notes
Each night when I kneel to pray I think of how wonderful it is to just be alone in a quite place with my Lord. I am guilty of letting my day run away with me, too. There are so many distractions . . . and I get caught up in them so easily. I'm adding you to my prayer list and I hope that you will do the same for me. Prayer is wonderful warfare:)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Connie. I so appreciate the prayers!
DeleteAnd I will pray for you as well.
Gail : )
Thank you for sharing this!!!! I find myself in the similar situation. I get so busy doing "other" things that by bed time I feel that I have missed out on having an even greater relationship with my God and Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!! I will place both of your on my prayer list.
Deletelovely post, Gail!
ReplyDeleteI like to be with God at 12 midnight..but sometimes I'll just dose of into sleep 💤 the next thing I knew when waking up is that feeling of regret.. regretting that I missed a night with out spending time with Him..
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