How fitting to read this today. I woke at 4am this morning and couldn't get back to sleep and this is exactly what I felt Jesus talking to me about...So I'm listening now ;) As a stay-at-home mom, I crave a quiet, controlled space in which I can read, write, pray, sit...I feel like it just doesn't exist in my life. But the Holy Spirit's gentle voice told me that isn't true. If I need this kind of space, I need to make changes. I could wake before the children and I have time in the evening I could steward better after they go to sleep. Anyway, thanks for nudging me along. What a beautiful post.
Liz, I'm so honored that God spoke to you in this way. Thanks for sharing! I find it hard to make intentional quiet space in life for certain practices, so I imagine it's ten times harder as a mom. Waking earlier can be challenging if sleep is what you need most. But it can be wonderful when the quiet refreshes us. I hope the Lord shows you a rhythm that works well for you. <3
How fitting to read this today. I woke at 4am this morning and couldn't get back to sleep and this is exactly what I felt Jesus talking to me about...So I'm listening now ;) As a stay-at-home mom, I crave a quiet, controlled space in which I can read, write, pray, sit...I feel like it just doesn't exist in my life. But the Holy Spirit's gentle voice told me that isn't true. If I need this kind of space, I need to make changes. I could wake before the children and I have time in the evening I could steward better after they go to sleep. Anyway, thanks for nudging me along. What a beautiful post.
Liz, I'm so honored that God spoke to you in this way. Thanks for sharing! I find it hard to make intentional quiet space in life for certain practices, so I imagine it's ten times harder as a mom. Waking earlier can be challenging if sleep is what you need most. But it can be wonderful when the quiet refreshes us. I hope the Lord shows you a rhythm that works well for you. <3