tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post866455318497705962..comments2023-06-16T04:47:26.301-05:00Comments on Laura Rath ~ Journey in Faith: God’s ProvisionLaura Rathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14524290825130536188noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-1673140739129822732012-09-15T10:44:16.986-05:002012-09-15T10:44:16.986-05:00That's one of my favorite verses...I cling to ...That's one of my favorite verses...I cling to it often!<br /><br />Matthew 11:28 (NLT)<br />Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” <br /><br />Thanks Sheri!Laura Rathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14524290825130536188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-22214392786078789222012-09-15T07:50:49.557-05:002012-09-15T07:50:49.557-05:00All week I have remembered Jesus' words "...All week I have remembered Jesus' words "Come to me all you who are wearied and burdened and I will give you rest."Sherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14036085410127070400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-36913322266995930572012-09-14T16:18:21.222-05:002012-09-14T16:18:21.222-05:00I love it that your son will ask if you've had...I love it that your son will ask if you've had your quiet time with God. What a wonderful reminder for you and a Godly example for him!<br />Thanks Nikki!Laura Rathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14524290825130536188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-75081633267828461862012-09-13T15:51:43.527-05:002012-09-13T15:51:43.527-05:00Oh bummer. I was logged into my wrong account. Sor...Oh bummer. I was logged into my wrong account. Sorry, Laura. It's me ;)Nikki @ Simplystrivinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16891561307493846149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-6088113212017781422012-09-13T15:49:49.036-05:002012-09-13T15:49:49.036-05:00I've learned I need to have it. In fact, when ...I've learned I need to have it. In fact, when I'm having a bum day, my four year old will often ask "have you had your quiet time, mom?" ugh. Even he knows I can't do this thing called life without Him...<br /><br />what a beautiful post, friend!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12868600600184745972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-51330506032616341872012-09-13T05:52:25.190-05:002012-09-13T05:52:25.190-05:00A get-away retreat with Jesus...I like that idea! ...A get-away retreat with Jesus...I like that idea! God bless Alene!Laura Rathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14524290825130536188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-59542064637675580232012-09-13T05:51:28.802-05:002012-09-13T05:51:28.802-05:00If I'm ever out of reach of the Lord, I know i...If I'm ever out of reach of the Lord, I know it's because I've moved away...not intentionally, but it happens. What a wonderful God we have that He is always with us, even during all of our everyday, ordinary minutes. In fact, I'm posting today on 5 Min. for Faith about this very topic.<br /><br />http://www.5minutesforfaith.com/8843/spending-time-with-him/<br /><br />Thank you so much for your kind words Jennifer!<br />God bless,<br />LauraLaura Rathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14524290825130536188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-68986082680541437932012-09-12T23:06:56.537-05:002012-09-12T23:06:56.537-05:00I'm totally craving a get-away with Jesus. Not...I'm totally craving a get-away with Jesus. Not one of those few hours type, but rather three days away with nothing. No cells, computers, agenda's, etc. Quiet time with Him is so fulfilling! Positively Alenehttp://positivelyalene.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-38833374217811130352012-09-12T22:00:09.196-05:002012-09-12T22:00:09.196-05:00I'm with you Kathleen...I'm learning it...I'm with you Kathleen...I'm learning it's better to be in constant communication with the Lord, and not just trying to schedule time with Him. But I want both! :)<br />Thanks for your visit & comment!<br />Blessings,<br />LauraLaura Rathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14524290825130536188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-57400505363284178302012-09-12T21:56:19.610-05:002012-09-12T21:56:19.610-05:00I know there are many times I would not have gotte...I know there are many times I would not have gotten through without God's presence in my life. In fact, it is in some of those really rough times when I learned how desperately I need Him, and time with Him!<br />God bless Wendy!Laura Rathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14524290825130536188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-28766244441955388672012-09-12T21:53:35.684-05:002012-09-12T21:53:35.684-05:00That's a great description Wendy! That's h...That's a great description Wendy! That's how I feel...wilted and without energy, sometimes even lifeless...when I don't spend time with Jesus.Laura Rathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14524290825130536188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-22167209200000744042012-09-12T20:39:50.761-05:002012-09-12T20:39:50.761-05:00I manage to find quiet time with Jesus, but am so ...I manage to find quiet time with Jesus, but am so grateful that I don't always have to get away with him, to know that He is always right here with me. I am amazed and encouraged by the ways that He is with me when I'm folding clothes, washing dishes, writing chapters, driving the car, singing praises in church, tucking in kiddos, and putting my weary head on the pillow. He is just.so.good to us.<br /><br />Grateful for your wise words here, Laura. You are a blessed and inspiring woman. Jennifer @ JenniferDukesLee.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15934656581948719407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-19456697954107788992012-09-12T16:44:15.960-05:002012-09-12T16:44:15.960-05:00I have learned to so enjoy myself when with the Lo...I have learned to so enjoy myself when with the Lord, in my car, soaking in the tub, doing the dishes, relaxing on my deck... I can't imagine, and sometimes I do try to look back and recall those BC years - I don't want to forget from where he brought me but I also don't ever want to experience being without Him... As for those wants and needs... They sure change as you get older! Bless You! Kathleenhttp://thejoyfulservant.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-46303558979182801952012-09-12T16:25:32.085-05:002012-09-12T16:25:32.085-05:00... not to mention day-dreamer!... not to mention day-dreamer!Wendy @ E-1-Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13898058440919632867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-69500891148697289842012-09-12T16:23:59.491-05:002012-09-12T16:23:59.491-05:00We are like flowers without water when we don'...We are like flowers without water when we don't take time to refresh ourselves in the Lord.Wendy @ E-1-Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13898058440919632867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-4734888896088229272012-09-12T16:21:27.120-05:002012-09-12T16:21:27.120-05:00I agree Denise!I agree Denise!Wendy @ E-1-Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13898058440919632867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-58665067964087649142012-09-12T16:18:59.865-05:002012-09-12T16:18:59.865-05:00"Do you find it easy or difficult to get away..."Do you find it easy or difficult to get away with Jesus? To put life aside for awhile and let Him take care of you and provide for you?"<br /><br />- Laura I am learning that if I don't come apart with the Lord regularly, I will simply come apart! I know spending time with the Lord is a lifeline for me to survive the pressures and trials that are part of life. I could not withstand the trials of the past 5 years had it not been for spending time in the presence of the Lord. Through spending time in God's presence, I have gained strength and encouragement to endure.<br /><br />"Do I find it difficult to set aside time with the Lord?"<br /><br />- Yes! I really have to discipline myself to set time aside with the Lord but not because I don't want to fellowship with the Lord or enjoy being in His presence (far from it) but rather because I am so easily distracted! <br />Wendy @ E-1-Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13898058440919632867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-48172520163161663712012-09-12T11:54:15.083-05:002012-09-12T11:54:15.083-05:00Hi Christie,
Thank you so much! So glad to have &...Hi Christie, <br />Thank you so much! So glad to have "met" you!<br />Blessings to you,<br />LauraLaura Rathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14524290825130536188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-61463274018840499572012-09-12T11:53:38.997-05:002012-09-12T11:53:38.997-05:00Hi Amy!
Like you, I can really tell a difference ...Hi Amy! <br />Like you, I can really tell a difference when I don't take time to be with Jesus! (I imagine those around me can tell a difference too. lol) What a huge impact time with Him makes in my life, my attitude, my desire to live according to His Will. <br /><br />Thank you for visiting and sharing your thoughts!<br />In Christ,<br />LauraLaura Rathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14524290825130536188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-73295091613475620642012-09-12T11:46:28.319-05:002012-09-12T11:46:28.319-05:00Amen Denise! Amen Denise! Laura Rathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14524290825130536188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-3525736968545687492012-09-12T11:45:22.838-05:002012-09-12T11:45:22.838-05:00I hear you Stacey! I have been trying to find othe...I hear you Stacey! I have been trying to find other ways to "get away with Jesus" when I'm not able to spend blocks of time with Him. I find myself having an ongoing conversation with Him all day, talking to Him while driving or waiting for my daughter after school. The more time I purpose to spend with Him, the more I'm trying to find additional time to be with Him.<br /><br />Thank you for your visit and comment!<br />In Christ,<br />LauraLaura Rathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14524290825130536188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-51540588514068156402012-09-12T11:00:54.206-05:002012-09-12T11:00:54.206-05:00I love my morning time with Him. Some days it vari...I love my morning time with Him. Some days it varies in length according to what time I get up, or how late the kids sleep, etc... but I strive to spend some time with Him daily, and boy do I miss it if I don't. I NEED Him! Without Him I am nothing!! Thank you for sharing!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11788611540035415046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-30956528489605009812012-09-12T10:20:28.089-05:002012-09-12T10:20:28.089-05:00I agree, Denise...I agree, Denise...Stefanie Brownhttp://www.upliftingwordsonline.com/2012/09/12/incourage-inrl/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-2053817510952147992012-09-12T04:51:56.031-05:002012-09-12T04:51:56.031-05:00Getting away with Jesus, that is the most precious...Getting away with Jesus, that is the most precious gift we can give ourselves.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858846619214172647.post-50045589523009545572012-09-11T11:50:29.353-05:002012-09-11T11:50:29.353-05:00Hi Laura~ As a sinlge mom, I tend to find it is di...Hi Laura~ As a sinlge mom, I tend to find it is difficult for me to get away with Jesus. There always seems so much to do being "both" parents and when I do stop my mind seems to be on overload thining of the things that are coming up for me to take care of. However I am purposing to slow down and allow HIM to take over and provide for me daily, as I provide for my daughter!<br />Great post and reminder!!! Thank you for sharing!!<br /><br />Blessings~<br />StaceyShakin' the Foundationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16741528146882653992noreply@blogger.com