Sunday Stillness – Quiet Moments
A number of years ago (2006) I published my first devotional. I called it Quiet Moments,
published by The Upper Room Devotional.
In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation (Psalm 5:3 (NIV).
THE deer’s eyes stared into mine. She did not move except for a gentle twitch of her tail. We watched each other for a while. Then slowly and carefully she turned and walked away. I was captivated with her long, graceful legs and her gentle footsteps. Such beauty, in my own backyard!
I felt God’s presence then — the peace, the gentleness. That’s the way I feel when I talk to God in the quiet of the early morning. I wait, I listen; God comes. As I lay all my thoughts, ideas, worries, and desires before my Creator, God releases me from any anxiety I feel.
To read more follow Quiet Moments. I encourage you to follow the link and continue reading my thoughts. Comments can be left on the Upper Room website or back here.
Today is Sunday Stillness – take time to relax in God’s presence.
Tweetable:
As I lay all my thoughts, ideas, worries, and desires before my Creator, God releases me from any anxiety I feel. (click to tweet)
Janis is the author of the award winning children’s book, Tadeo Turtle, published by Word Alive Press. Available in Kindle Format, in bookstores, online and from her website. Curriculum available upon request. Janis also is a contributor to Hope Stream Radio. Join her on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
You can find her on Facebook, and Twitter. Tadeo has his own Facebook Page.
I sometimes link to:
STILL SATURDAYS @SANDRAHESKAKING
PLAYDATES @LAURABOGGESS
THE WEEKEND BREW @BARBIESWIHART
TITUS TUESDAYS @CORNERSTONE CONFESSIONS
THE SUNDAY COMMUNITY – #GIVE ME GRACE @SEE SPEAK HEAR MAMA
SPIRITUAL SUNDAYS – @SPIRITUAL SUNDAYS
MOTIVATION MONDAYS – @EMBRACINGHISWILLSHARING HIS BEAUTY – @THEBEAUTYINHISGRIP
Welcome to the Linky Directory. Please follow the instructions after you click ENTER.
That must have been one kind of connection. To feel God’s presence even in the most ordinary of things or times is amazing. Stay blessed.
Lux,
It was am amazing time – such a deep peace that I felt – and God’s presence there as well.
Blessings,
Janis
Thanks for sharing and hosting! Blessings!!!
Tayrina,
You are most welcome.
Blessings,
Janis
Janis…God wants us to know that peace and gentleness He offers us. I loved your picture and the devotional. Thank you for hosting, too.
Naomi,
Thanks so much for your kind words. I agree – God is powerful and gentle at the same time.
Blessings,
Janis
What a beautiful capture of that deer! Definitely a special moment.
Elizabeth,
I have so many deer pictures – It was a special time though when she stopped and looked right at me. I will remember that moment always. Now if they would only stay out of my gardens. 🙂
Blessings,
Janis
Great picture and thoughts, Janis! Thanks. 🙂
Thanks Jason,
Your email for my updating you that Sunday Stillness is open, is still linking to that other alaska one and being bounced back.
Blessings,
Janis
A psalmist even uses the deer to portray longing for God: As the deer pants for the water brooks, so my soul pants for you, O God. My soul thirst for God, for the living God.
So amazing that God makes Himself known to us in so many ways.
Michele,
Yes I love that one – pants for water… oh does that show thirst. Blessings to you,
Janis
It is truly a blessing to enter the stillness of His presence! The moment with the deer captures that so well. Thanks for the lovely post and for hosting & God bless!
Laurie,
Oh we need that time with Him, don’t we. Thanks for your support.
Blessings,
Janis