Has anybody made any progress on their summer list? I've done a few little things but not a lot. The boys are at camp this week which means Barry and I are HOME ALONE! It's really a strange feeling. Any other times we've been alone it's been when we've planned a trip away. We're having a great time, but maybe it's just a little too quite...
Anyhoo...my biggest summer problem isn't recaulking my shower. My biggest problem during the summer is falling off the quiet time wagon. For years I've been part of Bible Study Fellowship, a structured Bible study with daily study questions. I've loved it, because it helps to keep my wandering heart on track.
I'm such a rule-follower for the most part (except for the other part that wants to buck all the rules!) Structure Bible study suites me well. Summers are always a challenge for me, though, when there's a break from the structure.
On one hand, I love having more "down time" with God. It's exhilerating to not have a plan and to spend more silent time. On the other hand, it's harder when I don't have the accountibility of a group. Obviously I'm a woman with a lot of words to use each day. At BSF, you don't get to speak in your small group if you haven't completed your lesson. This isn't punishment. It's just an accountibility to study God's Word before I speak about it. Otherwise, I just sit and learn from others who have studied. Too hard for me! :)
This summer I've finished Hind's Feet on High Places, and now I'm using My Utmost for His Highest to get me started each day. What's everybody else doing? I could use some help!
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
How About This?
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I read Hinds Feet On High Places 15 or 20 years ago and it is one of the few books I will reread. Now I'm working on The Sacred Romance by Brent Curtis & John Eldredge, book and workbook.
I'm trying to find my groove also.
I finished a seven week bible study and now feel lost. I don't have that accountability keeping me "In the Word" daily. I find too many distractions since there isn't anything structured for me.
Since finishing this bile study and not having that personal time everyday, it is evident as the day goes. Things just don't "flow" as well.
We are in the break time with The Women's League Bible studies, but I have not been able to go without a study. My friend and I have been meeting weekly and doing the study, "No Other Gods" by Kelly Mitner. AWESOME study! I love the honest atmosphere that the study creates.
I am also enjoying my personal time with God, waiting on Him to speak to me about my Fall TWL Bible Study Kickoff teaching that I am working on. I'm heading into the nesting stage...preparing myself to start writing and creating. I have been gathering, now I am ready to give birth.
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