tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687963762821042585.post5574606369719765832..comments2024-03-05T22:13:31.981-08:00Comments on AM Station: Be StillAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17102112870911606839noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687963762821042585.post-87880916793816243962016-03-01T06:47:46.652-08:002016-03-01T06:47:46.652-08:00Aw, thanks, Abi! You're so sweet.Aw, thanks, Abi! You're so sweet.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17102112870911606839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687963762821042585.post-73725296337617091522016-03-01T06:46:22.170-08:002016-03-01T06:46:22.170-08:00Jessica, you're amazing. Thanks for your const...Jessica, you're amazing. Thanks for your constant encouragement =)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17102112870911606839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687963762821042585.post-46628838648941145062016-02-29T09:36:37.302-08:002016-02-29T09:36:37.302-08:00First, I gotta say your blog is beautiful! I love ...First, I gotta say your blog is beautiful! I love everything about it. Second, this post was the reminder I needed today. Thanks :)Abigayle Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01182504899939054458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687963762821042585.post-62317396408032311462016-02-28T23:04:51.134-08:002016-02-28T23:04:51.134-08:00Anne Marie! Thanks you so much for your thoughtful...Anne Marie! Thanks you so much for your thoughtful, encouraging reply, and for sharing your prayer routine. You've just inspired me even more, and made me determined to make prayer time a priority <i>every day</i>. It is encouraging to me as well to see others wanting to go deeper and know God, and I feel really blessed by your reply. Thanks again. xxxJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687963762821042585.post-68899262537500043772016-02-25T09:33:22.706-08:002016-02-25T09:33:22.706-08:00Thank you, Jessica! It's so encouraging to kno...Thank you, Jessica! It's so encouraging to know that the Holy Spirit is using my words to touch people =) And that other people feel the same way!<br /><br />As far as prayer goes: it's something that I put off for years (having a regular prayer schedule) and now that I pray every day, I wonder why I struggled so much against it, because it is honestly the best part of my day. Again and again I've heard the whole "like any relationship, you have to spend time to grow closer", but it's really true and it's amazing how that reality has come alive in my life. So that would be tip number one: schedule a time (or a bunch of times, at least a week ahead!) and stick to it! It's not going to be easy and Satan is going to do everything in his power to keep you from your Jessica/Jesus time...but, thankfully, Jesus has more power, so cling to that and push through whatever is telling you that you don't need to pray, don't have time, etc.<br /><br />And then, just persevere! There are so many days when prayer isn't exciting (on the surface) and I'm fatigued...but those are the days when it is more important and it matters the most. <br /><br />When I pray, I usually have some sort of music on (Bethel, Jesus Culture...even older stuff sometimes like Rich Mullins, Chris Rice) of a worshipful nature. It varies, but I always at least just have time to sit with Jesus and ask the Holy Spirit to fill me. We are never closer to God and further away from Satan than when we worship Jesus. I always make worship a priority. After that, I read the Bible; I try not to read more than a chapter (even that's a lot for me) at a time, and I write my thoughts in a journal and just ponder the verses in my heart. I also have some devotionals and stuff I use, but depends on my mood. <br /><br />Lastly: always spend time in silence. Without music or books or anything...God can speak through those things, but some of the most powerful times in my life when I have felt God the closest and have heard Him the clearest have been in silence. <br /><br />Jessica, it is so beautiful and inspiring to me to see other people with a desire for a deeper relationship with Christ! We're on this journey together, sister in Christ, and if you ever need prayers or anything, please don't hesitate to let me know!! In Him.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17102112870911606839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687963762821042585.post-64234300526572652592016-02-25T02:44:11.473-08:002016-02-25T02:44:11.473-08:00Ah, you write so well. My heart echoes everything ...Ah, you write so well. My heart echoes everything you said. <i>I want faith to influence my every move. I want to be filled with the knowledge that God is working. I want to believe with every part of my heart, mind, and soul that God knows what He's doing and He is doing...for my good and for His glory.</i> Amen. I want that too, just that total trust. <br /><br />Thanks for the challenge to pray as well. I needed that. Do have any tips on increasing your prayer life? <br /><br />Thanks for your prayers too. It's so amazing to think that someone I don't even know, who lives on the other side of the planet, is praying for me. May God richly bless you! xxJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687963762821042585.post-1525902441696986652016-02-24T07:59:39.968-08:002016-02-24T07:59:39.968-08:00Cling to Jesus! He's in control and he's m...Cling to Jesus! He's in control and he's madly in love with you =) I'm praying for you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17102112870911606839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687963762821042585.post-41461040559426920922016-02-24T03:56:52.685-08:002016-02-24T03:56:52.685-08:00I really do feel like the world is against me righ...I really do feel like the world is against me right now, so maybe relaxing and knowing that everything will work out the way it's supposed to is a good thing to do...<br /><br />-M<br /><a href="http://thelyfoflittleme.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">The Life of Little Me</a>Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03487894789971938605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687963762821042585.post-10346387896104388732016-02-23T11:25:04.449-08:002016-02-23T11:25:04.449-08:00Right? Life long battle. But what He calls us to, ...Right? Life long battle. But what He calls us to, He provides the grace sufficient for. Praying for you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17102112870911606839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687963762821042585.post-83782797560661890212016-02-23T11:12:26.589-08:002016-02-23T11:12:26.589-08:00Giving up my illusion that I have any control to G...Giving up my illusion that I have any control to God, is one of the hardest things.Skye Hofferthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02385765274513034927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687963762821042585.post-42393351080863310712016-02-23T08:05:18.510-08:002016-02-23T08:05:18.510-08:00That is so beautiful, thank you for sharing. A wis...That is so beautiful, thank you for sharing. A wise old nun once told me how one of her sisters asked her: "Who made you the vice president of creation?!" Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17102112870911606839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5687963762821042585.post-17279576767514531922016-02-23T07:08:23.347-08:002016-02-23T07:08:23.347-08:00My desire to change everyone around me just about ...My desire to change everyone around me just about wore me out and was paying a heavy toll on my health. A friend said to me, "Silly girl. Only you would think you could do God's job." That comment changed my life. I do what I can. I try to live a life I hope God is pleased with, but I leave the changing people to God. I have a much more peaceful heart now. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.com