Many friends tell me that on certain days of reading Sarah Young's
words, they feel that it certainly must be "just for them." That's the
way I feel about today's reading. Recently some friends and I watched a sermon about the importance and benefits of truly being in silence and solitude with our Lord. Also, I have mentioned before the book, "Invitation to Silence and Solitude"which gives ways to practice this very special time with our God. The author uses the story of Elijah in I Kings 19:1-19 as a basis for the book. Elijah had to give up control and learn to rest in God - just as we do in order to to hear what our He is saying to us.
Between medical issues and many days of being snowed in, I have been "forced" into silence and solitude. Today's scripture from 2 Corinthians 12:9 has become one of my favorites, especially during times when things are totally out of my control, and I have to "let go and let God" take over: "My grace is sufficient for you. My power is made perfect in weakness."
As I look back over my life, I realize that my
greatest spiritual growth has been during challenging times - when I was
totally dependent on my Lord. Do you have times that you realize this
has happened to you? Please share your stories with me and other
readers.
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