Comments on: How to Spend More Time with God

By: IreneWachsler

IreneWachsler — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 16:25:00 +0000

From a Jewish perspective, you’re supposed to thank God for everything that happens in your life (both good and bad). So, before you eat, you say a prayer – usually the Motzi. After you’re finished eating, you praise God by saying Brichat HaMazon. If you obtain a new item (jewelry, clothing, etc.), you recite a blessing. Also, you pray to God three times a day.

The hard part is being truly thankful and not turning the above prayers into rote.

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 18:20:00 +0000

In reply to Lyli Dunbar. Hi Lyli, I think giving ourselves grace can be hard at a times. and yes one we need to remember. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 18:16:00 +0000

In reply to MizHoneybee. glad we connected, I just left you a comment on you fun and inspirational blog!

By: Lyli Dunbar

Lyli Dunbar — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 04:43:00 +0000

Jean, thank you for #6 especially. I need to give myself grace.

This is such a practical post! Thanks so much for linking up at Thought-Provoking Thursday last week! 🙂

By: MizHoneybee

MizHoneybee — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 12:45:00 +0000

One of my goal in 2014 is to make more time with God. Thanks for sharing this. I never use journal but your idea sounds great. I should try.
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By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 14:23:00 +0000

In reply to Lynn Mosher. Thanks Lynn. I know I too often rush into and out of my time with God. When I remember to cherish the communion, I slow down and spend a few wordless moments of love with our Creator.

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 14:20:00 +0000

In reply to Lisa notes….

You and I are thinking alike. I don’t like to say I only connect with God at this certain time. shouldn’t we be praying all the time and walking continually with him. I know these little pockets of time help me practice that.

I too am a goal setter but hadn’t really thought of intermediary goals for my spiritual goals. good idea. Compassion is a great word of the year. wow that could open all sorts of opportunities for you.

Thanks for your kind word, Lisa, Have a blessed weekend

By: Lynn Mosher

Lynn Mosher — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 03:38:00 +0000

Great points, Jean! I love the last one, cherish the communion. Oh, too precious!

By: Lisa notes...

Lisa notes... — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 15:03:00 +0000

# 2 “Choices” gets me. My small pockets of time could just as easily be filled with important things as important, if I’d just choose correctly.

One thing that helps me is to create a list of goals (although I know that doesn’t work for everybody). Since my One Word this year is Compassion, I’ve listed several intermediary goals along the way to prompt me to see more with the Lord’s eyes instead of my own. When I don’t list, I drift.

This is a great post, Jean, and one that many of us will grow from. Thanks for using your time to write it! Good choice. 🙂