Neglecting the Little Things
by Gail Rogers
**Are you too busy for God? http://womentodaymagazine.com/chat/askus.html
Kathy had neglected the little things. This season of her life was hectic. It wasn’t possible to keep on top of all the things that she usually tended to. Something had to go so she let things slip around the house and yard. At first no one noticed. Yet as the weeds took hold outside and the paperwork and the closets were ignored inside, she could feel the growing chaos around her.
The same thing happens in our inner lives when we neglect the regular care of our spirit. We begin to feel the growing chaos within. The reality of our lives becomes contrasted against the promises of our faith. We become discouraged in our spiritual journey.
God’s Word reminds us to be careful about what we ignore. In the book of Hebrews we are given reminders not to ignore the great salvation God has provided for us.
“… Do you think we can risk neglecting this magnificent salvation?…”
(Hebrews 2:1- 4 The Message)
It’s so easy to be caught up with the busy things of life that we overlook tending our inner lives. Then we often find chaos in our heart and mind and wonder why God seems distant. During those times we will most likely find our Bible starting to gather dust. God’s Word is nourishment for our souls.
If your life is chaotic and your spirit is dry…if panic is becoming more often present in your heart and mind than peace… check what you are neglecting. Make a beeline back to God’s Word and to fellowship with His people.
Make a fresh determination and declare the words that David declared so long ago in Psalm 119:16…
“I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches.
I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways.
I delight in your decrees;
I will not neglect your word.”
Keep God’s Word at the very core of your life. As a Christian you simply cannot risk living otherwise.
~Father in Heaven,
You know how easy it is for me to neglect Your Word. I confess that my Bible stays closed far too often. When You feel distant I blame You. Forgive me Lord. Help me to learn to love Your Word in a greater way. Open my eyes to what You have to say to me through it. Reveal Yourself to me in new ways. Help me to make this a priority in my life. In the name of Jesus I pray, amen.
Question: What one thing can I change this week to make God’s word a bigger priority in my life?
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LORD BE WITH TONI G HELP HER WITH YOUR STRENGTH
Oops! Forgot the mouth :-D !
Amen, Marilyn! Beautiful prayer :-!
Most gracious heavenly Father, Your Word tells us that You are our refuge and strength in times of trouble, that Your love is everlasting and that You will never leave us nor forsake us. We hold tight to these promises, trusting you, for You, alone, are worthy! We ask that You saturate Toni G’s spirit with these comforting truths, that she would be encouraged and find rest in them! As she feels Your power slipping away, recharge her spirit, Lord, that her joy would be revitalized, and peace would reign over her. Father, give her wisdom and courage to make decisions that You would have her make, and reassure her of Your faithfulness in meeting her needs. We lift up her extended family to You, Lord, asking for Your reconciliatory hand upon them. Open the eyes of those family members who have allowed Satan to deceive them, and transform their lives. Comfort Toni G’s brother and mother during these very difficult days, and may Your presence be a soothing balm to them! We entrust this struggling family to You , Lord, knowing that nothing is too great a task! Take the ashes You see and make something beautiful! In the most precious name of Jesus, Amen!
Thanks Linda, have done, will do :-}.
Hi Ladies I know that I am going back quite a ways but I wanted to make sure I would reach as many ladies as possible. I am sure a lot of you have noticed that ToniG has not been on the blog lately. Well I was just talking to her and she asked me if I would come on here and ask all you “Glory Girls” as she called us if we would please, please pray for her, for Much Needed Strength as she is going through a Very, Very Hard Time Right Now. Also the strength & time to be able to come back on the blog one day prayerfully soon or even sooner. Thank you All Very, Very Much I know she really, really appreciates it and I know I for one miss seeing her name right after Chris’s every morning. God Bless You All! Hugs Linda!!!
Just checked my e-mail: Prayers for Sharonb :-} .
Hi Ladies, I got an email from Sharonb and this is what it said:
LINDA I JUST HEARD BACK FROM MY DR AN THE XRAY SHOWED A SMALL MASS SUSPEOIS OF CANCER SO I HAVE TO HAVE A BIOPSY ON THE 22 OF THIS MONTH. JUST KEEP ME IN YOUR PRAYERS.
Now she has just emailed me back and asked if I would please ask for prayer for her as she just can’t do it herself as she is feeling so down. Thank you very much ladies as I know you all will be praying for her. Hugs Linda
SHARONB
THAT IS WHAT WE ARE ALL HERE ABOUT. TO HELP AND INCOURGE EACH OTHER. YOU HAVE MY EMAIL ADDRESS AND WE CAN EMAIL BACK AND FORTH
LOVE TO ALL
CHRIS T.
DIANNE YOU ARE ADDED TOO
SHARONB
BRENDA I WILL BE PRAYING WITH FOR THIS WEIGHT LOSS THING
YOU HAVE ALLREADY GOT OFF TO A GREAT START
SHARONB
CHRIS WHAT A GREAT WEIGHT LOSS LIKE YOU I HAVE LOST WEIGHT NOT AS MUCH ONLY 30 POUNDS BUT I NEED TO LOOSE ANOTHER35 AND I AM STUCK WHERE I AM AT BEEN THERE FOR A WHILE LETS ENCORAGE AND PRAY FOR EACH OTHER
SHARONB
DIANE,
LIKE YOU I HAVE SLEEP APNEA, HAVE HAD IT FOR A GOOD 10 YEARS(THAT I CAN BE SURE OF) WAS TOLD IN NOV. 2000 I WOULD HAVE TO USE A CPAP MACHINE. I HAVE BEEN ON IT NOW FOR MORE THEN 7 YEARS IN SPITE OF LOSING A HUNDRED POUNDS. I WAS TOLD AT THE BEGINING THAT IT WAS POSSIBLE I WOULD BE ABLE TO GO OFF THE CPA MACHINE BUT THERE WAS A CHANCE OF ME BEING ON IT FOR LIFE. I HAVE GOTTEN USE TO THE NOISE OF THE MACHINE BUT I DON’T HAVE A PARTNER EITHER. OTHERS WILL GET USE TO THAT SAME NOISE. I HAVE TO TAKE MY MACHINE WITH ME WHEN EVER I DO AN OVERNIGHT SLEEP OVER ANYWHERE WHEATHER IT IS THE WEEK IN SOUTH CAROLINA I HAD WITH MY FAMILY LAST JULY TO A WEEK OF CAT SITTING FOR A FRIEND WHO HAS HER ONE OF TWO CATS ON A SPECIAL DIET.
I ALSO HAVE KNOWN I HAVE DIABETES FOR THE PAST 5 YEAR NOW HAVE LOST 100LBS (THAT HAS BEEN A BIG UP AND DOWN THE SCALES THE PAST YEAR TOO). I CAN’T SEAM TO GET BEYOND A CERTAIN POINT AND KEEP LOSING.
I JUST THOUGHT I’D LET YOU KNOW THAT THERE IS A CHANCE THAT YOU MAY NEVER COME OFF THE CPAP MACHINE BUT ONLY GOD KNOWS THAT AT THIS POINT.
Hi ladies, could you please add me to the list of prayer partners for weight loss!! I really need to loose at least 100lbs or more!! I’m on my way down, I’ve already lost 35 lbs and sooo much more to go, but at least I’m one step closer to my Goal, and without God this would not be possible!! I can do all things thru Christ who strengthens me!! God bless you all, and have a great day!! Thanks!!
Could you add me to the list, too? Losing 60 or so pounds might get rid of the sleep apnea :-}. Thanks.
JudyD I will put you on the list with the rest of us and as far as who is on it so far we have Chris, RenaeLawson (hope I spelt that right) Sharonb, Linda Ji, Marilyn, JudyD & LindaR and there is always room for more. Praise the Lord we all can do it especially as we all pray for each other and try our hardest as more than anything it is for our Health!!! Hugs Linda
I want to lose weight too. With all the meds I take, including a steroid because of my lupus, my weight keeps inching up there. It is frustrating. I work out, try to eat healthy, but I my weight is not going down. It has gone up. I know part of it is because of a slower metabolism now, plus I cannot work out as hard as I would like because of physical issues, and then there’s all the meds I take.
Linda R, would you, please, give us a list of all the ladies who would like prayer for weight loss. Thank you, my dear Sister.
Thanks, Judy D. and congratulations, Patti :-}.
DonnaL., thank you very much :-}.
Sorry this reply is so late; we were very busy with our friend David, and it looks like he is back to normal, except for needing to have a defibrillator placed by the the end of this week. He is a miracle!
He is in the Cleveland Clinic getting excellent care and getting spoiled (he says the hospital food is really good there!):-}.
Oh, correction: according to Dave his mom was “confused;” he has only died twice, not three times, in his life.
I am believing the Lord has already touched Sharon…with His healing hand. I am praising Him….with thanksgiving!
Hi Ladies I just got an email from Sharonb and she asked me if I would put this on the blog for her so I am just going to copy and paste what she said to me okay:
LINDA WELL MY DR CALLED AND HE SAID THE HOSPITAL DID NOT THINK IT WAS ANY THING TO WORRY ABOUT BUT I STILL HAVE TO SEE HIM TOMORROW THEN HE WILL SET ME UP WITH AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DR WHO DID MY SURGERY TO SEE IF I NEED TO HAVE ANOTHER BIOPSY.SO I GUESS I STILL DON’T KNOW ANYTHING. PLEASE KEEP ME IN YOUR PRAYERS.
So ladies will you just keep praying for Sharon I know she would really appreciate it at this time. Thank you all so very much. Hugs! LindaR
Linda J no I won’t if we could all be your size we would think we had died and gone to heaven!!!! I am only teasing but I am not too sure where you plan to loose the weight, maybe I could email you some of my for starters. you are such a sweetheart and yes you are on my list PTL!!! Hugs Linda
Patti–PTL! You have such a grateful heart. I’m so happy to hear this great news!
LindaR–Please add me in your Losing Weight Club. It’ll be good for my joints.
Ladies, I’ve got a very good website to recommend. You can read and listen to any version of Bible there.
It is: http://www.yawill.com
Please share with each other some good websites. How do you do at your quiet time. Thanks, glory girls!
Dear dear laides……My gratitude to the Lord for touching my body …and my gratitude to you ladies for your prayers…for lifting me up boldy to the Throne, is more than I find words to express.
I have tried, several times today, to finds the words to write here….and I sit here with tears, attempting once again. Even so, I have no words that seem adequate in expressing my heart. Thank you, Glory Girls!
I am thankful, yet I am humbled in how the Lord has worked in my life…..and I will spend the rest of my days thanking and praising Him. He has been so good to me…so good.
I feel such a deep desire in my heart to get to know, even better, more personally, my Savior, my Master and my Healer. He is my All in All.
Lord, Jesus, I thank You and I praise You for Who you are….Lord I worship You. I bow down and worship You with a thankful heart. I praise You, Lord. You are my Lord and Savior and I will serve You the rest of my days.
In His name….Jesus!
Hi Brenda, this is LindaR welcome to the weight loss club, so you won’t mind if I add your name to my prayer list of ladies who would like to loose weight will you? Just remember with Gods Help WE CAN DO IT!!!!
My Sweet, sweet Donna it is not like you don’t have enough on your plate to be even have to be praying for me but bless your heart & I do appreciate it very much! God Bless You & Steve as we continue to pray for Him & you. Hugs & Prayers, Linda
MARILYN
I KNOW WHAT YOUMEAN WE CAN ALL HELP EACH OTHER
SHARON B
Hello ladies, I just want to let you all know what an inspiriation you all are to me!! Opening up my e-mail to have such positive prayers said!! Just wanted to let you all know, I’m praying for you as well!! I guess it is a general theme that we all need to loose weight!! I’m having that struggle as well!! I’m believing God wants us all to respect the temple he has given us all!! Praying for your sustained health, wealth, and happiness!! God bless you all!! Brenda =}
Hi LindaR,
So sorry to hear that you weren’t doing very well this last week. Praying for a positive report back from the doctor after you finish your tests and physical. Keeping you in my prayers dear one. Love and Hugs, DonnaL
Linda R, it looks like I’m in good company! :) Thanks for including me in your prayer list — I cherish your faithful prayers! And, SharonB, it would be wonderful to spur each other on toward a healthier weight! I often get discouraged when I focus on the total weight loss needed, instead of thinking of it in 10 lb increments. I’m 5’3″, and my weight-bearing joints are starting to beg for mercy!
LINDA R I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR YOU HAD SUCH A BAD WEEK. BUT AM GLAD TO HEAR YOUR SON STOPED SMOKING. MY SON BRYAN, STOPED A FEW MOTHS AGO. HE HAD STOPPED BEFORE FOR SEVERAL YEARS BUT STARTED AGAIN. NOW HE HAS STOPPED AGAIN FOR ABOUT 5 MONTHS NOW I PRAY HE WELL BE ABLE TO KEEP IT UP THIS TIME. MY HUSBAND QUITE 9 YEARS AGO AND WITH GODS HELP HAS NOT GONE BACK. CHRIS I WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU TO BE ABLE TO DO THE SAME AND LINDA YOU WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS TO NITE FOR YOUR HEALTH.
SHARON B
MARILYN
THERE IS ALWAYS ROOM FOR ONE MORE MAYBE WE CAN HELP EACH OTHER I AM HAVING A HARD TIME NOW THAT WINTER IS HERE.
SHARONB
Hi Marilyn the actual list is Chris, Sharon,Renae,Me & now you and if anyone else out there wants to go on it just let us know you are more than welcome and Yes there is power in Prayer!
Chris and Sharon B, got another seat in that boat?? Count me in! I, too, struggle with weight issues, have pretty much all my life. So, I think it’s awesome how you both have lost weight, and am hoping that it might inspire me to follow suit! I so want to be able to play with my grandchildren some day, and not just be a spectator. :(
Chris I just want you to know how proud I am of you for all the weight you have lost this far & remember in November some of us ladies said that we would pray for each other that we would continue to loose weight and I haven’t forgotten that you are on that list, you are also on my & Frans list to be able to stop smoking as are Frans Son and one of My Son Aaron. Well Chris I have to Tell you I have not had a good week physically on Monday I thought I was having a heart attach, went to my doctors Tuesday, had a EKG done, complete blood work the next day and my doctor so Kindly scheduled me for a complete physical this coming Tuesday(oh joy oh delight) as my blood pressure has been all over the place and my feet are swollen like balloons, I am only telling you that because I was talking to my son Aaron who smokes this afternoon and at the end of our conversation I told him about my week then I said I loved him and he to me and we said good bye. Well about 3 minutes later the phone rings and it is Aaron and he says mom! I was going to wait and tell you this but just in case you die (lol) I wanted you to know that I have quit smoking and I just jumped for Joy and said PTL and Chris it can be done. As Aaron, of which I am not proud of but has been smoking for a long time. So hang in there girl and Fran and I are continuing to pray for you regarding your smoking and your weight and the other ladies who requested pray about that too me being one of them. Yes Chris I will phone you one day You are such a precious testimony for The Lord and it really shines through you. God Bless!
CHRIS I KNOW YOUR PROBLEM WITH WEIGHT. I AM ONLY FIVE FEET TOO AND OVER THE LAST YEAR I HAVE LOST 30 LBS BUT STILL NEED TO LOOSE 30 MORE. I AM PROUD OF YOU FOR LOOSING SO MUCH WEIGHT AND WILL PRAY FOR YOU TO CONTUNE FOR YOUR HEALTH. BLESS YOU I KNOW WHAT A STRUGELE THIS IS.
SHARONB
MERILYN THANK YOU FOR CORRECTING ME.
GAIL I AM SORRY FOR GETTING THE WRONG AUTHOR ON THIS DEVOTIONAL.IT IS A SUPER DEVOTIONAL. AND LIKE SO MANY OTHER SISTERS HERE GAIL I KNOW YOU ARE PRAYING FOR US ALL AS WELL.
I MANAGED TO GET OUT INTO THE BAD WEATHER ON FRIDAY AND MADE IT TO MY DOCTORS APPOINTMENT FOR MY PRESCRIPTIONS. WHILE THERE I ASKED HIM ABOUT THE BREATHING TEST HE HAD ME GO FOR 2 MONTHS AGO. HIS RESPONSE WAS I’M SHOCKED IT CAME BACK AS GOOD AS IT DID.
TO LET EVERYONE ON SITE KNOW I AM A VERY HEAVY SMOKER AND OBESE 2 MAJOR STRIKES AGAIST ME WHEN IT COMES TO MY BREATHING, AS WELL AS OTHER HEALTH PROBLEMS INCLUDING THE CHRONIC PAIN. BUT IN THE LAST 5 YEARS I HAVE COME A VERY LONG WAYS I AT ONE POINT 5 YEARS AGO OUT WEIGHED MY DOCTORS SCALES AT MORE THEN 350 POUNDS ON A 5 FOOT FRAME. I COULD MOVE EVEN LESS THEN WHAT I DO NOW. I NOW WEIGHT IN AT 250LBS AND HAVE BEEN UP AND DOWN IN THE LAST YEAR. WITH THE WEATHER THE WAY IT WAY ON FRIDAY I WAS NOT GOING TO TAKE ALL THE EXTRA LAYERS OFF JUST TO GET WEIGHED SO I LET IT SLIDE THIS MONTH. NOW THAT I HAVE MY WALKER I WILL BE GETTING OUT MORE GOD AND WEATHER WILLING AND BE MORE MOBILE.
THANK YOU AGIAN GAIL
Chris, I am so honored to lift up all you beautiful sisters of mine, who so humbly share your deepest hurts and needs here, seeking our Lord’s divine intervention! That we all struggle is what defines our humanity, but our hope and trust in Jesus in the midst of our struggles is what defines our faith! And, while I would love to take credit for this wonderful devotional, Gail is the gifted writer whom we can thank! :)
MERILYN
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WRITING THIS DEVOTIONAL AND FOR THE PRAYERS FOR ALL OF US.