tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451874990236641064.post2252511234790778883..comments2023-11-02T10:26:12.388-04:00Comments on Rachel Olsen: How I spend time with God - setting the stageRachel Olsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666181671944102358noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451874990236641064.post-37807352585139547292007-10-12T11:50:00.000-04:002007-10-12T11:50:00.000-04:00Rachel,Thank you for sharing your way of spending ...Rachel,<BR/>Thank you for sharing your way of spending time with the Lord, especially using the candle to bring conviction. I'm planning to implement that too. You have a very relatable style of writing... I like reading every word. Thank you for sharing your heart and your love of God with all who take the time to read your articles. May our precious Jesus continue to bless you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451874990236641064.post-63773142640893665742007-10-12T10:09:00.000-04:002007-10-12T10:09:00.000-04:00Thank you for taking away the guilt of not being a...Thank you for taking away the guilt of not being able to spend an hour in prayer/Bible study every day. I have 2 small children (5 & 1) & some days I'm simply not physically able to get up before everyone else. On those wonderful mornings that it does happen, I usually get up around 5:30. I keep my Bible, prayer journal, devotional, pen & note cards in a small chest beside the sofa. It's cherished time because it's still dark, everyone's asleep & the house is quiet!!! Thanks for being real.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451874990236641064.post-1201308891652472832007-10-12T08:54:00.000-04:002007-10-12T08:54:00.000-04:00thank you for sharing your blog. it has always be...thank you for sharing your blog. it has always been a struggle for me to establish a quiet time, what with four growing kids. for the past days i've set my alarm to 5 am and find myself in the bathroom with a bible on my lap and snoozing at the same time. tomorrow will be another attempt and i know i can't do this alone without HIS help. thanks for sharing your tips, the candle thing is a brilliant idea!<BR/><BR/>i thank GOD for sending you to share this message to us. may we all continue to live our lives for HIS Glory!<BR/><BR/>ella, PhilippinesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451874990236641064.post-1839119858418584492007-10-11T22:40:00.000-04:002007-10-11T22:40:00.000-04:00DEar Rachel,I like tea..can you tell in my name......DEar Rachel,<BR/>I like tea..can you tell in my name...so I am having that...but I loved your candle idea and I am going to get one this weekend and use it as part of my time with God. The last few days as I have visited here I have felt refreshed <BR/><BR/>blessings on you and your familyTammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06993493344172206879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451874990236641064.post-60627652125530357142007-10-11T14:20:00.000-04:002007-10-11T14:20:00.000-04:00Thanks for the article. The way I find time with G...Thanks for the article. The way I find time with God is when I walk our dogs in the morning. It is very beautiful to see the sun rise and the peace of quiet in the mornings are the best. I'm able to talk to God about things that are going on in my life, pray and visit with him. I feel ready to face the day and know that he is with me through out the day.<BR/>God Bless!<BR/>MSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451874990236641064.post-21420435079199846092007-10-11T08:00:00.000-04:002007-10-11T08:00:00.000-04:00Hi Rachel, I found your blog through the Encourage...Hi Rachel, I found your blog through the Encouragement for today e-mail. I loved your article "making the effort". It so hit home for me. I will definitely keep coming back to read more.pbmciverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17003271007852208228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451874990236641064.post-22822372994168021442007-10-11T05:49:00.000-04:002007-10-11T05:49:00.000-04:00Thank you, Rachel. This is very helpful to me. I...Thank you, Rachel. This is very helpful to me. I am seeking the Lord early and trying to make it a daily habit. It is a struggle and I don't even have your busy lifestyle. But it is an encouragement to me to read about your experience and what you do. The candle, music, tea are all things that I will try, too. I appreciate the thought in the devotional that prayer takes energy. Lord, don't let me be too lazy to talk to you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451874990236641064.post-35261584717964914512007-10-11T04:53:00.000-04:002007-10-11T04:53:00.000-04:00Rachel, thank you so much for your P31 message on ...Rachel, thank you so much for your P31 message on Wed. Oct.10. It really showed me that one can not "find time" but needs to "make time". I struggle with time discipline...I usually have too much to do around me and gets me overwhelmed where I'm exhausted just looking at what needs to be done! Then I have the spiritual conviction of not praying or reading the word daily and I know with out that, all else fails! Thank you for sharing tips on how to get started to have the alone time with God. I love the candle analogy you used...it made total sense to me. I too would rather have the candle melting down the jar and me rising in the Lord than me being the one who's melting in my stuff to do. Thanks again for the inspiring message...God's Blessings on you, <BR/>Veronica from San Antonio, TXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com