Solitude, for me, is normally a welcome escape from the
hectic world. It is something I crave and don’t get enough of.
Lately, solitude has not been as satisfying. I find myself reading, studying, and
thinking, over-analyzing and not getting anywhere with my thoughts. That leaves
me feeling frustrated and overwhelmed.
This comes on the brink of trying to get ready for missiontrip to Africa when there is so much to do: both for the trip and on the home
front. My mind is neither grasping the
ideas God has intended for me to work on, nor is it tackling the tasks on
hand. It is a mixture of spiritual
warfare and adjusting to my new migraine preventative medication.
So, my faithful friends, I humbly ask that you pray for
me. Please pray I will hear God speak
and know what He would have me write as I prepare to speak to the ladies.
This is the perfect time to study as my whole family is gone
for a few weeks. My daughter is in
Africa until the twenty-fifth of August and my husband just left for two weeks
in Nepal and then two weeks in Kenya.
Please pray I use this time wisely and will be able to concentrate.
I will be praying for you -- you have actually been on my heart the last few days. Much love to you.
ReplyDeleteOh, definitely! May God perfect all that concerns you. I pray for peace to be found and you rest in the Abiding Presence. I pray that God would let the words flow through you, as He promises "when you and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday. The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail." Is 58:10-11
ReplyDeleteIn Jesus Name, AMEN.
Blessings to you gracious woman of God.
Oh Michele, I will claim that verse today as I spend time in God's word. Thank you so so much.
DeleteAbsolutely praying, but consider that perhaps God wants you rested for the Mission. He will always give you the Word.
ReplyDeleteShandra...I am praying~! Remember the LORD is LORD of the 11th hour~ He WILL see you through this~ ♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteSo happy to pray for you. Praying that God meet you in fun and surprising ways this week. And that your scattered mind can find rest.
ReplyDeletefondly,
Glenda
stopping to pray for you shandra. oh how i can relate to that out-of-sorts feeling....
ReplyDeletePraying that He gives you just what you need. I know He will use you to bless the people you meet and spread His kingdom. May you sense His presence as you prepare and on your travels. Blessings to you!
ReplyDeleteDear Shanda, I pray that God will give you clarity of thought, wisdom and inspiration as you prepare for your ministry. I pray that He will free you from the pain of headaches and give you peace like a river in your soul. God bless you, sister. Gail
ReplyDeleteI'm praying for you, Shanda. I will also add you to my weekly prayer blog post so my readers can pray, as well. God bless you and your ministry as you prepare to share His love with those in Africa.
ReplyDeleteHi Shanda, I will certainly pray.
ReplyDeleteMay you know His comfort and joy wrapped around you,as you prepare for the mission God is leading you in; sharing His love in Africa. Blessings in His name.
Now I see some value in my confused, "wasted" day. (You'll note I don't have a blog post to link!) I can so identify with you in this right now! I think this will help me pray for you along the right lines. Blessings to you!
ReplyDeleteMay your solitude time be fruitful. I can totally understand where you're coming from, trying to prepare for teaching and speaking and things don't flow...Blessings on your time to pray and prepare.
ReplyDeleteYou might check out this link if you have a moment, could be helpful to you: Michael Hyatt on "The Practice of Stillness" http://michaelhyatt.com/the-practice-of-stillness.html
Shanda, I can relate to how frustrating those feelings of anxiety and not being able to concentrate can be. I pray that God gives you the serenity you need for the work he has called you to do. I also pray for his healing power over your migraines.
ReplyDeleteOn another note, I want to thank one of your readers, Michelle from A Life Surrendered. Turns out the comment she left for you here helped me as well in showing me the answer to an issue I was struggling with this morning.
Praying for you, Shanda. Praying that God will give you clarity so you can focus on what He wants you to share. Also that your migraine medicine works for you and that you adjust to it quickly!
ReplyDeleteHi Shanda,
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear things are a stressful for you at the moment.
I will pray that your migraines settle and that you find peace and direction for your mission.
God Bless
Barb from Australia
I have prayed. You will heard that prompt and know what to do, Blessings and love xx
ReplyDeleteMy sweet sisters, thank you so much for you prayers and sweet comments. I cherish this community, even though I have been a bit absent lately, and have a special love for each of you.
ReplyDeleteFather God, I lift up to you Shanda and ask you to meet her right where she is at with a fullness of your presence and a purpose for her path. Bind up the work of the enemy, oh Lord, and release her for your glorious work! In Jesus' Name, Amen!
ReplyDeleteShanda, May the GLORY, the heavenly Glory of our Lord Jesus, of Holy Spirit rain down upon you and heal you from these migraines. May the Lord give you visions and dreams. May Holy Spirit give you words to speak. Fill Shanda with your Joy that surpasses all understanding... Help her to Be Joyful Always. Bless You!
ReplyDeletePrayed for you this morning.
ReplyDeleteYou're in my thoughts and prayers, Shanda.
ReplyDeletePraying for you Shanda.
ReplyDeleteOh, praying for you! Praying that the adjustments you need before your trip are God adjusted perfectly. Praying that your time is filled with suprising God-revelation!
ReplyDeletePraying for you, Shanda! Spiritual warfare is oppressive indeed, but He Who is in us is greater than he who is in the world. His strength is made perfect in our weakness.
ReplyDeleteLove in Him,
Laurie
http://savedbygracebiblestudy.blogspot.com/
Yes I will continue to hold you up in prayer. Actually each morning I try to name a few of the bloggers I read in my prayers and did that for you this am before I read this post. God is good isn't He?
ReplyDeleteI can certainly relate to the need for peace and the blessings of the Lord as you work on your speech. You have such a gift that I am sure you will get the inspiration you need.
ReplyDeletePrayers are being sent and I will also put your name on a prayer roll in our temple.
Blessings to you!.
Shanda, prayers as you embark on this special time. May God be glorified in all things done and said.
ReplyDeletePraying God's peace for you.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Michelle
Hi Shanda,
ReplyDeleteMay this time of solitude be useful, efficient, and restful -- in a way that only God can orchestrate! :)
Blessings, and eat some African food for me while you are there. Mmmm.
Jennifer Dougan
www.jenniferdougan.com
Will be praying.
ReplyDeleteDear Father in heaven I lift Shanda up to you and pray you will fill her heart with peace and reassurance, that she'll be able to rest on you! surround her with your angels and help her listen to what you want her to hear. Bless her abundantly, dear Lord! in Jesus precious name I pray! Amen!
ReplyDeleteLove you Shanda! x x x
I will hold you and all the good work you do up in prayer, Shanda. Many blessings, sweet friend!
ReplyDeleteHi Shandra, You don't feel you have heard Gods direction... I pray you do, and you know without a doubt. It will go well, and many will be blessed.. xx
ReplyDeletePraying for your peace of mind and for a safe trip. Blessings to your family for answering their calls to serve. Remember, with God all things are possible.
ReplyDeletePraying for you!
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