Quiet Time Notes

Notes from my daily Quiet Times with God

Prayer of the Righeous - Carrying Me

October 14th, 2012
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Parable of the Lost Sheep illustrates Jesus comfort he want to provide
He carries his lamb close to his heart - Isaiah 40:11

God's journey toward us:

• He runs through the fields
• He crawls on his knees to pick us up
• He throws open his arms to forgive
• He carries us home in his arms

Arms of comfort

At Lazarus' death, the angels tenderly bring him to God - Luke 16:19-22

A child who is not regularly cuddled is deeply damaged

As a mother conforms her child, so I will comfort you - Isaiah 66:13

Sometimes we doubt and ours lives are frantic and full of activities and without the peace of God
God promises to take hold of the hands of kings - Isaiah 45:1
...and his people - Isaiah 42:6

Mary and Martha - Martha was too busy with the details of life to spend time with Jesus - Luke 10
She missed the peace that passes understanding
Time in prayer is time when we can quiet our anxious soul

Be still my soul and know that I am God - Psalms 46:10
God will give us rest - Matthew 11:28

Key Phrase: Time in prayer is time when we can quiet our anxious soul