tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post4591163783786927578..comments2023-11-26T09:28:37.701-08:00Comments on Abiding Love, Abounding Grace: More on Rest... aka The Difference Between a Swing and a Hammock~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06698176066735604032noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-89173627969330932532017-06-08T11:14:46.219-07:002017-06-08T11:14:46.219-07:00Right? He holds us so lovingly and gently --and se...Right? He holds us so lovingly and gently --and securely! xoxo~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698176066735604032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-41609399509008577822017-06-08T11:03:26.803-07:002017-06-08T11:03:26.803-07:00The word picture of God as our hammock is awesome!...The word picture of God as our hammock is awesome! He wraps around us, supports us and keeps us on all sides. Love, love this!Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18332475199666906354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-68099823316590743162017-06-08T10:00:51.208-07:002017-06-08T10:00:51.208-07:00Yes... so true! Once we give in and listen... eve...Yes... so true! Once we give in and listen... everything does tend to fall into place! So good! Thanks so much for stopping by, Miaismine!~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698176066735604032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-781266179844128682017-06-08T09:59:59.822-07:002017-06-08T09:59:59.822-07:00Oh - the pull to produce is strong, isn't it? ...Oh - the pull to produce is strong, isn't it? And it's not that it's bad! We all have seasons where we are called to push through and create and produce and we get so much done it's ridiculous! However, there are not many who are wired to do that on a consistent basis! Rest, as we know, is vital and if Jesus made it a priority --well then, so should we! Thanks so much for stopping by, Beth!~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698176066735604032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-36627082013675892592017-06-08T09:48:35.006-07:002017-06-08T09:48:35.006-07:00I am fully aware that I am in a season and stage o...I am fully aware that I am in a season and stage of life where setting aside time to rest is --well, at least in theory, easier. I think once we realize and fully embrace the truth of how when we take care of ourselves and our souls first (i.e. - the gas mask on an airplane!) then we are able to fully give the best of ourselves to the rest of our days. This is not a promotion for selfishness or making yourself top priority in order to just do whatever you want (which is what the enemy will tell you in order to get you to not follow through!) but it is taking care of your soul and your connection to Him - so that you are a full vessel, ready to let Him partner with you throughout the rest of your day. I think the other lie the enemy can whisper to us is that it takes hours and hours... it can take just five minutes... usually, no matter what our season, we can find five minutes - even a few times through out the day - to slow down, focus, breathe, pray. Praying for you as you find ways to put into practice finding a rhythm of rest in your daily routine! It takes practice, for sure... and discipline... and remembering that you are worth it and that it is worth it because it will invite Him in to the whole of your days on an entirely different level! xoxo~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698176066735604032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-73476333981758342192017-06-08T09:39:37.029-07:002017-06-08T09:39:37.029-07:00Yes! This. It takes your quiet time (or whatever ...Yes! This. It takes your quiet time (or whatever you want to call it!) up another level somehow, doesn't it? Thanks so much for stopping by!~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698176066735604032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-40680849249684466592017-06-08T09:38:02.341-07:002017-06-08T09:38:02.341-07:00Praying you have moments spent laying in His Prese...Praying you have moments spent laying in His Presence, feeling Him hold you! Love you too, friend!~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698176066735604032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-78525261761229699842017-06-08T09:35:43.118-07:002017-06-08T09:35:43.118-07:00Oh Bettie... there is some sort of blessing in fin...Oh Bettie... there is some sort of blessing in finding community --even in the graceful heavy Hand that holds us still! Praying for you in this season (while I am praying for me, too!) ~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698176066735604032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-88939186187273153452017-06-07T12:50:46.339-07:002017-06-07T12:50:46.339-07:00What a lovely post - so encouraging, accepting of ...What a lovely post - so encouraging, accepting of God and His whispers and transparent. I have learned, in a very time, to rest, to rest in Him, to listen to my body and His voice. Once we do, everything else falls into place. I rejoice with you in all that you are learning and experiencing! Praise God!Miaisminehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07657955150576729566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-5655027589774331112017-06-07T10:44:32.273-07:002017-06-07T10:44:32.273-07:00Thank you for giving us a peek into your "hol...Thank you for giving us a peek into your "holy of holies" experience with the Lord through many times of prayer, Karrilee. I'm so glad that you're sensitive to His leadings and are willing to rest in the reality that He's got this--no matter how much you feel you need to do. I'm the same way--struggle with the need to produce. However, my time (and place) with the Lord is a constant in my life. I rarely if ever miss and am always so glad that I carved out that time each day. Thanks for your beautiful reminder of God's presence and power in our lives--even in our resting. Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156048755652103073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-90034626431526051612017-06-07T09:11:51.934-07:002017-06-07T09:11:51.934-07:00I have heard this message of rest twice in one wee...I have heard this message of rest twice in one week. Now, I need to find ways to implement it. My husband is a doer, and you may remember that we have 3 littles 8 and under. I need to find a way to communicate my need for rest to my family and set up routines so that I can rest. -JoleneMom to 3https://www.blogger.com/profile/02086175678851590249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-52239976592916479682017-06-07T08:55:39.330-07:002017-06-07T08:55:39.330-07:00I have heard for years about the importance of hav...I have heard for years about the importance of having a special place to meet with Jesus but until I made one, I had no idea how important it really is. Now when I hear God call, I immediately think of my little spot and know that He will speak to me there. I don't think it matters where it is or what it looks like as long as you have one and regularly interact with Him. Thanks for your post! Karen Woodallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12815298794474945943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-10466040686904079732017-06-07T07:41:47.376-07:002017-06-07T07:41:47.376-07:00Oh friend. How I love you! THIS: "So I pray t...Oh friend. How I love you! THIS: "So I pray that whatever season you are in, you will find make time to lay down in His Presence... to let Him hold you like a Hammock... to stop any striving and just let Him love you. " Tara Ulrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619365758739247929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-39385858500535220452017-06-07T07:23:24.334-07:002017-06-07T07:23:24.334-07:00Dear Karrilee,
This is just so beautiful, and a co...Dear Karrilee,<br />This is just so beautiful, and a confirmation of the things that the Lord has been speaking to me also. He gave me a dream, to reaffirm His Word in my heart, but I have to be reminded of it so frequently, in this place of slow where He has brought me. There are still days where I squirm, and want to be out of this season, but His Presence is the best place after all! Thank you for sharing these precious words today. May the Lord bless your resting!BettieGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01184677704960428160noreply@blogger.com