Saturday, September 8, 2007

Up on the Mountain

I got up early again this morning and had my quiet time. No kids, no husband...just me and God. I spent time in prayer preparing myself for reading scripture and had such a revealing, intimate time with the Lord.

I met with my prayer/accountability partner (Ali) this morning and was doubly blessed today with our conversation and prayer. As we talked about our week and the scriptures that we had been reading, I discovered that she had also pulled out an old copy of Beth Moore's Whispers of Hope to help her in her quiet time. As Ronna would say, "Yay God!" I felt that it was more than coincidence that we had picked up the same book for study. I felt so in line with what God wants for my life and I am excited that I am progressing and maturing spiritually. This is one of those "mountain" times for me, and my prayer is that I will be able to persevere through the "valley" times that may be ahead.

It's been a lazy Saturday. I have done nothing more strenuous than bake and frost a layer cake for our friend's birthday party tonight. We're going over for fajitas (thank you Lord, for letting me live in Texas!) and fellowship with some of our dearest friends. I am so blessed that I barely have the words for it....

3 comments:

Ronna said...

Love you, Xan!

Alana said...

Sounds like a fabulous day. So glad you are drawing closer to God with your study. I am meeting with a new accountability partner this week, I am very excited about that! I NEED it!

Karen said...

Gorgeous mountain photo -- it looks like the Grand Tetons in Wyoming. Some friends and I did a study this summer -- Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World. It kept me on track to have others to share it with. I'm missing it now that the school year has begun.