tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6187423214160528044.post8562621267169617147..comments2023-05-05T00:55:10.868-07:00Comments on Together We Are One Wise Woman!: Expanding My Worship ExperienceUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6187423214160528044.post-45476875869216350242013-07-10T16:13:47.241-07:002013-07-10T16:13:47.241-07:00Tammy Rouzer wanted to pass along a few thoughts t...Tammy Rouzer wanted to pass along a few thoughts to the group:<br />It's adding more structure to how I want to express my worship. I am finding the words to the worship throughout the day. I am happy to be sharing the journey with other "wise women."Lynn Haneganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14228412732280271384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6187423214160528044.post-78317764293872187872013-07-06T16:50:20.799-07:002013-07-06T16:50:20.799-07:00Love what you have to say, Lynn! You are so right...Love what you have to say, Lynn! You are so right that the Lord gives us moments that others would not "get" at all and yet he knows exactly what would bless us personally. Thank you for sharing your story; it shows how personal and different worship can look with each of us! It is so fun to hear these stories!<br /><br />Thank You!!!<br /><br />CherriCherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17687753526720638459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6187423214160528044.post-71926462010050575582013-07-05T14:30:20.866-07:002013-07-05T14:30:20.866-07:00I remember a Sunday morning a few years back, I wa...I remember a Sunday morning a few years back, I was praying and worshiping The Lord on my front porch, just before daybreak. It was a gorgeous day and I was thanking God for it.... I had been taking care of a feral cat who I named Sparky Grumpy, he was a jet black cat and probably had been mistreated his whole life. I was determined to show this beastie boy, some love and kindness. The birds were just beginning to broadcast the day, and for some reason, Sparky laid at my feet...close enough for me to pet him, which was very, very, rare. At some point, God joined us there. I could feel His presence. It hit me at that moment that God cares for even a feral cat, cares for the birds. What a moment to be treasured. That God cared enough to give me a moment that others would not even "get." I understood it and was grateful for it. Later that day, at church, I offered up my own joyful noise!!! There have been moments, like Cherri said, when I just don't feel like praising.... What then???? Praise Him anyway, because He is so worthy! I have been reading in Job this month, when a thought hit me, If God allowed Satan to mess with Job temporarily, How many times does God say to our enemy "No!!! Leave her alone or leave him alone." I wonder. Either way... God is God and I am not. I Know I am probably rambling, but the other day, at work, I was just noticing God's provision for us on every single aisle. We are so rich and so blessed. We just need to "Be still" and notice His goodness all around us. I want to expand my worship of Him by doing it when no one else is watching. In Spirit & in Truth between me and my Awesome heavenly Father!!!Lynn Haneganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14228412732280271384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6187423214160528044.post-34591603634357411152013-07-05T09:18:13.319-07:002013-07-05T09:18:13.319-07:00Hi Jenny! I couldn't help but smile as I read...Hi Jenny! I couldn't help but smile as I read your comment:) So many of us have had similar experiences, felt the same emotions, had the same difficulties in relationship with the Lord and in loving and worshiping Him and we keep it all to ourselves. I, too, love how this book is making me be honest with myself and with God (as if He didn't already know my heart and feelings:). I have been using the "ABCs" as a tool when I do get distracted, to bring my focus back around to this great and wonderful God we love and serve! Love your comments, Jenny!!!<br /><br />CherriCherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17687753526720638459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6187423214160528044.post-61301185667272389332013-07-05T04:18:42.427-07:002013-07-05T04:18:42.427-07:00I have had this experience many, many times! I use...I have had this experience many, many times! I used to get so disappointed when I didn't feel what a former pastor called " A Holy Ghost high". This book is totally changing the way I view worship. Awhile back, it seemed that the only way I could experience any joy at all was when I was in church. I also used to spend the biggest part of my prayer time making requests. I am now at the point of telling my Father that I adore Him.It amazes me how many times in prayer I have told Him I love Him, but never thought about all the reasons why. I am ashamed to admit that up until recently my family heard that I love them WAY more than my Savior did.<br /> My favorite part so far has been the ABC's. The biggest challenge has been stillness. I am not a still person, so its not easy, but I'm learning. I am giving God more of my time and really focusing on Him instead of rushing through so I could be off doing the next thing. I catch myself having to go back and reread verses because I'm seeing the words, but my mind is somewhere completely different.<br />Thanks to this blog and this book, I am entering into a deeper relationship with my First Love.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17656594481316068043noreply@blogger.com