2023.08.19 (Sat) Day 231 - Jeremiah 40-42
Chapter 40
Jeremiah Remains in Judah (1-16)
Chapter 41
Gedaliah Murdered (1-18)
Chapter 42
Warning Against Going to Egypt (1-22)
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Yes, we do have an amazing God!!
Ten days later the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah.
Jeremiah 42:7
I always pray before I meditate. I pray that I will be open and receptive to the Lord, anticipating His presence. I slowly breathe God “in” and myself “out”. I’ve learned through the years that this is a process that can’t be rushed. I have no worries about being interrupted as I live alone and meditate very early in the morning before “life” happens. I’ve also learned that this is His time, not mine. I give myself completely to Him.
Years ago, when I first began meditating, I expected to “hear” from Him during the meditation session. I would grow frustrated and think I was “doing it…