Revised Edition Part One
“I have so many things to do today, I dare not ignore my Time With God.”
– Martin Luther
We live in a world of time, with 60 minutes in an hour, 24 hours in a day, 7 days in a week, 28-31 days in a month, and 12 months in a year. God has given us so much time, and we should use it to our best advantage. With so much time given to us, how much of it are we spending with the Lord? We should be grateful for the time that we are able to spend with Him and for the blessings, answered prayers, and the relationship He has given us.
Do you find yourself eagerly anticipating your Time With God? Do you take the time to pause and just focus on Him, free from distraction?
The Bible makes it clear that we should take time to be still and just recognize God’s presence in our lives. In Psalm 46:10,it says, “Be still, and know that I am God.” This verse is a reminder of how important it is to take time to be still and recognize God’s greatness.
Are you still? Are you taking the time to devote yourself to Him? Do you truly understand how great our God is, or are you going through life without Him, without any kind of relationship?
It is important to remember that God is not only our creator but also our friend, He is there waiting for us to turn to Him and develop a relationship. It is only then that we can begin to understand the depths of His greatness and the power of His love. He is a loving God, and He desires for us to have a relationship with Him. Let us all take the time to pause and reflect on the greatness of our God, and to develop a meaningful relationship with Him.
Nehemiah 1:5 – New International Version
Then I said: “Lord, the God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and keep his commandments.”
Many of us are planners, and it’s important to plan the time and place for our Time With God. Setting aside a time for prayer and reflection can be a powerful way to connect to our Heavenly Father. It can be a special moment each day, where we know that it’s time to pause and talk to God. No matter where we are, we can find a quiet place to talk to God and feel His presence. By setting aside a specific time and place for prayer, we create a dedicated space for our conversations with God. Let’s remember to plan ahead and make Time With God a regular part of our lives.
When we are at our lowest points in life and feel like we have nowhere else to turn, we often cry out to the Lord. We are not ashamed to pray and plead, hoping that He will hear our desperate cries. We know that He understands our pain and sorrow, and that He can help us to bear it. In these moments, we can feel His presence and love, knowing that He will never leave us or forsake us. He is our refuge in times of trouble and our hope in times of despair. He is our rock, our fortress, and our deliverer. When we are hurting, we can always turn to Him and He will be there for us.
Psalm 5:3 — Good News Translation
You hear my voice in the morning; at sunrise I offer my prayer and wait for your answer.
No matter what difficulties life throws our way, we must always remember to take a moment to appreciate the good days and recognize that they are a gift. We should be grateful for the days of joy and peace, the days of blessings and love, the days when everything seems to be going right. We often forget that all the moments of our life that we take for granted – the early mornings when we wake up, the afternoons when we are at work, school, having lunch, or out shopping – are all blessings from God. He has gifted us with these moments, yet we forget to recognize them.
We enjoy life without burdens, without worries, and without fears, but we should not forget that these moments have been provided to us by our Creator. We must take a moment to appreciate these blessings and thank God for them. Taking time to recognize and appreciate the blessings He has given us is essential to living a life of gratitude and being mindful of the blessings we have.
So, let us not forget to take a moment to appreciate the good days, to recognize the blessings that come along with them, and to be thankful to God for the beauty of life.
In the evenings, when we are at home, we can find moments of peace and contentment. We can enjoy dinner with our families, watch TV together, spend time with our children, or simply relax and read a book. It is during these times that we can find solace in our homes, our lives, and our hearts. For those of us who are looking for something even deeper, we can turn to the Good Book – The Bible – for further spiritual insight and guidance. The Bible contains wisdom and teachings that can help us to build a strong foundation of faith and understanding of the world around us. So, when we are looking for peace and contentment in the evenings, let us turn to the Good Book for a little extra guidance and insight.
Psalm 1:2 — New American Standard Bible
But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night.
To Be Continued …
Coming Soon – Revised Edition Part Two
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Willie Torres Jr.
01/17/2025
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140 responses to “Time With God – The Series”
I totally agree with your words Willie..
Even if we are with others
Even if we are busy working.. GOD is always in our hearts.. In all times..
Every act we do should be for the sake of God..
When calamities happen.. They are for a good reason..
God wants us to be stronger..
Keep praying dear friend
God BLESS You 🌸
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Thank you so much for Reading and for your Comment 🙏. I completely agree, God is always with us, guiding us through every moment, whether we’re alone or surrounded by others.
Your encouragement is much appreciated. God Bless you today and always.. 🌸
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💐🌸😊Thanks Willie dear friend 💐🌺🌹🌷
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I really enjoy my morning times with God. Sometimes it’s a struggle to be still, though. Psalm 46:10 is one of my favorite verses. This year, I have been working on revising my morning routine, a bit, and have found some more liturgical sources, including some written prayers that I have found quite helpful. I feel like I’m getting more of a sense of direction in the time I spend, and am getting better at eliminating distractions.
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Thank you so much for Reading and for Sharing your thoughts.
I’m so glad to hear you’re enjoying your morning Time With God 🙏. It can definitely be a struggle to be still sometimes, but Psalm 46:10 is such a great reminder to rest in His presence. It’s wonderful that you’re finding new sources and prayers to help guide your Time With Him.
Keep up the great work in eliminating distractions, it’s all part of growing closer to Him.
God Bless You today and always.
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Your writing is such a gentle yet powerful invitation to deepen our relationship with God. I love how you encourage readers to intentionally set aside time for prayer and reflection.🙏🙇🌷
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To God be the Glory and Praise. Thank you so much for Reading and Commenting.
🙏 I’m so glad the message resonates with you. It’s always my hope to encourage others to grow closer to God through intentional time spent in prayer and reflection.
Blessings to you as you continue on your spiritual journey. 🌷
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I love this kind of practical, encouraging reminder and message. Thanks, Willie!
–Scott
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Thank you so much for Visiting, Reading and Commenting. I give All the Praise and Glory to God who guides my every Word and Steps.
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing.
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Beautifully expressed, Willie! 🌻
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Thank you for Reading and Commenting.
Blessings to you, today and always.
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It’s my pleasure Willie!
Have a beautiful day. 🌻
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Thank You … You as well.
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing.
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Amen
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God Bless You, today and always.
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This is beautiful, Willie. Thank you for the important reminder.
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To God be the Glory and Praise.
Thank you so much for Reading and Commenting.
Be Blessed and Continue to be a Blessing.
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We live in a very fast-paced era, where time is not enough for our obligations. Having a moment to think about God is essential because we can achieve peace and tranquility for our soul.
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Absolutely Brother. In this fast-paced world, taking Time for God is so important for restoring peace and tranquility to our souls. It’s a reminder we all need to stay grounded in Him. 🙏🌿
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing.
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You are absolutely right Willie.
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Deep yet to the point
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Incredible illustrations!! I love them and the message here is right on point. I’m embarrassed to admit it, but there are days I get so consumed in my own mess that I forget to pray or spend time with God. Funny, if I’d only remember on those yuck days that all I have to do is spend time in His presence and pray, things would get better a whole lot faster.
Thank you for the wonderful reminder and please give the family a big hug.
Hope you are doing well my dear friend.
Hugs
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Thank you so much for Reading and for your Kind Words…
It’s easy to get caught up in the chaos sometimes, but you’re absolutely right, spending Time With God makes all the difference.
I’ll definitely give the family a big hug from you, Thank you so much for your kindness. Hope you’re doing well too, my friend.
Hugs right back at you…
God Bless You, Today and Always.
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God Bless
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We must be on the same page today. I was reading this morning in John 15 and I believe the Holy Spirit was pointing out the word “Abide” to me and it reminded me to not only spend time with Him in His word but to Abide with Him all the time. Great Post my friend.
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Thank you Brother. It’s amazing how the Holy Spirit works to align our hearts and minds. John 15 is such a powerful chapter, and the word ‘Abide’ carries so much depth. It’s a beautiful reminder that our relationship with Him isn’t just about specific moments but a continuous, life-giving connection. I’m so glad this resonated with you, Praise God for His Guidance and Encouragement.
Be Blessed and Continue to be a Blessing.
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Love this! Beautifully expressed, Willie. 🤗
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Thank you so much and Thank You for Reading and Commenting.
I give All Glory and Praise to God Almighty.
Be Blessed and Continue to be a Blessing.
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It’s my pleasure.
Continue being obedient, you won’t go wrong.
Blessings to you. 🙏
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Spending time with God is our life source. Just like the physical body depends on oxygen, water and food, our spirit depends on every facet of our relationship with God. With out him we have no peace or expectation of joy and everlasting life. Blessings brother.
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Amen
Just as we need physical nourishment, our spirit thrives on our connection with God. He is the true source of Peace, Joy, and Eternal Life.
Blessings to you, today and always.
Thank you for Reading and Commenting.
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Thank you for the reminder about being intentional with our quiet time. Blessings to you, brother.
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To God be the Glory my Brother.
I do Thank You kindly for Reading and Commenting.
May the Lord Continue to Bless You today and always.
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You’re very welcome, my friend.
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To God be the Glory my Brother.
I do Thank You kindly for Reading and Commenting.
May the Lord Continue to Bless You today and always.
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If we don’t take time to intentionally be with the Lord, we may very well waste the time before us. Thank you for encouraging us to keep on keeping on.
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Amen 🙏🏼🤗
Thank You for Reading and Commenting. I’m grateful for your encouragement as well. Let’s keep pressing forward in faith.
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing.
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Always heading toward the goal. Blessings to you and yours.
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Amen 🙏🏼🤗
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Time spent, moments never wasted, being connected to His heart! Nice share!
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Amen 🙏🏼🤗
To God be the Glory and Praise.
Thank you so much for Reading and Commenting.
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Good and happy morning, my dear brother Willie Torres. I wish you happiness, success and progress. May God support you and us too. Thank you for participating. 🙏🏻👋🏻🌹🌹
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Blessings To You today and always.
Thank you for Reading, Commenting and for your kindness and support.
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Good morning, my dear, may God make you happy and protect you
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Be still 🙏 I love that verse and everything that you’ve shared here.
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Amen 🙏🏼 To God be the Glory and Praise.
Thank you for Reading and Commenting.
God Continue to Bless You today and always.
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Nicely said Willie. I hope more people are spending time with God. I know I do. I say a quarter of a rosary a day. Thank you for your inspiration.
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The Glory and Praise belong to God.
Thank you so much for Reading and for Sharing your Thoughts and Comment.
God’s Continued Blessings to you today and always.
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Yup it is true Willie praise to God!
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Amen 🙏🤗
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Wonderful post, as always, Willie! And I agree with your words: stillness is indeed of great value in knowing God. In stillness, we are closer to God. But like any other relationship, you have to give it time and attention. And that’s why special moments of divine communion are so important. Not only does the relationship with God develop, providing trust, comfort, and partnership, but you also grow with it. Thank you for your precious, divine words, my friend. It’s always a delight to read your posts. Lots of light and blessings to you, today and always!
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Thank you so much for such a beautiful and thoughtful response, Susana, you are truly a Blessing and Joy. I’m so glad you liked the post. You are absolutely right, stillness does open the door to a deeper relationship with God, and making time for those moments of communion truly helps us grow.
Your words are always such a Blessing to me as well (Always).
Lots of love and light to you as well, my Dear Friend.
God Bless You, today and always. 🙏
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Yes, Willie! Time with our Lord is so essential in our relationship with Him. Reading God’s word everyday helps me to know Him better. Thank you for this reminder brother. 🙏💕😊
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Amen
– To God be The Glory and Praise.
Thank you so much for Reading and Commenting.
Hope and Pray that you are doing well. God Bless You, today and always.
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Thank you for the reminder! May God bless you to continue sending us these beautiful messages.
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Thank you so much and Thank you for Reading and Commenting.
To God Be the Glory and Praise.
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing.
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Quiet time with God is my favorite time of day! For those who don’t know how to start, just five minutes of prayerful scripture reading might offer a beginning point. But I dare say, it won’t be long before five minutes isn’t enough, and a person will want to spend 10 minutes, then 15, and so on. For part of my teaching career I got up at 4:45, then 4:30, in order to make a 45-minute quiet time happen. It was NOT a hardship; I just went to bed earlier.
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Thank you for Visiting, Reading and Commenting.
I love how you emphasize starting small with just five minutes of prayerful scripture reading! It’s so true that once we experience the peace and connection of that Time with God, we naturally crave more. Your dedication to waking up early to prioritize quiet time is inspiring, such a beautiful example of how we can adjust our routines to make space for Him.
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Perfectly timed and a heavenly divine piece, Brother Willie :-D ~ Truly enjoyed and an uplifting reminder of the most beneficial relationship there is on Earth!!! *** Have to say *** The image with you, the clock, and God blowing in from the sea is AWESOME !!! Magnificent ~ <3
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Thank you so much for your Heartfelt and Kind words and Thank you for Visiting and Reading. I’m so glad you enjoyed it and found it uplifting.. And I’m overwhelmed and thrilled that you liked the images, that means so much coming from you. It took a long time to try and get the right Images for this post.
Blessings to you, today and always ❤🙏
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Yes. 👌
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Thank you for Visiting, Reading and Commenting.
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It’s my pleasure!
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Absolutely beautiful!
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Thank you so much and Thank you for Reading and Commenting.
Blessings to you, today and always.
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My pleasure Brother Willie!
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Time is a precious gift. Thanks for sharing your insights. Looking forward to part 2. Cheers. Linda
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Thank you so much for Reading and Commenting. I am working on Part two and I hope you will enjoy it as well.
God Bless You, today and always.
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Wonderful insights and imagery, Willie! Time is of the essence. Thanks for this timely reminder to spend it wisely in beingness with the Divine. Time is one thing we can never get back. I wrote the post on the topic you requested. Many blessings for a beautiful Sunday. 🙏
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Thank you for your kind words. And Thank you for Reading and Commenting.
To God be The Glory and Praise.
I completely agree, time is precious and irreplaceable. It’s so important to use it wisely, especially in connection with our Heavenly Father..
I’m looking forward and very excited to read your post.
Wishing you a Blessed and peaceful Sunday and week ahead. 🙏
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Amen, Brother Willie! We all need to be reminded of the loving kindness of our Good, Good Father who provides so very much for his children, deserving or not! May I recognize every moment of every day that He’s the reason I’m alive and breathing, and strive to live in His presence with abundant Thanksgiving, praise and worship!💛🙌🙏🙏🙏
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Amen! 🙌 Sister Bev. Your words are so true, and they’re a great reminder of God’s Endless Love and Grace. May we all continue to recognize His Goodness in every moment and live with hearts full of Gratitude and Praise.
May the Lord Continue to Bless You my Dear sister, today and always. 💛🙏
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Thanks for your likes of my posts, “Christ And Pre-Kingdom Jews – Pt 4,5 6;” you are very kind.
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In our fast-paced world, where we often get caught up in the busyness of life, this is a very important truth. Stopping to think about God’s presence can help you feel calm and clear.
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Amen 🙏🏼🤗 That’s the Truth.
Thank you Brother for Reading and Commenting.
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing.
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I believe it was St. Francis de Sales who said something to this effect: “Spend a half hour everyday in prayer, except when you are very busy…then spend an hour.”
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That’s Very Beautiful – Thank you for Sharing this and Thank you for Visiting and Commenting.
God Bless You, today and always.
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God bless you, too.
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Thank you Willie for the writing and the reminder. Your writing is full of message.
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Thank you my Dear Friend for Reading and Commenting.
God Bless you and God Bless your Beautiful Family.
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You’re most welcome Willie, may God bless you and your family too.
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Beautifully expressed ❤️🧡💛
Blessings 🌈
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Thank you so much and Thank You for Reading and Commenting.
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing.
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God is so good! He always there for me. I feel His presence, and I’m so grateful for everything. He heal me. Everything that I am, yours, Almighty God.
Thank you so much for this enlightening piece, Willie. God bless you.
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Thank you so much for Reading and Commenting.
It’s truly inspiring to hear about how you feel God’s presence in your life and His healing power. May His Blessings Continue to Guide and Strengthen you 🙏.
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Thank you so much, Willie. And you’re most welcome
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Oh our precious time with GOD! HE sees whether we give HIM our best or our leftovers. It’s a choice. Let’s choose HIM, because HE has chosen us long ago. YOU ARE LOVED TODAY!
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Amen 🙏🤗
Thank you so much for Reading and Commenting.
God Bless You Today and Always, You Are Loved..
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Indeed, it is important to spend quality time with God. Thanks for sharing these encouraging reminders.
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The Glory and Praise belongs to God.
Thank you so much for Visiting, Reading and Commenting.
God Bless You today and always.
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This is a fabulous message, Willie. I always feel like God has spoken to me whenever I read your words.
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Thank you so much. To God be All the Glory and praise.
Thank you so much for Reading and Commenting..
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing.
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So besutifull, Willie.
Happy day!🌷🌸
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Thank you so much and Thank you for Visiting and Commenting.
Blessings to you, today and always.
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Fabulous! I love the images too – very evocative! Linda xx
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Thank you so much and Thank you for Visiting, Reading and Commenting. I give All the Glory and Praise to God .
Be Blessed my Dear Friend Linda, and be a Blessing.
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Beautiful reminder to cherish time with God. So easy to forget in rush of life, but those moments are priceless.
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I like the images on here
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Thank you so much and Thank You for Visiting and Commenting.
Blessings to you Brother.
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God bless
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Danke für den Artikel. 🙏🙂
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To God be The Glory and Praise.
Thank you so much for Visiting, Reading and Commenting.
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What a beautiful and heartfelt piece, Willie. Your words are such a calming reminder to slow down and truly embrace the moments we’re gifted—whether they’re quiet times of reflection or the small joys we often overlook in our daily routines.
I appreciate how you emphasize not just the practice of setting aside time, but the intention behind it—the mindfulness to be still, to reflect, and to cultivate gratitude. That kind of connection, whether it’s through faith, reflection, or simply taking a breath in a busy day, is so vital for grounding ourselves and finding peace.
Your writing has a way of reaching deep, reminding us not only to nurture our spiritual relationship but also to take stock of the blessings we so easily take for granted. Thank you for sharing this—it’s a message that resonates deeply and inspires reflection in the best way. Looking forward to Part Two!
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Willie, you have made an excellent reflection on time here. In fact, in these recent times that we are living in, time seems to have become scarce. Nowadays, we work more than a few decades ago, distractions have also increased exorbitantly and our access to technology has taken up most of our time, although it is to make our daily lives easier, all of these factors end up leading to exhaustion and consequently the search for spirituality always takes a back seat. It is very important, Willie, that you mention that we dedicate time to God, to study and to nourish our spirit. Thank you for sharing these reflections with us. Have a blessed Sunday! 🙂🙏🏻🌌💡✨📖
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Thank you so much for Reading and for your kind words and thoughtful Comment.
You’re absolutely right, amidst all the distractions and demands of modern life, it’s crucial to make Time For God and nourish our spirits.
So Happy to have you back. Wishing you a Blessed Sunday and week ahead. 🙏🏻✨
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BUONA DOMENICA
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Happy and Blessed Sunday and Week Ahead.
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Willie, thankyou for this reminder…. Being still.
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To God be the Glory and Praise.
I am so happy you liked the post. Thank You so much for Reading and Commenting.
Blessinga to You and your Family.
Have a Wonderful Week.
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Thanks for your like of my post, ” Christ And Pre-Kingdom Jews – Pt 8;” you are very kind.
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God Bless You
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Thank you for being so nice.
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