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Renee Swope

Encouraging and equipping moms to parent with God's grace and confidence.

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Finding a Quiet Place, a free book & coffee to go with it!

“Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, ‘Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.’” ~Mark 6:31

I love Jesus’ invitation. He gives me permission to pull away from the needs that pull on me. I thirst for time alone with Him. I know I need the gift of rest He offers, but I’m not always in a place to receive it. I have to get intentional or it won’t ever happen.

I noticed today that Jesus invited his disciples in Mark 6 to change locations physically so that they could find refreshment and restoration spiritually and mentally. It’s easier for me to rest when I pull away from the demands of life and my daily setting. What about you? Do you ever go somewhere without distractions and noises to spend time with Jesus? Sometimes this is my devotional time but sometimes it is just the chance to enjoy down time.

One of my favorites things to do is pull away to a quiet place with a cup of coffee, my journal and a great book. Sometimes I’ll read my Bible, other times I’ll read a novel that stirs my heart and reveals God’s truth in a new and creative context.

With today’s key verse in mind and some things God is teaching me about not expecting so much of myself but giving myself permission to pull away, I wanted to share with you two give-aways that include an excuse to do the same for yourself – coffee and a good read!!

First, through this Friday, you can download a free copy of the novel “Scared” (More details at the end of this post.) Author, Tom Davis, along with David C. Cook Publishers is graciously offering this to our P31 family of readers and friends through Proverbs 31 Ministries’ She Reads site.

Second, I have the perfect thing to go with this compelling book – a pound of delicious coffee! Tom Davis is not only an amazing author, he’s got a huge giving heart!He’s also the co-founder of Saints Coffee (www.saintscoffee.com). His company gives 1/3 of their net profits to care for orphans in Africa and Russia. And he’s offered to give me a pound of free coffee. I’ve decided to give it to one of you! If your name is picked, you can visit www.saintscoffee.com and let me know what roast and flavor you’d like and I’ll send your request to him.

To enter to win a pound of coffee for you (or a friend), click on the word “comments” below and type in the white box. If you don’t have a blog, click anonymous. Please include your name, your email and let me know…(and if you don’t like coffee, I’d still love to hear your thoughts).

Where do you find that quiet place with Jesus where He promises rest?

Then visit my friends at She Reads where you can download yourFREE COPY OF Tom’s NOVEL, “Scared.”

Comments

  1. I need some "me and Jesus" time but simply have no idea how to make that happen. Something always comes up and my time is shot. I want to attend this conference so much….just for the fellowship and teaching that would be uninterrupted and I could focus on Him. [email protected]

  6. I need quite time with Jesus, going through a really tough time in my marriage and health, nothing is better than a good book and a cup of coffee and quiet time with my Father!! Love me some quite time with Jesus!!

    Blessings to all!!

  7. Naptime! Oh, there are days when a shower or a nap for me trump my time with Jesus- but I truly believe He knows my needs- and delights in giving me good gifts!

    But an oasis? A quiet place? Living with in-laws, brother-in-law, and grandmom in-law… has made this quite a challenge! I'm still trying to figure it out!

  8. Quiet time is in my big chair gazing out the window. It is also my husband's favorite pleace, so we compete for it, sometimes we have a cozy quiet time together squished sided by side. *sweet*. I read the novel scarred, really changed me forever for the good.
    Thanks!
    Heather Nelson
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    Jacksonville Florida

  9. Thank you for reminding us that down time can be good thing! It's in that down time that I'm strengthened and truly enjoy all the wonder around me – including my family!

    We're not coffee drinkers, but would be happy to share it with guests in our home!

  11. For me, the prairie is my most therapeutic place to walk and feel His presence. Something about the way the wind blows over the wheat calms me like ocean waves lapping up on the shore.

    Unfortunately, we moved from the west to the east and now live in the foothills of Kentucky……far from both the prairie and the beach, so I've learned to find Him in the hills………….

    That's the GREAT thing about quiet time with God………..it's anywhere we are, because He is there!!:)

    Love you. Miss you.

    Tammy

  13. Oh, I wish I had a quiet place! Our house is so small and everyone has a crazy schedule; there doesn't seem to be a quiet time for me.

    I love to read and I love coffee! My ideal things to do!

    [email protected]

  15. My quiet place is in the still calm peace of the early morning before anyone else is up. I just get comfortable on my couch with my bible and mug of coffee, I'm happy.