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<\/a><\/p>\nSo you want to try this Hangin\u2019 Out With God<\/em> thing but you\u2019re not exactly sure what to do once you get still and sit in a chair.<\/p>\n The absolute most important thing to remember is that this practice of stillness is not meant to be a guilt-producing performance thing.\u00a0 There is no right or wrong way to do it.\u00a0 There is no right or wrong kind of chair\u2026in fact you don\u2019t even need a chair!\u00a0 There is no right or wrong amount of time to spend with God.\u00a0 There is no agenda for the meeting nor will a report card be issued when you\u2019re done.\u00a0 Remove all of your performance measures and just create the time and space to rest in His presence.<\/p>\n God promised that if you seek Him \u2013 you will find Him.\u00a0 His guarantee not mine.<\/p>\n Here are some \u201cseeking\u201d ideas for you to consider: <\/strong><\/p>\n BE STILL<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n You may be sitting still but the internal chatter that runs rampant in your head all day and half the night is still running wild.\u00a0 The toughest part will be changing the channel and stilling your mind.\u00a0 No pressure.\u00a0 No agenda.\u00a0 No daily details that drag you in all directions.\u00a0 Find the will to chill (some days I need a seat belt!).\u00a0 It will take some time to unwind out of \u201cDO mode\u201d and simply BE.<\/p>\n Focus on the words of Psalm 46:10 and let the cares of this world melt away: \n READ<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n This Yankee moved from Boston to Atlanta in 1992.\u00a0 I will never forget the culture shock.\u00a0 My first commute downtown on the MARTA train validated everything I\u2019d ever heard about the Bible Belt.\u00a0 Three people on the train were actually studying their Bibles very intently.\u00a0 One of the women was even writing in her Bible.\u00a0 Gasp!\u00a0 The entire scene shocked me.\u00a0 I kept my distance from these Holy Roller Jesus Freaks.<\/p>\n All these years later, I now know those three people held absolute POWER in their hands.\u00a0 My entire life, I listened to God\u2019s Word.\u00a0 My life wasn\u2019t transformed until I read it and studied it for myself.\u00a0 God\u2019s Word has the power to transform, to renew, to restore, to redeem.\u00a0 His Words will make you WHOLE and create in you an inner strength that is unshakeable.\u00a0 No matter what this world throws at you.<\/p>\n Scripture.\u00a0 Gotta have it!\u00a0 Take the time to find a translation that works for you \u2013 there\u2019s a full range available – from funky to fancy.\u00a0 In the meantime, here\u2019s an online Bible (and so much more) that you can check out<\/a>.<\/p>\n There\u2019s a reason the Bible is called the LIVING Word of God.\u00a0 It\u2019s where the life is.\u00a0 Get some.<\/p>\n \n PRAY<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Prayer gently shifts us into God’s presence. Your prayers can be as elaborate or as simple as you\u2019re in the mood for.\u00a0 If you\u2019re a brand new follower of Christ you can say something like, \u201cHello God.\u00a0 It\u2019s me.\u00a0 I\u2019m here to hang out with you.\u00a0 I want to get to know you.\u00a0 Please reveal yourself to me\u2026.\u201d\u00a0 That\u2019s an invitation our great God just can\u2019t refuse.\u00a0 Be patient.\u00a0 No doubt He will show up.<\/p>\n I\u2019d encourage you to just talk to God like you would a close friend.\u00a0 You can say formal prayers if you\u2019d like but the real processing and connecting is done when you share your authentic self and the raw desires found at the very depths of your heart.<\/p>\n \n SING<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n It seems there\u2019s a worship CD out there for every taste and genre of music.\u00a0 Some mornings, when I\u2019m really happy, I dance around in my pajamas with my iTunes speaker in hand belting out some serious worship and praise to God.\u00a0 But I\u2019ve also been known to sit quietly and soak in the lyrics of a song on days I might have more tears than words. This song has become a very special reminder to me that I can sit with God for a time – any time.\u00a0 He will restore me.\u00a0 He will cover me with who He is.\u00a0 Click the play button or song title to enjoy this favorite\u2026<\/p>\n Steve Fee – Here I Am For You<\/a><\/p>\n News flash!\u00a0 If you don\u2019t own or don\u2019t want to buy any \u201cChristian\u201d music.\u00a0 Lots of different music can qualify.\u00a0 When my world went dark, I\u2019d sit quietly and listen over and over again to Sade\u2019s \u201cBy Your Side.\u201d I\u2019d pretend it was God singing the words to me.\u00a0 How interesting that the album title is \u201cLovers Rock\u201d\u2026just click the play button or the song title to take a listen if you\u2019d like\u2026<\/p>\n Sade – By Your Side<\/a><\/p>\n \n JOURNAL<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n I\u2019ve kept a journal on and off since the 8th grade.\u00a0 It\u2019s always been a great outlet for me to process emotions, sort through a dilemma, capture thoughts and ideas I want to retain or express my gratitude (and sometimes my frustrations) to God.\u00a0 If you hate to write and don\u2019t want to journal I have a solution for you:\u00a0 don\u2019t do it!\u00a0 If any Christian tells you that journaling is a requirement for all \u201cgood\u201d Christians, simply remind them that Jesus didn\u2019t Journal<\/span>.<\/p>\n \n MIX & MATCH<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Check out any Christian bookstore for devotionals that can bring it all together for you.\u00a0 These books are a great place to start if you\u2019re new at this.\u00a0 Many devotionals include daily Scripture, commentary to help you meditate on the passages and even journaling space to capture your moments of insight.\u00a0 A good one-stop-shop for the days your time is tight.<\/p>\n \n
\n\u201cBe still and know that I am God.\u201d<\/em>\u2026.and you are not so the pressure is off.\u00a0 Allow yourself to rest.<\/p>\n
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