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One cannot love unless one is free. One cannot be free apart from consciousness, in the moment, of being enveloped in God's love. (Oh, for freedom!) This is the whole of the matter. The rest is details. Andree Seu

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  • Friday, October 17, 2008
    Blob
    The word 'blog' sounds a lot like the word 'blob.' The former has become the latter on Joyeful Things. Just taking up space. I was talking to my friend, Jan. She noticed that I haven't blogged since June 28th. That makes about three people that have commented about my blogosphere absence, which probably constitutes my entire readership. :) So I thought I'd write something.

    My days are pretty busy. And noisy, filled with voices; engines; a variety of alarms and ringtones. And when they aren't, I try to have days that are slow and quiet. Lately, I've had more of the busy ones.

    But even if I only have a wee slot of time, the most quieting thing I can do is spend it hanging out with the Lord. How Someone so immense that He creates universes and fills the heavenly Temple with the train of His robe can be so communicative and so quiet at the same time is a miracle in itself. But He's the only One in whose presence I find total peace and quiet. So I like talking to Him.

    "I will listen to what God the LORD will say; he promises peace to his people, his saints—" Psalm 85:8
     
    posted by Joye @ 3:05 PM  
    7 Comments:
    • At 10/18/2008 11:06 PM, Blogger cookiehawk77 said…

      Not your entire readership -- I didn't comment! But I have missed you. I must say you made the better choice -- spending time with God rather than us! Blessings!

       
    • At 10/20/2008 9:28 AM, Anonymous Heidi said…

      I check your blog really often, so I'm out there, just haven't commented! I've missed your musings. I always relate to them. I love yours today. I love both of you, and have gained a lot by reading your and Mike's blogs. Keep it up. After you spend quiet time with Him, that is. :-)

       
    • At 10/27/2008 4:20 PM, Blogger GrannyBoomer said…

      Wow, have we ever missed you, J-de-V!
      Your fine mind has been sorely missed, but praise God you're still often available for hugs at church.
      happybirthdaytoyou,happybirthdaytoyou,happybirthdaydearrrrrJoye(onedaylate),happybirthdaytoyou,andmanymore,andonetogrowon,andGodlovesYOU.
      Hugs to you on your birthday (one day late, but hey, that's typical of me!). ;-D

       
    • At 10/28/2008 2:50 PM, Anonymous Tinkerbobbi said…

      I have missed you as well, I always love reading your insight and glean something from your blog - but I also understand the busy-ness of life, but I agree with cookie that you have made a better choice! So if you go silent for awhile thats cool too we will know you are busy with important things!

       
    • At 10/29/2008 2:18 PM, Blogger mutating missionary said…

      I always miss you when you don't blog - I don't check every day - but when I do - i Love catching up on all of the things God has shown you, life has shared with you, and sometimes getting a glimpse of the fam. Love you

       
    • At 11/10/2008 9:32 PM, Blogger Brandon and Jenny said…

      I miss you sharing, even though I only get in the blog world like once every couple of months or so.

      I also miss quiet time.

      -Jenny

       
    • At 11/16/2008 12:02 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

      Hey Cousin!
      Just found your site. Robyn told me you had one so I googled, found Mike's blog and connected to your link.
      This is too cool. I'm gonna get caught up on you two in the days to come.
      Check out my new myspace (www.myspace.com/bret_beshears)
      I think that you'll find the seond song on the player enJOYEable, I hope. Take care and let's keep in touch. Bret.

       
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