Hello Ladies!
Let's continue our journey and head on to Chapter 9 "A Wandering, Wondering Mind". I think many of us will relate to this one! You can still leave comments on other chapters if you're playing catch up. Just don't give up! Even if you're behind. Take your time and grow in this journey.
God Bless!
-L.Faith
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This is huge...making a conscious effort to stay focused. Even before reading this chapter I've practiced this but certainly haven't arrived. Even while I was reading this chapter, I noticed my mind going somewhere else because of the words that I was reading triggered thoughts about people, places and things and I had to refocus on the chapter. One other thing...I have noticed a big difference when I take B vitimans. It's amazing! For now...I have to focus on getting out the door to a meeting at the school where I work! Catch ya at the next chapter. Blessings!
Wow! This book is soo me!
I sometimes find myself having to read one chapter at least 3 times before I finally understand what it is saying. I guess it has always been like that. I remember in school, doing some of my homework, I would have to do the same thing. I used to think it was a way of life. Now I know better. I did touch on this subject, back in chap. 1. I feel like it was satans' way of interrupting my thoughts of Christ. Maybe I do need some B vitamins. I'm going to the store today. Does any one know if you can O.D. on B vitamins? (Get too much)?
We must keep in my that the battlefield must be kept full of armory. Thank you, Lord, for your precious word.
God Bless,
Roxanne
So far, this is my biggest challenge. My mind wanders all the time, even when I'm enjoying the Presence of God. I will be caught up with God for a few minutes, then find myself planning the next meal or thinking about a chore that is not done. As Joyce says, this can be taken care of with discipline. I actually do turn my thoughts back to God when I realize I have drifted. I would really like to become aware sooner so there wouldn't be so much wasted time in my thought life. One of my friends said he has concluded that the whole of the Christian life centers on one objective: LEARNING TO HEAR GOD AND OBEY. I agree, but to do that requires focusing on intentionally listening to God. Grandma Linda
Yep! This is me! Even while reading the chapter my mind was wandering and I'd have to re-read my paragraph. Last night while I was trying to sleep I had to keep telling myself to stop thinking and focus on sleeping. I'm always catching myself and re-focusing my thoughts. I don't know if that means I've made progress or not because I'm still wandering a lot.
The wondering mind is right on too. I used to suffer with anxiety and depression. I was tormented with horrible thoughts that started to tear me down emotionally and physically. I've worked hard to re-direct my thoughts to be more positive. I don't "worry" much anymore but I always "wonder". I never thought that wondering could be keeping me from receiving from God. I've always thought it was ok to wonder as long as you didn't worry but now I see that I need to just believe by Faith and stop wondering so much.
Good stuff! This is quite a learning process!
Be blessed!
-L.Faith
Extreme fatigue can also affect concentration. I can relate to that...going and going and going. It's no wonder I wander more easily when I'm tired. It also leads to complaining, can I get a witness?!! "Focus Danielson" Remember that from Karate Kid? I find that when I'm at a church service and we're in worship it's so inviting to focus in on God, to really press into being in His presence and not concerning myself with what's going on around me. I've got to get back into listening to my teaching tapes while I'm getting ready in the morning. Even though I know it's the best to start my day that way I've been slacking off lately. Time to get back to FOCUS!
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