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<\/a>As we continue through the alphabet using the article in Good Housekeeping<\/em> titled \u201cMore Bliss, Less Stress: A to Z Happiness Boosters to Try Today,\u201d[i]<\/a> Jennifer Rainey Marquez brings up the subject quiet time. This is what Simon-Thomas has to say about it.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u201cIt may seem counterintuitive to put down a project that is causing stress, but taking your mind off of what you need to focus on can lead you to creative solutions. Your brain needs regular breaks to maintain peak function, so try for 10 to 20 minutes every two hours.\u201d<\/p>\n
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I suspect what is done during these small breaks might make a difference as well. Just think. If we were to spend just 10 minutes with God every two hours throughout our day what might happen. A little Bible reading. Prayer time. Meditation upon a specific Scripture. I don\u2019t know for sure, but I would say if we were to try this, our attitude boosting would go through the roof!<\/p>\n
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And I believe this would be in addition to your already scheduled quiet time with God. You know when you\u2019re working on a Bible study or praying at your regularly appointed time.<\/p>\n
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To be honest, this really isn\u2019t a lot for us to give to the God of creation. It really isn\u2019t a sacrifice in comparison to what Jesus did for you. So why don\u2019t we do it?<\/p>\n
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Probably because we find other things to do instead. Like surfing the web or chatting with a friend or two. Perhaps those things can enhance your happiness or boost your attitude as well. But to optimize our joy and attitude, I believe spending time with God just might be a better option.<\/p>\n
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Now, don\u2019t think I\u2019m getting all spiritual here. I don\u2019t take my 10 minute breaks and spend them with God\u2026and I work at a church!<\/p>\n
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However, today is a new day. Today is the start of a new work week. So perhaps, let\u2019s all give this a try. Let\u2019s see if it might not make a difference if we took at least one 10 minute break each day and spent it with God in some way. Find a little hideaway and just spend this time with Him. You know it will make a difference. You know it will.<\/p>\n
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It\u2019s Monday and I haven\u2019t shared a song all month long, so today I want to share a beautiful melody. Perhaps this tune will lead you to your quiet place with God today. Enjoy \u201cA Quiet Place.\u201d<\/p>\n
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There is a quiet place<\/p>\n
Far from the rapid pace<\/p>\n
Where God can soothe my troubled mind<\/p>\n
Sheltered by tree and flow\u00b4r<\/p>\n
There in my quiet hour<\/p>\n
With Him my cares are left behind<\/p>\n
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Whether a garden small<\/p>\n
Or on a mountain tall<\/p>\n
New strength and courage there I find<\/p>\n
Then from this quiet place<\/p>\n
I go prepared to face<\/p>\n
A new day with love for all mankind[ii]<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Click here <\/a>to listen to the Heritage Singers perform this one.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Grace and peace be yours in abundance,<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Donna<\/p>\n