{"id":4815,"date":"2015-08-06T12:32:30","date_gmt":"2015-08-06T12:32:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/?p=4815"},"modified":"2015-08-06T12:32:30","modified_gmt":"2015-08-06T12:32:30","slug":"awake-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/?p=4815","title":{"rendered":"Awake!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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One of my favorite ways to spend time with God is through coloring. As I color a picture or create a page of doodles, I find my mind drawn to God\u2019s presence. I am always on the lookout for a coloring sheet to use during this special time. It may be a verse of Scripture or a phrase or a picture that I\u2019m attracted to. But when I\u2019m in my coloring zone, it\u2019s a good place.<\/p>\n

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I started coloring a sheet while on my weekend getaway last week for Precept training. I figured I was going to have my colored pencils and pens with me, so I tucked one page in with my notebook. I was so thankful that I did.<\/p>\n

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And I chose one that really made me smile as I began the coloring process. If you notice, there is a lot of detail to this one. I obviously didn\u2019t finish it while I was away. I\u2019ve obviously not finished it yet! There are so many little tiny intricate things to color on this page. But what really brought a smile to my face are the many facets of these words and what they mean in my life.<\/p>\n

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\u201cAwake, my soul!\u201d<\/em> (Psalm 57:8a \u2013 NIV) Oh how I love these words. It\u2019s the title of one of my favorite songs, so that\u2019s probably why I was drawn to this page. But the more I\u2019ve prayed over these words, the more I\u2019ve realized how much my soul needs to be awakened to.<\/p>\n

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God\u2019s Word<\/p>\n

The Holy Spirit<\/p>\n

My surroundings<\/p>\n

The people around me<\/p>\n

God\u2019s creation<\/p>\n

Worship<\/p>\n

My relationship with God<\/p>\n

Jesus\u2019 sacrifice<\/p>\n

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There is even a section of coloring page that has a rain cloud with rain drops. As I colored this section I prayed that God would awaken my soul even during the difficult, disappointing moments of my life.<\/p>\n

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Three little words. A grand awakening!<\/p>\n

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Perhaps today you are feeling a little blah. If so, I might suggest you pray these three words. You don\u2019t need a coloring sheet to pray or to get closer to God. All you need is an open heart that is willing to be awakened by God\u2019s Holy Spirit. \u201cAwake, my soul!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cThe Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.\u201d<\/em> (Numbers 6:24-26 \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n

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Grace and peace be yours in abundance,<\/p>\n

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Donna<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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