tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post4661023160633524364..comments2023-10-10T09:00:17.772-05:00Comments on Internet Cafe: Out Of OrderUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-59517380198064930202009-06-02T12:33:30.642-05:002009-06-02T12:33:30.642-05:00Isn't that the truth? God's been saying something ...Isn't that the truth? God's been saying something similar to me, too. I need to take time talking to Him, and more importantly LISTENING to Him, before I check my email! How is it that it's so easy to get so far off track?Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06842674051346091248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-53657455902367659542009-02-06T12:31:00.000-06:002009-02-06T12:31:00.000-06:00Laura,I loved this devotional, and I so appreciate...Laura,<BR/><BR/>I loved this devotional, and I so appreciate your transparency! I read it right before Christmas and sent myself a note to my own Inbox to be sure and pop over to comment and tell you thank you... when I got home from the Christmas travels... after I got through my daughter's wedding on New Year's Day... when I got my writing assignments in... after I'd spent time with Him??? <BR/><BR/>You see how long it took me to actually find time to clean out my Inbox, since I'm just now getting here, right? It is so easy to get buried under everything and put Him on the back burner.<BR/><BR/>But when we put Him first, He helps us dig out!!<BR/><BR/>Hugs and blessings,<BR/>CheriAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12298890660755610835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-64505471149574989302008-12-24T11:52:00.000-06:002008-12-24T11:52:00.000-06:00Ouch. Stinging conviction here, Laura Lee. Thank...Ouch. Stinging conviction here, Laura Lee. Thank you for having the courage to openly share this with us. That photo speaks volumes. Thank you for lovingly challenging us to keep our priorities He centered, rather than me centered, particularly as we start our day. <BR/><BR/>Blessings to you this Christmas!<BR/>TracyTracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158977330746847962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-59417747204845829952008-12-19T09:08:00.000-06:002008-12-19T09:08:00.000-06:00Me too...guilty as charged. It used to be that I ...Me too...guilty as charged. It used to be that I would never touch my laptop until after my quiet time with the Lord. How spiritually "full" I felt! And that time almost always delivered fruit to share with others through my blog that day. But somehow, over the past few months while my Sweet Hubby was so ill, I drifted away from beginning my day in the presence of God. Your post, Laura Lee, is a reminder that above all I need to reprioritize my life. And I do know Who (not "what") needs to come first. Thank you!Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03406059147633357805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-81164305125253304312008-12-19T08:59:00.000-06:002008-12-19T08:59:00.000-06:00Oh my, I haven't been reading this devotional for ...Oh my, I haven't been reading this devotional for a few (quite a few)days because I was letting other stuff get in the way.....Guess The Lord was speaking to me through you today!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03896397905655488182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-40684633280924406082008-12-19T07:44:00.000-06:002008-12-19T07:44:00.000-06:00Wow, what a great post, and what a wake up call. ...Wow, what a great post, and what a wake up call. Since I bought my laptop back in September, guess what I've been doing in the mornings...? Yes, exactly what you wrote about here. Tomorrow though, it's back to how it should be - Him first, emails and blog second! Thank you for this post and thank you for letting me know that it doesn't only happen to me! Paula :-)Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10998506662161051393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-7354952274613710842008-12-18T21:15:00.000-06:002008-12-18T21:15:00.000-06:00Powerful lesson! I was convicted also. Thank you!...Powerful lesson! I was convicted also. Thank you!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08788724686085310730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-68818487805098655112008-12-18T21:05:00.000-06:002008-12-18T21:05:00.000-06:00You totally got me. I have been so guilty of this...You totally got me. I have been so guilty of this lately. The verse from Deuteronomy was a reminder of what I discovered recently. Blogging, though a new hobby, had become more important than God and my family. I was up until 2am reading other blogs and setting up photos. It's so true that, if we're not careful, we can become enslaved in idol worship -- of the computer. Thanks for the reminder, Laura Lee!Susan {LilbearMe}https://www.blogger.com/profile/17785763534538807918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-36678955860706963152008-12-18T16:32:00.000-06:002008-12-18T16:32:00.000-06:00How very true, and yes....I'm guilty of putting ot...How very true, and yes....I'm guilty of putting other things before Him!! Thanks for this reminder!Christi Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01667980399378358248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-65596025906408090852008-12-18T15:26:00.000-06:002008-12-18T15:26:00.000-06:00This speaks volumes. Thank you, Laura. SunnyThis speaks volumes. Thank you, Laura. SunnyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-29210111447537689082008-12-18T14:29:00.000-06:002008-12-18T14:29:00.000-06:00As I sit here in my special chair, my laptop open ...As I sit here in my special chair, my laptop open and my Bible still closed ... I'm feeling just a little bit like this message was for me! That photo is so powerful ... I will be making changes in my life, spending time with God is oh so much more important than reading blogs. Thanks for the reminder.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-42327823545251173662008-12-18T12:58:00.000-06:002008-12-18T12:58:00.000-06:00I've already told you how powerful this is. Just h...I've already told you how powerful this is. Just have to say it again, in public. I SOOO needed this - and as is clear from the posts above, I'm not the only one! Powerful, my dear friend!Joanne Sherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892365662470655717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-788728623027071572008-12-18T12:32:00.000-06:002008-12-18T12:32:00.000-06:00Thank you for that post! Sometimes we get so wrap...Thank you for that post! Sometimes we get so wrapped up in our computers, we lose sight of what is most important. I think a great thing for all of us is to print out the prayer at the end of this post, and tape it or attach it somehow to something we see every morning! I'm opening my Bible now! Really, thank you for the gentle reminder! God bless You!Lori Lawshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11838670586323527147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-54028984058965141572008-12-18T12:23:00.000-06:002008-12-18T12:23:00.000-06:00My sweet sister,Thank you for this. I loved when ...My sweet sister,<BR/><BR/>Thank you for this. I loved when you said you answered your husband defensively and that was a sure sign you were out of order. <BR/><BR/>And I am so grateful for the Spirit of our King that spoke so clearly to you and enabled you to be so transparent with all of us. <BR/><BR/>I confess I have out of order myself. I posted late today because I felt the Lord calling me...calling me first. Calling for time alone and for time spent interceding. <BR/><BR/>He is my first love...I don't want to be out of order. Thank you LaureLee. Thank you Jesus for my sister who had the courage to speak truth in love.<BR/><BR/>Hugs to you today!Debra Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07000047547485337865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-49778851565526918292008-12-18T12:22:00.000-06:002008-12-18T12:22:00.000-06:00OUCH!!! & AMEN to a very needed awakening to A...OUCH!!! & AMEN to a very needed awakening to ALL of us...that GOD comes first and we must SEEK Him first & all these 'things' will be added unto us...like emails, blog<BR/>friends, internet time...etc. This is very powerful & direct!<BR/><BR/>Blessings LauraLee...I have found myself lacking also & out of key with HE first. I didn't read the above comments but I'll bet we are not the only ones guilty.<BR/><BR/>I confess that I would find more JOY in opening a friend's email or checking my blog than seeking HIS DAILY MANNA. Oh I spend time with Him before this & worship but not His WORD! It is so convicting to see it in black & white like your laptop on top of the BIBLE!!OUCH!!! <BR/><BR/>Sorry Lord! But with confession comes repentance so off I go...OFF LINE &<BR/>into my DIRECT LINE with my Father<BR/>in HIS WORD! Thank you LauraLee<BR/>for putting me back on track!Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07178137619890142365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-60056045771260414652008-12-18T12:14:00.000-06:002008-12-18T12:14:00.000-06:00Okay, I am moved beyond words at what the Lord is ...Okay, I am moved beyond words at what the Lord is doing with this message. Sitting here in tears, because this was a very difficult testimony to share. Thank you all for spurring me on, and <I><B>HE WILL</B></I> help us to keep Him first! This is only ONE of the many issues He has been re-ordering in me. (sigh).<BR/><BR/>All for Him,<BR/>LauraLeeLauraLee Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06092672958394657296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-42866419771410542962008-12-18T08:39:00.000-06:002008-12-18T08:39:00.000-06:00It was just what I needed to hear. I wake up with...It was just what I needed to hear. I wake up with a list of things to do knowing God should be first and I justify it by thinking that if I do this and this and that first then I'll have more time with God. What happens is my time with God gets interrupted and I get distracted because it's not quality time and sometimes it just doesn't happen. Thank you for sharing this with me. I confess and want to change...starting now. Off to pray...<BR/>CindyCindy and Tayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02099217701045515166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-41122494819165415532008-12-18T08:38:00.000-06:002008-12-18T08:38:00.000-06:00I feel like you were talking to me. My Bible is c...I feel like you were talking to me. My Bible is close by and I kept thinking I need to get off the computer and sit down and have my quiet time. You hit the nail on the head. I've been checking email, Facebook, twitter and blogs. This is the last comment I'm doing until I take a time out. The Lord must be first and not someone I squeeze in when I'm ready. Thanks for posting this. Now, I'm going offline and spending some quality time with Him.Debbie Petrashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235978883396499354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-39908988443828248312008-12-18T08:31:00.000-06:002008-12-18T08:31:00.000-06:00We are on the same page my friend. I spent some se...We are on the same page my friend. I spent some serious time with God yesterday morning and He spoke to me about why I was consistently frustrated and stressed and it's because I wasn't putting first things first. He revealed to me that I find my joy in serving HIM through serving my children; my family. And when I am not doing this, I become frustrated (without knowing why at the time). I also wasn't giving my days to HIM and relying on Him to carry me through.<BR/>This was such a well-timed devotion. Thank you for it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-44913432493872755112008-12-18T08:23:00.000-06:002008-12-18T08:23:00.000-06:00LauraLee, it is easy to get sidetracked and wooed ...LauraLee, it is easy to get sidetracked and wooed away from our First Love, but with encouragement from people like you we can recognize it and return to the Lord. God bless you for your bold call to make sure we have our priorities in order. Awesome post, my friend! Love ya, Laurie AnnLaurie Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10125770034519297114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-90233014554640841732008-12-18T07:26:00.000-06:002008-12-18T07:26:00.000-06:00Oh, this was very timely. I need to pray over thi...Oh, this was very timely. I need to pray over this issue and let Him show me exactly how this applies in my life. Thanks for being used by Him today.Betsy Markmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13600148899348868100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-72640625008132191842008-12-18T07:22:00.000-06:002008-12-18T07:22:00.000-06:00awesome post! no matter our season, there's always...awesome post! no matter our season, there's always something that creeps in to steal our time with him. being intentional daily to choose the word instead of the world! god bless-Marcihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546266763494081503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-20521911278939264272008-12-18T06:43:00.000-06:002008-12-18T06:43:00.000-06:00Oh, wow! You nailed it. This is just where I've be...Oh, wow! You nailed it. This is just where I've been. And on top of that...since my inspiration comes from my time alone with the Lord, my writing has suffered. Thanks for this reminder. It is so timely in my life. Now, I'm stepping away from the keyboard and heading to "my chair."Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05811756366902296711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-60680895818873831682008-12-18T04:46:00.000-06:002008-12-18T04:46:00.000-06:00You hit it on the head girlfriend. I've had to put...You hit it on the head girlfriend. I've had to put some priorities in order. I have been guilty of the same.<BR/>Thank you for your honesty.<BR/>Hugs to you.<BR/>KimKim @ Homesteader's Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03787975654863452911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-14384357049562670782008-12-18T04:35:00.000-06:002008-12-18T04:35:00.000-06:00This happens so easily to we bloggers. Your pictur...This happens so easily to we bloggers. Your picture of your laptop on TOP of your Bible was startling and a good wake up call for all of us. Thank you!Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12344112481831867779noreply@blogger.com