🕊️ Editor’s Note (Updated & Re-shared — November 4, 2025):
This cherished reflection was originally published on October 4, 2015. Its message about meeting God in quiet stillness remains beautifully timeless. We’re sharing it again today to encourage moments of holy pause.
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There’s nothing as soothing, reassuring, and comforting as spending quiet time with our Heavenly Father. Being alone in His presence is absolutely priceless! The mere fact that He wants to spend time with us is enough to make us aware of how blessed we truly are.
When I was younger, I often heard elders say that they had to take some time to still away to be with the Lord. I knew that they were talking about getting away from everyone else and all of life’s distractions to spend precious time in prayer. This place was holy and special, a place where everything could be shared, from innermost thoughts, worries, hurts, joyfulness, thanksgiving, and everything in between.
The Lord loves for us to spend time with Him, and quite frankly, the feeling should be mutual. We should love spending time with our Heavenly Father. After all, He is our creator. He knows us better than we know ourselves. He loves us more than we can ever imagine. He always wants what’s best for us. He delights in blessing His children. He’s never too tired to listen to us, nor does He lack solutions for any problems we face.
If you haven’t already, I encourage you to carve out a quiet moment to be alone in the presence of God. There’s something sacred about simply sitting before Him without words—no requests, no striving, just stillness. In those tender moments, His peace begins to flow, His love whispers to your heart, and His Spirit refreshes your soul. You’ll rise from that time feeling lighter, strengthened, and deeply renewed by His presence.
As I end this blog, I’m reminded of the old hymn, “In The Garden” by Charles Austin Miles. It’s a beautiful song about spending precious time in the presence of the Lord. As you reflect on the words of this song, may it cause you to long for even sweeter fellowship with the Lord.
I come to the garden alone
While the dew is still on the roses
And the voice I hear, falling on my ear
The Son of God discloses
And He walks with me, and He talks with me
And He tells me I am His own
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known
Reflections
- How often do you spend time in the presence of the Lord?
- Do you do most of the talking, or do you get quiet and allow the Lord to speak to you?
- What is your favorite part about spending quiet time with the Lord?
God Bless You!
Minister Kimberly L. Smith
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Pastor Kimberly Smith is a woman who is dedicated to God and has been serving the Lord for more than 30 years. She is a woman who radiates the love and compassion of Christ and emanates God’s great hope for people. The Lord uses her mightily in areas of intercession, teaching, counseling, and encouragement. She is also a prolific prophetic writer, watchfully scribing the whispers of God. God graced her with gifts that have brought inner healing and hope to many.
Minister Kimberly and her husband Minister Michael L. Smith created an anointed Spoken Word CD titled “The Pastor’s Journey.” She is the author and her husband is the musical arranger, composer, and reciter. She is a graduate of Kent State University with a M.Ed. in Rehabilitation Counseling, and of Wilberforce University with a BA in Rehabilitation Counseling.
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