While cruising, we met lots of people from all over and what I found out  is this one thing we had in common; we're all just looking for some time to steal away; to just breathe and just be.  The conversations of our lives were very similar; work, family and creating time to breathe.  Today was spent out at sea and everywhere we went, to all my  little chill spots, they were full of people!  People playing cards, dominos, having drinks, playing their music, etc.  It was a very nice day out.

So we retrieved to the outside deck on the 8th floor, where it was sunny and a little windy.  And, it wasn't that many people...and it was quiet!!! (smile)  The main thing you heard were the waves from the water.  As I sat there listening to the waves as they rolled back and forth, I found this to be my steal away time;  time to hear God speaking to me.  Showing me we will have many more times like these.  I will be traveling the world, encountering more people, sharing th gospel.  Not to any particular ethnicity, but to all I come across.  Their spirit will recognize the Holy Spirit that is within me and they will be drawn  to me because of Him.  People will easily be able to converse with me because of Him, and share their personal life with me.  They see the hope in me; the spirit of God, so don't be afraid to talk with them because He sent them.  Share your testimony because that may be the very one they need to hear to give hope to their situation.

So, with that being said, do not be selfish with your steal away time, because that time really don't belong to you, but to God.  God will use all your available time and moments to save or get a word through and to someone who needs to hear from Him.  Let's not be selfish, but selfless in doing what God has purposed you to do.  He will allow you to steal  away, to be "STILL....."AWAY"...(from all the noise)....allowing "TIME"...to hear from Him!  Never forget there is a blessing in being obedient.