Just Some Thoughts

     This week has been very busy. Honestly, things like homework and other  school-related things have been my main focus. I am trying to remind myself that that is not what it should be. I haven't spend any time since the beginning of the week reading the Bible, or praying for any long amount of time. I have been putting all my energy into worldly things, and neglecting my King. That just hit me a couple minutes ago as so messed up. God is so big, powerful, and important, of course he should be our main focus in life.
      I realized, that if we put as much effort into our spiritual lives as we did with school, friends, sports, or anything else, being a shining light would just come naturally- there would be no work to it. But, that is not how our lives typically are. We are busy from the minute we get up to when we go to bed. More often than not, God is near the end of our list, when he should be at the very top. And that is just so dangerous, because Satan always tempts, or hurts me when I am busy. A schedule that doesn't leave time for the Lord is the perfect place for sin to edge in, and cause all sorts of problems.
     As I was thinking about that, I opened my devotion book. As it often does, it had a perfect devotion for the day, that I wanted to share: (My devotion is written as though Jesus is speaking to you)

  I know that you have a lot to do today. Instead of just jumping in, I want you to try something different. Wait before you work.
  Put aside all the things you have to do and refuse to worry about what time it is. Don't even look at the clock. By waiting with Me before you start your day, you are saying that you trust Me to be in complete control. This simple act of faith is noticed in heaven- with Joy. And powers of darkness are weakened by your trusting attitude. Then, when it is time to start working, I will show you which way to go.
  Depend on Me to help you decide what really needs to be done today, so you can save time by doing only the important things. This way, you can do less but get more of the important things done- by waiting before working.
 

     So, I have a challenge for you. I challenge you to spend 2, 5, 10 minutes, or however long you feel necessary with God before starting the day. If that means setting your alarm a bit earlier, I promise it will be worth it.   I am giving myself that challenge too, and I will be sure to tell how it goes next week, and what God did for me when my first priority is Him. With a trusting heart, we can watch how the day unfolds. With Jesus first, everything else will fall into place.

Grace