God is waiting for you this morning. Perhaps in your favorite chair, next to the bookshelf that holds your Bible. Perhaps He's waiting in the kitchen table or even at your bedside. He wants to talk to you. He has important things to say before you begin your day. Don't let the concerns of the day crowd out this precious time alone with Jesus.
Yes, we all have duties that constantly demand our attention. Yet, taking a half hour with the Lord will give you a better perspective on what is important and what is trivial.
I love the quote by Martin Luther, "Work,
work, from morning until late at night. In fact, I have so much to do
that I shall have to spend the first three hours in prayer." Martin Luther knew that in order to get everything else done, it was important to meet with his Savior in prayer. We may not have the full three hours that Luther spent, but you'll find that even half an hour in communion with God will make the rest of your day smoother and less stressful.
"Don't fall into the trap of being constantly on the go," my devotional Jesus Calling advises. Much of that busy work is meaningless in light of eternity. Make you day count for Christ. Psalm 32: 8 tells us, "I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you." God promises to be our time-management counselor. You are never out of His sight. He can supernaturally bring about more time in your day to finish all those pressing tasks.
First, though, it is necessary to spend time in His Presence. Reading His Word, the Bible. Meditating on the meaning of those Words for your life. Making your requests and giving Him praise and thanks. Listen to that still small voice that will direct your feet and make your way clear. Don't be too busy for God.
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