Thursday, October 30, 2008

PRIORITIZE YOUR DAY

Being a Christian means putting God first in your life every day. It is usually easier to read God’s Word early in the morning. Perhaps you are one of those people who can stay awake in the evening and read the Bible without falling asleep. I have tried it but I usually end up having trouble focusing. My mind is too busy from the events of the day that I can’t relax or I fall asleep.

Right now I am working to set a new pattern that places my time with God as the first thing in the morning. For so long I was tired and had trouble even getting out of bed. I mentally decided that I would push myself to get out of bed earlier by going to bed earlier in the evening. It worked and my next goal was to get back on track with my writing. I decided when I got out of bed I would begin writing early in the day. My mind was clear and it made sense to start writing early in the day. I felt like I had almost lost that part of my life. The thoughts were there; putting them on paper was another thing.

Now that I have that focus in place, I want to put my quiet time before even that. On the days that I put God first my days seem to go easier. I feel more in touch with life itself, and I have an inner peace knowing that God is beside me. When I attended a Bible study at a church here, I did my lesson outside at the patio table early in the day. I could keep focused and the desire to learn increased each day that I looked into God’s word.

However you plan your day, don’t forget God. He can give you peace and inner strength so that your day seems easier to handle.

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