Your Time, Your Schedule, Your Decisions

In a world of nifty gadgets and electronics, it is easy to get caught up in the myth that there is not enough time in the day. Truth be told, we each get 24 hours per day to accomplish tasks we have in front of us. Another sad fact is we create our own schedules. We decide what is important, what to commit to, and what we do not have time for. If you are one of those people caught in the proverbial time trap of modern society, only you can stop it.

God gives us 24 hours a day to accomplish our specific tasks. He expects us to manage our time responsibly. If we do not spend any time with Him during the day, how can we learn about Him? How can we know His voice when we Hear it? The only way we can get to know someone is to spend time with them. Do you know your mother's voice? How about your boss? And your neighbor? How about an old teacher? You know their voices because you spend time with them. The same is true of your Heavenly Father. The more time you spend with Him, the easier it is to distinguish His voice from the "noise" of hectic society.

Start saying no to extra events, even if they are for a good cause. Spend more quiet quality time with loved ones. Spend even more quiet time with God. You will experience growth in areas of your life that are now stagnant. Remember, as we draw near to Him, He draws near to us. Finally, put God first when you wake up and when you go to bed. He should be first on your list when it comes to how you start your day. He should be the last area of focus before you go to sleep. Make Him a priority today.