Our world is filled with time-consuming tasks. Whether it be work, school, relationships, and a plethora of other things that could be on your list are consuming large amounts of your time. Early Christians spent much of their days studying, fellowshipping, and praying while also maintaining the same obligations and circumstances we have today. When discussing these things, Modern Christians excuse not having enough time to go to church, read their Bible, or Pray. The truth is that if we constantly make excuses about not having enough time, we never will. We have to make time to spend with God intentionally. We prioritize time to go on dates with our spouses. We make time to get gas before work. We make time to stop at Chick-Fil-A for our 30-minute lunch break. If we can make time for those things, surely we can make intentional time to spend with God. I work a full-time job, go to school full-time, volunteer, and work at my church, which doesn’t include time with my girlfriend, family, and friends. So, I, too, fall into the trap of deceiving myself on “not having enough time.” However, I’ve realized two things; 1. When I make my time with God, the first and most important priority of my day, everything falls in life after my Lord. 2. I need to make God first in everything, every task, conversation, and thought put God first and include him in those things we consider mundane and repetitive. Doing these two things ensures that God comes first in your day and that everything you do during the day, God is included in it whether it be purchases, conversations, or just taking a nap. God is involved in all of those aspects.
Prayer: My Lord, you come first in all things. Forgive me for my excuses for not making time for you, there is no real excuse. Help me stay disciplined and consistent with my priorities and tasks, and let them all fall down and bow to your Lordship just as I. Amen.
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