I want to apologize. I haven't been on here for quite some time. I find I feel I need to apologize for the lack of recent posts. I haven't been online in awhile. I have been really busy. My life has been incredibly hectic.
Which leads me to my thought for today: a hectic life is just one more thing that gets between us and God. I'm sure you have said at some point in your life "I don't have time," and I am almost equally certain that at some point someone has responded "Well, make the time." People say you need to make time for your health, you need to make time for your family. These things are important, but how much more important is God!
We just have to learn to set aside time each and every day to spend with Him. It is often difficult to tear ourselves away from our schedules. But however difficult, it is necessary in maintaining a walk with Christ, it is necessary to keep yourself close to Him. Don't you talk to your friends everyday as part of maintaining your relationship? Of course you do! That is just what Christ wants you to do with Him!
The Bible has this as an oft repeated recurring theme. Psalms 16:11 says there is joy in God's presence. Roman's 8:28 says that when we spend time with God we will begin to see how our life fits into his plan. Matthew 14:22-23 points out that even Jesus set aside time to spend with just the Heavenly Father. John 15:7 says we are to remain in and with Christ. Philippians 3:10-11 says we are to know Him, and I know from experience it is hard to get to know someone without spending time with them. Romans 5:5 says He dwells in our hearts. Matthew 6:33 says that we need to seek God and His kingdom. And Matthew 6:24 points out that we most often serve the thing or person we spend the most time on.
Think about how you are spending your time? Are you taking time out for Christ? Or do you spend most of your time on something else? If you are, think carefully, and make sure you aren't putting that person or thing before God.
There is a song about getting overwhelmed with the world, but taking time out to spend time with God from the band BarlowGirl. While I know many people who have widely varied opinions about BarlowGirl's music, I have to say that I think their lyrics reflect a good understanding of what a true relationship with God requires. And having met the band, I truly believe they are an amazing group of spirit filled young women.
Take Me Away:
Pushing my way through these crowded streets
Trying not to be swept away
Fighting just to keep this crowd from hiding you another day
So maybe, this time I'll find you
Maybe, this time I'll push through
To see you today, today
Wont you take me away, Wont you take me away
Cuz I need some time to get away,
Where only you could ever...Take me away,away,away
Away
Too many days I've been distracted
Watch these crowds push you away
I'm so tired of feeling empty
Without you, I waste these days
So maybe, this time I'll find you
Just dont stop calling me to you
I'll find my way today
Maybe this time I'll find you yeah
Find you today, today
