In our summer devotional series we've talked about guidelines for choosing our devotional area that works with your family's schedule. We've looked at ways to dress it up so it becomes inviting and personal. And we gave a couple ideas to jump start your imagination allowing you to turn that area into something uniquely yours ~ a place to find God's presence and rest. We want it to be a retreat, a spot where our heart longs to be to connect with God. It becomes our hideaway, that place of rest where everything except Him ~ and blessed quiet ~ fades away. Now, we'll look at how to find time in our daily schedules for a devotional routine. We need to examine our daily schedules. There’s no doubt that our lives are head-spinning busy, but God is bigger than that busyness. So, let's look at some common time-grabbers:
Charting your daily time spent on social media and watching TV can give you huge options for recovering valuable minutes for that much-needed devotional time. Just a couple thoughts on why is it important to be in charge of your schedule. Simply, as a wife and mother you are often the first-responder. You need to be prepared spiritually with wisdom and strength to respond to those needs of your spouse, children, and of course, your own needs as well. These are freely available to us when we spend regular time with God. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. James 1.5 We are each given a numbered amount of days. Thinking we can always have God time tomorrow might not work out. Each day is a gift and IMPORTANT for how it challenges ~ and for what it teaches. “Lord, let me know my end, and what is the measure of my days; let me know how fleeting my life is.” Ps 39.4 Spending time with God is the absolute biggest return we can hope for. It makes the difference in how we function and succeed. This is how God designed us. I know, finding time is difficult, but try it. I'm right on this one! ~ Andi
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