Simple First Step...
I can intellectually knowing something,
But that doesn't mean my heart does.
I can intellectually know something is good for me,
And I still don't do it.
I can intellectually know that Jesus is Lord and Savior,
But I still don't make Him a priority.
I can intellectually know that He is my daily bread,
But I still don't spend time with Him daily.
Many Christians today struggle the busy-ness of work and life,
It seems impossible to squeeze,
One more thing into the schedule,
Especially quiet, alone time with God.
But the BIGGEST mistake is,
Not that we don't make it happen,
But we try to make it happen alone.
When is the last time you ASKED God for help to spend time with Him?
May people try to do that first step by their own strength.
That is a BIG mistake.
Here's why...
Most people forget,
There's a HUGE spiritual battle around spending time with God.
"For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places."
All of Satan's forces are coming AGAINST you spending time with God,
All of Satan's forces are AFRAID that you'll actually spend time with Him.
They are throwing every distraction, every hustle, fear and worry,
Convincing you there's not enough time to spend with God.
That's why the simple FIRST step to spending time with God,
Is to pray and ask God,
"Lord, help me spend ALONE time with You ".
When you pray this,
You are unleashing heaven's army angels,
To come by your side to help you,
Because you're not trying to do it alone anymore.
Simply asking for help makes all the difference.
"you have not because you ask not"
If you want a life changing experience,
And go from chaos to peace,
The simple FIRST step is to pray and ask God,
"Lord, help me spend ALONE time with You ".
If you want to prevent burnout,
And go from draining your battery to a charging your battery,
The simple FIRST step is to pray and ask God,
"Lord, help me spend ALONE time with You ".
If you want to go from anxiety and sleepless nights,
To peaceful and deep, restful sleep,
The simple FIRST step is to pray and ask God,
"Lord, help me spend ALONE time with You ".
Stop trying to make this change on your own,
It was never a fair fight to begin with,
Call for divine military reinforcement,
And set your self up for success.
"Dear Heavenly Father,
I want to spend ALONE time with You,
I want to commune with You,
I want to abide in You.
I'm tired of NOT making time for You,
I'm tired of making excuses,
I'm tired of failing at this,
I need Your help in spending time with You.
Come Lord and tickle my brain,
Help open up my schedule,
Help me notice an opening for You,
May I have time everyday,
Whether it's morning or evening,
Just to be with You.
In Jesus name, Amen."
Cheers to spending more time with God!
Let God handle the time issue. He's got you!. ^_^
