Day 2 ~ Commit Yourself to Time Alone with God
Very early in the morning while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Mark 1:35
Key Points
*The Proverbs 31 woman got up while it was still dark.
* The reason Proverbs 31 woman's husband could have full confidence in her is because she had full confidence in God.
*Confidence in a relationship comes from investing time in that relationship. If we want to have something valuable to offer the world, we must first have something valuable to offer.
*We can rush out the door first thing in the morning in pursuit of stuff to buy and give to our loved ones, but the things of this world are fleeting and have no lasting value. Instead, let's invest our time seeking heavenly treasures, like spiritual insight, knowledge of Scripture, the power to demonstrate the fruit of the Spirit, and the ability to carry the presence of God with us wherever we go.
*If we want to be an inspiration to everyone you meet, meet with God first.
Affirmation: I commit myself to time alone with God.
My Thoughts
It is not easy to get out of bed earlier than needed. I admit, a few extra minutes of sleep are always very tempting. What I have noticed is that getting a few extra minutes of sleep rarely keeps me focused throughout the day. But when I get myself out of bed at least a half an hour earlier to spend with the King, I feel recharged. What many of us fail to realize is that the God of all things, wants to meet with us. Wherever we are. Not only does he want to spend time with us, He also wants to give us the guidance we need to face our days. He IS a father ready and willing to meet with his children. The time he wants to invest in us as a parent, is worth the quality time set aside for him. When I think of all we miss when we are not taking advantage of that relationship, it almost takes my breath away. The knowledge, the wisdom, the comfort, the encouragement and the love that we can receive from Christ, is like a glass of iced water. Refreshing and very much needed.
Commit to sharing quality time with your Creator.
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