The most critical part of a Christians life

"In the morning, O Lord, You hear my voice, in the morning I lay my requests before You and wait in expectation." - Psalm 5:3

Spending time with God every day is the most critical part of a Christians life. It really doesn't matter what part of the day that you set aside for Him, as long as you do it each day.

I have found that the morning is the best time for me. My mind is fresh and renewed each morning when I awake. It is clearer and easier to see life with clear sight. It isn't clouded with the events of the day. By taking advantage of my refreshed mind and spending some quiet time in prayer and in God's word each day, it will draw me closer to God and build up my relationship with Him.

When I spend time each morning with God, (something that I struggle to accomplish each morning) it sets the "tone" for the day. I seem to rely on Him more throughout the day. I seem to remember Him more during the day. My day just goes so much smoother and I have more joy in my heart all day. Don't misunderstand me, it doesn't make life easier, it doesn't take away life's problems. I still struggle every day with life issues, BUT, spending time with God every morning makes it easier for me to handle those issues and problems. It helps me to have a new look on them. Helps me to see the silver lining so to speak. It definitely helps me to see things from God's prospective.

Todays question: How much time do you spend with God?

I would like to challenge each of you to start a journal if you haven't already. For the next 7 days, start your day with your journal and your Bible, find a verse that speaks to you and write it in your journal. Spend some time writing about that verse. Why it spoke to you, How you can apply it to your life today. And some time praying to God. Ask Him for the help that you need. Praise Him for the blessings that He has given you. Pour your heart out to God, He loves it when we cry on His shoulders, and believe me when I say His shoulders are big enough to handle your every tear. Try this for 7 days and see if it makes a difference in how your days go.  Some of my closest times with God are when I spent time journaling and pouring my heart out to Him. Then I get to look back on that time and see the changes and answered prayers that God made since that time.
I would love to hear how it goes for you, please post a comment and let me know.

Father, I pray that we all will make You a priority in our lives. We all as Christians desire to have a strong relationship with You but life always seems to get in the way. Help us to put You first, to spend time with You and get to know You better each day before we do anything else. I pray Lord that everyone who reads this will give You a try. I pray that You will bless them as they go through the challenge that I placed before them. Help them to see how important You are in their lives each day. Help me Lord to do the same and not allow life to come between us any longer. In Jesus name, Amen!
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