Time Out with God

Like most of you, I have a set morning routine. Most mornings I go through the same routine: get up; exercise; shower and dress; eat cereal while I read my bible; take Chad to school; spend time in prayer and journaling, then get to work. Last week due to some early morning meetings, my routine got out of whack. A couple of days I skipped exercise, only made it partially through my bible reading and as for the prayer and journaling - well, let's just say God only got my drive time. Of course, I could have gotten up earlier and made time for everything, but I chose not to. I realized during the week (okay, re-realized, because God keeps showing me this over and over) that I miss and need my DAILY dose of God - that special quiet time that we spend together - just the two of us.

It doesn't have to be first thing in the morning (although I must admit my day seems to go much better and I'm more focused when it is), but some time during the day I need to take time out and focus solely on God. It helps me acknowledge his presence in my life and it just makes me feel better.

This week I am refocused and committing each day to get my daily dose of God. I hope you will join me in this commitment. If you can't seem to find time in the day - try putting yourself in "time out". Set a timer for 10 minutes - find a quiet place - in the bathroom, if need be - and just pour out your heart to God. Talk to him. Tell him what's going in your life. Then, just sit quietly and listen. Before you know it, the timer will go off and you'll be wanting "time out" again.

Time out with God is one of the greatest gifts you can give to yourself (and to your family). It will change your life. Don't wait! Give yourself a great gift today. You deserve it!

"After he [Jesus] had dismissed them, he went up on a mountside by himself to
pray." Matthew 14:23

My Prayer:

Lord, help me to take time out with you every day. Help me remember that even Jesus took time from his daily tasks to spend quite time with you. Show me the special time that you have chosen for me to spend with you each day and give me discipline to set that time aside for you. In Christ name I pray. Amen.