Yet all four of us found ourselves either on our phone or Ipads. We were on-line, texting and making phone calls. My two sons complained incessantly when they couldn't stream movies via their devices due to the spotty internet service. We played spades and watched TV and believe it or not...we found ourselves at Target a few days later buying a game system! Yes we are pathetic! We were making our little cabin in the woods "get away" just like the hectic home we just left. We wanted to unplug and relax...but I don't think any of us really know how to do that.
How is your "Quite Time" with God? How many of us have music blaring, our favorite TV show playing or we are reading a book? I have the same problems trying to put everything aside. It is after all the most important part of our day. You might have to get up early before everyone else does. I know that I will get so easily distracted by the buzzer that the laundry is done or the vibrating of my phone and will lose train of thought easily.
Everyone needs time away from the routine but the time you dedicate to God is the most important time you can ever have. Some time is better than no time, and should be your very best time. Don't give the Lord your leftovers. Don't try to find time; you need to make time, and make it a priority. Also find time early in the day. Psalm 5:3 says, “… in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.” You don't take a trip and then try to read the map, do you? Spend time alone with God to begin your day.
The Bible says in Psalm 46:10, “Be still, and know that I am God.” Focus your mind on Him. It is important to calm down, relax, and recognize His presence. Take a deep breath and focus your thoughts on the Lord. Do not let anything distract you.
Find a place where you can focus. Jesus said enter into your closet and pray (see Matthew 6:6). That simply means find a place of isolation where you can shut the door on the world and open the windows to heaven. Jesus sought out places where He could be alone, and so should you.
Everyday can be a vacation away from it all as you find peace, quiet and restoration in Him.
Adjust Your Crown,
Jonna
