Dear sisters,
Fall is my favorite time
of year – I love the changing leaves and getting back into our routine. Even after the best of summers, my children
are ready to go back to school and I am ready for a little peace and quiet. I also look forward to going to Life Group and getting back into the Word.
But now comes a
confession. I’ve come to realize that I’ve been a
seasonal student of the Bible and that is not a good thing.
Can you imagine if Jesus
took off the summer?
Well, that is exactly what I’ve
been doing and I recently challenged myself to do something about it.
I committed to study the
Word for 20 minutes a day for 20 consecutive days in August. I used a book called 20 Minutes A Day For
The Rest Of Your Life as a guide since I knew I couldn’t do it by myself. I also had an accountability partner – my old fashioned egg timer which I wound up
and set right next to me so that I wouldn’t be tempted to fudge on my time.
Although 20 minutes a day doesn’t
sound like much, it was daunting to me.
The amazing thing is that after two months, I find myself spending more
and more time in the Word, in prayer, and even looking forward to that quiet time
with God.
Do I still have days where
20 minutes is a struggle? Of course I do.
Do I ever miss a day? Yes, but I
get right back into it the next day and it is so much easier than letting it go
for days at a time. And I still use my
egg timer when I’m feeling especially distracted.
God has been showing me
through this experience that He is always faithful to me and I need to be faithful to Him – all
the time – not just when it is convenient or I need something. I am a steward of the time God has given me
and I need to use it wisely by making time for Him…every day.
In Christ,
Susan Hill
Thanks for your honesty, Susan. I feel I can relate so much. Many days, I just don't "feel" like doing my quiet time; yet, we cannot go by our feelings. I never regret taking the time to talk and listen to Jesus!
ReplyDeleteLove your tip with the egg timer, Susan! I heart practical solutions that lead to obedience. Sometimes, I clear my kitchen table of everything and open my Bible the night before so it is ready to go for the AM. AND…I get out my coffee cup too ;) I heart practical solutions that lead to obedience.
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