In our busy lives, it seems that we often run out of time to do some of the most crucial things. We are so tired with all that we have going on that we can't find the time to unwind and exercise, which would do us more good than we could ever imagine. We are always running and trying to do the next thing that we often eat whatever we can when we can, instead of having a good, balanced meal that would benefit us.
There are other things. The main one on my mind today is prayer. It seems that there is so much going on and I am always behind that I don't seem to have the time to devote to prayer that I should, or that I would like. Oh, I pray, and GOD listens to all our prayers; and, He knows how busy we are. But, I really love those times when I can just concentrate on talking to GOD.
Today's word is Colossians 4:2, NIV, which reads, "Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful."
Just as we need to be diligent in our attempts to exercise and eat right and rest and unwind, we also need to be diligent in our efforts to commune and communicate with GOD. We need to be devoted to praying, to talking with our Heavenly Father. Yes, He already knows but He still wants to hear from us.
This verse also reminds us to be watchful, to be sure that we don't let that relationship slip. It is easy to get overwhelmed with everything else and become slack in our prayer life. We also need to be thankful; every good and perfect gift comes from above. GOD has blessed me so much with so much that I cannot thank Him enough. I need to thank Him every chance I get. Thank You, LORD, for being so good to me, for being such a loving and devoted Father.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
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