God's Word

I was finishing up some last minute replies to my discussion questions before bed (11:14 pm). It's an early start to the morning at 5am...and I was just thinking that I need to get myself in a better routine to read God's Word, when I about turned off the lights without reading my devotional for the day. I guess I thought a little procrastination wouldn't hurt. So as I decided I could at least read it and not take notes on it tonight like normal; I found myself being selfish about God's word when reading this devotional tonight.


Time with me cannot be rushed. When you are in a hurry, your mind filters back and forth between Me and the tasks ahead of you. Push back the demands pressing in on you; create a safe space around you, a haven in which you can rest with Me. I also desire this time of focused attention and I use it to bless you, strengthening and equipping you for the day ahead. Thus, spending time with Me is a wise investment.
Bring Me the sacrifice of your precious time. This creates sacred space around you---space permeated with My Presence and My peace.
Heb.13:15
Sarah Young


Wow was I being selfish in my time with God. Yes I am tired, Yes, I have to spend the next day on a bus full of 8th graders, and Yes, my body is weak. But God's word is encouraging to my soul. So thankful God grabbed my heart and taught me the importance of reading His word.