Perfect Conditioning

I was awakened this morning feeling such peace and loving warmth deep within my soul. There's just something about getting an early start to each day while welcoming Holy Spirit to discuss the Word with you. What amazing joy to feel His presence as His loving arms wraps around me and whispers, "I love you" with the knowing that I am His and He is mine forevermore. What inner peace is felt as we communicate early in the mornings. 
John 1:1-5 tells us that, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God! The same was in the beginning with God! All things were made by Him; and without Him was not anything made that was made! In Him was life; and the life was the light of men; and the light shineth in darkness and the darkness comprehended it not." 
I find it amazing that Jesus, the very Creator of all Heaven and Earth, walked among His own creation and no one could recognize Him for Who He Truly Was. Wouldn't it be the same with us today? We become so involved in our own cares of life and daily routines that we only see the natural and miss seeing Him walking alongside us. Why do we fail to acknowledge Him or Holy Spirit abiding within us as they long to work all things together for our good? Why... because it's a conditioning thing! Like getting into shape! 
The entire world seems to be buzzing about getting our bodies into shape. It's the new health kick right now and many are changing their schedules to fit exercise programs and nutritional aspects of 'getting healthy' into their daily routines. But what about the need for spiritual enlightenment? On what degree of importance and urgency do we place the spiritual aspect of our life? It's not the outer self God looks at but the inner man, so why are we not as diligent at changing our schedules to fit time alone with Him as we are at changing our routines for the outer man? 
Today is a new day and our new way of thinking should also include scheduling time that would allow God to re-program us throughout; mind, soul and body! We can start by scheduling time alone with the author and finisher of our faith, Jesus Christ! I challenge you to try this: set your alarm 20-30 minutes earlier than normal, grab a cup of coffee or your morning drink, pull out an empty chair and deliberately invite God to join you as you open your Bible and begin your morning devotion; then relax while you enjoy your coffee and time of fellowship together; readjusting your time as needed to really listen as He begins to communicate with you. 
You will never regret time spent alone with God and giving Him the first part of your day. It will only make the rest of your day go so much better! Changing old habits to form good habits always seems odd at first but give it a chance. Don't be in such a hurry-remember God's timing is always perfect. Just as changes on the outside take time and dedication, so will the changes made on the inside; and people around you will usually begin to notice improvements before you do. If done in sincerity from the heart, you will find that spending time alone with God is never wasted time, but the best improvement you will ever make in your life; mind, soul and body!
Have a blessed day, dear friends. God loves you and so do I~~~