John 1:1-5 tells us, "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, Son of Almighty God, the very Creator of all Heaven and Earth, walked among His very own creation and no one recognized Him for Who He truly was? Were they like so many of us? So involved in their daily cares that they could only see through natural eyes, without the ability to see the spiritual Light walking alongside them. Compare them to us not being able to see or to feel Him walking beside us? Or to sense Holy Spirit working within us?
It's all a conditioning thing! While many of us will set aside time to improve our bodies physically and change our eating habits to obtain healthier bodies; where is our motivation to improve the spiritual side of us? God expects us to take care of our bodies which is the temple of Holy Spirit, but we should be just as mindful to set aside time to spend in the Word so we can grow and be nourished mentally and spiritually in Him.
So how do we reprogram our self spiritually? Through setting aside time for God and by literally scheduling Him into our busy schedules. Start by scheduling time to spend with the author and finisher of your faith, Jesus Christ! I challenge you to try this: set your clock 30 minutes earlier than normal, just as you would if you had something urgent to do, grab a cup of coffee or your morning drink, pull out an empty chair and invite Jesus to join you. Open up your Bible and begin your morning devotion and then relax while you enjoy your coffee and fellowship together while allowing time to really listen as He communes with you. I love taking communion in my mornings with Him as well.
Just as it takes a little time to feel the effects from exercise, you may have to do this for a little while before you begin to feel His presence drawing close; but when it's done with an earnest heart, He will accept your invitation and your life will never be the same! Everything worth having is worth doing right!
So let's begin to show the Lord how important He is to us by allowing time out of each day He gives to communicate with Him, with loving admiration for all He has done in our lives. Make time to be blessed, dear friends. God loves you and so do I~~~
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