Some great advice I received from my doctor was this," Sandy, there are three areas of life that you really need to pay attention to: your mental health, your physical health and your spiritual health. That sounds simple enough, right?
Well, the concept is great...but the reality of it is a little more complicated. Lets look at it a little closer.
I am pretty well convinced that "coming close to God" is a matter of time. And we all seem to have a tough time with time management. I think that is why we are advised in the Word to give God the first part of our day. I don't want to make it seem legalistic, but in my life , its proven to be true. Why? Because starting my day without "coming close to God" creates havoc in my life. I need to get out of bed in the morning and communicate with Him ; it gives me a better perspective and gets my brain and my heart geared in the right direction. Its the best decision I've ever made and I've seen awesome results and prayers answered! I told one of my children that it is as natural for me now to spend the first part of my day with God as it is to get dressed in the morning. Before, I would spend time doing chores or laundry and whatever else Satan could place in my mind to do. I felt defeated as a believer and would go to bed that night feeling bad that I had not included God in my day. Don't get me wrong, God loved me then as much as He does now...the difference is in the verse title verse. "Come close to me and I will come close to you.
Do you want a more meaningful relationship with God?
Determine in your heart to honor Him with your time. You'll reap the benefits of your decision and you'll never regret it.
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