I love to get up in the morning and listen to Joyce Meyer and Creflo Dollar on Christian networks first thing. In the book of Psalms, David speaks of getting up early in the morning and praying to God. I have to admit early isn't a good time for me , but when I do get up, I love to listen to Joyce and Creflo and then have my devotional time.
One morning a guest of Joyce spoke of how it seems like Satan throws everything he has at us to get our attention off God and spending time with Him. (How true that is! I have laundry, making the bed, cleaning up breakfast dishes, etc. And if I'm not careful, I can fill my entire morning with "chores" and not have time left for God). However, one of her guests spoke about the same problem I was having and it made a huge difference in the way I do my life now. He explained how he imagined God sitting on the couch in the morning waiting to for him to sit down and spend time and communicate with Him...And looking back at the couch one morning and leaving God there without spending time with Him. Ouch!
One morning I was rushing aroudn in the kitchen and imagined God , waiting for ME. I looked over at the sofa and I didn't care it the coffee pot got cleaned or not. The privilege of the God of the universe waiting on me to talk to Him? People, something is wrong with that picture! Isn't it ME that should be waiting on Him? What a picture of love, mercy , grace , patience!
Think about how you leave your house in the morning... Is there anything more important then seeking God? I will have to tell you, its been the best change I've made!
I encourage you to receive His love and mercy first thing in the morning. His arms are open and He's waiting to spend time with you!
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