I get this honest. I had a long conversation with my mother within the last couple of months as to how she could get her phone to get her from point A to point B when she recently drove to Atlanta. I was really worried about her. I even thought about going with her, but I was so happy that she figured it all out.
I am aware of the fancy watches that it seems like everyone are sporting. I was first intrigued when I saw someone staring at their watch for more than 10 seconds. I thought to myself "it's 2:15....move on!" I then realized that said person was actually reading a text message. I may or may not have actually looked at them online after that....and that is as far as it went. I know that if I had one I would probably break it on accident, I can see myself running into a wall while wearing it and shattering it or something.
Please know that if you have said fancy watch, I am NOT making fun of you at all. I'm just intrigued....
A couple of days ago, I was talking to a friend who has a fancy watch. Said friend was talking and became frustrated and his watch began to notify him. He said "oh hang on, text message." And he then said, "oh never mind, my watch is reminding me that I need to breathe!"
I wish that I had something that notified me whenever I need a dose of Jesus. Which would be all of the time. Sometimes I get slack about said quiet time. The thing that keeps my world into orbit. When I neglect my quiet time, I can instantly see that I am easily agitated, overwhelmed with life and more likely to become offended....with everything.
When I spend time in God's word, I am calmer. When I spend time talking with God, I see my heart shift to look a little more like God's. I am also more likely to show love to others who are unlovable.
Why do I just not instantly have my quiet time? Well, because Satan likes to distract me with other things. He likes to turn my head to the pile of laundry that needs to be folded, the 17 unanswered text messages on my phone and my schedule and to do list. He's crafty like that. These things are not wrong, but they are if I neglect my quiet time to accomplish them.
What are some of your favorite devotionals? Mine include anything by Lysa TerKurst, "Draw the Circle - 40 Day Prayer Challenge and Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby.
I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer.
Psalm 17:6
