This morning I was exhausted and all I wanted to do was take a nap before I had to go to work. Ever since I got back from the beach a few days ago, I have felt "off" and all I have wanted to do was go back to the beach...the place where I felt at complete peace and the troubles of life were far away. I was desperate to get back to that place, but alas, real life has to be lived on.
So, as I sat down for my quiet time this morning, I was blessed by the unusual amount of time I had to spend and the devotion I read. This was so good for me. Time with God is THE most important thing in my life. I can't cut it too short and I can tell a HUGE difference when I do. Even yesterday, I was so rushed in the morning that I only was able to quickly read my devotional for the morning at that was it. How quickly I slipped back into the "to dos" of life and let my time with God slip.
No wonder I didn't have peace yesterday and I felt "off".
I am so thankful that God quickly drew me back into His presence. It felt like a HUGE hug from God. The safest place there is for me is in His arms. Now, I pray that I continue to be purposeful in spending time with Him so I continue in His peace.
2 Thessalonians 3:16
"Now may the Lord of Peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you."
On top of God completely blowing me away and meeting me in my quiet time, He also reminded me of how I am wrapped in His arms of love through this song.
Do you get caught up in the "to dos" of the day that you sacrifice your time with God?
What are some practical ways you can change that?
