Too Busy

Work. School. Church. Kids' baseball games. After school programs. TV. Movies. Music. The Internet. Dates. Housework. Traveling. Going to the gym. Hanging out with friends. Conferences. Meetings. Vacations. The list goes on and on...

We are busy people.

But are we too busy? Are we using our time wisely?

Sometimes I think that we get so busy filling our lives up with things to do that we don't leave time for God. Some of these in the list above are necessary, and none of them are wrong, but I think we need to prioritize and perhaps simplify. Certainly we can be used by God in and through many of our activities, so it's not always a choice between God or our activities. However, we also need to set apart time to spend exclusively with God. Just like any of our other relationships, it needs to be nurtured and tended to on a regular and intentional basis. Not for God. For us. He certainly DESIRES the relationship, but we NEED it. Not only as our salvation, but also our joy, strength, peace, and hope. Not just life, but abundant life. Too often we settle. And often it's because we are too busy living life (even redeemed life) to really press in and receive REAL fulfilling life.

Are you too busy? Do you feel overwhelmed by all you have to do? Have you overcommitted yourself (even to good causes)? Take an inventory. Intentionally make room for time with your Savior. What could be more important?