Making Time; An Update

Last year, I wrote a post about making time for God (you can read it here). And now for an update. I wrote about learning to cut myself some slack about the daily time I dedicated solely to my relationship with God. About how I had learned it was okay to make time whenever I was able to do so during my day. But I also wrote about a coming transition that I was expecting to take place. And it happened!

Making the Commitment

I made a commitment. I know I grow as I deepen my relationship with Him and through that growth, I also know I thrive. And so that commitment was to spend deliberate and dedicated time to God throughout my day and that it was okay if it was not first thing in the morning. I had this notion that the hour of the day I spent with God, was a measurement of the degree to which I valued my relationship with God. Why do we always try to complicate our relationship with God?

I initially gave myself some grace to be with God when it made the most sense to my schedule. As a result, I gave myself the ability to be consistent. That consistency transitioned me into a new devotion to Christ. That devotion now has me dedicating my first time of the day to being with God through prayer and His word.

Still Not a Measurement

Now, let me be clear. In my opinion, dedicating time with God first thing in the morning is still NOT a measurement of mine or anyone else’s depth of faith and devotion! I do not believe that designating time first thing in the morning to God is some sort of prerequisite to being a devoted Christian. What it means for me, is that as expected, the Holy Spirit began to work in my heart. He began to make my morning to-do list less important and less pressing, because that was my particular challenge to overcome.

Consistency is Still Key

It was through my dedication to make time daily, at whatever time, that the transition happened. He just wants to know that I care. That in my heart, I want to spend time with Him and as a blessing, He gave me a desire to be with Him at a time that I used to dedicate to much less important things in life.

So if you’re anything like me in how you process such things. Put down the measuring stick, make a commitment to yourself about dedicating some time to God each day, and wait to see what He works in you. It never ceases to amaze me; God works some crazy stuff through and within me every time I let go and let Him. So that’s my advice to anyone who wants it. Let go and let Him!

Blessings,
{Shelley}