“Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness.” —Matthew 6:33
As we evaluate our schedules in light of our God-given priorities, we must determine to eliminate (or limit) any activities that hinder us from fulfilling those priorities. Some of these decisions are more clear-cut than others. For example, one of the difficult decisions I had to make several years ago was to turn off the television.
That decision has proven to be one of the best I’ve ever made. Not only have I had more time for my relationship with the Lord, but I have a greater appetite for spiritual things because I’m not feasting on the things of this world.
I’ve had to say no to other types of activities, as well—some of them wholesome but none as important as sitting at the feet of Jesus and listening to His Word.
As tough as it may be to admit, if we’re too busy to cultivate our relationship with God, then something is wrong—something has to change. The change required may be a relatively minor adjustment, or it may be a drastic reordering of priorities.
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A Place of Quiet Rest: Finding Intimacy with God through a Daily Devotional Life
©2000 Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Scripture taken from The CSB
Make it Personal
What activities in your current schedule are getting in the way of cultivating your relationship with God?