The other day I read Stephanie’s blog and it really inspired me. She was writing about contentment, but what really got to me was what she wrote in passing about getting up early and hearing from the Lord in the verses she was reading. I don’t have a problem getting up early, but I do have a problem hearing the Lord speak to me. Why? Well, basically, I’m not listening. And why is that, you ask? Easy. I’ve got God on my to-do list.
Oh how I love my lists. And is there a better feeling than marking something off the ever important to-do list as finished??? I think not.
The very first thing I have written on each day is “QT”. It stands for Quiet Time. Each day I get up, read, pray, then CHECK, and move on with the next item on the list. I have been in this habit before so it leaves me wondering why I need to remind myself from time to time that God is more than just an “item” to be accomplished?
So my goal since being inspired is to once again get Him off the list. I am even wondering why He is on the list to begin with. I mean, I don’t put “breathe in and out” on the list. Eat lunch. Put the kids to bed. Why? Because those are things that I am going to do regardless. They are habitual and involuntary. Shouldn’t my quiet time be that way by now?
And more importantly, why must I continue to climb some of these mountains over and over and over again? Well, let me assure you, this is the last trek up this one. God’s off my list for good. And I’m looking forward to hearing from Him soon.
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I can so relate! And I’m guessing our QT would be involuntary and habitual by now if we had taken the time in the past to experience the joy of hearing from the Lord. Thankfully, his tender mercies are fresh and new each morning!
Hey Jodi,
I just wanted to tell you that not every morning goes like that for me. There are times when I too rush the time I spend with the Lord.
Amy is right, His mercies are new every morning! Thank goodness for that! Each day we get a chance for a “do over”. What I am finding
on this journey is that the days of rushing are growing further apart. I hope that encourages you!
Thanks for stopping by my blog, your comments encourage me!
Anticipating HIM,
stephanie
LOVE this “bread in bread out!” This is too funny and a real truth. In Him we live and move and have our very being-there is no list needed! I completely relate though. When I lose focus the list gets made again and then on and on and on like a roller coaster!
Thanks for your being real!
Blessings,
Angela
Amen! You are so right. Great post. He should BE OUR LIST not just one thing to put on it.
Well written again, Jodi.