Where does the time go?

I remember a time when I made time for God. I mean really made time for God in an intentional way. I would get to work an hour early just to be able to sit quietly and spend some time meditating on the word of God. I also remember coming home, and after doing things around the house and with the kids, I would open up 3 or 4 Bibles on the table and pour over the word of God.

On Saturday mornings, my friend Riley and I would go to the park as soon as it opened to pray in the morning. My whole life was centered around God, family, and reaching out to the lost.

Somewhere along the way, things changed. I get up in the morning and pick up my tablet and I may spend 10-15 minutes reading a Bible app. I take 5 minutes to pray in the shower. I get to work and start working on the problems of the day, and when I get home, I try to "unwind" by looking at TV and trying not to think about anything.

I think the biggest result out of all of that is that I never have time to do anything, because I'm too busy doing nothing!

So, the big question is why? Then... as I was reading 1 John this morning it all snapped into clarity and focus:

Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world. And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever. (1 John 2:15-17 ESV)

Somewhere, my love for tasty snack foods, and entertainment has eroded some of my passion for God! The call to seek God first, step away from technology, love God more is screaming out.

So, this week, let us strive to put God first. Let us love God more. Let us look with expectation to how we can serve others than our own selves and ego. Let's do that... and see how our life changes.