At the Half-way Mark

I haven’t spent as much dedicated time with God as I’d like. I’m fasting from TV and Facebook but haven’t had much time for it anyway. The hour of unwinding before bed is the most challenging. Instead of mind-numbing channel surfing, I’ve been reading faith blogs. Suzie Larsen’s Daily Blessings are particularly moving.

Oddly, I spent the most time contemplating my relationship with God over 4 days of non-stop cooking for an event. While I washed, chopped, and stirred, I listened to sermons by Bill Hybels, pastor of Willow Creek Church in Chicago. I was lifted, energized and inspired while also keeping pace with my duties.

One message highlighted the power of your schedule to improve your life by writing
commitments in ink. Choose your service and write ‘church’ in ink on your calendar. Sign up for a Bible study or small group, block off that time, and don’t let anything push it around. If you need to conquer a weight problem or addiction, find a gym/meeting and attend every time. Your life will change. Your relationship with God will improve.

There are still 3 more weeks of Lent. If you started Lent with good intentions and
failed, or haven’t recognized Lent at all, it’s not too late to commit time to God in ink.

Will you spend intentional time with God at the cross these next 3 weeks?

Like a productive garden, a rich relationship should be tended regularly. To be reminded to plant His Word in your heart, follow me on Twitter @Cathy_Chung or subscribe at Seeds of Scripture.

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1 Comment

CHERRILYNN BISBANO on March 10, 2015 at 3:56 PM

thank you for the reminder to spend time with God. I get up early to do this but it seems that it is not enough time.

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Spend a few minutes to plant a quick Seed. Or stay longer and plant a whole garden.

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Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.

Psalm 119:105

Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.

Ephesians 3:17 (NLT)

I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.

John 15:5 (NLT)

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.