Take Time To Get Time!
Psalm 61:1-2 “Hear my cry oh God; listen to my prayer.”
In modern times, commitment can be negotiated for a paltry sum of roughly $24.95. For a small sum is available what is called the UnMarriage Contract. The contract “delineates just what belongs to whom, defines property rights of parties entering into a live-together relationship, and spells out the contributions of each person to the household." Once notarized, it legally protects unmarried couples from any long-term commitment. 1
Why is it that we as humans are so afraid to commit to each other? I am not talking just about relationships between a man and a woman, but even friendships such as fellow church goers, neighbors, and even co-workers. We get so busy in our lives, we wake up, go to work, work long hours, get home, take care of things there (cleaning, cooking, etc.), and then there is the running of the kids to lessons, sports, and after school activities. Yes we may have conversations or even niceties with some of the other adults but is it a true committed friendship?
In the book of Psalms David is often crying out to God, longing to have a relationship with Him through prayer, praise and worship. Wanting, and even expecting that God will respond.
How than is it possible to have a committed relationship with Christ? Can we find the time to pray without falling asleep? Do we have the discipline to get up a little early and pray? Can we steal even five minutes during our hectic and fast paced life to give time to what should be the most important relationship we should have?
Friends can I tell you, that if we are able to just give time daily to Christ, whether through prayer, praise or worship He can give us the time to get all other things taken care of. If we just slow down enough, to take time for Him, it allows Him to give time to us. We can find time to develop a relationship, not only with Christ, with each other as well.
Joey Reyes, Associate
India International Church
References:
1. Saturday Review, 1980
In modern times, commitment can be negotiated for a paltry sum of roughly $24.95. For a small sum is available what is called the UnMarriage Contract. The contract “delineates just what belongs to whom, defines property rights of parties entering into a live-together relationship, and spells out the contributions of each person to the household." Once notarized, it legally protects unmarried couples from any long-term commitment. 1
Why is it that we as humans are so afraid to commit to each other? I am not talking just about relationships between a man and a woman, but even friendships such as fellow church goers, neighbors, and even co-workers. We get so busy in our lives, we wake up, go to work, work long hours, get home, take care of things there (cleaning, cooking, etc.), and then there is the running of the kids to lessons, sports, and after school activities. Yes we may have conversations or even niceties with some of the other adults but is it a true committed friendship?
In the book of Psalms David is often crying out to God, longing to have a relationship with Him through prayer, praise and worship. Wanting, and even expecting that God will respond.
How than is it possible to have a committed relationship with Christ? Can we find the time to pray without falling asleep? Do we have the discipline to get up a little early and pray? Can we steal even five minutes during our hectic and fast paced life to give time to what should be the most important relationship we should have?
Friends can I tell you, that if we are able to just give time daily to Christ, whether through prayer, praise or worship He can give us the time to get all other things taken care of. If we just slow down enough, to take time for Him, it allows Him to give time to us. We can find time to develop a relationship, not only with Christ, with each other as well.
Joey Reyes, Associate
India International Church
References:
1. Saturday Review, 1980
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