I'm in the middle of a book called Crazy Love by Francis Chan. It's the third time I've read it since I was a freshman in college. I think the points he brings up are incredible. He inspires, convicts, and pushes us to love God in such a strong way.
Today I got up at 4:45AM after falling asleep around 12:05AM. I knew I was in for a treat. I left for work around 5:30AM and got to work at 6:45AM. I left work at 3:45PM and got home around 5:30PM. I fell asleep on the couch until 8:30PM. I'm planning on going to bed around 10PM.
I told this to my parents looking for some sort of sympathy. My dad said something like, "you and 50 million other people." My mom said they did that back in the day with their eyes closed. As I left the room they told me to suck it up. Thanks guys haha.
Anyway my point is that it was definitely tough to want to write this blog tonight. I sat down and prayed about what I should write about and I remembered a point Francis made in is book on love. Think about when you fall in love with a girl/guy. When you love someone you want to go out of your way to be with them. Driving five hours is worth it because even a moment with that person would be worth it.
Matthew 22:37 says, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment."
If we really loved the Lord with all our heart it wouldn't be a matter of making time. It would be something that we would want to do.
I think this is something we struggle with a lot, I know I do. When it isn't convenient to write a blog, or say a prayer, or do a bible study it's easy to say I'll catch up tomorrow. I know when I feel strongly about someone I make time for them!
Google "verses on love" and read some of them to see how much God loves us.
(here's one http://www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com/bible-verses-about-love-25-awesome-scripture-quotes/)
We are incapable of a love so pure.
Pray over those verses and strive to live a life fully in love with God.
My challenge may sound harsh but we are all guilty of it:
Next time you find yourself not having enough time for God. Pray!!
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