SPEAK UP & LOOK UP
“My voice shalt thou hear in the morning,O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee and will look up.” Psalms 5:3
Almost 50 years ago, A.W. Tozer said, “Modern civilization is so complex as to make the devotional life all but impossible.” Tozer said this before there was internet, digital cable, palm pilots, or cell phones. While some of you may not have bought into this technology yet, you have definitely been affected and surrounded by it.
These types of technological advances are beneficial, but can also rob us of so much time. However, it’s not just the modern complexities that hinder our devotional lives. Most of the time, the biggest obstacle in developing our relationships with God lies within ourselves. It’s our own laziness and reluctance to stop and spend time in prayer and Bible study.
So how do you lay to rest Tozer’s assumption that today’s society makes devotional life impossible? First, you must admit that you have failed to spend time with God. Second, you must recognize that prayer and Bible study are absolutely essential for growth in your spiritual life. Your physical body can’t live off one piece of bread a week, just as your soul can’t live off the Word fed to you only on Sunday.
Develop a plan. In Psalm 5:3, we see that David set aside time every morning, before any part of his day unfolded, to spend time with the Lord. With this plan of action, you will be able to remove the complexities of the world and put first things first. Open your heart to the incredible joy and relationship that will come when you consistently devote your life to the Lord.
Pray that God would help you beat the impossible through time spent with Him every day. If you have not been faithful in spending time with God, ask for forgiveness and rededicate a piece of your time to your relationship with Him. – Source unknown
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
Humble,TX
