Hebrews 5:14 "But solid food (from the Word) is for the mature, who because of practice have their senses trained to discern good and evil." Psalm 119:9, 11 "How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping it according to Your Word...Your Word have I hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You."
Consistently spending time with God is challenging for me. Something in me says it shouldn't be, but if I'm honest about it...it is. It's like any other discipline...exercising, eating right...hard to maintain. When I'm exhausted, I just want to sleep in a few extra minutes. One day won't hurt. And so begins the compromise of my early morning quiet time.
When I neglect reading, thinking about God's Word, talking with Him, my senses become dull. I trip up, am easily distracted and deceived. I need my time with God each morning. I need to start my day in His Word in order to stay sharp and focused. Then the Holy Spirit has more control of my thoughts; I am able to discern His leading; I am able to make wise cholces. I am able to "look God in the eye" at the end of the day and bask in His pleasure.
Now that I think of it, I am looking forward to tomorrow morning with Him!
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