Friday, October 17, 2008

In A Hurry

I left the house early and in a hurry this morning. You know how it is; places to go, people to see, things to do. I was in such a hurry that I rushed through my prayer time with Wanna. I'm typing this less than an hour later and I feel guilty and ashamed about it. I think Wanna understood. She knew I was rushed today. And I know God understands the rush, but I'm not sure that this morning wasn't an opportunity for me to take my time, be calm before Him and say to Him that time with Him is the most important thing of all to me.

I know how important I am to Him. He proved that at Calvary when Christ went to the Cross in my place. God's love was forever proved as the blood ran down off Christ's body and as He gave up His Spirit. That display of love told me that God was willing to pay the highest possible price to restore the relationship with me that sin had broken.

I needed to take my time with Him this morning to let Him know that He is my all in all and that nothing else that could ever come up in my life means more to me than He does, that time with Him in personal prayer is precious beyond all else.

Perhaps this article today, done before I go off to address all the things that caused me to rush in prayer, will let Him know. I'm sure he sees and knows my heart at this moment.

What about you? Does He know this morning that He is the most important One in your life? Has He heard it from you? Don't neglect Him. He never neglects you. Talk to Him. Listen to Him as He responds. Love on Him today and let Him love on you. You'll both be happy about it.

And while your talking, don't forget to mention revival, national revival to Him. He wants to know that we really want it. Perhaps He even wants to hear from us that we won't misuse it or quickly forget it when He sends it. Revival. Nationally. That's the key to the renewal, the salvation of our nation from the brink of disaster.

Thank you for praying. Thank you for loving Him. Thank you for loving me.
In His Love
Walter

1 comment:

Jill said...

Thank you for sharing this, Pastor Walter. This was a good lesson - I think we all rush through prayer. Thank you for the reminder of it's importance.