Blocking Your Blessing (Part 5)

Blocking Your Blessing (Part 5)

1 Peter 5:7 “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.” 

In today’s world, there is no time. It seems we are rushing around, on a pretty consistent basis, in order to get things done and by the end of the day we find ourselves completely exhausted. Then we do it all over again the next day. We have no rest periods in today’s busy world. This is no way to live. 

Even our omnipotent God set aside a day to rest. If God felt He needed or wanted a day of rest, shouldn’t we? Of course we should. He set this example for us. If we’re not getting adequate rest and down-time then we’ll fall short in other areas of our lives, such as our private time with the Lord. We might find ourselves skipping our morning prayer session because we feel exhausted and want that extra time for sleep. Above all else, make time for God! 

Set aside prayer time in the morning, even if this means praying while taking your shower. 

God has a mission for us and a plan and purpose for our lives. Find some quiet time to actually listen to Him. When you take time out for God, great things will happen! 

First, it strengthens your relationship with Him. It causes His voice to become clearer each time you talk with Him. Solutions to problems seem to pop up much quicker, and you will experience a kind of peace you’re not used to, maybe for the first time in your life. 

Secondly, when you spend time with God in the morning you are preparing yourself for the day. You’re suiting up in the Armor of God before you even leave your home. Why wait until the end of the day to pray? That means anything we’ve faced during the day has come and gone without us being suited up! Who enters onto the battlefield with no armor?   But don’t get me wrong, praying before bed is a must as well. We get the chance to thank God for another day and to unload on Him, humbling ourselves and admitting that we need Him in all areas of our lives. 

Finally, we should never neglect our relationship with the Lord. We are His children and He longs to have a relationship with each and every one of us. Don’t put it off.