February 13 Daily Seeking Psalm 88:9
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Mine eye mourneth by reason of affliction: Lord, I have called daily upon thee, I have stretched out my hands unto thee.” (Psalm 88:9)
“I just don’t have time!” Have you ever said these words? Regardless of our position in this life, we are all busy, in one form or another! There was a time in my life that I was a Full-Time Manager, a Full-Time Husband, a Full-Time Daddy, a Full-time Son, a Full-Time Deacon, a Full-Time Sunday School Director, a Full-Time President of the PTA and a Full-Time Treasurer for the local Pool Association! How was I going to find time for God? One of my Mentors, Mr. S.P. Scott, shared some beautiful wisdom with me… “You can find time for all of these worldly things; surely, you can make time for your Savior!” That hit me like a ton of bricks, falling on my head! He was correct! I could make time for all of the things that I wanted to do, yet, the One that Died for me, and shed His Blood to save me, I was neglecting! True Confession…My relationship and my commitment to God was suffering during this time. “I just don’t have time to pray, maybe, like I should!” Then, at that moment, I heard the words of wisdom that my Daddy had spoken to me, over and over… “Everyone gets 24 hours, no one is cheated…FIND TIME!” Conviction fell on me and I realized that I was neglecting the most important relationship in my life! I have always been an early riser, so, with the direction of the Holy Spirit, I dedicated the best time of my day to Prayer, Bible Study and Meditation. Amazingly, when I prioritized my dedications and when I let go of some of my “Distractions,” my relationship began to grow! Folks, if you say that there is no time to pray, then realize, you ARE NOT GOING TO GROW and YOU ARE LIMITING GOD’S BLESSINGS IN YOUR LIFE!! Please know that, in these trying times, prayer and dedication to our Savior, is the only way through! I pray early, because I am at my best! I am coming to my Savior in my “Prime-Time,” when I am at my best! Will you commit to prayer, to Bible study, to communing with the Lord, when you are at your best? “HERE I AM LORD, AT MY BEST!! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!