The Value Placement

Ok, so it has been eons since my last post. So, for all of you who actually read my blog (which may be no one) I sincerely apologize. Life has a way of forcing you into priorities. As you can guess, this has not been on the top of my list. I have to say that I feel great when I write. The bottom line is that I have to make the time to do it. Isn't that true about most things in life? If you place value on something you will put time and energy there. If, even for a moment, you don't place value you will not waste time and energy.

I wonder how much value we place on our relationship with Jesus? If what I said is true...and it is, you know...then just look at how much time and energy you spend with Him. I would guess that most people don't exert much energy developing their relationship with Jesus. The time they spend in the Word and in prayer is minimal to none. Which tells me that they place less value on their relationship with Him than, say, watching TV. I bet (not really...just a saying) that you spend more time watching TV than you do reading your Bible AND praying put together.

Let me just say, I have been there. I am not trying to make you feel smaller than Papa Smurf. I just want to encourage you to reevaluate your priorities. Make your relationship with Jesus more important than Law and Order, or American Idol. It takes perseverance and devotion. It takes time to create a habit. And sometimes that is what reading and praying is. When you don't feel like it and you are dry spiritually, let your habit take over and do it anyway. Isn't that what people do with cigarettes and alcohol and drugs? Some people want to quit, but the urge and desire for them outweigh their desire to quit. My prayer for you is that your urge and desire for Jesus would far outweigh your desire to quit. It is the best habit in the world to have. Best wishes on your journey!