Great to have you back. How is life? Pretty hectic I'd bet. Probably have quite a few activities and interests going on, as well as the random acts of love and kindness that life will throw your way.
With all of the commotion, how can we really "Be still and commune with God"? How important in your life is it to get good directions? Don't we really want to know where we are going, and how to get there? We like to be in charge and therefore, somewhat independent. The truth is that we are not independent. In fact we were not designed to be so. God made us for fellowship with Him, and later, for fellowship with others (see Eve). So, if we are to be in fellowship, doesn't that require some attention and time?
Oh great, you say, more of my schedule consumed by another activity. I would suggest that this activity is the most important and can be the most productive you undertake. Daily, yes I said daily, devotions are key. A devotion need not be a complex, in depth study or analysis. The k.i.s.s. principle allows us to be simple and direct. Allow God to meet with you where you are. You will need to listen though.
We can read in Exodus about how God caused Moses to be cast out into the wilderness as a shepherd for 40 years. Moses was not the person for the task at hand until he had learned true fellowship and oneness with God. It was a process over time.
I believe God is putting us through a process as well. Priorities....where do ours lie? The events and activities we undertake today, will those matter in a week? A month? A year? Multiple years? Think about what will matter and last.
Piling onto our plate of activities with another is not a good idea. Allow yourself to empty some non-priority items off the plate. Allow others to be of service. Focus on first things first. When unpacking from a shopping chore, we usually put the milk and other perishables away first. Don't get caught up cleaning off a shelf in the pantry for the rice when the milk sits on the counter and spoils in the hot sunlight.
Kinda preachy I know...but important. Your plate only comes in your size, so switching that out really isn't an option. One needs to be more purposeful on what they put on the plate.
