The Important Thing

Isn't it funny how we can make time for anything that we deem important, but that important thing we put it off and then we make excuses and feel guilty until we finally say "Ok,enough is enough" As a Christian the most "important thing" that we can do is spend "quality" time with the Father. Yes, I know everyone is busy with life as whole. We all have responsibilities like work, family, etc, etc, etc. But when it comes to things like, oh let's see......watching a favorite TV show or a made-for-TV movie or that sporting event that is supposed to be "the game of the year!", we'll make "time" for that.....

But when the God of all asks us to simply and wholeheartedly spend time with Him, so He can guide us and direct us in the things of life, we somehow have to "make time".....But when the storms of life come upon us and we begin to sway back and forth, we then somehow can't get enough of His word, His presence or anything else that we think is Him. And this is okay because all He wants us to do is come to Him no matter what the situation.

Learning to choose what is most important life takes much wisdom, which the Lord says that He will give us "liberally"if we just ask. I have learned so much in my 40 years on this earth and basically the wisdom that I've learned has come from what I have experienced in those years. From basic trial and much error. I've heard it once said that "experience is a great teacher" and with it comes much wisdom.

I've learned that in order for my marriage to work according to His design that I must treat my wife with respect and honor her. I must respect her opinion and be wise in how I talk to her. I've learned that in order for me to be the kind of father that is according to His design that I must learn to listen to them and also spend quality time with them.

Each of these things hold great importance and take much wisdom from on high. I'm not the best husband that I can be at all times, but if I take the time to get before the Lord and spend time in His word, by His grace I can be the husband that He wants me to be. I have much to learn about being a father of 3 great boys, but it will take much wisdom to learn that spending time with a 10, 4 and 2 year old will yield great results later on, even when I'm tired. Because His word says "to train up a child in the way that he should go, so that when they grow up they will not turn from it" (paraphrased)

Out of all of this......Putting God 1st......this is "The important thing"

Next: The Important Thing (Pt.2)