Consistent Practice

Practice. I have an idea that's what God wants to whisper to our hearts when we ask for the Better Part. "You've got to invest time, darling. You need to do a little every day." If we want to be accomplished Christians, and if we want to know God in all his fullness, there is something crucial about the act of seeking Jesus on a regular, day-by-day basis. I've learned in my own life that if I want to develop a consistent quiet time with God, I have to set aside a certain portion of my day just for him. And then I need to guard it well-even scheduling it in my Day-Timer. Because if I'm not careful, the Better Part can get shoved so far to the side of my plate that it ends up on the floor rather than feeding my soul. It doesn't really matter what time of day I choose. As for myself, I've fluctuated between morning and night but have finally settled for morning once again. But again, it's not really important when I choose to meet God every day. What really matters is that I show up regularly-and to be honest, that's where I've always fallen short. But consistency, after all, doesn't mean perfection; it simply means refusing to give up. It's amazing what a little time-out can do for you. Especially when you spend that time with Jesus. (From:Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World)