"What can I do about slowing down and having more time for God?" The question is raised often. Those people who suddenly quit everything in their fast-paced world and retreat to an island and live on native fruit have a lot of secret admirers. I recently heard of a person in Senior management who resigned to become an 8 to 5 janitor. Simplify life! Slow down! Many older people long for the days of " Blue Laws" when at least Sunday was an enforced day of rest. Churches constantly adjust their schedules to compete for a "slice of the time."
A Biblical suggestion? Sure. "Make the most of every opportunity, redeem the time, guard your time" are all translations of Ephesians 5:16. Priority is a big word here. Time with God and time for God should be a priority. Your spiritual life can't survive "leftover time" for God. A Bible-reading CD for the commute time will help. A small Testament in your desk for lunch break. Inspirational music on the radio. Spiritual vitamins are available. When you turn on your computer go to the Devotional first. Concentrate on finding a "spiritual oasis" on your travel path.
Without a spiritual time priority for "family" you will lose them. Absolutely do all you can to protect "Dinner together". This is the real place where you build memories that will be the glue to hold your family together. Everybody must sit down together, thats a "got to." Holding hands and praying together says loudly that this family is looking to God for preservation. Warning: this demands a strong hand of self-discipline. Don't answer the phone during family meals. You have a Answering device. Turn off the television. Turn of all cell phones. We are talking about a lifestyle where you personally and your family collectively make time for spiritual development. Agree with David "My times are in Your hands." (Psalm 31:15 NIV)
"I know time is precious, God, because You made it and you let us use it. Give me
some smarts so I will use it wisely. Help me to use time to prepare for Eternity. Amen"
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