CREATING TIME FOR GOD: A KEY TO SPIRITUAL AND RELATIONAL GROWTH

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Good -Life Devotional: CREATING TIME FOR GOD: A KEY TO SPIRITUAL AND RELATIONAL GROWTH

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

   In today’s fast-paced world, many people struggle to create time for God. However, the importance of setting aside time for worship, prayer, and Scripture meditation cannot be overstated. God instituted the Sabbath as a time for His people to draw closer to Him and each other (Exodus 20:8-10). This principle still holds today: when we prioritize God, our relationships with others flourish.

   Unfortunately, many modern churches have replaced in-depth Bible study with entertainment-driven activities. Some even teach that financial offerings can substitute for time spent in God’s presence, contradicting Ecclesiastes 5:1, which warns us to approach God with reverence, and Hebrews 10:25, which urges believers not to neglect meeting together.

   The seriousness of honoring God’s appointed time is seen in Numbers 15:32-36, where a man who violated the Sabbath paid the ultimate price. This account underscores how much God values our commitment to Him. In today’s world of endless distractions, especially social media, we must exercise spiritual discipline through fasting and prayer to ensure we spend quality time with God daily (Matthew 6:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:17).

   Our worship affects our relationships. When we neglect time with God, our marriages and families suffer. Just as time apart weakens relationships, lack of intimacy with God weakens our spiritual walk. To restore both, we must return to prioritizing God’s presence in our lives, knowing that when we seek Him first, everything else falls into place (Matthew 6:33).

  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and discipline to create time for His word and one another.

PRAYERS: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome bitterness of the heart. 

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