From Early Morning until Late at Night
Do you have a regular routine that you follow every weekday and maybe another routine for the weekends? I believe having a good regular routine is one of the best things we can do to keep us close to God and living our Christian life well. After all, there are things that the Lord tells us are essential for knowing and doing His will. We will need a routine for reading God's Word because it is our spiritual food. Also, we need a definite routine for praying. The psalmist gave us a great insight into his routine. (Psalm 119:147,148) He said that he would rise early in the morning before the sun was up, and he would cry out to God for help. Also, he would put his hope in the words of God. Then, he would stay awake at different times of the night thinking about God's promise. That gives me a picture of a person who was depending on God in prayer. We all need to do just that. I know we all don't get up before the sun rises, but I firmly believe that whenever we start our day,...