God Deserves More than Crumbs
(Revised, by Keila Ochoa)
A close friend recently came to town. He is typically busy and his schedule was tight, but after a day of important meetings he managed to see my family for a brief dinner. We enjoyed the visit, but as he was leaving, I thought, “We only got a few crumbs of his time.”
Then I remembered how many times God essentially gets the crumbs of my time. Perhaps a few minutes in the morning, and possibly the last minutes before I fall asleep. All in all, mere crumbs.
Consider Daniel in the Old Testament. He was a VERY busy man. He held a high government position in ancient Babylon, and faced important decisions daily. Despite his full schedule, he spent quality time with God every day. He prayed at least three times, thanking and praising God (Daniel 6:10). This routine helped him develop a strong faith that did not waver, even when he faced possible death in the lion’s den.
Should we be any different? God desires (and deserves) more than a few crumbs of our time.
We should begin each day praising God for our blessings, praying for others, and reading from His word.
Our prayers should continue as we proceed through the day. Moreover, lunch and dinner may present additional opportunities to feed from God's word.
Whenever we get a few minutes to ourselves, we can even spend priceless alone time with God, taking comfort in His presence.
In addition, no day should end without thanking God for His love, mercy, protection, along with His willingness to forgive us for any sins of which we are aware.
Don’t give God mere crumbs of your time and attention. Make time with Him a daily priority.
Without God our week would be: Sinday, Mournday, Tearsday, Wasteday, Thirstday, Fightday and Shatterday. Seven days without God does make one weak.
Be a Light for Christ in 2025!
Dennis
(Revised, by Keila Ochoa)
A close friend recently came to town. He is typically busy and his schedule was tight, but after a day of important meetings he managed to see my family for a brief dinner. We enjoyed the visit, but as he was leaving, I thought, “We only got a few crumbs of his time.”
Then I remembered how many times God essentially gets the crumbs of my time. Perhaps a few minutes in the morning, and possibly the last minutes before I fall asleep. All in all, mere crumbs.
Consider Daniel in the Old Testament. He was a VERY busy man. He held a high government position in ancient Babylon, and faced important decisions daily. Despite his full schedule, he spent quality time with God every day. He prayed at least three times, thanking and praising God (Daniel 6:10). This routine helped him develop a strong faith that did not waver, even when he faced possible death in the lion’s den.
Should we be any different? God desires (and deserves) more than a few crumbs of our time.
We should begin each day praising God for our blessings, praying for others, and reading from His word.
Our prayers should continue as we proceed through the day. Moreover, lunch and dinner may present additional opportunities to feed from God's word.
Whenever we get a few minutes to ourselves, we can even spend priceless alone time with God, taking comfort in His presence.
In addition, no day should end without thanking God for His love, mercy, protection, along with His willingness to forgive us for any sins of which we are aware.
Don’t give God mere crumbs of your time and attention. Make time with Him a daily priority.
Without God our week would be: Sinday, Mournday, Tearsday, Wasteday, Thirstday, Fightday and Shatterday. Seven days without God does make one weak.
Be a Light for Christ in 2025!
Dennis
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