Devotional

Is devotional time important for a Christian? Is it really something we should take time to do each day? The answer is, yes. Psalms 42:1 paints a beautiful picture of how our spirits “pant” for God as a deer pants for streams of water. Not only does Jesus speak of the importance of time with the Father, but we see repeatedly in scripture Jesus going off to a place of quiet to be alone with God. Perhaps before we ask if devotional time is important we should remember that God promised us, that if we seek him with all our heart and soul, we would find him. (Deuteronomy 4:29). Jesus himself said in Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest”. We are given a personal invitation to sit at the feet of God. So why wouldn’t we? There are a host of reasons I hear as people sheepishly admit to their lack of “God time” in their lives. “I’m just so busy”, “I don’t know where to begin”, “I forget to”….. Paul compares personal devotion