Two-minute read.
“Let’s see if I have time to write a quick devotional.’
As I opened my laptop, the sun began to peek over the roof of the house. Sitting in a rocking chair out back, letting the dogs play in the yard, I felt compelled to make time for God. Feeling guilty because I hadn’t written for the past two days, that thought ran through my head; maybe I could at least get started on one.
In twenty minutes, I need to leave for an appointment. And although I’ve spent time with the Lord this morning, reading and journaling, I haven’t written a thing. Instead, I opened my current game obsession and played it for longer than I care to admit.
And then I saw the title for today’s devotion and immediately felt convicted.
Jesus made time for His Father.
Every day, He spent His morning talking to God. Three in one, I don’t know if our minds can fully comprehend the entwined relationship within the Trinity, but it comes from connection.
During His ministry, Jesus performed countless miracles, taught innumerable lessons, and served more people than we will ever know. But He always prioritized prayer and made time with God.
Christ reminds us that to receive spiritual strength and guidance, we must pray. Solitude with the Lord prepares us for the demands of life and ministry. You may not have the title of pastor, but God has given you a ministry.
Moms minister to their children.
Employees minister to their co-workers.
Spouses minister to each other.
Friends minister to friends.
Wherever Jesus went, He ministered to the people He met, meeting their needs and helping them draw closer to the Lord. Mark encourages us to do what Jesus did: set aside quiet, uninterrupted time with God, especially before the day’s distractions begin.
Like I do when I reach for my Bible first thing every day. A habit so ingrained in me, I do it without thinking. Before I talk to anyone else, I talk to the Savior.
Become more like Jesus. Start your day with prayer. Make time with God, and He will make time for everything else you have to do.
Journal Questions:
- What distractions or demands tend to keep me from spending quiet time with God?
- What would it look like for me to intentionally make prayer a priority, even on my busiest days?
- What do I need to bring before God today, and how might spending time with Him change the way I approach it?
Application:
Spend five minutes writing out a prayer to the Savior.
