Not because we want to always, but because we HAVE & NEED to

Many of you all know that I have been running regularly for the past month and a half.  It has been a great stress reliever, processing time and Christ time as I listen to worship music and spend time in prayer.  It is my goal to run between 20-30 minutes and 5 of the 7 days of the week.

As I wake up in the morning to run, there are many days in which I don't feel like running.  I'm tired or my mind just doesn't want to process that day or there are other things I feel that I need to do instead.  BUT, I get out and run anyways...not because I want to, but because I HAVE to.  I make myself run because I HAVE to vent to God.  I make myself run because I HAVE to listen to worship music to keep my focus on Him.  I make myself run because I HAVE to get in shape because I need to be more healthy in my own life.

In the same way, my running is similar to my relationship with Christ.  I don't always feel like spending time with Him. I don't always want to process with him because sometimes I'm mad and want to be angry. I don't always want to spend time with Him because I could be doing other, more "productive" things.

BUT, I NEED to spend time with Christ everyday.  I NEED to get His input on how to handle certain situations.  I NEED His wisdom and guidance.  I NEED His peace.

Because our NEEDS always overrule our WANTS, we need to spend time with Christ everyday, including today.

So, right now, as soon as you stop reading this blog, I want you to click on the link below and spend time with Christ.  You will benefit from it no matter what the topic is.  I just pray that the Lord blesses and nurtures your heart wherever you are at right now.

Our Daily Bread

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