“The law of the Lord is perfect,
reviving the soul… The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the
eyes.”
-Psalm 19:7
So do you have decided to take five
minutes a day and focus on God. Here are five guidelines to help you.
ONE: MAKE A COMMITMENT TO TAKE FIVE
MINUTES A DAY AND SPEND WITH THE LORD. Majority of us believe that being in the
presence of God is important, but not important enough to make the commitment
to include a daily time in His presence in our schedules. But remember, the
longest journey in the world begins with the first step.
TWO: BE DEFINITE, BUT FLEXIBLE, IN
YOUR PLAN TO SCHEDULE FIVE MINUTES A DAY. When is the best time for this? Look
at your schedule and determine when you can take five minutes a day and make it
a habit.
THREE: HAVE A PLAN. Three ingredients
should fit into your plan. First, God’s Word, the Bible. Here we find strength
and through these pages, He speaks to us. Next, you need moments of reflection
or meditation as you ask yourself. Third, you need a few moments to talk to God
in prayer.
FOUR: STAY FOCUSED. How do you stay
focused? Possibly by reading out loud. Possibly by journaling, or writing down
your thoughts, by making the conscious decision to put your mind where your
body is and worship God.
FIVE: DISCIPLINE YOURSELF, AND IF
NECESSARY CUT SOMETHING ELSE OUT OF YOUR OVERBURDENED SCHEDULE. The fact is we
have time for what we really want to do. Nobody can honestly say: “I don’t have
at least five minutes a day to nurture my soul and refresh my mind.”
What are the rewards? You’ll discover
an amazing sense of clarity in your thinking. You’ll begin to see your life in
a different perspective. In the presence of the Almighty, you will discover
that your problems aren’t so big after all.
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