Moments

"Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee. For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling." - Psalms 116:7, 8

Lately I have been tired. I wake up in the mornings and go through the motions of the day. Something feels empty about it all though, something is missing.

So this morning I went down on my knees and prayed. I asked God to show me that it was that was missing. It is not often that I get an answer immediately from God, but this time it came so clearly. This is what is missing, those quiet moments when I simply rest in His presence. I had put this aside while I focused on entertainment and socialising. Because of this I became empty.

Personal time with Jesus is the most important thing in a world filled with colour and distraction. It is so easy to permeate the senses with the images that rush past every day, the endless hours watching television or surfing the internet, going out with friends. With all this going on, we suddenly lose focus and Jesus becomes the back up plan.

There was a time when the first thing I did every morning was rest in Jesus, to speak with Him, to study His Word. Those moments were the most beautiful time of day. They gave me energy and peace, and my relationship with Him grew. Today God reminded me of that, and He is urging me to return to Him.

We all go through seasons when we lose focus, when we slip and fall. It is at these times that we need to remember that Jesus is the Prince of Peace, and He gives us peace when we trust Him and spend time with Him. I urge you to seek after Christ, to rest in His presence. He enjoys these moments as much as we do, because He is truly closer than a brother. This Journey through life is incredible when we rest in the gentle love of Christ and the beauty of His presence.