Busy

It's a busy world in which we live. So many thing clamor for our attention that we sometimes are overwhelmed to the point we simply don't have time for everything.  Sadly quiet time is often the first thing to go.  But do we gain time by cutting out moments with God & His Word?  

The story is told of 2 lumber jacks competing to see who could cut the most board foot in an 8 hr period. The young jack noticed the older competitor sitting under a tree 15 min out of each hour.  But he kept cutting straight through to gain an advantage. 

At the end, the old jack cut more. The young jack, incredulously asked, "How is it possible you cut more when you took so many breaks?"  The old jack smiled and said, "I was sharpening my saw in those breaks."  

When Israel was faced with one of its greatest challenges, they were encouraged to "Be still and know I am God"(Ps 46:10) instead of gearing up. Jesus warned those worried about the necessities of life to "Seek first the Kingdom of God" (Matt 6:33), not work harder or faster.  

When we are too busy, we are Burdened Under Satan's Yoke and need quiet time with God to free us from that trap. Don't leave out the one thing that can lift you out of this rut..take time alone with God daily.  Jus' Say'n.