Time is of the essence?

Time. That's what a day consists of! 24 hours, 1,440 minutes, 86,400 seconds, whatever you prefer. How do you spend this so called "time" in your day? Facebooking until there is no tomorrow? Texting or talking on the phone (or both at the same time!)? It seems like the more things come out in today's world, and what the world has to offer, the less time people have for God every day of their lives. I find it very hard to read the Word lately, and to pray. I dislike saying it, I really really do, but for some reason, even if I have absolutely nothing to do on this earth, I still try to find something to do, when I could be reading God's word! I think a main reason why a lot of people would have trouble, is because of God's voice and presence in his or her life. I mean, on Facebook, you can pretty much talk to hundreds and hundreds of friends, just by clicking one single button. It is all fast and quick, and people just live on their days without even spending five minutes alone with God.

People may wonder "What does God's voice sound like" or "How can I know that He is actually there?" Well, I know it can be tough talking to God, especially if you don't get an answer. You wait and wait, and nothing at all! You might just want to give up, but let me tell you, NEVER give up hope. God's voice is very troubling, because you don't know if it is your own voice telling you, or what? Well, let me tell you that God's voice is kind of like your own voice, or a best friend's voice. It's right there, and always will be! God wants to hear from you, all the time! Even though He knows what you're going to say, He is always waiting. He definantly wins the "Bestest Friend in the Whole Galaxy" award. Now, another way to hear His voice, is by, funny enough, listening! It might sound dumb, but with technology and everything nowadays, it's always "Now! *poof!* now! *poof*" and people get things like *snap* <-- that! People are quickly losing their patience. Maybe try this one day: Go in your room one day.. turn off your phone.. close the laptop.. read His Word.. and just listen.. Listen to what He has to say, and apply it to your every day life. Then, God's voice seems to be easier to hear! Am I right?

Now, knowing that God is actually there, is like pretty much what frogs do every day (except for the handicapped, paralyzed, or disected ones) taking a leap! Except for this step, any person (or frog) can do: A leap of faith! You have got to believe that God's word is true, and that He created the earth, He sent His son to die on our ugly, broken, shattered world, and save our sins. People nowadays don't care! This world is full of sin, like in Noah's time, where people don't care about God, it's me, me, me! Well, I guess when they get to heaven, they will be judged for what they have (and have not) done.

So what is time? Something that we should thank the Lord for. He has given us time to live, time to reach out to others, and time to fellowship with other believers, but God did not give us time, to waste! Time is of the essence! :D

Sincerely,
Canaan