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Offense


I just don't have enough time.  There are so many things I need to get done.  I need to get my son to school. I need to complete this project for work.  I need to cut the grass. 

There is so much to do.  Somehow I manage to squeeze in some time for Bible reading.  Admittedly, I could invest more time. Sometimes I even manage to never read a word of scripture during the day. There are just too many other things that require my attention.  I let it slip.  


This world places demands on each and everyone of us.  We have a finite amount of time each day to complete our tasks and the stakes are high. Colossians 3:23-24 tells us, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving." Each day, with each task we have the chance to glorify God.  We are to work as if we are doing it all for Him.


I recently read something on the internet that said, "Prayer shouldn't be our last line of defense, but rather our first line of offense.". I'm not sure who said it, but it's sure makes sense to this sports minded fella. Push your offense and it takes the pressure off your defense. I don't care the sport, it is always easier to play defense when your offense has given you the lead.


When we read the Bible and pray, we place ourselves on the offensive. Start your day with a devotional for a week. You can get them through the Bible app or numerous online sites. Set you alarm to wake up fifteen minutes earlier than normal. Find a quite place to be with your heavenly Father and pray.  "Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed." -Mark 1:35 NIV


Feel the difference of being on offense.  Experience how it changes your focus and allows you being Glory to God in all you do. Get the lead and take the pressure off your defense.


Be blessed and be a blessing,

Matt





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