by Angela M. Thomas

Living in this world with non-stop demands and people who glorify busyness has made time a tyrant that controls their lives. We have sadly bought into the illusion that more is better; more meetings, more events, more success and more money. All the power and fame this world has to offer cannot comfort your heart the way He does.

We have allowed ourselves to become distracted with our thoughts by taking our minds off Jesus and marching to the tempo of the world we have created that places emphasis on more. Yes, we are all guilty and I am certain that most will agree that we have allowed ourselves to place Jesus on hold by rationalizing that someday we will find the time to focus on Him.

In this action-addicted world, few of us take time to sit quietly in His presence to thank Him for all things. He will guide us through the course of our day as we savor the pleasures and endure the difficulties it brings as well. He knows every step of the journey ahead of us all the way to the steps of Heaven’s doorway. Trusting in Him will enable us to calmly bring matters to Him and leave them in His capable hands.

We cannot afford to miss time alone with God in prayer and meditation. This is where we sustain the strength and encouragement to meet the challenges of life. We will come face to face with impossibilities or situations totally beyond our ability to handle at times. Allow those difficult moments to rest completely in Him and allow Him to fight your battles for you. When we learn to relax in His company, we are demonstrating trust in Him.

I believe that God yearns for those moments with us even more than we do. I believe that He still speaks to those hearts who obediently listen to Him. We are living in a world that has become obsessed with more; a fallen world filled with heart break, deceit, disappointments and shattered lives. We feel as though the sun will never shine in our lives again. Take time to look up and see His light shining brightly to provide you with hope, joy and peace once again. At times, we may feel as though He is far away or He no longer cares. Those rays of hope and reassurance can reach you at any depth. He is nearer than you dare to believe. He is closer than the air you and I breathe.

Angela M. Thomas CPC is a Certified Speaker and has written and published eight inspirational books. For Media and Booking Contact: visit her website at www.AngelaMThomas.com >Living in this world with non-stop demands and people who glorify busyness has made time a tyrant that controls their lives. We have sadly bought into the illusion that more is better; more meetings, more events, more success and more money. All the power and fame this world has to offer cannot comfort your heart the way He does.

We have allowed ourselves to become distracted with our thoughts by taking our minds off Jesus and marching to the tempo of the world we have created that places emphasis on more. Yes, we are all guilty and I am certain that most will agree that we have allowed ourselves to place Jesus on hold by rationalizing that someday we will find the time to focus on Him.

In this action-addicted world, few of us take time to sit quietly in His presence to thank Him for all things. He will guide us through the course of our day as we savor the pleasures and endure the difficulties it brings as well. He knows every step of the journey ahead of us all the way to the steps of Heaven’s doorway. Trusting in Him will enable us to calmly bring matters to Him and leave them in His capable hands.

We cannot afford to miss time alone with God in prayer and meditation. This is where we sustain the strength and encouragement to meet the challenges of life. We will come face to face with impossibilities or situations totally beyond our ability to handle at times. Allow those difficult moments to rest completely in Him and allow Him to fight your battles for you. When we learn to relax in His company, we are demonstrating trust in Him.

I believe that God yearns for those moments with us even more than we do. I believe that He still speaks to those hearts who obediently listen to Him. We are living in a world that has become obsessed with more; a fallen world filled with heart break, deceit, disappointments and shattered lives. We feel as though the sun will never shine in our lives again. Take time to look up and see His light shining brightly to provide you with hope, joy and peace once again. At times, we may feel as though He is far away or He no longer cares. Those rays of hope and reassurance can reach you at any depth. He is nearer than you dare to believe. He is closer than the air you and I breathe.

Angela M. Thomas CPC is a Certified Speaker and has written and published eight inspirational books. For Media and Booking Contact: visit her website at www.AngelaMThomas.com