The things that you value, are the things you spend your time on. 

What does your calendar say about what you value? Does it say you value God’s voice? You can’t hear God’s voice and know His will if you don’t make space for Him. Even Jesus had to go and get away. If Jesus needed to do so, we surely need to as well! (Matthew 14:23, Mark 1:35, Luke 6:12)

Our church recently went through 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting together. We all come together during this time to focus on interceding for needs in our church, in our own lives, in our community and our world. Encountering God, experiencing His presence, and hearing His voice was and has been our focus. For those who aren’t use to making space to connect with God (let’s be honest, we can all do better in this area) or are new to fasting, this time was especially challenging.

This has definitely been a struggle for me, because despite my hunger to hear from Him, even when I would get in the Word, my mind would wander and worry about everything else I had going on that day,  that week. Side note: The saying rings true, if it’s not worth praying about, it’s not worth worrying about.

However, I’ve learned that God really does comes to a prepared environment. Yes, God can meet us whenever, wherever and in spontaneous moments. However, the moments when I prepare to meet with God, He never disappoints. Many Christians live disappointed lives because they miss appointments with God.

Our pastor challenged us during our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting, so I challenge you:
This week set an appointment with God. Even if it is just 15 minutes! Read for 5 minutes, pray for 5 minutes and listen for 5 minutes. When Jesus was in the desert being tempted, He didn’t quote a whole passage of scripture, He quoted one verse. One verse meditated on could change your mind, heart and emotions quicker than one passage forgotten.

Set an appointment. If we don’t set an appointment with God, we could miss it, we could miss Him.