Last night I finally got to watch "War Room." It was a fantastic movie, both touching and humorous. The roles played by Priscilla Shirer, Karen Abercrombie, and T.C. Stallings were inspired and moving. If you don't know what it's about, it is about a couple who is struggling in their marriage and in their spiritual life, and with the help of a very funny and Godly mentor, they are able to repair their marriage and get right with God. Elizabeth Jordan, played by Priscilla Shirer, describes her life as "too busy" for time of prayer and a relationship with Jesus. I think a lot of us Christians go through phases of life when we feel that way. Currently, I have a full schedule of classes, responsibilities as a wife and mother, and spending time with my friends and other family when I can, there just isn't time for God and Jesus in the picture right?
Wrong! I don't spend EVERY WAKING MOMENT taking care of my family, playing with my family, and studying for tests. I spend time watching TV in the evenings, I spend time playing candy crush and scrolling through social media. In fact, I spend quite a bit of my morning with my smartphone. Right there, that is something superficial that is getting in the way of me and Jesus. I like knowing what is going on with my friends and family, but since when is that the only thing facebook offers? If it was, we'd spend a lot less time with it.
So here I am again, wanting to take a hiatus from social media. Except it will be an extremely long hiatus. Because I'm consumed in a big way by school work, I'm putting my social media accounts aside, at least for the duration of this semester, in order to focus more on what's important. I am nothing without God, so I need him first and foremost.
I've heard great things about the books written by Stormie Omartian such as The Power of a Praying Wife, and The Power of a Praying Mom. I can't wait to read all of them, but first I will read The Power of a Praying Woman, because I feel it's important to get my own relationship with God right before anything else.
I'm looking forward to this next great read, and really getting my life back in order! Christianbooks is having a "fall mega sale" right now, so I'd love to have some ladies join me in this bible study. We can have discussions in my home or online. If you love Jesus but are looking to build a stronger relationship, or don't know Jesus and are looking to learn more, Join me on this journey! I'll order you a book just send me a message!
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Matthew 6:33
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