Tomorrow, August 25, is the first day of the new school year for my two oldest children, Chandler and Reynolds. As fun as summer has been I look forward to them getting back into a regular groove where they have a more structured schedule and not so much down time on theirs hands (hey, we aren't the Duggars - we don't possess the ability to manage the minute-by-minute lives of a bus load of kids much less our own four).
Although my kids need the structure, I don't believe they need it anymore than I do. During the school year I get in a bit of a groove myself by getting up extra early to read the Bible while sipping on a piping hot cup of coffee. Summer hurts my schedule tremendously - mission trips, youth events, not having to get the kids up and ready for school. As a result, I find myself scrambling at times to maintain the spiritual discipline that I need to commune with my Lord and Savior.
If people were honest, more would admit that structure is good and that they too need a schedule to be more disciplined in their lives. No need to crack the whip here, just an intentional time of being alone in the presence of God to study His word, seek Him in prayer, and enjoy other good books that help us to grow in Him.
So tomorrow morning before the paper deliverer is up I plan to be back at my regular spot at the kitchen table mug in hand and pages open. Why don't you set your clock and join Him as well?
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