Spending Time with the ONE You Love

(This is actually my bible on my bed, opened up to John where I started reading yesterday. I am doing a 21 day challenge in the book of John with the BNC Creative Arts Team!!) 

     You will spend time with the ones you love. You love your family? You want to spend time with them. You love your friends? You always want to be with them. Many people say they love God, but don't spend any time with him! If you REALLY TRULY love God, you will WANT to spend time with him ALWAYS!! Here is what my experience was. I hope it helps you!! I wanted to spend time with God, but kept telling myself I didn't have enough time. BUT.....I had plenty of time. I was constantly doing things that made me feel busy, when really I had all the time in the world (I know there is times like this for everybody). About a year ago (in April 2010), I decided that I was going to do WHATEVER it took to read my bible or devotional every morning - whether I had to get up earlier than normal, or spend less time on myself. It was VERY hard for a while. I started texting what I was reading in the morning to a few people (which has now turned into like 44), and it helped keep me motivated and holds me accountable. Now, after a year has almost gone by, I feel like I NEED to spend time with God in the morning (I can't just "skip it") - my day is not the same without him. And also now, in addition to about 15 minutes in the morning, I feel like I need MORE time with him. I spend time with him while I work out, wash dishes, and so many more random times throughout the day. If you are a Christian and you want to spend time with God, but you don't know where to start, here's a few easy steps: 1. Make a commitment to do a quiet time everyday for a month (after a month its a routine and much easier to stick with.) 2. Make a game plan - find out what your going to do, where you are going to do it, and when your going to do it (I read my devotional first thing in the morning on my bed). 3. Just talk to God! It doesn't have to be anything fancy - just tell him your thoughts, dreams, and EVERYTHING about EVERYTHING!! Yes, he knows everything already, but he wants to hear it from you! 4. Share it! - put it on facebook or twitter, and/or send it out to friends and family (or me!! I love reading what people are learning!!) 5. Repeat steps 1-5! I hope this helps you in learning how to spend daily time with your Lord and Savior! Let me tell you (and please listen. I know I'm only 14, but listen anyway), QUIET TIMES ARE THE KEY TO GROWING IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD!! It will make your worship and serving ten times better!!! You WILL spend time with the One you love. Do you truly love God?