A Less Busy Heart

A couple of years ago, P. Young (Or P. Ryun; I forget) gave a sermon on prayer in the summer. He gave many examples of men of God who were swamped with ministry and busy lives, but who made prayer and their relationship with God the priority of their daily lives. It wasn't just one hour that they prayed, but many prayed 3-4 hours a day. Even Jesus found time to be with His Father. In Too Busy Not to Pray, Hybels repeats something very similar saying that prayer doesn't make a less busy life, but a less busy heart.

When I heard this sermon, I was really convicted to take charge of my prayer life, and read lots of books on prayer. While the discipline lasted for a few months, I quickly fell into regression when I went home for winter break. I admit, busyness in my life can be addicting and problematic. I love being busy, but I know that I lack the discipline to maintain a busy life without some form of worry, anxiety, or apprehension to make its way into my thought life. Time management is something that I struggle with, and it definitely leaks into my relationship with God. Many days, I find that I'm struggling to have consistent quiet time with the Lord, and it only lengthens my stress and worry.

God, please help me make time to speak to you and listen to you. My heart is so busy, but I know that you offer peace and joy rather than worry and stress. Please be the Lord over my time.