Matthew 22:37

And he said to him, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind." Matthew 22:37 (ESV)

Like many other people, I enjoy social media, television, reading, and talking on the phone. Until recently, the first thing I did every morning was look at social media and see what was going on with my friends. I enjoyed sending birthday and anniversary greeting. Afterward, I would say my prayers. But I began to I realize, I was spending more time posting on Facebook than talking to Jesus or reading His Word.

The things I enjoy are not sinful. Work, family, relationships, and hobbies are good things. But sin comes creeping in when we make these things a priority over Jesus. The first commandment says for us to have no other gods before Him. I had literally put my entertainment before Jesus. Matthew 6:33 (ESV) instructs us, "But seek first the kingdom of god and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you."

When I evaluated my time, I realized that all of my time was really His time. I rearranged my priorities and put Him first.

Since I  have reorganized my priorities, I begin each day by praying and connecting with Jesus. I read my Bible and devotions daily and listen to Christian music while I'm working or driving. Throughout the day, I talk to Jesus. Since Jesus has become first in my life, everything else is falling into place. His peace is filling my heart. I still enjoy Facebook and chatting with friends, but I don't let them rule my life and time.  --Katie Minter Jones

Faith Step:  Evaluate how much time you spend doing other things and if Jesus is your priority.