… everything seems to work out better. Well duh of course. I mean from past mission trips and summer camps, I have learned the importance of spending daily time with the Lord. And on these trips I can easily spend time every morning reading the Word (mainly because there is allotted time for this). And then when I go home, I end up making excuses and being too busy to spend adequate time with God.
Starting out on the World Race I was excited to be in the mission atmosphere and wanting to spend time with the Lord every day. I started out well, but then soon got tired, distracted, and decided I would rather sleep. Then it came that I was spending little, if any, time in the Lord’s presence. Coming to Peru I have restarted my quiet times and have seen the benefits.
Though some mornings I am super tired and sore, I make sure I wake up earlier in order to have my quiet time. When I take this time every morning to read, pray, worship, the rest of the day just seems to go well. Even when circumstances that I would usually be really upset or annoyed with happen, I can overcome them. My flesh sometimes gets the upper hand, but only for a few minutes and then once I remember where I am and why, the peace and sovereignty of God overwhelms me and I can take anything that is handed to me.
It’s not only about spending time with the Lord in the morning, but coming back, more like never leaving Him, during the day.
