Today's daily devotion

Be Still and Learn

But his delight and desire are in the law of the Lord, and on His law (the precepts, the instructions, the teachings of God) he habitually meditates….—PSALM 1:2 AMP

Quiet time to learn of God’s ways requires discipline. Yet our daily caregiving routine cries for our attention. We find ourselves with too much to do—and the ticking of the clock constantly in our ears.

Our loved one cannot be ignored. Duty calls. There are meals to prepare, medicine to dispense, and clothes to arrange. When is there time for God?

It’s easy to put our quiet time with God on the back burner. But the very thing we need most—hope—only the Lord can fill. He understands our exhaustion and frustration. He feels our pain and sadness. He’s waiting to extend grace when we call upon Him.

Our quiet time—reading scripture and praying—is like water on a sponge. It fills us and expands our ability to keep going. It strengthens us for the day. It empowers us to fulfill what God requires.

Don’t let the call of your duties drown out the need for quiet time. Discipline yourself to set aside a few minutes for the Lord. He is our hope, our salvation. We need His fellowship. To neglect that time is dangerous.