New Calendars

       I have my supply of calendars for the new year.  Many charitable organizations seem to flood your mailbox each year with new calendars and pictures of puppies, kittens, exotic animals, nature scenes and items from years past.  We usually try to find somewhere to give them away.  I have the calendar that I am going to use for the next year and gives me plenty of space to write down all of my doctor's appointments.  I don't write every detail in the little box for the date, but only that which is important.  Some things are just understood, like getting up, eating meals, and whatever else happens during my day.  There are some very important items however, that are not written down.  they become those things that have first priority in my life.  At least I like to think of them as having first priority.  Matthew 6:33-34 says, " But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.   Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof."  
     We should ask ourselves the question, "Just what is important in my life?"   I usually reply by saying that Scripture and prayer are the things that are the most important for me.  I sometimes attribute that thought to my age.  Is heaven the only thing that old people think about?   I used to think that youth was wasted on the young.  God, heaven and living the Christian life are not just for "seniors."  It's for everyone.  Young families need to be putting God first in their lives in all areas.  The Biblical standards for men, women, boys and girls, husbands, wives, employers and employees should be the most important thing in all of their lives.  Is an appointment with God any less important than an appointment with your cardiologist?  Is time spent with God any less important than time at a bank to remortgage your house?  At first, we would reply, "Sure, time with God is extremely important to all of us."  Then, why don't we spend more time with Him?  Why are we not reading His Word?  Why are we not spending time in prayer?   Well, maybe it is because we think God is far away and not involved in our lives.  He is, however, very much involved in our lives.  The above passage reminds us that we should be putting God first in every detail of our lives.  So, what's important to you?  Praise God today that He is just a prayer away.