Don’t Let the Urgent Get in the Way of Important

I hurried, rushed through the day.
Not stopping; taking the time to pray.
I rushed around.
Scurrying through chores;
no time for God I found.
Worries and anxiety
began to creep in.
I found my patience wearing thin.
I pushed forward; busy doing more.
Every burden heavier
than the one before.
I let the urgent dictate the pace.
Soon I was caught up in a rat race.
I stopped;
realized that I was distracted.
I bowed my head,
quieted my heart and reacted.
I asked God into my day.
Took the time to be quiet and
humbly pray.
I had tried to do things my way.
Instead of laying my burdens
at the feet of Jesus to stay.
He took my cares; removed my fears.
Picked me up; dried my tears.
He organized my steps;
did the chores.
Reassured me
He loved me forever more.
Don’t let the urgent needs
Or endless greed
Get in the way
Of taking the time
to be with Jesus today!
Begin your day in prayer.
Leave with Him all your cares.
Trust in Him to carry you through.
He can do exceedingly more
than you expect Him to do!