RESTORATION TODAY
FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER 2016
BY PASTOR DR. G.O. OLUTOLA JP.

THEME: PRAY FIRST.

Cause me to hear thy loving kindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee. Psalm 143:8.

What's the first thing you think about when you wake up? Are your thoughts instantly focused on the day ahead, or are they centered on the Lord Although most of us have busy lives and are involved in activities that consume much of our time and attention, the most important and timesaving part of each day is that which is spent in quiet solitude with God.

Yet many of us feel so rushed that we don't think there's enough time for the Lord. We think spending time reading the Bible and praying each morning will result in having less time and lower productivity. However, when we seek Christ's direction and wisdom for the day and invite Him to control our lives, He'll accomplish more through us than we can do by ourselves. He will give us wisdom for good decisions, increase our strength and energy, and free us from time-wasting anxiety.

Ask yourself, Am I too busy for the Lord? If the answer is yes, then you're denying yourself the blessing of an intimate relationship with Christ. When you make time for Him, He'll fill you with peace and joy, guide your decisions, grant you wisdom, empower you to obey, make you more productive, and comfort you with His love.

ACTION POINT:
Ask yourself, Am I too busy for the Lord?

SCRIPTURE:
Psalm 143: 5 ? 12.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord Jesus, don't hide Your face from me today in the name of Jesus.

2. Father, let me hear Your loving-kindness today in the name of Jesus.

3. Lord Jesus, direct my steps today in the name of Jesus.

4. Lord, let the blessings of spending time with You be upon my day in the name of Jesus.

DAILY BIBLE READING:
2 Chronicle 32
Ezekiel 48
1 John 2: 18 - 29.