Managing

(November 18th, 2010)

At times we as Dad's ( Mom's) find it very hard to complete everything that we need to do. Between the simple task's of waking up the kids, getting lunch's ready for everyone, taking the dog out, going to work, coming home making dinner, playing with the kids & dog, the list goes on. We get caught up in everything, but the worst part of that whole list is that there was no YOU time, let alone God time. I am at a point in my life where I am home all day and Katie is at work with the boys. I have plenty of me time, and even with all of this me time, I am finding myself still going no time to God. I wish I had an answer for everyone out there looking for a way to make the days & nights longer, but I do not. What I do know, is that God can help in so many ways. He can do more than heal a broken heart or give you that raise you have been working so hard for. God can help you with the stress of everyday life. Go to the Lord, in time of need, He will answer your prayer. If you need just five minutes to yourself without the dog barking, or the kids wanting a freeze pop or to watch one more movie. Pray to God in the middle of all the rush, Just say "Lord, Help me, Please, Give me five minutes." You will be surprised as to what will happen, The Lord will answer your prayer. 
As for all the other times, non-rush hour, I suggest you find five minutes of your day to speak to God by your self. When I was working I used the time that I would walk from my lunch room to my car to speak to him about my day and to pray for different things going on in my life. I found myself finding all kinds of five minutes gaps in my day, Let alone the 30 minute drive home. The more I talk with God, the move I understand and feel like I am in right with him. I try to talk to him now, when I am on walks with Sophie, and while I am doing work around the house. (since it is very quite with no one hear) 
I have a challenge for all of you; I challenge you to put down the computer, that means put down the blog, put down the facebook, put down youtube, put down myspace, for 10 minutes of time that you would normally be on the computer. If your using a laptop and your sitting on your couch, sit down close the laptop put in our your lap just as if you where going to be on the net, and pray. If you use a desktop, sit down turn off the monitor and pray. Pray for 10 minutes, if you thinking, well I don't have anything to pray about, well first off you wrong, but second, talk to God like a friend, Tell him about your day, Tell him about your problems, your joys, your thoughts, your dreams. Talk to him like a very close friend. Ok so here is the rest of the challenge, 10 minutes, for 10 days. After each 10 minute prayer, Open you laptop, or turn on your monitor, go to my facebook page and post, I just spoke to God for 10 minutes. Do that for 10 days in a row. Post it whenever, 7am or 7pm, whenever you can find time. Everyone that completes the challenge will be listed here on my blog as winners. I know it's not much of a prize, but hopefully you will get more from this challenge than that. 

God Bless you all, and remember 10 for 10 on my page, starts today!!!

-Eric