make the effort

I had my weekly accountability today. My quiet time has suffered the last week. I'm not listing reasons. I'm saying this - it's my fault. I've enjoyed work and family time. I've gotten some exercise. I attended worship and meetings and a recital. And... I failed. I failed to CHOOSE to open my Bible and give God the chance to encourage, correct, cheer, and instruct me. Not completely. But mostly.

The week didn't get any less full at 8:30 this morning. Still packed. But IN THE MIDST of all 'that,' I need Him. I need His power, help, forgiveness, joy, and companionship. And He answers and shows up EVERY time on a moment's notice. I need to make the effort, regardless of my 'stuff,' to put myself in His Word and His presence in worship and prayer every day.

Anybody else?