I have been reading a small book by Frank Laubach, Letters by a Modern Mystic.  The book has a big idea in it. 

The idea in the book is that we can find a greater clarity in our lives as we spend time with God.  I know you may say I don’t have time for all that I need to do.

You are right there are so many things we need to get done that our calendars are filled and our To Do lists are never ending.  The challenge that Frank Laubach makes to everyone who would want to try is to make it a game with minutes.

Don’t take out the things you are doing.  Don’t add one more thing to the list. 

Do include God in the things you do.  When you wake up begin the day with a greeting for Jesus.  “Good morning Lord.”

When you pass by someone on the street, ask God, “You are doing some things in their life and I pray that it will be received by them for their own good.”

While your at work or school take God with you everywhere you go.  Into that meeting, ask God, “Help me do the right thing and say the right words.”  During the test, ask God, “Clear my mind and help me recall all that I have studied.”

When you get home, that empty chair is a seat for your special guest, God.  Tell him of your challenges and opportunities from the day. 

During breakfast, lunch or dinner eat with a remembrance of God; for His goodness and provisions.

And as you lay down to sleep, thank God for guiding you and being with you during the day.  Ask Him to give you rest through the night.

The goal is to train yourself in a habit of taking God with you where ever you go.

Laubach says, “The results of this program begin to show clearly in a month.  they grow rich after six months, and glorious after ten years.

 I will be praying that some of you will take up Frank Laubach’s challenge.

Pastor John