There is a message no one disputes regarding building a relationship with Jesus and that is the importance of daily spending time with Him. As I have sponsored men and counseled men and women, this message is always one of critical importance. What I find however, in living out each day, is starting the day with Jesus makes the rest of the day more anchored.

I am fortunate that I am a morning person so starting the day early is no problem. However, it doesn’t matter when one gets up, it is what I do once I’m up. Do I start my day with Jesus or simply start my day? Some people say they end the day and some simply say that they try but there are just so many interruptions. There is no way man can answer man with ways to address all that does and can block the routine of spending time with Jesus. Each one of us has to take this assignment on and put our disciple to it. The benefits of the growing relationship are beyond words and description. The security that the Power of God is within us and He wants to be our Armour, our defense is priceless. He just waits for us to understand we cannot fight our battles on our own strength.

When I was younger I started this disciple out of responsibility. Over the years it has grown into my most intimate time and I look forward to it. There are always things I want to process with Him, but the simple truth that He loves me is just so rewarding and having this anchored each morning is–well, beautiful! This process might be difficult to start and build into a habit, but no amount of effort is too much for the value far outweighs our efforts. God’s Love and Grace always shows up!