Crumbs

   I am convicted this morning as I sit to read and write, that I am giving my leftovers to God rather than my best, especially when it comes to time.

   A case in point: This morning I got up before 7, had a leisurely breakfast, sat on the porch, and then got ready to go play tennis. We played from 8:30 till 10:30, then I came home. My Chambers reading on sorrow was waiting for me, as well as my study and writing time.

   So I sit down to work on this. I bow my head to pray about the reading and how I need to respond to it, but my mind and body want to rest, and, if I keep my eyes closed too long, I could be asleep.

   I used my best time for myself this morning, and I did enjoy the tennis. After 3 sets in this heat and humidity, the body wants to just chill out and rest.

   After beginning on this reflecting study about 4 months back, I realize that my most productive time is in the morning before anything, but if I rush off to do something else before I study, I am giving God the crumbs of my time and not the best.

   The right thing to do is evident. The thing that will benefit me the most is right there in front of my face. Now all I have to do is get "me" out of the way and receive what God wants to give.