Finding Balance

[Sofina]

I find myself at a time in my life where I am struggling to hear and apply what God is saying to me about how to balance out all I feel He is asking me and allowing me to do.
I want more than anything to obey His voice and follow His leading, but sometimes its hard. I know I have to learn to make good choices. Some activities I love so much I find myself drawn to them over other things( like my quiet time sometimes).
Do any of you struggle with this kind of thing? I know I need all the encouragement I can get to prioritize in all areas of my life. I would love to hear how some others deal with this pressure.

[Beloved]

Hi Sofina,
I've struggled with this too.
I've found it easier since I decided that I was going to spend time with God because I wanted too, not because I felt I had too (because it was my quiet time, for example). I now do not have a specific time for a quiet time, but paradoxically am spending more time with God, praying and reading the Bible. I do it because I love Him, not out of compulsion. Yes, I do have to make time, if you like, but it doesn't feel like it. It's more like taking time to meet with a dear friend.
Praying for you.
Love,
Annie
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[Poppie]

I have the same struggles, I constantly have God on my mind, but I don't always listen to what he has to say. I lack discipline, I like the way that Beloved put it, look at wanting to meet with a dear friend not as something that I have to do. It seems like the more chaos I have in my life the less I turn to him, and it should be the other way around. I am eager to see what advice others have. Thanks Sofina for asking this question. :hug: Carol

[sandies]

That is a wonderful way to look at it. If you make time for friends, why wouldn't you make time for Him? I will work harder to look at that way.

[Simply_Donna]

I struggle with the same issues you do Carol. It's nice to know we aren't alone in this. Some days it's something I long for so much, but make no time for.