In The Secret

I had a few moments this morning before starting a busy day and decided to grab a cup of coffee from our local Starbucks.  Walking out, coffee in hand, I had everything I have to do today, this week, even this next month running through my head.  Long story short, I was distracted.


Getting in the car though, I happened to look up and seen the sun, ever so slowly rising through the clouds, greeting me as it does every day, and a song came to mind that I hadn't sung in ages.

"In the secret, In the quiet place, in the stillness you are there.  In the secret, in the quiet hour I wait, only for you, 'cause I want to know you more." 

The words just hit me and I think the reason is that God was gently reminding me that my day isn't about the stuff I get accomplished or the to-do list items I check off, it's about Him.  It's never been about me, no matter how hard I try to make it so.


And so I ask myself, "What are my priorities today?"
"Am I not just waiting for, but seeking out opportunities to tell other people about how He's affected my life and how they can know Him as well?"
"Who is most important in my life today?  God or myself?"


When we get into the hustle and bustle of 'today', we must not forget to lift up the name of the One who gave it to us in the first place.  Jesus told us so perfectly in Matthew 6 what our first priority should be.  "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness..."