BLESSINGS ARE ALWAYS IN ORDER

Several days ago, we had a discussion regarding order and the importance of a lifestyle consistent with time dedicated to God for prayer, meditation, reflection, etc. I began by asking the question, what did you do today? Can you say that your day was prosperous beyond the areas of life, health and strength? Where the goals set in your mind accomplished today? Did you make time in your life for the Lord? I mean a space of quality time, specifically dedicated to you and the Lord. In essence, did you place your order?


When things are in order priorities are set in their proper arrangement. Sort of like when leaving your home, you must get in the car first before starting it; it's a must. Likewise, it's uncommon for people to walk around with their undergarments on top of their clothes; it's not a part of our culture. Usually you get a pay check after working a specific period of time: that's just how it works. With each of these simple practices we may abort thought to how things would be if they were not achieved in the way that we know them. We've grown and accepted the notion that these are common procedures that we experience on a day to day basis, like second nature.


The bible speaks of how God does things decent and in Order. It is strange, however; how we sometimes try to find ways around, over, above, and under that notion. It is a principle highly overlooked by Christians today. We find excuses to supplement our disobedient actions. For instance, a smoking hot topic on any day, especially for Christian women, is the husband as the head of the home. The whole idea of allowing the standards set by the world to water down the gospel in hopes of building larger churches. The examples for the lack of honor, fear and reverence for God is more rampant than I've ever seen. Ever wonder why? I would be willing to propose that some of the blame falls on us as Christians neglecting to invest in our own individual relationship with God.


For some time now we as a people have lived in a free-for- all order less life. We have abandoned this lifestyle called relationship which ideally involves two people, you and God. We have substituted prayer and fasting for watching the TV evangelists, twitter, MySpace, face book, whoever, whatever that's new. As Christians we have put all of our growth on the responsibility of Pastors or whoever your spiritual overseer may be. We have grown accustomed to having every minute of our day allotted to do something else.

When we get to know the ways of God personally, we are familiar with His features, characteristics, mannerisms, etc. We know this because we live a life dedicated to maintaining a sense of order which provides priority for Him. Therefore, when we are confronted to make a choice on rather to be a part of things that deny the ways of God, we are less incline to please man. Do you know that God will give us directives for some of the simplest things if we commune with Him regularly? In short, if we express genuine interests in God, then He reciprocates those same interests. It's wonderful to go to church. In fact, it's a command that we forsake not the assembly of ourselves . However that cannot substitute for one on one time with God either.

Have you ever had to get dressed around a lot of people, maybe those that you were even familiar with? Despite that fact, you still exercise a bit of reservation about how it's done. You typically aren't as comfortable. On the other hand, at home, you can be less reserved or constrained about making sure that no one has a chance to see those areas that you like to stay private, like weight. Do you know that when you function under the influence of order and spend that intimate time with God, He won't judge you despite what your hidden concerns may be? I love that about God. After all, it really makes sense to make time for the one who created us. Imagine the success we would have as mothers, sisters, wives, professionals, singers, friends, etc. if we all communed with God on a daily basis. Imagine even more so the failures we face when we do not. It’s an unpopular principle to endorse because everybody is busy, busy, and even more busy.

In the world of Education most disciplines especially the sciences and mathematics all function based on principles of Order. Order is indeed a much neglected but necessary ordinance designed by God since the beginning of time. Just look at Genesis and how Creation was performed. I believe that it was significant to God then and it is just the same today.

What are you thoughts on this whole concept about order? Do you recognize that your time could be better spent? Or are you doing a fairly good job spending quality time with God? Have you been able to recognize the negative repercussions that this has had on our society? Are you able to recognize the benefits of maintaining a lifestyle of order and priority with God? Do you know that blessings are always in Order?