At the top of my list
I am just naturally a detailed, organized person. It's a "gift" I've had for as long as I can remember. My brain just thinks that way. Sometimes it drove my family crazy, but mostly they appreciated it. :)
Because of being that way, I always have a list. But my list is usually longer than my day or my allotted time. I tend to overestimate what I can get done. There always seem to be delays and complications.
But, for me, one daily goal must always be accomplished - being in touch with Jesus. Even if nothing gets done on the list, I absolutely must be in communication with Him.
Staying in touch with Jesus has carried me through the years of Floyd's illness, his passing, and my ongoing battle with cancer. Even if it was just whispered prayers as I went through a hard day, talking to the Lord carried me through the day. As I spoke to Him continually, it allowed me to feel His presence with me - knowing I was never alone. My walk with the Lord has always been a precious friendship - and that friendship has been my lifeline in these hard years.
"May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer." Psalm 19:14
"The Lord is near to all who call on Him." Psalm 145:18
"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment." Matthew 22:37,38
"But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me." Micah 7:7
"He shall not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord." Psalm 112:7
"There are many plans in a man's heart, nevertheless the Lord's counsel - that will stand." Proverbs 19:21
"Come near to God and He will come near to you." James 4:8
I've sometimes wished I could just walk in the garden with the Lord like Adam & Eve did before the fall. It sounds so beautiful. But as I've been writing this, scene after scene has come flashing through my mind - times when I whispered prayers and God met me. In ICU with Floyd, many times by his beside, going through surgeries and chemo for my treatment, being home alone, being isolated during Covid.....the list/scenes go on. I'm crying as I think of all the many wonderful times when God met me as I talked with Him. He has been so faithful!
That's why talking with the Lord is ALWAYS at the top of my list!!
About the author: Sally McClung is a member of the All Nations International Leadership Team and is co-founder of All Nations. Floyd McClung was a world-renown missions leader. Floyd went to be with Jesus in 2021. He is the author of sixteen books, including the best-selling books, “The Father Heart of God” and “Living on the Devil’s Doorstep”.
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