"First," "Best," or "Constant?"

There are many advocates of spending the first few moments of the day with God.  Some say that you should spend the first hour of each day reading the Bible and praying, so your first moments are with the most important Being in your life. Some, though few, even suggest that to skip this first hour (or other amount of time) is sinful!

Others say that we should study our personality and give God our “best” time. If you are a morning person, for example, then you should rise in the morning and give that “best” time to Him. Others are night owls and, therefore, should pray and study deep into the night.

How about a third possibility: being constant! We are commanded to “pray without ceasing” (First Thessalonians 5:17), and the word for “study” in Second Timothy 2:15 means literally “exert one’s self” or “be diligent.” It implies continuous action.

So, instead of arguing about the “first” hour of the day or the “best” time for your tempermant, why not give God all your time! Be constant in prayer. Be found often with an open Bible.

After all, that’s part of what good communication is all about.