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Take Time to Be Holy
by William D. Longstaff

Take time to be holy,
Speak oft with thy Lord;
Abide in Him always
And feed on His Word.
Make friends with God’s children,
Help those who are weak;
Forgetting in nothing
His blessing to seek.

Take time to be holy,
The world rushes on;
Spend much time in secret
With Jesus alone.
By looking to Jesus,
Like Him thou shalt be;
Thy friends in thy conduct
His likeness shall see.

The distractions of life are many and demanding. There is always something ready and eager to grab our attention and carry our minds away on endless wings of hurry. All too often we find ourselves running around like madmen, trying in a vain to get the next thing crossed off our to-do lists.

But as always, God’s ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts are wiser than ours. He says to us, “Be still. Be still!” (see Psalm 46:10). What an almost antiquated idea that seems in our society these days! And yet, the Psalmist confirms it again when he says, “ Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.” (Psalm 4:4)

So look up to Heaven, and be still! Yes, it is true that this blessed, “old-fashioned” idea is still more than relevant and achievable today – even in the midst of this crazy, media-driven, get-to-the-next-thing society. The world isn’t going to slow down to accommodate our efforts; but nonetheless, it is time. It is time to make time for God.

Besides, when the all noise and bustle fades away and nothing at all is left of this frenzied, sinful world, HE IS and forever shall be! So find your time; find your spot, and stop. Simply stop and say, “Lord, this is my time for YOU – only You. There is room in my heart and my busy schedule for You.”

CHrist —	“For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given.” (Isaiah 9:6a) Remember it’s His birthday. Put Christ first in your heart and in your holiday plans.
CHildren —	“Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD.” (Psalm 127:3a) Spend more time with your children than money on them. Worry more about making memories than piling up presents.
CHarity —	“He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD.” (Proverbs 19:17a) Look beyond your own walls. See who needs a meal, a gift, a call, an invitation to join the festivities, encouragement. Do what you can to meet the need, and pray for God to supply the rest.