What are some of my excuses?

This morning was a little easier to find some alone time with God. I believe it was easier because I prayed for strength to overcome my pitiful excuses! I prayed that I would make myself stop what I was doing and study the word of God.

I was thinking about all the excuses I use. Here they are:

1.laziness
2.busyness
3.too much pride
4.too much sin
5.procrastinating (I am really bad about putting it off!)

I relate myself to Martha in Luke 10:38-42.

"Mary and Martha both loved Jesus. On this occasion they were both serving him. But Martha thought Mary's style of serving was inferior to hers. She didn't realize that in her desire to serve, she was actually neglecting her guest. Are you so busy doing things for Jesus that you're not spending any time with him? Don't let your service become self-serving. Jesus did not blame Martha for being concerned about household chores. He was only asking her to set priorities. Service to Christ can degenerate into mere busywork that is no longer full of devotion to God." (Life Application Study Bible, NIV)

Verse 40 definitely hit home for me~"But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made."

I pray today that I will put my distractions behind me and admit my reasons/failure to pray.

What excuses have you been using for neglecting to pray?

I want to take the desire I have in my heart and apply it every day. My New Year's Resolution is to seek God every morning before I start my day!

Here are some good scripture verses relating to today's post....

"And pray in the Spirit on all occasioins with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints." Ephesians 6:18

"Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful." Colossians 4:2

"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." (1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18)