It is vitally important to have a close, personal relationship with Jesus. How do we do that with all the distractions around us? The most significant amount of time that I have to be alone with him is when I’m commuting to and from work, but I’m certainly distracted and I’m definitely not alone. Francis Chan said that, “Our lack of intimacy with Jesus is often due to our refusal to unplug and shut off communication from all others so we can be alone with Him.”
Do you have a prayer room or a prayer closet? That is a good place to go, without a phone, television, or computer to interrupt you. If that’s not possible, find a place outdoors where you can walk or sit alone. Turn off your cell phone and unplug from the world. Talk to God and listen to what he tells you. The more you do this, the closer and deeper your relationship will become. You will begin to long for more time with him and look forward to it each and every day. You will love and cherish these times.
Carve out the time and place and develop an intimate relationship with Jesus. Devote yourself to daily fellowship with him until it becomes a natural part of your day. He is waiting for you with his arms wide open.
Mark 12:30 (NLT) - “And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.”