Something Better Than Good

I got back to my room after a concert and dinner and there were so many things I needed to do, which I did, and a few that I WANTED to do – check email, call the family, relax and watch a short show. I have a great spiritual book that I’ve been traveling with but I haven’t even started it yet. It is just so much easier to do the small, busy stuff than to get down to weightier matters like spiritual reading and prayer. It takes a lot of effort to draw closer to the Lord. But, then again, Jesus did say that the way to perfection was steep and narrow.

Also, we are just too tired to climb. I’m always too tired to exercise or get on the treadmill too, but I do it anyway (granted, it’s only when I HAVE to). I always feel better afterwards and am glad I spent the time and effort. I’m sure if I forced myself to turn off the computer or put down that magazine I’d get better at that as well, and I’d gradually increase my stamina for a steeper spiritual walk. What “good thing” can you put aside in order to reach for something better?