Keeping it Real part 1

College life continues on with it's endless lists of homework, countless hours at work, and hyper social functions. But as I sit here alone I am pondering on a challenging thought that was laid before the student body, "Is it possible that we get so busy loving people that we forget to love God." I must say that at first I didn't get it, until I found that it was very real in my life.
I love ministry, I love counseling people, helping people, teaching people, feeding people ;) Though, more often than not I am doing it for the sake of the people involved, not so much out of a heart filled love for the Lord. Sure, I love God, and He is the one that enables this hobbit to put herself out there and minister to others. BUT, when your day begins at 5:15, you don't stop till around 4 in the afternoon, then by 6 you've started another ministry or task, and you don't feel the warmth of your bed covers till 11:30...and it's an everyday thing...it becomes habit. Don't get me wrong. I love the life God has given me and the ministry opportunities that He has called me to do. It's just, do I really seek to please only Him in my good deeds? Am I conscious of His command to love Him before all others?
Earlier today my dad kindly rebuked me for not calling him more often. I just laughed it off and spoke to him for a short time before I had to continue on with my day. Wow! That sounds really bad when you think about it. But honestly, that portrays my communication skill with my heavenly Father as well. Sure, I'll shoot my dad the occasional text, or check for updates on him on Facebook, but I have failed to take the time to REALLY talk to him. (Sorry Daddy) Most days my heavenly communion is short, sweet, to the point, and with all the proper "Christianeze" add-ins. I will toss up a quick prayer request during the day, check in the Bible for a little tidbit, and go on with life. I believe I have been nominated for the "Worst Daughter Ever" award.
I love my dad, and I know he loves me, but for our relationship to be tight-knit I need to communicate. And not only about me, my needs, and my wants. Even though I'm busy with

people and ministry, I must retain and sustain the relationship that I have with my family. The same with God. Before the classes, before visitation, before Junior church and bus, there must be a solid, devoted, joy-filled relationship with my heavenly Father. I love the ministry, but I MUST love my God more.