a. God and God alone.
b. God and that assignment you haven’t started.
c. How fast you can finish reading this because you have so much other stuff to do.

It’s obvious that the first choice is the ideal answer, but in our modern, fast-paced society of microwave meals, instant messages, and live global news reports, immediate gratification is everything. It seems that the faster and more convenient, the better. Some people even predict that simple pills will someday replace meals! Imagine going to McDonald’s for a cheeseburger pill!
Although it’s hard not to get swept away in a world that is spinning faster and faster, Ecclesiastes 3:1 tells us, “There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under heaven.” 

These days, for example, it’s easy to forget to listen for God’s voice because we are so focused on our own schedules, based on our own timing and knowledge. When we do ask God for His advice, we often don’t have the patience to wait for an answer. But Romans 8:25 tells us, “If we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.” 

God may be trying to speak to you right now! Are you listening? Or are you too caught up in your own world to hear what He has to say? Next time you’re rushing to devour a tantalizing meal, stop for a moment and savor the flavor. Spare a moment to remember that God gave you tastebuds to enjoy those wonderful flavors. But most important, rejoice that God blessed you with a heart to listen to His Word. When it comes to talking to God, prayer is like a 24-hour buffet: He’s always there, and you’re always welcome back for more.

God is the only One who can satisfy your spiritual hunger and quench your thirst with living water. And it’s free, with no standing in line! So what are you waiting for? Bon appetit! —Vanessa Choi, Burnaby, British Columbia

REFLECTION

• Do I make time for God, or does He just get the “leftovers” of every day? 
• Is there a situation that I really need God’s advice on, but I just haven’t made the time to ask Him? Or to wait for a solid answer? 
• Dear Lord, I’m sorry that I usually put my own agenda ahead of everything and fail to hear Your voice. Please help me prioritize my time so that You always come first.