TIME'S a WASTING guest blog by Dalyn Woods

My bedside radio comes to life, announcing the weather, traffic and morning news. I grab my Blackberry to check Facebook, Twitter and e-mail updates. Progressing into the bathroom, I turn on the TV to catch The Today Show while I shower and dress. Glancing at the clock, I’m shocked to see how late it is. There’s just not enough time in the morning for devotions and prayer.

In the car, I listen to a popular morning drive show. It’s a little raunchy, but I’ve gotten used to it. Everyone at work will be talking about these DJs; I just need to fit in.

At work, I log in to my computer and immediately check the Web sites of ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN and Fox. Assured the world isn’t ending at the moment, I turn on my IPod – a top 40 mix - and start to work. Praise music might offend some of my coworkers.

At lunch time, I again check Facebook and Twitter statuses; read and forward the latest urban legend via e-mail; and then surf the Web for YouTube videos and the most popular news stories. Before I know it, an hour is gone. I really need to keep up with current events. It’s such a fast-paced world.

Just before leaving work, I check important Web sites - E!, Style and People. I must keep up with the latest trends or what will people think?

I spend the drive home on my cell phone. The inventor of Bluetooth was a genius. This is quality time with my kids and spouse. There are so many activities in the evenings; we just don’t get a chance to talk.

At home, I spend hour on tread mill with inspirational reading – Cosmo, Elle, and Shape. I’m just trying to be healthy.

I multitask, simultaneously eating my microwave dinner, watching the most popular shows and surfing the Net. I do a final Weather Channel check (snow expected in Montana – good to know in Florida) and go to bed way too late. I’m so tired. God can’t possibly expect me to do a Bible study and pray at the end of such a busy day. I’ll do better tomorrow…

“O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land, where there is no water.” Psalm 63:1 (NIV)


Time’s a Wasting


By Dalyn Woods

My bedside radio comes to life, announcing the weather, traffic and morning news. I grab my Blackberry to check Facebook, Twitter and e-mail updates. Progressing into the bathroom, I turn on the TV to catch The Today Show while I shower and dress. Glancing at the clock, I’m shocked to see how late it is. There’s just not enough time in the morning for devotions and prayer.

In the car, I listen to a popular morning drive show. It’s a little raunchy, but I’ve gotten used to it. Everyone at work will be talking about these DJs; I just need to fit in.

At work, I log in to my computer and immediately check the Web sites of ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN and Fox. Assured the world isn’t ending at the moment, I turn on my IPod – a top 40 mix - and start to work. Praise music might offend some of my coworkers.

At lunch time, I again check Facebook and Twitter statuses; read and forward the latest urban legend via e-mail; and then surf the Web for YouTube videos and the most popular news stories. Before I know it, an hour is gone. I really need to keep up with current events. It’s such a fast-paced world.

Just before leaving work, I check important Web sites - E!, Style and People. I must keep up with the latest trends or what will people think?

I spend the drive home on my cell phone. The inventor of Bluetooth was a genius. This is quality time with my kids and spouse. There are so many activities in the evenings; we just don’t get a chance to talk.

At home, I spend hour on tread mill with inspirational reading – Cosmo, Elle, and Shape. I’m just trying to be healthy.

I multitask, simultaneously eating my microwave dinner, watching the most popular shows and surfing the Net. I do a final Weather Channel check (snow expected in Montana – good to know in Florida) and go to bed way too late. I’m so tired. God can’t possibly expect me to do a Bible study and pray at the end of such a busy day. I’ll do better tomorrow…

“O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land, where there is no water.” Psalm 63:1 (NIV)

Time’s a Wasting


By Dalyn Woods

My bedside radio comes to life, announcing the weather, traffic and morning news. I grab my Blackberry to check Facebook, Twitter and e-mail updates. Progressing into the bathroom, I turn on the TV to catch The Today Show while I shower and dress. Glancing at the clock, I’m shocked to see how late it is. There’s just not enough time in the morning for devotions and prayer.

In the car, I listen to a popular morning drive show. It’s a little raunchy, but I’ve gotten used to it. Everyone at work will be talking about these DJs; I just need to fit in.

At work, I log in to my computer and immediately check the Web sites of ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN and Fox. Assured the world isn’t ending at the moment, I turn on my IPod – a top 40 mix - and start to work. Praise music might offend some of my coworkers.

At lunch time, I again check Facebook and Twitter statuses; read and forward the latest urban legend via e-mail; and then surf the Web for YouTube videos and the most popular news stories. Before I know it, an hour is gone. I really need to keep up with current events. It’s such a fast-paced world.

Just before leaving work, I check important Web sites - E!, Style and People. I must keep up with the latest trends or what will people think?

I spend the drive home on my cell phone. The inventor of Bluetooth was a genius. This is quality time with my kids and spouse. There are so many activities in the evenings; we just don’t get a chance to talk.

At home, I spend hour on tread mill with inspirational reading – Cosmo, Elle, and Shape. I’m just trying to be healthy.

I multitask, simultaneously eating my microwave dinner, watching the most popular shows and surfing the Net. I do a final Weather Channel check (snow expected in Montana – good to know in Florida) and go to bed way too late. I’m so tired. God can’t possibly expect me to do a Bible study and pray at the end of such a busy day. I’ll do better tomorrow…

“O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land, where there is no water.” Psalm 63:1 (NIV)