Inviting Jesus Into Every Moment

By: Lila Lowery

“20 Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.” (Revelation 3:20)

As Christians, Jesus should be our first priority. But in a world full of distractions, sin, and the business of life, it can be difficult to put that into practice. You might think you don’t have any time to spend with Jesus. But how long do you spend scrolling on your phone? I’ve been guilty of this countless times, but it’s important to realize that we all need to make sacrifices in order to make time for God, even if that means changing up our normal habits. 

There are many ways to spend time with God. Reading the Bible, attending Adoration, and saying prayers are a few examples. It is important to intentionally carve out time that is dedicated to you and the Lord. And this time should be occurring regularly, not just once a week at Church or five minutes before we go to bed. Although we all should go to Church on Sundays and pray before we go to bed, we should not limit time with Christ to an hour a week or our last minutes of our day when we are half asleep. So, it is so imperative that we invite Jesus into every moment. 

In this verse, Jesus describes Himself knocking at your door. He wants to be with you! He wants to talk with you, fill your cup, and help carry your burdens. Jesus is always willing, so the decision is up to you. When you do decide to spend quality time with the Lord and have conversations with Him, your whole life will change, especially if you see Jesus as your best friend. You don’t always have to say fancy prayers, or be kneeling before the altar to speak with Him. You can speak with Him whenever, because He is always there. It should be constant communication, full of honesty and vulnerability. 

The first way to start inviting Jesus into every moment is to realize that He is already present. When your eyes are glued to your phone screen, how can you see the blessings He has placed in your path? Jesus is present through beautiful nature, the laughter of a friend, and the silence of an early morning. It is not necessary to fill every part of your day with some sort of entertainment or task. Sometimes, we should take advantage of having nothing to do and simply be with God. Talk with Him, but also listen to what He has to say back. He speaks to us in so many ways, but we aren’t going to understand any of it if we aren’t spending time with Him. So don’t be afraid of silence or boredom, because use it as time to pray and notice Jesus!

Another way to spend more time with Jesus is to invite Him into daily tasks. And what I mean by this is if you are cleaning up your room or getting ready for the day, or doing something where your mind can wander, use that time to talk to Jesus. Tell Him about what you’re doing, how you’re feeling, or the events of your day. Say prayers while you’re in the shower, praise Him while you're making your bed. And you can also sacrifice some things, too. Maybe go on a walk listening to a Christian podcast, instead of your usual playlist. Set your alarm a little earlier to have time to read the Word in the morning. Pray the rosary instead of watching your TV show one night. You don’t have to completely cut out these things; it is just important to prioritize God more than our usual habits.

These all sound simple, but they matter. If you truly want to live for the Lord, don’t just dedicate a little part of your time to Him. Dedicate your whole day! Consult Him in every decision, rejoice with Him when you are excited, and weep with Him when you are upset. Just talk and listen to Him often. Because your moments with Him add up, they build a life where Jesus is the cornerstone.