People respond to the question, “How are you today?” in two ways.

One group smiles and says, “Fine.” This generally means, “I don’t want to talk about the details of my life, but for the most part, everything is okay.”

The other says, “Busy.” They might also give me a response related to that concept. “I’m tired, I’m exhausted,” or “full schedule” are alternative answers but still mean the same thing.

Everyone is busy. Our lives and schedules are packed. We run from one thing to another and find few spots in our days to stop moving. Then, when we finally do, we pick up our phones and start scrolling. There are only a select few people who have much free time.

Yet, even with their busy schedules, I still know people who read their Bible, do devotions, and pray each day. Some people serve the Lord through the Church on a weekly basis, while others connect deeply with a small group of people. Some people are learning and growing spiritually despite being busy.

Perhaps the problem isn’t your time management skills; maybe it is your approach to growth. Those who want to mature as believers find time for that to happen. They listen to the Bible while exercising, learn from a podcast while driving, and connect with believers through social media. Their growth comes while their schedule is packed.

Being busy can be an excuse for a lack of maturity in your spiritual life, or you can learn to integrate your faith into your routine.