Making Time for What’s Important

Harrison Stone is an actor and director, known for The Liberator (2020), Red Right Hand (2024) and Manhunt (2024). He has been shaped by his small-town upbringing, struggles with his self-image, and always tries to make time for what’s most important in life.

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I remember when I was younger I told my dad that I hadn't had time that day to spend time with God and read my Bible. He responded by saying, "You always have time for what is most important in your life." I've never forgotten that. That being said, I have really found that being on a consistent schedule of when I spend time with God makes a huge difference in my life. If I ever find myself just saying, "I'll do it later," then many times I've found that I messed up and didn't make time to spend with God that day. So for me, I have a specific time of the day that I read my Bible and spend time with God in prayer. I've always always loved the verse, "Pray without ceasing." I have really found that while I do have a specific time when I focus totally on reading my Bible and praying, I can have these amazing moments talking to God when I'm driving to work or working on this and that. I remember being on the tennis court when I was younger and talking to God about my match going on. I think some of the best moments to talk to God are just as you go about your day.

—Harrison Stone, actor and director, as told to Rapt Interviews