Take Time for Basking
I played a lot of music today, worshiping while I unpacked boxes, dusted, folded laundry, and other sundry tasks. By late afternoon, I was ready for a break so I did something for which I was long overdue. I laid on my bed and listened to The Downings. The Spirit of God filled the room, and tears welled up in my eyes in gratitude to God for His love which I so don’t deserve but which He continually pours out upon me.
I feel bad that I have let life become so busy. Even in the slow times, I find something to occupy my time. I don’t often take time to do nothing but bask in His presence but it’s a habit I need to reincorporate into my schedule. It’s during these times that I can actually hear God’s voice if I listen long enough. It’s these quiet times in which I can more fully feel His love and His presence.
If you don’t have a habit of quietly basking in God’s presence, I would encourage you to begin that habit. Meditating may be a part of it but you can also listen to worship music during this time. From the depths of your heart, quietly praise God and then allow Him to direct your paths and show you how you can best worship Him. Begin to practice listening. So many times, we do all the talking and God never gets a word in edgewise. Invite Him to speak in the stillness.
There is nothing on earth more important than a close relationship with the Heavenly Father. He calls to you today to stop what you are doing and draw near to Him. He understands deadlines and family and schedules but He desires to be first in your life. He tells us to seek Him first and His righteousness and everything else will fall into place (my paraphrase). If this hasn’t been your pattern, start setting aside that time with Him today and make sure it’s extra from your prayer and Bible reading. This is a time for worship and stillness. Whether it’s five minutes or an hour, I’ve no doubt He will meet you and your day will go much better.
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