by Marilyn Ehle
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“How precious are your thoughts concerning me…�
Psalm 139:17
It had been anything but a “quiet� time. Although I had closed the door and opened my Bible, my attention skittered between meetings just attended, people needs for which I felt responsible, and future events crowding the calendar. A glance at the clock too soon revealed that it was time to leave my private chamber and tend to the day’s responsibilities. “So much for spiritual preparation� was my somewhat whiny comment to God.
Then came His voice speaking into my heart—as clearly as if He had been physically standing before me: “That okay, my daughter. I just wanted to sit here with you. I’ve enjoyed our time together.�
We delude ourselves into thinking that our quiet times are primarily for our own benefit. We are intellectually aware that God is always with us, that His eye is not only on the sparrow but on each of us. We claim a personal relationship with Him yet are slow to understand much of what that means.
How different would be our attitudes if we began to learn that we come into His presence to give Him joy.
God, I am so grateful for your personal love for me. To think that you simply desire me to be in you presence is overwhelming. I love you.
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What an interesting concept! – This brings to my mind when God was walking in the Garden – looking for Adam and Eve – even though He knew of their fall, he was searching for them. Also, this helps me to understand God’s desire to have a relationship with us individually – in a way He longs for a relationship with us – what a tremendous honor – that the God of the universe wants a relationship with me! And, He has done everything in His power and nature to make sure that relationship is…
Feeling God’s presence daily is routine, but at times I used to feel His mighty hands by my side. Those moments were of course, when I really needed help.
Our God cares for us and He wants our company as much as we want His helps when we are in need. The difference is that He wants our company always, but we seek His company at our convenience.
A fine thought every one of us should be aware of it daily.
Thank you Ms.Marilyn. God bless you.