You are Here!

 You are here.  I can feel Your presence.  I feel a lightness, a tingle, a peace that is like no other.  I want to raise my hands and fall on my knees simultaneously.  

Every morning after I eat my breakfast, I get my bible, my devotional, a note book and pencil.  I sit at my kitchen island with my second cup of tea, usually green tea with honey.  I read and I pray and I wait.  I look out my kitchen window and depending on the season, I see blue sky or gray clouds.  I hear the birds sing or the sound of the rain.  The sound of the bus going by on it's way to pick up the children for school reminds me of the years I waited for it to stop and get my girls. 

Each day is different.  Sometimes I have to hurry because I slept in and have to get ready for work.  On my days off I tend to take my time and enjoy this quiet in the morning.  This is Our time, me and God.  These moments set the tone for the rest of my day.  Usually the words I read will be exactly what I need to hear for today.  Words of love when I feel lonely.  Words of encouragement when I am worried.  Words of peace when my To Do List is longer than my grocery list.  And words or praise when I feel blessed.  

 I keep a gratitude journal with things I am thankful for.  I will look back on it and marvel at all God has done for me and my family.  I treasure this time and look forward to it everyday.  Even on the days when I late, I make time for a quick prayer. 

When we read the bible, we are hearing the words of God.  Yes, most come in the form of stories, history, adventure, and poems.  Jesus spoke in parables.  Paul wrote letters.  Together they tell the story of a love so amazing it's unbelievable!  We need to savor these words.  Contemplate their meaning and listen.  

Make time each day to read and listen.  Listen for the still small voice.  God speaks to us now just as he did thousands of years age through the prophets.  His Spirit lives inside of us.  We are His people.