Practicing Presence

To "pray without ceasing" and to continually be in the presence of God...that is the goal. The last few days, I have read the book, "God Is Here. Connecting with Him in everyday life." (or click here for a sample of the book) What an amazing thought. He is present right now as you read this. Or think about it like this: Many times I have gone to a worship service and thought that would allow me to enter into God's presence. But that is like saying that God is like a snake in a basket. The music and singing brings him out and he'll dance with us and when the music stops...he goes back into his basket. Sounds dumb when you read it doesn't it? I've done it way too often.

Well today, try and remember that God is always here. Always ready to talk. He's in the ordinary things that we do or are involved in. Yesterday I mowed the yard and was in his company as I sat on the mower breathing the exhaust. He made the grass I was mowing, we gave someone the smarts to create the mower I was on...he was in the warmth of the sun on my shoulders. He is always around...we just have to do our part to recognize it. It's going to take practice.

Question of the day: Would you rather mow the yard or shovel snow in the driveway?