But as I grow older I realize our time on this earth is short and I have grown to appreciate my time with my family more and more.
As I was thinking about that this morning, I realize God wants to spend time with us as well. Just as I enjoyed the time with my dad, God enjoys the time that we spend with Him and wants us to relish that time also.
What is neat to me is that we are never far from the presence of God. We need to realize that God is with us constantly. When we are working, playing, relaxing, or whatever we are doing God is there.
The problem is that we often don't acknowledge His presence. We forget that He is always available for us to praise, thank, seek assistance from, etc. God wants us to spend time with Him and speak to Him as we go about our life. The Bible encourages us to pray without ceasing. I used to think that was impossible until I read The Practice of the Presence of God by Bro. Lawerence.
Bro. Lawerence prayed continually to God no matter what he was doing. Even when he was talking to other people! No small task! It took practice over many years, but he eventually was able to pray without ceasing! We can learn to do this also. And like him, it may take a lot of practice, but God wants us to spend time with Him and not just in our prayer closet. He wants us to recognize His presence throughout our days and nights and converse with Him all the time!
So just as we enjoy spending time with others, remember God wants to spend time with us as well! So practice the presence of God as you go through your day. He loves you!
